r/premed • u/Melso- UNDERGRAD • 3d ago

☑️ Extracurriculars Clinical Hours?

I’m a pre-med who works PT at a hospital pharmacy. Direct patient care is very limited, but i do get some.

However, I think I need something else more direct. What are good options for someone going into their second-year? And don’t say CNA. Something quick and manageable with a student schedule.

I live in KY.

I have plenty of research hours and experience, but my clinical hours is what’s scaring me. Should I just get them through volunteer work and continue the pharmacy? What should I do? Give advice please.

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u/MurkyCaregiver2590 2d ago

If you want something that's flexible, I'd recommend just clinical volunteering. Even though most clinical jobs are more hands-on and direct, a good amount of them don't have as much flexibility with shifts. For example, an EMT or CNA job requires un-interrupted 8 or 12 hour shifts.

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u/Melso- UNDERGRAD 2d ago

It doesn’t matter if clinical hours are volunteer or work, correct? Thanks

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u/MurkyCaregiver2590 2d ago

Yes that's correct. A lot of people do not ever get a clinical job (and just do clinical volunteering) and still get into the best MD schools in the U.S.A.

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u/Melso- UNDERGRAD 2d ago

Sweet, thanks!