Pre Med - Medically related work

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Hey, I tried to get a job at a hospital and at a doctor's office but couldn't get one so I tried at nursing homes cause I thought they would always be hiring. Still was hard to get a job but I did find one. It turned out to be a good experience to put on the application, and I thought to myself that I didn't know any other premed that had worked in a nursing home before. Anybody here worked at one, and/or have an opinion about how it would look on your application?
Thanks

 

[LizzyM]

Adcoms know that it is hard work -- hands on work -- with patients (or "residents" in nursing home parlance) who can be difficult. Nursing home work is "humble service" and those are two words that adcoms love.

Good luck.

 

[vtucci]

Nursing homes will provide an excellent background for hands on care (if it is the right home). You can get additional clinical experience by volunteering at a hospital (most hospitals are always looking for volunteers).

If you are looking for other employment, you might want to get certified as an EMT.