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Red Cross Involvement Good for Med School?

I just got a job working hourly for the American Red Cross teaching CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding classes. I actually live where the first chapter of the ARC was founded in the United States. I'm 18 years old. I plan on going to med school in 4 years or so for a 7 year, course of studies for 2 degrees including PhD and MD degrees. Anyways, by working for the American Red Cross, will that help me get into med school? Please understand that I started taking ARC classes when I was 13 and have always had a love for health and medical related things.. and I like researching health topics and medicines. Do I need to have more community involvement or does working for the Red Cross fulfill?

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1. Yes, if you have the grades and the MCAT scores to get in. You will be able to include your experiences teaching these things in your personal statement. Any kind of medical-related experience is relevant for med school and will definitely be something you can put on your resume no matter what field you go into.