extracurriculars

Finding the Right Extracurriculars for You | MSHQ Workshop Series

Premeds often struggle to find extracurriculars that they both enjoy doing and that add value to their application. We’re here to help you crack-the-code to boosting your activities section with…

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OPM 286: Are Volunteer Hours Really Necessary?

Are Volunteer Hours Really Necessary?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 283 Does one really need to volunteer? Would schools frown upon lack of hours if time is spent in class, work, or with family?…

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ADG 127: Can I Share My Passion for a Specific Specialty in My App?

Can I Share My Passion for a Specific Specialty in My App?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 127 This student has a passion for pediatrics. Would it be an issue to disclose it on the med school application? We also discussed…

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What Proof Do You Need for EC Activities on Your Application?

What Proof Do You Need for EC Activities on Your Application?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 39 When you are filling out your med school application, you need to fill in your extracurriculars. What should you be doing to keep…

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What Types of Physicians Should I Shadow?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 37 Shadowing seems to be one of the hardest extracurriculars that premeds face. How many physicians should you shadow and what types of specialties…

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Can I Be a Stay-at-Home Mom and Get into Medical School?

Can I Be a Stay-at-Home Mom and Get into Medical School?

Session 103 Can you be a stay-at-home mom and still get into medical school? Will admissions committees look down upon you for staying at home as a mom? Our episodes…

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PMY 396: Am I Ready to Apply to Medical School? A NEW Series

Am I Ready to Apply to Medical School? A NEW Series

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 396 How do you know you’re ready to apply to medical school? Join me for the NEW Mappd podcast and YouTube series focused on…

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PMY 395: Showing Competency Through Your Extracurricular Involvement

Showing Competency Through Your Extracurricular Involvement

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 395 Today, she’s joined by Joanne Snapp, Director of Health Professions Advising at UC Davis, to discuss how to shine through your extracurricular involvement.…

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Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Should I Apply Early Decision to Med School?

Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Should I Apply Early Decision to Med School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 90 When is it a good idea to apply early decision to med school? And what are you committing to when you check the…

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Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Her 3.4 GPA isn't the Problem!

Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Her 3.4 GPA isn’t the Problem!

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 86 Our caller today wants to know what she should focus on to enhance her med school application: GPA, MCAT prep, or clinical experience.…

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