Episode 51: Choosing Volunteer Activities That Impress
Did you know that quality volunteer activities are a key component of your application to medical school? In this episode, we offer a few pointers for choosing volunteer activities that will help you reap the benefits of altruism AND show admissions committees you’re a caring and compassionate person.
Our five main suggestions are:
Choose things that you actually enjoy doing.
Choose at least one activity that shows a medium-to-long-term commitment.
Try to have at least one CLINICAL volunteer experience.
Choose some activities that align with your purpose.
Find a good balance between volunteering & academics.