u/SpongySama

24M

IL resident (T40 undergrad)

Clinical Volunteer - 100 hrs

Non clinical volunteer - 1200 hrs

Clinical - 2000 hrs

Research - 800 hrs (no pubs)

Shadowing - 80 hrs (EM & Pediatric Neuro)

Switched into pre-med pretty late (summer of junior year), so my 4th year was basically a full pivot. Was involved in research throughout undergrad thankfully. Took gap years after graduating and worked full-time as a medical assistant. Also stayed involved with volunteering (blood drives especially).

It seems like this whole process is so random, but I am so grateful for the opportunity and beyond excited to start!