4. Key Differences Medical school student orgs Undergrad student orgs Critical for graduate school admissions Building up to leadership positions in senior years A way to do what you “really wanted to do” outside of school Only a part of residency applications Only one year to make a difference A way to explore interests outside your career
5. A Few Practical Tips to Avoid Being Overwhelmed Tip #1: Only sign up for activities that you really care about Quality over quantity Stick with what motivates you Don’t sign up for something that you won’t still be excited about later in the year
6. A Few Practical Tips (cont’d) Tip #2: Be a team player You are not in this alone. Learn to delegate and to say no Consistency matters more than being the person that does everything
7. A Few Practical Tips (cont’d) Tip #3: Be able to tell your own story Important for residency applications … and in life Ask yourself – what’s in this activity for me?
8. A Few Practical Tips (cont’d) Tip #4: Manage your time wisely Student groups will have different levels of time commitment associated with them Understand your own limitations Leave time for yourself, your friends, and new opportunities as they arise
9. A Few Practical Tips (cont’d) Tip #5: Don’t be afraid to have fun and try something new Learn about other specialties and careers Go places you’ve never gone before Learn to dance, garden, or build houses Make a difference
