First year of PreMed
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complete 500 hours of physician shadowing
complete 2000 hours of clinical volunteering
have 2 first author publications
score 520+ on your mcat
that should keep you pretty busy during your first year
complete 2000 hours of clinical volunteering
have 2 first author publications
score 520+ on your mcat
that should keep you pretty busy during your first year
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Those numbers are a little low in my opinion, but I guess it's a start.
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First and foremost get good grades. Don't tank your GPA to start out with. If you can handle it, some shadowing and volunteering would be good to get into.
Just get a good GPA. At least a 3.7 or better. Worry about transitioning to college life first with 1-2 extracurriculars. Then, in the spring, start adding more with volunteering a few hours a week and finding a physician to shadow.
youre hilarious.
Usually first year consists of ground-level/intro classes. If you're not pulling anything too crazy, volunteer a bit. If that's not your style, sit around in your undies all day and watch Netflix. Either works.
Focus on your GPA first and foremost. Once that is stable, consider getting involved in teaching, research, and/or volunteering.
- Maintain a balance between your social life and your GPA. Friends are important.
- Of course, keep a schedule planner if you find it necessary as some people do.
- I also recommend finding physicians to shadow early on; it can be quite difficult to find physicians who'll allow you to do so. I say this from a personal experience.
