what to do in year off- help finding programs

[supernovagirl79]

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i'm planning on taking a year off (so applying this june for fall 2013) but i am having a hard time finding programs to apply to or something to do in the year off
if anyone has information on either post bac or masters programs or even internships, or anything, that would be appreciated. thanks

 

[michow87]

In case I need to reapply, I'm just keeping busy since I was asked at each of my interviews what I've been doing since graduation. Personally I have been interning at a private clinic, shadowing an MD (working on shadowing a DO as well), volunteering at another organization (occupational therapy but very unique in their approach to treating patients), and working as a tutor. Just stay busy and stay involved in the medical field.

 

[RavensGal]

I was lucky enough to get a clinical job at a doctors office I shadowed at. Use your connections. I mean I have no interest in pursuing derm as a career, but I have learned a ton about the field of medicine (and derm) in the past 7 months. Unless you need to boost grades, I would say find a job instead of doing a program. That way you're making money instead of spending it 🙂

 

[HDaddyDollarz]

is there anything lacking on your app?
low gpa => post bacc/smp



they love international exp, disaster relief, mission trips

most importantly, have some fun

 

[DbDan]

Most of my classmates took time off. I worked and improved my application. Finding clinical work can be difficult at times but apply broadly. Get your BLS for healthcare provider license (its a 1 day class) so you can work in a hospital. Think about getting an EKG cert and apply as a tele tech. If you enjoy research, go that route. Stay in the field but don't stress too much if your application is strong.