Purpose of activities contact on the AMCAS

[britneyspearsfan2000]

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I had a job that didn't work out so well and I was let go. I don't think it was reasonable (some unreliability due to bereavement/not understanding expectations, i didn't kill anyone) but it is what is is and my coworkers/former colleagues most likely retain a negative characterization of me. The fact I was let go may appear kind of evident because I undertook the job for a short time and there is a 3 month gap in my activities post firing where I have no activities that looks suspicious.
1) should i put this as one of my three significant activities because I really did learn a lot from the short time (3months) I was there or not to not draw attention to it
2) if i put my supervisor as a contact. will they only verify if i was there and what were my responsibilities (bc this isn't a rec letter). is there a possibility they might ask what their opinion on me was (and I'm scared the supervisor will say oh she's unreliable, whatever etc. etc. or ask the supervisor to explain why I was only there for a short time?)
Or maybe they might call the HR office directly... idk

 

[doctorendgame]

They don't have the manpower to contact every single contact for every single applicant. It's only to confirm if an applicant says they have an outrageous amount of hours in community service or if they say they cured cancer but have no corresponding recommendation letter.

 

[LelouchLamperouge]

1) should i put this as one of my three significant activities because I really did learn a lot from the short time (3months) I was there or not to not draw attention to it

I wonder how an activity that only lasted three months could be listed as most meaningful. In my eyes, it doesn't really make the most sense. I would defer that to the members with more experience.

2) if i put my supervisor as a contact. will they only verify if i was there and what were my responsibilities (bc this isn't a rec letter). is there a possibility they might ask what their opinion on me was (and I'm scared the supervisor will say oh she's unreliable, whatever etc. etc. or ask the supervisor to explain why I was only there for a short time?)

I mean, I always approach these sorts of things as "what if...?" It's up to you to decide whether or not you want to include it on your AMCAS application. It may a low risk that anyone would reach out and contact this activity, but the risk still exists. It's up to you to decide whether or not it's worth including in your application.

Or maybe they might call the HR office directly... idk

I don't think any Adcom member would have the time to sit on the phone and wait for HR to pick up the line so they could inquire about you. Unless this job was for the President or something.

 

[Med Ed]

1. Agree with @Butalbusaur that a 3-month job you got axed from is not a good choice for a most meaningful.
2. The purpose of the supervisor contact is so schools can audit these activities to see if they are legit. My school does this but only for accepted students.
3. You aren't seeking a security clearance, so a 3-month gap in your activities is unlikely to be noticed, much less cared about. For all we know you were hiking the Andes or visiting a sick relative. If it ever comes up just say you were in a short-term employment gig and leave it alone.

 

[britneyspearsfan2000]

@Med Ed
@Butalbusaur

Thank you very much for your reply.

So... they won't ask for my opinion of me from the supervisor/ask if I'm eligible for rehire? It's simply a 1) no she wasn't there/yes she was 2) were these her tasks?

Ok I won't put this as a significant activity but I think it needs to be on there.
1) Am i allowed to put a colleagues email address instead? - or will that be suspicious
2) My premed advisor at college said the dean/adcoms will ring up the organization (because its well known) because every in the X city knows this organization, especially those in the health field, and they will know people/leadership from the organization, then ask them directly about me... is this overkill?

 

[LelouchLamperouge]

@Med Ed
@Butalbusaur

Thank you very much for your reply.

So... they won't ask for my opinion of me from the supervisor/ask if I'm eligible for rehire? It's simply a 1) no she wasn't there/yes she was 2) were these her tasks?

Ok I won't put this as a significant activity but I think it needs to be on there.
1) Am i allowed to put a colleagues email address instead? - or will that be suspicious
2) My premed advisor at college said the dean/adcoms will ring up the organization (because its well known) because every in the X city knows this organization, especially those in the health field, and they will know people/leadership from the organization, then ask them directly about me... is this overkill?

Mate, did you get kicked out of the WHO or something? I feel that if you really think you need it on your application, then put it on there. Again, you have to be okay with assuming the risk and the months of anxiety that comes along with it. If I were you, I wouldn’t put it on my application because a three month activity isn’t really all that impactful.