teacher's assistant- a plus

[woodhorse22]

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spring semester and perhaps a few subsequent semesters, I will be a biochemistry teacher's assistant (TA or IA). the duties include running weekly review sessions that prepare the students for the exams and perhaps suggesting the professor of what he can do to improve.. Will this be a plus for me when applying to medical school?.. any help will be appreciated
woods.

 

[medicalbound]

spring semester and perhaps a few subsequent semesters, I will be a biochemistry teacher's assistant (TA or IA). the duties include running weekly review sessions that prepare the students for the exams and perhaps suggesting the professor of what he can do to improve.. Will this be a plus for me when applying to medical school?.. any help will be appreciated
woods.

Yes it will be a plus. It indicates not only your abilities with the subject, but also your abilities to teach others -- a trait required of physicians. I was an ORGO TA for two semesters, which not only added to my CV, it really helped in getting excellent LORs because you work so closely with the profs. That being said, there are plenty of people that get in without being a TA.

 

[big_smiles]

It's a great experience. I was a general chemistry TA for two years and loved it. You not only reenforce the material, but are helping others as well (and can get work study money to boot). I highly recommend doing it if you have the time and a professor recommended you, and yes, you can list it on your AMCAS. Ultimately, it shouldn't affect admissions decisions one way or another, for it's only one experience of many of your undergraduate education--but take advantage!

 

[zero2hero]

I TAed intro chem and molecular biology lab. Both were great experiences and I got superb recs from the professors.

 

[Law2Doc]

Yes it will be a plus. It indicates not only your abilities with the subject, but also your abilities to teach others -- a trait required of physicians. I was an ORGO TA for two semesters, which not only added to my CV, it really helped in getting excellent LORs because you work so closely with the profs. That being said, there are plenty of people that get in without being a TA.

Agree - the very solid LOR you will likely get will make it worth it.

 

[Freakingzooming]

Its not only good for the CV and experience building- TAing helps ya relearn or learn the material better. I've done it four times. Each time- learned a lot more about the subject I was teaching. This will pay dividends if your class you're TAing is covered on the MCAT- which biochem is sorta.

Good luck. you're going to have a blast.