Volunteer Coordinator not avaliable. Who to list as AMCAS contact?

[TMC07]

Any advice?

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[laughingfrog]

they dont call for petty stuff like this. they might verify it if they recognize the contact or if its something like olympic athlete etc. also just lmao @ all the work you put into this you need to CHILL OUT.... jeez. just list the current coordinator.

 

[TMC07]

The current coordinator told me not to list her because she cannot confirm or deny my participation . . . I suppose I could just put her anyway, but what do I do if someone does contact her? I realize the chances of this are highly unlikely, but I'd rather be safe than sorry considering this is an application that determines my future career . . .

 

[MilaKunisDoe]

List me as the contact, I got you

 

[Spector1]

I'd probably just list the new supervisor. in the unlikely event they actually call to check, she will say the same thing she told you, she doesnt have the records but she at least knows you exist.

 

[CloverBale]

yeah tbh you could probably list your mom as a contact, do you really think they're gonna sit there and call every contact on every applicant? "yes hello i'm calling to confirm if Harry Potter did in fact volunteer 696 hours at your facility from March 1987-1088"

 

[raiderette]

I would list the new supervisor as long as you inform her of the situation. If there are multiple premeds she may want to know that her volunteer pipeline may dry up if it develops the reputation for hurting applications. A hospital in our area decided they didn't want premed volunteers. Now they are begging for volunteers that moved over to the free clinic instead.

 

[TMC07]

@MilaKunisDoe I literally LoLed at the thought of writing "Contact: SDN Handle - MilaKunisDoe" on AMCAS. Can just imagine the look on an adcom's face. Priceless.

 

[GnomeBeGone]

I'd either list the old coordinator (have you tried searching LinkedIn?) or try to find an attending you shadowed (or even just some kind soul who knew of the old program) that might be sympathetic to your dilemma.

I chose to list managers who no longer worked for ___ job I had 3 years prior than risk getting a character opinion from someone you've never met and vice versa. If they do call to verify, they'll discover a reference to a former employee, which is better than hearing, "Never heard of that kid."

That leaves them three options:
- Find original contact
- Reject activity
- Accept reasonable doubt

On the slim chance AMCAS rejects it, you could always contact the schools to make your case---it's more or less taking you at your word just like sending an update letter.


Or plan C (if you're really paranoid): while volunteer gigs are too tedious to set up and amass hours in the amount of time you have left, you can pick up shadowing hours like candy if you're willing to do some cold calls and long shifts.

 

[TMC07]

I'd either list the old coordinator (have you tried searching LinkedIn?) or try to find an attending you shadowed (or even just some kind soul who knew of the old program) that might be sympathetic to your dilemma.

I chose to list managers who no longer worked for ___ job I had 3 years prior than risk getting a character opinion from someone you've never met and vice versa. If they do call to verify, they'll discover a reference to a former employee, which is better than hearing, "Never heard of that kid."

That leaves them three options:
- Find original contact
- Reject activity
- Accept reasonable doubt

On the slim chance AMCAS rejects it, you could always contact the schools to make your case---it's more or less taking you at your word just like sending an update letter.


Or plan C (if you're really paranoid): while volunteer gigs are too tedious to set up and amass hours in the amount of time you have left, you can pick up shadowing hours like candy if you're willing to do some cold calls and long shifts.

I have not searched LinkedIn! They told me she retired though so I am not sure what would come of it but I can try. Thanks for the suggestion! Guess if it doesn't work, I'll just put the current coordinator and hope that she's never contacted.