Which jobs to add to the Experiences section?

[arc5005]

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I understand we are adding things that are most relevant to our experiences that contribute towards medical school such as: volunteer work, college internships, research experiences (i don't have any), and healthcare experiences into the experiences section, but should we add other jobs, like say someone worked as a part-time in retail or in the dining hall, or etc.. for 1, 2,3, 4 years (or some other significant duration) through college?

I'm at about 10 experiences with all my volunteering, internships, and paid jobs. Figured I'd use 1 more spot to group all my shadowing experiences under one, and then wasn't sure if I should add at least 1 other for a 2 year part-time position at a retail store? For a total of 12 out of the 15 available experiences spots.

 

[KaioKaizen]

If that job helped you in any way: spiritually, mentally, etc. then elaborate on that in the description section. If it was insignificant, don't bother.

 

[arc5005]

If that job helped you in any way: spiritually, mentally, etc. then elaborate on that in the description section. If it was insignificant, don't bother.

how about if it was for pure financial reasons that were discussed in personal statement?

 

[KaioKaizen]

how about if it was for pure financial reasons that were discussed in personal statement?

I'd say you could mention it and maybe rope in a little spiel about how it helped you with interpersonal interactions, working in a group setting, etc. to make it seem like it did help you not only financially.

 

[TheLeadSeed]

I may be wrong, but I don’t think AACOMAS has the 15 experience limit that AMCAS has? I listed my experiences on AACOMAS the other day and am pretty sure I put more than 15.


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