What happens if we don't have contact information for some of our ECs?

[TomW]

For every single EC we enter into AMCAS, we need to apparently have a contact listed as well. For jobs, this is fine, and I've entered in names for such activities.

However, for things like clubs, who do we put down as a contact? I was a part of 2 clubs during 3 years of college, but not once did I every come across someone who was in charge or organized the club - I just signed up and participated.

Also, I did some volunteer work at hospital as well about 2 years ago, but the individual who authorized me to volunteer at the hospital no longer works there - and the hospital really doesn't have a volunteer "coordinator", it's just a collection of administrative people that look over applications and allow you to volunteer. It's really very informal. In such cases, who would we list as a contact in the AMCAS application?

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[Catalystik]

For every single EC we enter into AMCAS, we need to apparently have a contact listed as well. For jobs, this is fine, and I've entered in names for such activities.

1) However, for things like clubs, who do we put down as a contact? I was a part of 2 clubs during 3 years of college, but not once did I every come across someone who was in charge or organized the club - I just signed up and participated.

2) Also, I did some volunteer work at hospital as well about 2 years ago, but the individual who authorized me to volunteer at the hospital no longer works there - and the hospital really doesn't have a volunteer "coordinator", it's just a collection of administrative people that look over applications and allow you to volunteer. It's really very informal. In such cases, who would we list as a contact in the AMCAS application?

1) You could use a co-member or yourself, if necessary.

2) You might call the hospital and explore if any records were kept. If you recall a nurse or secretary who saw you frequently, with whom you had a relationship, that is an option. If not, you could use an advisor or teacher who was aware of the volunteer position, or a friend, parent, or yourself. Obviously a more objective witness is your best choice.

 

[NeuResurgens]

All you really need is someone who can vouch for your participation; in essence, "yes, they did X and Y as they stated."

For the clubs, a lot of campus clubs have faculty advisors. If there weren't any of those, I think the club president at the time will suffice. For the volunteering, I'm not 100% sure. You might ask the individual who authorized you if you can list them - if they say yes, this should work as a contact.

I have a question for SDN in this same vein, though - who do you list for small hobbies you have which don't naturally come with a supervisor/someone managing you?

 

[Catalystik]

I have a question for SDN in this same vein, though - who do you list for small hobbies you have which don't naturally come with a supervisor/someone managing you?

Yourself, a friend, or a parent, or a past teacher/coach in that discipline.

 

[Oranges2]

I used the general student affairs email as a contact for those clubs that were student-run and have rotating "presidents" every year due to graduation, etc. hope that's okay!