sophomore looking for direct med program

Shadowing isn’t it. It’s an ok, first-time thing and can be done for a week. But for a highly competitive BS/MD program you want direct experience in health care, work that shows compassion, commitment and your ability to roll up your sleeves. Not hands-off, just watching. I know the standards at the U that I work for.

Rather than walk around after a doctor, maybe holding a clipboard, if you’re in India, get her involved with efforts to actually work with those people the health professionals serve. There are plenty of ways and we see it from other Indian kids.