Extra curriculars: What I have and what I should add to my list.

[La Doctora]

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Here's the scoop:

I am a (female) junior who just transferred 1300 miles to a different state. I don't know much around where I'm living but I'm slowly figuring it out. Some of my ec's are older, as I am 22 at the moment.

My ec's so far are:

-Volunteered for a martial arts summer camp for handicapped/learning disabled children in 2003 and 2004.
- Volunteered to help teach children photoshop, animation, etc in a graphic design summer camp workshop (2005)
- Worked on photography + graphic design projects for graphic design classes 2005-2006
-Organized and ran competition team for martial arts
- Taught martial arts from 2002-2009. Did work and supply private and normal lessons with handicap, ADHD, down syndrome, autism, and aspergers children/adults.
-Took notes in classes at university for learning disabled students (2008-2009)
-Was on presidents list 2007-2008
-have donated to Susan G. Komen race for the cure (DOES THIS COUNT OR IS IT USELESS...?)
-Helped run karate tournaments where 50% of profits went to St. Jude Childrens hospital.
-Working as a sales associate at the moment (tons of customer + team interaction)

Now that I'm through that, I want to start volunteering at a clinic or hospital... or even hospice will suffice, but my main goal is volunteering at a hospital. Do I just call up the hospital or go in and ask about volunteering jobs..? Do you think I should add something specific to my list or get rid of something on my list..? I did shadow in an dental office before, and eventually realized that it was not the right path for me, so I didn't put it on my list cause I feel it'll be viewed oddly. I also attended AED meetings all of my freshman and sophomore years but never actually became a member, should I list this or no? Should I join some clubs? Should I do something else specific?

Also, please list some of your ec's if you would like to, I am really interested in seeing and discussing what you guys/girls have, and your experiences with them.

-Thanks

 

[scotsdoc54]

You have nice EC's now. Only join clubs if you're really interested in them and can get involved/get a leadership position. No one cares if you're just a member of the pre-med club.

Do you have any shadowing? Do some shadowing if you haven't. Interested in research? Do that one summer or part-time during the semester.

Also, don't be deadset on volunteering in a hospital. I never volunteered in a hospital, and I've been fortunate enough to earn 3 acceptances. My best experiences were in a free clinic, where I got to see and do a lot more than I would have at my local hospital. The key is finding a spot where you can really get to see medicine up close and personal, be it in the hospital or elsewhere. Nursing home volunteering is also a good experience.

Other stuff I did: was an RA for 3 years, taught GED classes, was a TA, did 1 and 1/4 years of research, etc. I also shadowed several docs from different specialties.

Good luck!

 

[BlueElmo]

You need some clinical extracurriculars. Like volunteering in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, shadowing physicians, etc. You can call up the hospital volunteering department to get started.

 

[InanelyHighNut]

-have donated to Susan G. Komen race for the cure (DOES THIS COUNT OR IS IT USELESS...?)

I'm not sure, but I wouldn't put it down unless you did some sort of fundraising for donation.

Otherwise, your ECs look awesome. Very unique. 🙂

 

[GTV]

Get some clinical experience (volunteering and shadowing) to show that you "know what it's like." Also, research is always a good thing. Although it's not absolutely essential for some schools, it is for others.

 

[La Doctora]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your responses.