Medical schools prefer students with a diversity of experiences that have demonstrated a strong commitment to learning. Clinical Experience is required for admission to all medical schools. This includes work in a doctor's office, a local clinic, or volunteer experience through UCLA or another major hospital. It makes no difference whether the student was paid or a volunteer. Medical school admission committees want to know that an applicant can work effectively in a health care environment.
Research is an effective way to demonstrate that a student can think critically and independently.
A student's level of responsibility is more important than whom the research was done for, or the title of the position. Courses Honors Theses Student works on a faculty member's project under his or her supervision. Requires less prior research experience than a 199. Student works on his or her own research project supervised by a faculty member. Satisfactory completion results in graduating with departmental honors.