Having worked 60-80 hour weeks for the past year and a half, how can I prove to adcoms I'm not padding my hours on AMCAS?

[deleted1041777]

I've been watching a bit too much of MedicalSchoolHQ and it seems that hours that surpass 50 hours a week can raise suspicion. Having worked 60-80 hour weeks for the past year and a half, how can I prove to adcoms I'm not padding my hours on AMCAS? Or is this something I shouldn't worry about?

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[Deltasidearm]

They will check on it if they suspect that you're being dishonest and they care enough about it. If you're being honest, then it's not something to worry about.

 

[deleted555445]

i'm pretty sure every non-trad who has a full time job will be exceeding 50 hours a week lol, don't think it will be too suspicious

 

[Catalystik]

I've been watching a bit too much of MedicalSchoolHQ and it seems that hours that surpass 50 hours a week can raise suspicion. Having worked 60-80 hour weeks for the past year and a half, how can I prove to adcoms I'm not padding my hours on AMCAS? Or is this something I shouldn't worry about?

Use the payroll office as your Contact.

 

[YCAGA]

Use the payroll office as your Contact.

Payroll office probably can’t disclose that kind of stuff to a third party.

 

[YCAGA]

i'm pretty sure every non-trad who has a full time job will be exceeding 50 hours a week lol, don't think it will be too suspicious

You mean including other activities or 50 hours/week at their job alone?

 

[deleted555445]

You mean including other activities or 50 hours/week at their job alone?

I read their question as “total hours” above 50, but I guess they could just be saying one activity. Even then there’s a lot of jobs that go over 50 hours a week, as long as there’s someone to verify it they should be fine.

 

[Banco]

Why are you doing residency prior to med school

 

[deleted555445]

Why are you doing residency prior to med school

These days if you’re not board certified by the time you apply you basically need to go Caribbean.