Involvement in community service experiences is an important factor considered by admissions committees. The health profession is a helping industry, and participating in volunteer experiences shows your initiative and commitment to your community.
These experiences can help polish up your communication and leadership skills and develop empathy and compassion. It is important to be involved in meaningful volunteer and service opportunities unique to you.
Involvement in Emory student organizations and/or other extracurricular activities are a way to show your passions and interests. Leadership in extracurricular positions provides evidence of competency in leadership ability, team building, communication, and much more.
You can learn more about the benefits of participating in community service and leadership experiences on the AAMC's website.
Use these questions to help guide the type of volunteer experience or leadership opportunities you choose:
Logging your volunteer and leadership experiences throughout your time at Emory will make it much easier to recall your accomplishments when you are applying to professional or graduate programs. Utilize the Experience Log and Experience Journal to help you.
Get involved through:
Local, National, and International Service Opportunities:
Clinical Volunteer Opportunities on Campus and in the Atlanta Area: Visit the Clinical Experience section of the PHA website to see the many clinical volunteer opportunities for pre-health students.
You can search through ALL student organizations using The Hub.
Looking for ways to get involved? Stop by the AMUC (former DUC) and meet with a member of the Student Training, Education, and Engagement Resource (STEER) Team. The STEER team is very knowledgeable about the student organizations and service groups on campus and in the community, and they will help you get connected with opportunities based on your interests.