ERAS questions

[ktat72]

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Hey, I will probably be posting a lot of questions about what to fill out on the forms throughout this month.

The first question:

In the sections about medical school activities and leadership, how long should the discussions about the activities be? Is a small paragraph too long?

 

[rastelli]

One word for you: RELAX.

I simply cannot believe you've asked this question.

 

[stormjen]

I asked a similar question a few days ago. The general response was that less is better. Program directors have to look at hundreds of applications, so be succinct.

 

[Jaded Soul]

I've been told to not write any more than you would write on a CV. After all, that's what ERAS is--your CV.

 

[ktat72]

so a one line description is best, then?

 

[ktat72]

Under the section professional and honorary society memberships, can I include Alpha Phi Omega community service fraternity?

 

[Lefty]

How far back are we supposed to go in listing volunteer, work, and service experiences? Undergrad jobs? High school jobs? Elementary school paper routes? 😀 😀 😀 I missed where there was any direction about this.

Lefty

 

[fourthyearmed]

How far back are we supposed to go in listing volunteer, work, and service experiences? Undergrad jobs? High school jobs? Elementary school paper routes? 😀 😀 😀 I missed where there was any direction about this.

Lefty

I only listed medical school and undergrad.

 

[ktat72]

I just realized that my name was mentioned in the 2004 Edition because I submitted a couple book reviews to the authors. Should I mention this on my application? I know we got a $10-20 amazon.com gift certificate but will it hurt if I mention this?