Regrets

I get what you're saying. I didn't have a huge desire to do those things because they didn't feel meaningful to me. I learned more about patients and what being a doctor meant by shadowing instead of volunteering in a hospital/clinic doing administrative work. I kept hearing my lack of clinical volunteering would kill my application. I plan on immersing myself with patients in med school once I have the credibility and ability to actually DO something.

On one hand, I regret not doing those things because it may be what keeps me out of my top choice. On the other hand, I got accepted to one of my top choices without having to have done something that I most likely wouldn't have enjoyed. So, I'm happy with my decision. I'm not sure if this is similar to your situation, but if it is, I hope this helps :)

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