It is extremely competitive to gain admission to BS/MD schools. Volunteer activities, as well as test scores, grades, and leadership ability, are some of the contributing factors to a strong application.
Volunteering in the healthcare field can help your application for BS/MD programs. It shows the admissions team that you have a commitment to becoming a physician and have had some interaction with patients. Places that can be pursued for a volunteer role include:
- Assisted Care Facility
- Clinics
- Doctor's Office
- Hospital
- Nursing Home
- Outpatient Clinic
- Outpatient Surgery Center
- Rehabilitation Center
- Rural Health Clinic
The amount of time you volunteer has significance. Two or three years, rather than a few weeks or months, will benefit the application. While long-term volunteering in healthcare is helpful, you could also have activity in another area, as long as it shows compassion and concern for others.
If your career goal is to be a physician and you're planning to apply to a BS/MD program, it's important to start planning early in high school to create a strong profile, including a significant amount of volunteer experience in the healthcare field.
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