Hanan
What will set my resume apart from everyone else for medical school?
I really want my resume to be the "OMG check this one out!" type resume. However, I don't really know what that entails, I know that you need things like good grades, high SAT scores, and etc. but is there anything else that people usually don't have that sets them apart?
#medicine #medschool #resume-building
3 answers
Whitney Vincenti
Whitney’s Answer
Hell Hanan!
One thing you could add to your resume is your accomplishments with everything you've done. For example, when listing a job or internship, list all of your job duties but also have a different section for accomplishments. Maybe you moved up in your position or helped a specific person or group in a particular way. You can also do this with other sections of your resume. If you were on the dean's list, make sure to list that under accomplishments in your education section. Don't be afraid to "brag" about yourself and explain your strengths in different ways.
Okay, thank you!
Hanan
Richard A.
Richard’s Answer
Try to find opportunities to pursue research.
Volunteer at your local hospital or low-income clinic. Ask physicians, PAs or other clinical providers if you can shadow them.
During college study for and complete the MCAT. Devote an entire summer to studying for the MCAT and consider paying for a prep course if you can afford it.
My son used MCAT Complete 7-Book Subject Review 2019-2020: Online + Book + 3 Practice Tests (Kaplan Test Prep) Kaplan Test Prep
It was about $140 and he achieved his goal score.
Javier Palacios
Javier’s Answer
I am not in the medical field, I am in the communications industry. I often do hiring and look over resumes. What stands out to me is a personal brand statement to begin with followed by accomplishments or highlights. I always prefer a concise resume 1-2 pages at most. Anything longer than that is easy to get lost in especially if your have many to go through.
Hope this helps!