What kind of experience do BS/MD programs expect you to have?

[alexie2014]

<p>I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm thinking of becoming a physician assistant, and I think it'd be nice to but back a little on school by going through one of those 5 yr programs. I know it's not quite the same thing as BS/MD, but I figured it have most of the same requirements. </p>

<p>Do those programs expect you to have experience volunteering in hospitals and things like that? That's what it seems like. It's really intimidating because I have no idea how to start that. I mean, what kinds of things do you have to have done to be accepted? I know you have to get really good grades and things like that, but...help?</p>

[njman94]

<p>To increase your chances do tons of medically related ECs including:</p>

<p>-Volunteering at a hospital
-Shadowing a doctor
-Becoming a certified EMT and riding for a squad
-Do medically related research and try to get published
-Any additional clubs at your school/community service </p>

<p>You can do all of these things if you really want to. It will increase your chances at any med program greatly. PM me if you need help.</p>