Been waiting three years to post a Sankey! Hope it can help
Demographics: 24 male ORM with disability (type 1 diabetes). Middle class, first in family to pursue medicine, no family connections to any med school. Two gap years
Stats: 4.0 GPA - biochem major at state university, 524 MCAT, 4Q Ca$per, 6 preview
52 hours shadowing, all EM
Clinical experience:
860 hours as a medical assistant, 2400 anticipated
470 hours as an EMT
300 hours as senior home health caregiver
Volunteer lobbyist/patient advocate for people living with Type 1, 160 hours
Research:
Biological field researcher, 470 hours
Undergraduate researcher in genetic transcription, 1600 hours
Award at undergraduate for outstanding research in Hispanic studies
3 publications, 2 as second author
Undergraduate research ambassador (mentored students in finding lab placement or writing proposals)
Founded club for students with diabetes at my college, was vice president and later president, 800 hours
Feel free to DM with any questions! This is an alt account so I won’t check frequently but I will respond. Happy to clarify any aspects of my application you may have or share my reflections/advice.