Hey guys!
I am a sophomore at a large public university in the northeast. I'd really appreciate any feedback regarding areas that I can improve to make myself competitive for top 20 schools.
My info:
male, white
cGPA: 3.97 sGPA: 4.0
Leadership: -On track to become a resident assistant
-plan on becoming a learning assistant for at at least one class.
Volunteering: -approximately 100 hrs in a hospital (with plenty of patient interaction), will likely have about 200-250 by the time I apply
- going to begin volunteering at an agency to work with the underserved in my local city, plan on getting 200-250 hours
Clinical: 10 hours directly shadowing physicians, planning on 50 by the time I apply, with 3-4 different specialites
Research: I am in a neuroscience lab, where I currently spend 1-2 hours per week. The lab focus is really interesting to me, however, I've only really done testing once or twice. Most of the time I spend looking up primary literature. Should I try to conduct independent research through this lab? (I am interested in research, but I do not necessarily plan to pursue academic medicine.)
Other: health honors society member, IM football for 2 yrs (captain), IM basketball
Am I on the right track, or are there areas to improve on? Especially regarding research, I really do not know what medical schools look for. Please Help!
I am a sophomore at a large public university in the northeast. I'd really appreciate any feedback regarding areas that I can improve to make myself competitive for top 20 schools.
My info:
male, white
cGPA: 3.97 sGPA: 4.0
Leadership: -On track to become a resident assistant
-plan on becoming a learning assistant for at at least one class.
Volunteering: -approximately 100 hrs in a hospital (with plenty of patient interaction), will likely have about 200-250 by the time I apply
- going to begin volunteering at an agency to work with the underserved in my local city, plan on getting 200-250 hours
Clinical: 10 hours directly shadowing physicians, planning on 50 by the time I apply, with 3-4 different specialites
Research: I am in a neuroscience lab, where I currently spend 1-2 hours per week. The lab focus is really interesting to me, however, I've only really done testing once or twice. Most of the time I spend looking up primary literature. Should I try to conduct independent research through this lab? (I am interested in research, but I do not necessarily plan to pursue academic medicine.)
Other: health honors society member, IM football for 2 yrs (captain), IM basketball
Am I on the right track, or are there areas to improve on? Especially regarding research, I really do not know what medical schools look for. Please Help!
