MD and DO current applicant Tyra Banks '21

MD and DO current applicant Tyra Banks '21, offers advice & tips on the application process.  MD- AMCAS centralized application and DO- ACCOMAS centralized application  She talks through the similarities and differences between the applications as well as her personal statement and her interview experience.  Tyra currently works at Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis Clinic as a Patch Test Technician which is a very specialized position and interesting job.   Below is a brief position description, they are currently in the process of hiring: Patch test technician at Park Nicollet Join our team of 2 other technicians, 3 physicians, and 2 research fellows (dermatology residents and occupational medicine residents also rotate through our clinic). No prior experience is necessary as we will train the individual for this position.  This would be ideal for a pre-medical/pre-nursing student. We are an academic department so there is opportunity for publication/research although that is not required as part of the role. Gustavus Graduate Tyra Banks, '21 is currently working there as a patch test technician and is willing to answer questions about the position as well, [email protected] Details: 4 day per week (Mon, Tues, Wed, alternating every other Thurs/Fri): - Benefits/401K/health insurance/disability - Hourly Rate: $20hr - Hours per day: 8 - Days per week: 4 - Hours per pay period (every 2 weeks): up to 64 - Bi-weekly paycheck before taxes: $1,280 - Annual salary: $33,200 -       Contact:  Eli Mansfield ([email protected]), email expressing interest, as well as their phone number and availability. Additional information on: AAMC Fee Assistance Program Benefits: MCAT Official Prep Online-Only Bundle ($268.80 value) MCAT reduced registration fee from $330 to $135 for MCAT exams Complimentary 2-year subscription to the Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) Waiver for all AMCAS fees for one application submission, covering up to 20 medical school submissions ($987 value)