PLME question

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>How many people do you think get into PLME with virtually no experience in medicine?</p>

<p>I wanted to shadow a physician this summer, but no hospitals near me allow shadowing, especially not for high school students. I have no hospital volunteer hours because I’ve never been interested in medicine until this year: a close and sick relative had to stay with my family and I’ve been taking care of him and that’s what sparked my decision to be a doctor. </p>

<p>I did do research this summer at a university, but that’s all. </p>

<p>Moreover, if I send in only my ACT score (34), would I be at a disadvantage because I didn’t send in any SAT 2 subject tests? PLME doesn’t require it, and my scores are low 700s so I’m not eager to send, but I’m still worried.</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Very few, if any. The vast majority of PLME applicants (not just admitted students) have had some exposure to medicine, be it volunteering in a hospital, becoming an EMT, doing medical/science research, or shadowing a doctor.</p>

<p>Remember that you don’t need to shadow a doctor in a hospital - what about your pediatrician or another office-based doctor? Depending on what it was in, your research may be a good thing to emphasize in your application.</p>

<p>In terms of SAT subject tests, I’d send in any score over a 700 for consideration, especially if it’s in a science. You want to show your ability in these subjects.</p>