QUESTION 29 OF 30

Tell me about any organization or groups you have contributed to outside of work.

Prospective Doctor reports that the average matched U.S. applicant for an orthopedic surgery residency had eight volunteer experiences. Many interviewers will choose one candidate over another based on the number of their volunteer experiences. They feel that it shows strong character and selflessness - all qualities that make a great resident and physician. Talk to the interviewers about your volunteer experience while briefly describing your role within the group or organization.

"I started volunteering when I was 16 years old as a candy striper at Cottage Hospital in Southern California. After graduating high school, the candy striper program was dissolved, so I started volunteering with the Special Olympics as a coach. I still volunteer as a coach and work at a local assisted living facility where my grandfather lives, playing the piano for the residents once a week. I also have volunteered with Doctors Without Borders, International Medical Corps, and Africa Health Placements providing medical services to communities in developing countries."

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