How are my ECs?

[prettyNURSEtoMD]

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I posted not too long ago about what to do in the last year before I apply, (June 2015) and I was told to keep up my grades, ECs and focus on MCAT (this August). As far as my ECs, can someone give me an opinion on what I have? I don't have any real "shadowing", so I guess I could add that if someone sees it necessary. Also NO research. Thanks!


Clinical Hours:

4,060+direct patient care hours

Leadership:
2009-2010 Student Liaison for Student Nursing Association (SNA)
2010- Vice President
2010-2011 President

Volunteer:
2008-Veteran's Affairs Hospital Filing Clerk for Clinical Department
2009, 2011 Annual Hotter N Hell -CPR First Aid Station 15+ hours
2010-2011 (Domestic Violence of Women/ Children Shelter) 120+ hours
2010-2011 Local Area Food Bank 20 hours
2013-Present Free Clinic 30 so far
2013- Present-Lactation Consultant
2013-Present Diabetes Educator


Study Abroad:
2011 Europe "Public Health"

Tutor for nursing students

Sunday School Pre-k Teacher

Rapid Response Team Leader (coordinate and teach clinical class on rapid resuscitation and intubation); Coordinate Mock Codes and Simulations

Preceptor and Mentor to Graduate Nurses

Membership to Various Organizations
American Medical Women Association
Student National Medical Association
Emergency Nursing Association
Member of Nurse Council

Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Trauma Nurse Core Course
Forensic Evidence Collection Nurse for Sexual Assault Victims

 

[Dreamstoo]

I'm not going to bother to say anything. You already know the answer to this.

 

[wjs010]

you have the most EC's ive ever seen. im guessing thats a good thing lol

 

[mnsman]

Assuming your GPA and MCAT are high enough you will more than likely get an interview.

They will ask you things like:
Why do you want to be a doctor and not a pretty nurse?
Why Osteopathic* medicine?
Why our school?
Where else have you applied?
Tell us about the Annual Hotter N Hell CPR station.
<ethical question>

I didn't have any real traditional shadowing but had a butt ton of clinical involvement and working closely with Dr.s; but I would find something if I can, it helps in getting a LOR.
I would say research isn't too important. While I had a lot of experience in research myself, I would venture to guess that a good chunk of matriculating students either had none or had a very superficial dishwasher role.

 

[prettyNURSEtoMD]

I'm not going to bother to say anything. You already know the answer to this.

I don't ask questions I do not know the answer to. I was told that I needed to "Scribe", because nursing wasn't allowing me to see what doctors "do"...so I'm just trying to get a greater feel of what I should and shouldn't do.

Assuming your GPA and MCAT are high enough you will more than likely get an interview.

They will ask you things like:
Why do you want to be a doctor and not a pretty nurse?
Why Osteopathic* medicine?
Why our school?
Where else have you applied?
Tell us about the Annual Hotter N Hell CPR station.
<ethical question>

I didn't have any real traditional shadowing but had a butt ton of clinical involvement and working closely with Dr.s; but I would find something if I can, it helps in getting a LOR.
I would say research isn't too important. While I had a lot of experience in research myself, I would venture to guess that a good chunk of matriculating students either had none or had a very superficial dishwasher role.

Lol at the "pretty" nurse. I dig it. I addressed why a doctor vs a nurse/NP in my personal statement. I know why osteopathic. I keep searching the boards for a "good" gpa, and it's all over the place. Right now it's a ~3.2 before finishing Genetics and Physics II. So you advise shadowing? I have several LORs from physicians, but I can set up shadowing if necessary.

 

[dramatrauma]

Shadowing doesn't seem necessary in your case. You have more than enough experience with doctors to know what being a DO/MD entails.

 

[kinzav]

There are no holes in your EC's. Aim for a 3.5 and 28 and you should be a sure thing (assuming you're not a terrible interview).

 

[mnsman]

I would say shadowing is not necessary at all. Just really know your application and keep up the hard work.

 

[doctuh_2b]

Out of your list, my biggest thing that I notice is that the majority of your volunteer tasks are short termed. I've heard that ADCOM's like to see that you're committed to something for a long period of time.

 

[Dreamstoo]

Out of your list, my biggest thing that I notice is that the majority of your volunteer tasks are short termed. I've heard that ADCOM's like to see that you're committed to something for a long period of time.

I've heard differently form ADCOMs on this website. Her volunteering is fine

 

[prettyNURSEtoMD]

Out of your list, my biggest thing that I notice is that the majority of your volunteer tasks are short termed. I've heard that ADCOM's like to see that you're committed to something for a long period of time.

That's all I could do during nursing school. I had 12 hour clinicals and an 8 month old child at the time. I have those other ones that started in 2013 that will be almost 2 years worth by the time I apply...that's all I have left.