What else should I invovle myself with to get into a good medical school?

Academically I have an outstanding record and I am a volunteer at a local hospital/officer of several clubs/organic chemistry tutor. But I feel like i still need to do more to impress the medical school administration. What else would you guys suggest??? Research involvement? Sports? Any advice would be great.

What else should I invovle myself with to get into a good medical school?
I agree with the advice to do volunteer work at a hospital that is connected with a medical school. Letters of Recommendation from physicians who are known to the med school are invaluable. It's a fact of life that it's who you know more than what you know.
Reply:nearly everybody has an outstanding academic record and volunteers in a hospital. that is basic pre-med preparation. research is good but they also like people who are LEADERS and give to their community. they expect doctors to be leaders and to be willing to help out the less fortunate. they also like people who are different or have overcome adversity. 3.8 or 3.9 gpa's from a 20 or 21 year old who went to college straight out of HS with 10's or 11's on the mcat's are a dime a dozen, that will not make you stand out. if you had a previous career or if you travel around the world mountain climbing or surfing the great breaks you will stand out. writer, musician, artist, think of something that will set you apart from the pack. if you are of a minority you can play that up also.
Reply:You might want to speak to your Guidance Councilor
Reply:Someone I know worked in the ER of a teaching hospital every summer during college. He did whatever needed to be done. He was accepted to the medical school connected to that college, and then to the hospital for residency. So I would try to get any job at a hospital, particularly a teaching hospital. It would also be a good opportunity to be able to explore what specialty you may be interested in, and to get advice and recommendations. When you take a position--paid or not--be sure to think strategically and do what will be best for your future. Good luck!

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