Hey folks,
Long time browser first time poster. Just took the test in May. Got my scores back less than an hour ago.
10VR 9PS 08BS R-wr: 27R
Cum GPA: 3.59
Sci GPA: ~3.0
California Resident
I do come from a disadvantaged childhood but am not a URM.
Academics: I am a philosophy major with a minor in chemistry. I will be graduating with honors next summer. I have written an undergraduate thesis on a brief history of medical ethics. And I have original research experience in an orgo lab- (1 semester)
ECs:
Research
I have been doing clinical research in an ED for the past three years. I am currently the head of the program in terms of student hierarchy. I train all the newer entrants and give them talks on professionalism/research/procedures. I have been the head of the program for 1.5 years now. Alongside this I have done independent research with two physicians (1 DO resident and MD faculty) and our abstract just got published (co-authored). The research has been presented by me at a research symposium.
Helping the needy
For the past year I have been working with an international organization which helps fund the building of hospitals in poverty stricken countries. I have helped with fundraisers mainly. I've helped raise 90k.
I have tutored kids on campus who have physical disabilities like visual and hearing impairments (1 year). As well as those who get distracted easily. I have also tutored disadvantaged youth (initially as a volunteer then moved to a paid position because they loved me so much). (2 years + ongoing).
Shadowing
While doing research at the local ED mentioned above I also have the opportunity to follow around physicians and watch them do procedures. I have been in rooms with cardiac arrest patients down to constipated patients. I have spent the better part of 3 years in this ED watching and observing to my hearts content.
So what do you think folks?
Long time browser first time poster. Just took the test in May. Got my scores back less than an hour ago.
10VR 9PS 08BS R-wr: 27R
Cum GPA: 3.59
Sci GPA: ~3.0
California Resident
I do come from a disadvantaged childhood but am not a URM.
Academics: I am a philosophy major with a minor in chemistry. I will be graduating with honors next summer. I have written an undergraduate thesis on a brief history of medical ethics. And I have original research experience in an orgo lab- (1 semester)
ECs:
Research
I have been doing clinical research in an ED for the past three years. I am currently the head of the program in terms of student hierarchy. I train all the newer entrants and give them talks on professionalism/research/procedures. I have been the head of the program for 1.5 years now. Alongside this I have done independent research with two physicians (1 DO resident and MD faculty) and our abstract just got published (co-authored). The research has been presented by me at a research symposium.
Helping the needy
For the past year I have been working with an international organization which helps fund the building of hospitals in poverty stricken countries. I have helped with fundraisers mainly. I've helped raise 90k.
I have tutored kids on campus who have physical disabilities like visual and hearing impairments (1 year). As well as those who get distracted easily. I have also tutored disadvantaged youth (initially as a volunteer then moved to a paid position because they loved me so much). (2 years + ongoing).
Shadowing
While doing research at the local ED mentioned above I also have the opportunity to follow around physicians and watch them do procedures. I have been in rooms with cardiac arrest patients down to constipated patients. I have spent the better part of 3 years in this ED watching and observing to my hearts content.
So what do you think folks?
