Should I put my computer science internships in the primary?

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They were paid internships. But is it a good idea if it's not medical related?

 

[Crayola227]

I don't know why you wouldn't, it's totally fine

 

[jtd2081]

A lot of things on the application are not medical related.

 

[mitch8017]

They were paid internships. But is it a good idea if it's not medical related?

In a world where we are heading more and more towards a heavy reliance on technology, especially with new advances in medical technology, I don't see how it couldn't be to your advantage to be proficient in computer science

 

[Catalystik]

Should I put my computer science internships in the primary? They were paid internships. But is it a good idea if it's not medical related?

Yes, you should include them, just as you should include hobbies, artistic endeavors, teaching experiences, and leadership that is unrelated to medicine. Adcomms like to know what keeps you busy, and even if you can't see it, there are characteristics demonstrated by internship involvements (and the other experiences I listed) that are also traits desirable in a future doc.