ECs for a med.field major--hospital volunteer work a must?

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<p>ECs for a med.field major--hospital volunteer work a must? </p>

<p>I'm looking into a Bio major, with prospects to become a surgeon or something in primary care as opposed to research. How imperative is it that I have some health field ECs? My biggest problem would be getting a ride since I don't have a car yet, and don't know if I'll get one before I enter college. (mom's not comfortable with me driving, and it'd only be a junker used for one year, moved with my parents after that, and sitting in the driveway for eternity...) My parents could swing a set of wheels, but before I get down on my knees to beg, I wonder how important is it?</p>

<p>P.S. my stats and ECs are on the threads "just need to know where to apply . . . and chances." - in the What Are My Chances? forum
AND
"help! ... " - in the College Search & Selection forum</p>

<p>Thanks! and if there are already threads about this, please just point out the forum and I'll go on the hunt!</p>

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<p>try contacting the volunteer office of your local hospital(s), even if it's just to ask to do a jobshadow for a day or two with a physician's assistant. Check early, be3ause there are probably deadlines for the summer volunteers.</p>