Medicine Student Ambassador

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Why are you interested in becoming a School of Medicine Student Ambassador?
My first semester in the BA/MD program was a major transition for me. Before coming to UMKC I had many fears about things like credit hours and course rigor. However, once I started I soon realized how to function successfully in the program. I realized the necessary adjustments I needed for studying, how to balance other activities, and also how to operate myself in a more professional manner. I hope that by being an ambassador I can ease fears like I had about the six-year program.

What would you tell a prospective student who was trying to choose between the UMKC School of Medicine and another medical school or medical program?
When considering the school of medicine program, it is important to recognize the fact that there is not any other program in the nation like it. The BA/MD program allows us to graduate in only six years with two degrees, the MCAT is not necessary, we are provided with early clinical experience, the teaching is intertwined with humanities concepts creating well-rounded doctors, and we are fostered to have the mindset of lifelong learning. …show more content…

I would first want them to understand that you can still do other things while in the program as the program encourages involvement. Second, I would inform them about the unique learning style the school uses; the school strives to produce doctors that are humanistic. Third, I would say why I chose this program over other prestigious schools I got into. I know that I want to serve people using medicine and therefore I wanted to accomplish this as quickly as

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