How to demonstrate a strong commitment/service to the underserved population

[cuwhenucme]

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I am not sure how to do to demonstrate my desire to service undeserved population?

What kind of volunteer experience will demonstrate it??

 

[Osteopath999]

Your desire is reflected through your work, community service in underserved areas. What kind of volunteer? It can be any kind such as clinical activities (eg. Medical trip) , social activities, community service, etc.

 

[cuwhenucme]

Thanks.

I volunteer in a urban hospital. I also volunteer to teach students to learn science.
Can this count to serve undeserved??

 

[sephora89]

Think free clinics, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, etc.

 

[Osteopath999]

If the region is defined as medically underserved (eg. Appalachian regions), then yes.

You can use the link below to find medically underserved areas in the US.

http://datawarehouse.hrsa.gov/HGDWReports/RT_App.aspx?rpt=MU

Thanks.

I volunteer in a urban hospital. I also volunteer to teach students to learn science.
Can this count to serve undeserved??

 

[Goro]

You can start by inquiring with your local houses of worship.

I am not sure how to do to demonstrate my desire to service undeserved population?

What kind of volunteer experience will demonstrate it??

 

[cuwhenucme]

You can start by inquiring with your local houses of worship.

Thanks. I have never heard of it. Good to know... Is it very medical related experience?

 

[Goro]

Good medical school candidates are expect to have volunteering in both medical and non-medical areas. For the former, an example would be working in a hospice. For the latter, reading to poor children at the Library.

Thanks. I have never heard of it. Good to know... Is it very medical related experience?

 

[tweety14]

You could also demonstrate this with the physicians you shadow. If you are near rural areas try to shadow a doc there. Or contact a community health center to see if you can set something up. I think the above ideas are better for showing commitment to serve but the shadowing will show that you understand the unique benefits and challenges docs have when serving those populations.