Why Extracurricular Activities Matter to Residency Programs

Talented medical students with a track record of achievement outside the classroom as undergraduates sometimes have difficulty doing the same during medical school. Join Dr. Samir Desai as he tells the story of how one student found himself in this situation just a few months before it was time to apply for medical school. You'll discover why this happens, and the consequences of a relatively bare application for two groups of residency applicants: Students with "lower" USMLE Step 1 scores Students with "higher" USMLE Step 1 scores