How Does Mock Trial Look on Medical School Resume

[Codynna]

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I participate in mock trial in college mostly for fun and improving public speaking. I also think it makes my app. look more unique. Does activities like mock trial hurt your application to medical school since mock trial is mostly for people going to law? does it have a neutral effect, positive, etc...? what do you guys think?

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

It's an activity, you like to argue, the interviewer might ask you a particular topic you enjoy arguing for or against. It's not going to look bad.

 

[TheGloaming]

I'm not one to judge, but in this case and from what I've witnessed this a fine proceeding to exhibit.

 

[Itsame]

I participate in mock trial in college mostly for fun and improving public speaking. I also think it makes my app. look more unique. Does activities like mock trial hurt your application to medical school since mock trial is mostly for people going to law? does it have a neutral effect, positive, etc...? what do you guys think?

If you enjoy doing it, then do it! That's the most important part. There are very few activities that you could put on an application that will look bad.

For example, I have been involved in MMA for the past few years. Is it useful for a doctor to know how to break someone's jaw? ...well I suppose it depends on your specialty, haha.

Regardless, it has very little to do directly with medicine, but I enjoy it and it actually made for some interesting conversations in interviews. Just find the connections (for me it was learning about how the body works, how easily it can be injured, etc).

There are certain types of ECs that you are expected to do (shadowing, clinical experience, etc) but for the rest, just show that you have passions. Don't sweat the small stuff.

 

[Barcu]

In many of my interviews, most of the questions revolved around my non-medical activities, so I think that any activity can help you if you are involved in it and an active member.

Worst case, it's neutral and no one will think much of it. Best case, it is seen as unique and it gives you an opportunity to stand out in an interview (and that public speaking practice should help too).

Really, any activity except for cheating and committing crimes will only help you get into med school. Having different interests is a positive thing, so as long as you have the clinical experience to back it up, I think it will be a good thing for you.