Phase 2: Building Experience

Volunteering Opportunities for Premed Students (Non-Clinical and Clinical)
Looking for premed volunteer opportunities? Learn about clinical and non-clinical volunteering experiences that can strengthen your medical school application.
Rinka | June 20, 2026 | 8 min read

Recommendation Letters: Who to Ask, When to Ask, and How to Make Them Strong
Recommendation letters are one of the most important parts of your medical school application, but many students don’t know who to ask or when to ask. In this guide, I’ll share how I approached recommendation letters, who I recommend asking, when to start building relationships with faculty, and how I made the process easier for my letter writers.
Rinka | July 28, 2026 | 15 min read