QUESTION 23 OF 45

As a future physician, how do you plan to use your role to benefit members of your community? Do you think volunteering is important?

The admissions interviewer at the University of Minnesota Medical School wants to know that you see the importance of community involvement. As a physician, your knowledge and help will be greatly needed and appreciated by your community. Show that you are willing to be generous with your time and knowledge.

Some ways that a physician can benefit their community:

- Teach your community about the health resources available to them
- Offer free or reduced-fee services to low-income families
- Hold free workshops on topics such as sexual health or addiction
- Volunteer regularly and be an advocate for volunteering

"Bettering my community is going to be a big part of what I do as a physician. I already spend a great deal of my time volunteering at the local children's hospital, and I plan to continue my volunteer work after medical school. One specific way I will help my community members is by holding free workshops every month. The workshops will tackle tough issues that the community is facing as a whole such as narcotics abuse and increased teen suicide rates."

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As a future physician, how do you plan to use your role to benefit members of your community? Do you think volunteering is important?

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