Experiences should be in a variety of health care settings. BSC offers community service opportunities through Southern Volunteer Services, service learning, and Interim Term experiences. As with pre-health experiences, don t wait until the junior year to begin. Medical schools want people with good leadership skills and well-rounded experiences. Active participation in campus organizations is encouraged.
Leadership positions are important.
Don t pad your resume with memberships in many organizations in which you have been inactive. Select activities carefully and budget time wisely. The quality of the extra-curricular activities is more important than the quantity. If the above mentioned activities are strong, the HPAC letter will be positive. If the above mentioned activities are strong, you will be invited for an interview at the medical school.