What kind of things should I do to prepare for medical school?

I am currently an undergraduate student and recently finished my first year. What should I do within these four years to prepare me for medical school? I talked to my advisor and she said that grades and research ae the most important. But there has to be other things I should do, right? What kinds of things can I do this summer? Are there pre-med internships available? If so, how can I search for them? Thanks a lot in advance!

What kind of things should I do to prepare for medical school?
First of all, enjoy college. Have as much fun as possible, because you will never be able to do what you can once you are out (or in med school). Second, as a doctor myself, my first 'job' in my field was a 1 or 2 month volunteer position at a hospital pharmacy...that got my foot in the door so that I could get a real job and gain real experience. Really, the best thing you could do is to get an undergraduate research position your junior year....you may end up with a publication, but at least you will get a good recommendation out of it (if you play your cards right). For med school, I think the following are the most important in getting in:


1) who you know (recommendations)


2) grades


3) lab/pharmacy experience


4) hardships (poor, minority, or woman = easier to get in)
Reply:Do volunteer work in a medical setting and join school clubs. Any involvement is good.

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