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[johnson]

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I worked for 10 years before starting medical school. How far back should I go into my work history? In my application, I listed back to 1994 for work and volunteer history. But I'm starting to think that's a little ridiculous. Any advice would be appreciated!!!!

 

[DrQuinn]

I would put it down, it will only add to your experience and make you stand out amongst the 98% of the other applicants who were straight outta Compton, I mean college then medical school.

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[FoughtFyr]

I am in the same boat. I listed every relevant experience (i.e., ambulance, Red Cross volunteer etc.,) going back in one case to 1991. I did not, however, list the times that I worked as a waiter etc. to make ends meet.

- H

 

[DrQuinn]

Actually, when I was interviewing last year, I mentioned that I was a waiter during college, and the Asst. Program Director's eyes lit up, and she said "I think those that have worked in the service industry understand Emergency Medicine better than the rest."

Food for thought.

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[sweetfynesse]

Originally posted by QuinnNSU
Actually, when I was interviewing last year, I mentioned that I was a waiter during college, and the Asst. Program Director's eyes lit up, and she said "I think those that have worked in the service industry understand Emergency Medicine better than the rest."

Food for thought.

Q, DO

I agree. I mentioned in my personal statement that I was a bartender, and they loved it. They found it to be very similar to working in the ED--quick on your feet and personable...

 

[samdaman]

ummm... should i mention the various projects i did as a scout when i was in high school, and the various public speaking contests i won in etc... that was during school and high school as well... 😛

 

[Scrubbs]

Originally posted by QuinnNSU
Actually, when I was interviewing last year, I mentioned that I was a waiter during college, and the Asst. Program Director's eyes lit up, and she said "I think those that have worked in the service industry understand Emergency Medicine better than the rest."

Food for thought.

Q, DO

Where was that? I remember getting that exact same response from someone, just can't place where...

 

[FoughtFyr]

Originally posted by QuinnNSU
Actually, when I was interviewing last year, I mentioned that I was a waiter during college, and the Asst. Program Director's eyes lit up, and she said "I think those that have worked in the service industry understand Emergency Medicine better than the rest."

Food for thought.

Q, DO

I wasn't putting down the food service. Truth is I'm not even sure I can remember dates/places accurately enough. I had to cut things somewhere...

- H

 

[DrQuinn]

Originally posted by Scrubbs
Where was that? I remember getting that exact same response from someone, just can't place where...

Einstein in Philly, your neighbor.

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[DrQuinn]

Originally posted by FoughtFyr
I wasn't putting down the food service. Truth is I'm not even sure I can remember dates/places accurately enough. I had to cut things somewhere...

- H

I didn't say you were putting it down... I was just telling you that some people see it as a positive. Actually my friends that have been waiters/waitresses understand it pretty well, and its like a common bond that we have... kind of interesitng.

Like good ol' Sweetyfinesse says, its pretty similar to ED. You need to build rapport quickly, and customer satisfaction is paramount... not ot mention it gets busy awfully quick and can get quiet awfully fast. Not to mention the emergencies when a steak is cooked incorrectly! Call a code!

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