When applying to med school, everyone wants to maximize their chances of getting in. Med school admissions are highly competitive. Volunteer experience is one of those categories that med schools … Read more
The med school application process can be a stressful experience due to all the extracurriculars you need to include. Clinical experience is one of those things that med schools really … Read more
It’s come to my attention that there are some conflicting views on the topic of when you should start shadowing as a premed student. Some advisors say that you should … Read more
Research experience is a hot topic for premed students. Based on what you hear from your peers and guidance counselors, research experience is a pivotal part of your med school … Read more
Depending on where you live and your current situation, finding a physician to shadow can be challenging. Maybe now it’s time to apply and you still haven’t had the chance … Read more
If you have found a physician to shadow, you probably wonder what is an appropriate length of time to shadow them. Do you go in every day of the week? … Read more
If you are familiar with my premed back story, you know that I’m a huge fan of shadowing. Just to put it in perspective, I shadowed an OB/Gyn for 200+ … Read more
If you plan on applying to med school, you probably already know that good quality activities, or extracurriculars, are an important part of your application. Being a TA is a … Read more
Good extracurriculars for premed students are essential for getting into med school. They are just as important as your GPA and MCAT score. When looking for the best extracurricular activity … Read more
There is a lot of data out there on what percent of premed students who apply to med school actually get in. However, this is only a small piece of … Read more
