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The Best Tips to Gain Clinical and Research Experience for Med School

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An impressive medical school application carries a good MCAT score and a high GPA. While these two factors are primarily considered the most important student assessment metrics, the medical knowledge gained through relevant clinical and research experience also makes an application stand out.  Here is a list of tips that can help students gain valuable clinical and research experience before starting their medical career path.  Table of Contents 1. Choose wisely from the wide range of opportunities available 2. Focus on the ultimate goal of obtaining clinical experience 3. Approach professors for research assistant positions 4. Be prepared with all basic information about the research 1. Choose wisely from the wide range of opportunities available Opportunities that can qualify as valid clinical experience can be both - paid as well as volunteer service. Some common example...