Are you ready to take your healthcare career to new heights? Considering Med school as your next best career move? You are probably filled with anticipation and excitement about the possibility of embarking on the incredible journey of medical school. Now is the time to be proud of yourself for the hard work, dedication and passion for helping others that has led you to this point.
But before you get overwhelmed by applications, MCATS and personal essays,
check out these candid tips from our pre-health students, students who have taken the next step to apply to med school.
Here’s 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Applying to Med School:
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- Showcase your experience.
Many schools want to see that you have had real-life experiences such as volunteering and shadowing in offices and hospitals.” And, many Med schools require you as a pre-med student to gain clinical experience. Yet, it is a challenge to find a clinic willing to employ pre-med students. Obtaining a certificate provides a guaranteed pathway to gain clinical experience, a crucial requirement for getting accepted to medical school.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance.
One of the most important requirements for medical school acceptance is showing you’ve had strong academic performance and mastered the MCAT entrance exam, according to U.S. News & World Report. The good news: beyond the biological sciences, and high GPA, you can boost your academic resume with a medical certificate. This extra effort and education can help you stand out in the crowd.
- Make your application standout.
Admissions committees know that applicants who have studied and earned certificates in pre-health have acquired meaningful patient experiences and have a strong familiarity with medical settings. Certificate programs also provide you and the opportunity to build a core scientific foundation in preparation you’re your career in medicine.
- Don’t give up.
Finally, let’s fast-forward to the future, you’ve mastered everything you need to do to be accepted into med school and your journey begins. HealthCareer CERTS is in your corner championing you and cheering you on. Our final piece of advice: Don’t give up. Keep your focus and commitment. The journey through med school is filled with long hours of studying, moments of “am I good enough” doubt, moments of triumph and moments of struggle. So don’t lose sight of the reasons that inspired you to pursue medicine in the first place.
Looking for some additional resources?
- Read more on our Instagram about how this Med student shares how her pre-health cert and medical assistant experience paved her way to Med school.
- Healthcareer CERTS offers these resources for pre-health students.
For more information on how to advance your healthcare career through our nationally-accredited health certificates click here.
