Nontrad with question about Clinical/Shadowing

[mrsnrub]

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Hello!

I'm a non-trad in a post-bacc program (went to law school and became a lawyer, it was not a good decision, needless to say) and I've been lucky enough to get a medical scribe position while I'm doing my post-bacc, but I'm slightly confused about how this will fit in my application. Is this considered shadowing, clinical, etc.?

Also, what else should I be doing to make sure my application is as competitive as possible? I have a 4.0 so far in the post-bacc, though my undergrad was only a 3.2. Luckily I didn't take any science or math during my undergrad, so my science GPA is clean, at the moment haha.

Thanks a lot, in advance.

 

[Siromas]

Hello!

I'm a non-trad in a post-bacc program (went to law school and became a lawyer, it was not a good decision, needless to say) and I've been lucky enough to get a medical scribe position while I'm doing my post-bacc, but I'm slightly confused about how this will fit in my application. Is this considered shadowing, clinical, etc.?

Also, what else should I be doing to make sure my application is as competitive as possible? I have a 4.0 so far in the post-bacc, though my undergrad was only a 3.2. Luckily I didn't take any science or math during my undergrad, so my science GPA is clean, at the moment haha.

Thanks a lot, in advance.

I believe your work as a scribe could be labeled as "clinical experience".

A couple key components of a competitive app:

1. Submit your best possible app- this includes:
   • Your best possible MCAT & GPAs
   • A compelling and sincere PS
   • Well-rounded ECs
2. Submit early to a broad school list

 

[AnotherLawyer]

Hello!

I'm a non-trad in a post-bacc program (went to law school and became a lawyer, it was not a good decision, needless to say) and I've been lucky enough to get a medical scribe position while I'm doing my post-bacc, but I'm slightly confused about how this will fit in my application. Is this considered shadowing, clinical, etc.?

Also, what else should I be doing to make sure my application is as competitive as possible? I have a 4.0 so far in the post-bacc, though my undergrad was only a 3.2. Luckily I didn't take any science or math during my undergrad, so my science GPA is clean, at the moment haha.

Thanks a lot, in advance.

Scribing counts as clinical experience. You should volunteer, medically related or otherwise, and you should shadow. If you can show leadership experience or get research experience, then that as well. Finally, crush the MCAT and apply early. Good luck!

 

[alana615]

I agree with the above. I would also add that things that make you unique will stand out, especially as a nontrad. I wrote about one of my hobbies and my very non-clinical volunteer experiences for my 'most meaningful experiences' and all my interviews wanted to talk about that stuff, not my clinical experience. Just food for thought.

 

[CyrilFiggis]

Community service. You're scribing so you don't need to shadow. If you have an interest in research, go for it. If not, don't worry about it.

 

[murfettie]

scribe is super good. Clinical