<p>Hey. So I’m a physics major at UC Davis and I am doing pre-med on the side so that I can apply for med school when the time comes.</p>
<p>However, I am worried that because I’m ONLY doing research in physics (I’m also applying to Physics grad school), that I won’t have time to do research in medical related fields, such as bio, or chem.</p>
<p>That said, would it harm my med school application if I only did research in physics, which is my major? Or would I need to mix up my experience, and also do research in more medical related stuff, like volunteer at a hospital, or do bio research or w/e.</p>
<p>Much appreciated!</p>
<p>i don’t know your answer but could you tell me how you are doing pre med beside your major?</p>
<p>I don’t understand?</p>
<p>I am simply taking the required courses (O-chem, bio, etc) for med school admission, along with those of physics major.</p>
<p>The research is absolutely fine, but it is imperative that you have hospital volunteering, clinical exposure, shadowing, and leadership if you want to stand a good chance at admission.</p>
<p>Same question as the above poster: How are your grades in pre medical studies/</p>
<p>The thing is I havent started them, except I’m done with physics. I’m about to start my Spring quarter as a sophomore, and I still have to take the Bio 2 and Chem 118 series.</p>
<p>Is it reasonable to do research in both physics, and volunteer at a hospital. Am I simply asking for too much (should I just stick with one path, physics or medicine)</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Do what you love. If doing research and hospital volunteering + classes is overwhelming, volunteer over breaks or later on.</p>