- Joined
- Apr 6, 2014
- Messages
- 125
- Reaction score
- 67
The other threads I'd found on this are years old, and so I wanted to get some up-to-date opinions.
My plan is to apply to medical school after I graduate. I currently do research for a USDA Microbiology lab that's based at my University. I'm a second-semester Junior, and if things go as planned, I will have at least one publication by the time I graduate (probably more than one). My plan had always been to take the EMT training program at my University my senior year, and work full-time as an EMT for a year after I graduate. However, the time they're offering the EMT-Beginner class next semester doesn't fit my schedule. I've considered training to be an EMT at the local community college; however, I'd have to go through the whole application process to get into the college (HS transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, Personal Statement, etc etc), and to be completely honest, I'm not sure their program will fit my schedule well, either.
How important is clinical experience in applying to medical school? Could I just do research full-time for a year after I graduate and be just as competitive? I volunteer at the hospital and for an organization that works to feed the homeless in my state, I TA for organic chemistry (I actually TA for a flipped section, where I work very closely with students every class period [It's not just a show-up-for-class-hold-office-hours kinda deal]), and I'm a member of the Student Conduct Board, so I feel like those show that I'm personable. I have to apply to medical school the year after I graduate, because that's the last year my MCAT score can be used.
I appreciate y'all's input.
My plan is to apply to medical school after I graduate. I currently do research for a USDA Microbiology lab that's based at my University. I'm a second-semester Junior, and if things go as planned, I will have at least one publication by the time I graduate (probably more than one). My plan had always been to take the EMT training program at my University my senior year, and work full-time as an EMT for a year after I graduate. However, the time they're offering the EMT-Beginner class next semester doesn't fit my schedule. I've considered training to be an EMT at the local community college; however, I'd have to go through the whole application process to get into the college (HS transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, Personal Statement, etc etc), and to be completely honest, I'm not sure their program will fit my schedule well, either.
How important is clinical experience in applying to medical school? Could I just do research full-time for a year after I graduate and be just as competitive? I volunteer at the hospital and for an organization that works to feed the homeless in my state, I TA for organic chemistry (I actually TA for a flipped section, where I work very closely with students every class period [It's not just a show-up-for-class-hold-office-hours kinda deal]), and I'm a member of the Student Conduct Board, so I feel like those show that I'm personable. I have to apply to medical school the year after I graduate, because that's the last year my MCAT score can be used.
I appreciate y'all's input.
Last edited: