Guest Essay: Don’t waste your undergrad years preparing for next steps |
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Being pre-med is hard. Between classes, clinical hours, shadowing and leadership roles, there’s a constant pressure to do more and a lingering feeling that it’s still not enough. As a fourth-year medical student at SUNY Upstate Medical University about to go through The Match, I remember that feeling all too well.
Over the years, I have mentored a handful of premed and medical students. I’m often asked for research advice, the Medical College Admission Test, or which clubs look best on an application. Of course, I cover these topics, discussing their research aspirations, how the MCAT is structured and what extracurriculars could strengthen a resume. We all know it takes hard work, time, dedication and a busy schedule to get into medical school. Tons of resources already outline the technical requirements: what classes to........