#Jobs to do while in uni for med school app

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floral sand
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Just hoping to hear of any medical related jobs anyone can recommend that’ll look good on an application to med school/programs. Would prefer cert time to be low, patient interaction, and the ability to do part time. I am considering EMT, thoughts? Thanks! (Full time 2nd year bio major)

dapper hull
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EMT
Why it’s great:

Strong patient contact.

Med schools recognize and respect it.

You’ll gain experience with emergency care, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure.

Cert time: ~1 semester (approx. 100–150 hours, some do it in 2–3 months part-time)
Part-time possible? Yes — many EMTs work part-time for ambulance services, ERs, or event standby.
Pros: High med school value, real clinical exposure, good stories for apps/interviews.
Cons: Physically and emotionally demanding; low pay; irregular hours depending on the job.

✅ 2. CNA
Why it’s great:

Direct, hands-on patient care (feeding, hygiene, mobility).

Excellent for building bedside manner and empathy.

Cert time: ~4–12 weeks
Part-time possible? Yes — nursing homes, hospitals, home health
Pros: High-touch patient care, good med school talking points
Cons: Work can be repetitive or physically demanding

✅ 3. MA
Why it’s great:

Mix of administrative and clinical (taking vitals, drawing blood, EKGs).

More structured environment than EMT or CNA.

Cert time: Varies — accelerated programs as short as 6–12 weeks (some employers train on-site)
Part-time possible? Sometimes — clinics and private practices
Pros: Great clinical exposure, useful skillset
Cons: Longer training than EMT or CNA in some cases

✅ 4. Phlebotomist
Why it’s great:

Focused on blood draws, common in hospitals/labs.

Develops patient interaction skills and precision.

Cert time: ~4–8 weeks
Part-time possible? Yes — hospitals, labs, mobile units
Pros: Valuable technical skill, lower burnout
Cons: Less broad exposure than EMT/CNA

✅ 5. Scribe
Why it’s great:

Shadow physicians up close, observe clinical reasoning, terminology.

No cert needed — just on-the-job training.

Cert time: None, usually hired and trained by the scribe company
Part-time possible? Yes, especially in EDs or outpatient clinics
Pros: Excellent for pre-med understanding; looks great on applications
Cons: No hands-on patient care

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