Every week, Ryan and Rich share their thoughts and insights here on the OldPreMeds Podcast as they seek to answer the questions raised over at the OldPreMeds.org. In today's episode, the question is all about children and medical school, specifically mentioning children in your application.
Do you mention your children in the application especially if it adds to your narrative of why you wanted to become a doctor?
If your children have anything to do with your forthcoming, motivations, desires, and commitment to medicine then it is certainly important to mention that.
No, if it's just being a parent in itself. But if you're doing things around your child that are organized (e.g. PTA, little league coach, soccer coach) these can be activities that would list well on an extracurricular activity.
Parents who are on the admissions committees would probably look highly on someone who has been able to successfully got good grades, MCAT scores, and has been able to take care of two kids while doing a full time job. This is a show of discipline in her efforts and a high level of maturity and responsibility.
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Session 61 of The Medical School Headquarters Podcast - Medical School Mom – Prioritizing Family, School and More
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