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I am finishing my B.S. in biochemistry this year and realized after doing a lot of undergraduate research and an internship at a biotech company that I think I may be interested in going into medicine. I will be shadowing a doctor in two weeks to see if I am interested since at this point in time my reasons I want to be a doctor are too long and drawn out and irrelevant.
What should I do to possibly apply for next fall.
I have not taken my MCAT, I have a 4.0 GPA as of right now as a junior and I have completed all my prereqs since they were required for my major. I also have a lot of research experience, but I have no volunteer or shadowing experience. I want to get the most out of this year but I still have to do school and my research and finish my thesis so that may take up a significant chunk of time.
I know I need clinical experience but how much is enough and which is the best. Is it worth becoming an EMT at this point, or should I stick with volunteer work in a hospital/clinic?
When should I take my MCAT? I would prefer to not have to study for it while I'm in school since I want to commit to it but would it be too late to start studying in May in hopes to take it in August?
What else should I do?!?!
What should I do to possibly apply for next fall.
I have not taken my MCAT, I have a 4.0 GPA as of right now as a junior and I have completed all my prereqs since they were required for my major. I also have a lot of research experience, but I have no volunteer or shadowing experience. I want to get the most out of this year but I still have to do school and my research and finish my thesis so that may take up a significant chunk of time.
I know I need clinical experience but how much is enough and which is the best. Is it worth becoming an EMT at this point, or should I stick with volunteer work in a hospital/clinic?
When should I take my MCAT? I would prefer to not have to study for it while I'm in school since I want to commit to it but would it be too late to start studying in May in hopes to take it in August?
What else should I do?!?!