Medical School Common Plan with Gap Year(s)
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FreshmenAll year: Clinical Work, service to community and to UMass, and research |
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*GAIN EXPERIENCE* Recommendation: Get certified as CNA or EMT while doing some volunteer work directly with patients. |
SophomoreAll year: Clinical Work, service to community and to UMass, and research |
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*GAIN EXPERIENCE* Learn about MCAT; study CARS section |
JuniorAll year: Clinical Work, service to community and to UMass, and research |
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*GAIN EXPERIENCE*
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SeniorAll year: Clinical Work, service to community and to UMass, and research |
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*GAIN EXPERIENCE*
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Gap Year(s):
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Assume you will NOT get into medical school. Consult with an advisor and address weak areas in your application.
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Work: do research, be an EMT or CNA, pursue a master's degree, join the Peace Corps of AmeriCorps, etc.
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GAIN EXPERIENCE: Continue clinical experiences and volunteer work