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Don’t wait! Start shadowing now!  \nCompetitive Applicants Shadow:  \n• 3-5 doctors for 8-10 hours each  \n• Shadow both MD/DO doctors, balancing both primary care and non-primary care  \nService to the Community  \nDemonstrate a commitment to  \nhumanity by selflessly serving others.  \nCompetitive Applicants Complete:  \n• 3 different experiences, each lasting 6-12 months for a total of 500+ hours  \nEncouraged to do within the 4years before applying  \nBennion Center  \n([bennioncenter.utah.edu](bennioncenter.utah.edu))  \nDemonstrate  your knowledge, skills and   \npreparation  \nLeadership and Teamwork  \nDoctors are both leaders and team members with patients, colleagues, etc.  \n(Eg: coach, teacher, tutor, mentor, TA/LA, supervisor, officer role in a club, student advisory board, and many more.)  \nCompetitive Applicants Complete:  \n• 3 different experiences, each lasting at least 3 months for a total of 100+ hours  \n• Can be either paid or voluntary  \nEncouraged to do within the 4years before applying  \nPatient Exposure  \nInteracting well with sick/injured people is a key indicator of success in the medical profession.  \nCompetitive Applicants Complete:  \n• 1-2 experiences, each lasting at least 6 months for a total of 500+ hours  \n• Can be either paid or voluntary  \nResearch  \nDoctors must stay current on the latest in medical advancement  \nCompetitive Applicants Complete:  \n• 1-2 experience lasting at least 6 months each  \n• Participate in hypothesis-based research, under the supervision of faculty or a researcher  \n• Can be either paid or voluntary  \nOffice of Undergraduate Research:  \n[our.utah.edu](our.utah.edu)  \nAPPLICATION PROCESS AND INFORMATION  \nPreparing for medical school is complex and nuanced. But you don’t have to do it alone!  \nStart Saving NOW!  \nApplying to medical school is expensive. The application fee for AMCAS is over $170, which includes applying to one school; each additional school is $43. These fees will increase each year. Secondary applications carry their own fees, commonly ranging between $50-$200 each. Factoring in application fees, MCAT prep and registration, the cost of traveling for in-person interviews, and more, we recommend students to prepare to spend about $5,000 for the application process. AAMC offers the Fee Assistance Program for those who qualify. AACOMAS also offers limited fee waivers.  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