student activites for residencies

[E.A. Poe]

Hi All,

So I'm curious, just what type of non-research extracurriculars are residency programs looking for? I mean I could easily make myself insanely busy in the name of being active, but what makes sense?

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[UseUrHeadFred]

This may help.

azcomdiddy: No, it's not worth it. The most important criteria are board scores, class rank (AOA) and research experience. Those three come before any leadership role. Yes, a leadership position like Class President will help but think of the time you will waste in this position? With that time, I could better prepare myself for the boards and my classes. I would much rather be in the top 5% of my class with a 600+ COMLEX, 230 + Step I score than above average scores and Class President. Class President will not compensate for lesser scores or class rank; remember that!

 

[E.A. Poe]

Yes, this is the info I was looking for. Thanks.