How to Discuss Volunteer Experiences Without Sounding Problematic
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Christina Amutah
Updated June 24, 2022 by Christina Amutah
Volunteering
Volunteering refers to unpaid service, community work, or service experience for applicants and students.
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How to Choose Extracurriculars as a Premedical Student
You may have heard that there’s a “perfect formula” of undergraduate extracurricular activities sought by ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
8 Ways to Make “Typical Premed” Activities Exceptional
It’s hard to be a pre-med. There are high expectations for the types of experiences ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 24, 2022 by Joel Butterly
Non-Academic Ideas to Boost Your Med School Chances
At this point, you are probably already aware of how competitive medical school admissions are. ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 25, 2022 by Joel Butterly
Four Ways to Practice Teaching as a Medical Student
During the first years of medical school, we are taught a huge volume of material, ... Read more
Jacob Adney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jacob Adney
How to Have a Successful Premedical Freshman Year
The transition from high school to college is stressful for many students, and perhaps more ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Humanitarian Opportunities for Medical and Pre-Med Students
Although repeated to the point of being cliche, “to help people” is one of the ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Chronicles of a Med Student: Making Every Moment Count
I was ringing in the New Year with a friend when suddenly it hit me that it ... Read more
Adelle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Adelle
Mission Medicine
Lucy Doyle, M.D., had never imagined that life after residency could be so hard. But ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 27, 2022 by PracticeLink
Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer
Make the most of your summer to round out your medical school applications.
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Adventures with Dentures: Volunteering in an Assisted Living Community
Sophomores with last names N-Z were supposed to call at 1:00. At 12:55, I was ... Read more
Lee Burnett
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lee Burnett
