Extracurricular Activities

Premed and Medical Student Summer Research Guide

Summer research for premeds and MS1 students matters more than ever. Here’s how to find the right lab, choose the right project, and build a competitive CV.

Do Med Schools Have Summer Break? What Medical Students Do in the Summer

Medical school summer break only happens once. Here’s how long it lasts and how to make the most of the summer between MS1 and MS2.

Common AMCAS Work and Activities Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Avoid these AMCAS Work and Activities mistakes that could cost you a medical school acceptance.

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AMCAS Hobbies: What Adcoms Look For and How to Write Them Well

Hobbies can strengthen your med school application or waste a valuable slot. Learn which to include and how to write about them effectively.

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Do Medical Mission Trips Help Premeds Get Into Med School?

We break down whether medical mission trips actually help premeds get into medical school, how admissions committees evaluate them, and what matters far more than simply going abroad.

Examples of clinical, volunteer, and research activities included in the AMCAS work and activities section

2026 AMCAS Work and Activities Section Guide (Extracurriculars)

Some students consider the Work and Activities section of their application to be less important than other sections. This is a fatal mistake. Learn what it takes to craft an impactful extracurriculars section.

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Is Your GPA Too Low for Med School? How to Still Get an Acceptance

If you have a low GPA and want to be a doctor, all hope is not lost. Here’s how you can get accepted to medical school with a low GPA.

BS/MD. Research Experience. Two young women in a lab, looking through a microscope

BS/MD Research Experience for High School Students

We break down BS/MD research experience, including what opportunities are available to high school students, how to get involved, and common mistakes to avoid.