nico0313
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Hi, all!
I know this is probably overkill since I'm only in my first year, but I have decided I am 100% on the pre-medical track. I'm just feeling stressed and overwhelmed at the competitiveness of pre-med, and I'm not sure how to put my best foot forward.
Some of my stats:
I know this is probably overkill since I'm only in my first year, but I have decided I am 100% on the pre-medical track. I'm just feeling stressed and overwhelmed at the competitiveness of pre-med, and I'm not sure how to put my best foot forward.
Some of my stats:
- Attending a top 10 in the US
- URM: Latino (Colombian), identifies as LGBTQ
- Interested in public health and minority health
- Dream school: UCSF-UCB Joint MD/MPH program
- I am thinking of studying Applied Mathematics with a focus on Biology or Public Health. Would this set me up well for Public Health work, or should I shoot for something more like sociology?
- My school doesn't offer a public health major. I'm much more interested in the social aspects of medicine, but I just don't think I would pay as much attention in a social science based classes. I also love doing mathematics, and feel like this passion will carry me further.
- I have been involved in different (both health and non health) public service activities. For the caliber of school I'm shooting for, is earning leadership in these activities enough? Or should I be aiming to create some program of my own?
- In high school, I was a really accomplished classical vocalist. This year in college, I didn't do much singing. I want to join a 'fun' club next year, but I'm wondering if I should be thinking about joining something I can be distinguished in? For example, I'm not in any athletics, musical groups, etc... I could join a choir or also have been thinking about joining a latin dance group. Any advice on developing personal talents, that could also be used to make you stand out for med. school? I'm just worried I won't stand out among peers who are violinists, D1 athletes, etc...
- For someone interested in MD/MPH dual degree programs, any advise on what type of activities or accomplishments I should be aiming for during undergrad.?
- Any advise on how to get into a school as competitive as UCSF?