Mediastinum Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 So I work in a field that would be inadvisable to mention on my application, yet would like to include the work experience (will need some creative editing to make it medschool appropriate). I am a previous applicant but have not included this work experience to date. Would I be penalized by including work experience in the next cycle even if I hadn't mentioned it in a previous cycle though my timeline of employment would have extended to before I even applied the first time? ex: applying this 2018/19 cycle though the work began prior to 2016 and I have previously applied in 2017/18 and did not list this employment. Do schools compare applications and note inconsistencies with things like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la marzocco Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 Every cycle starts afresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mediastinum Posted June 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 Good to know! How do I name my company without naming my company... I can honestly describe duties and descriptions and have a verifier, but cannot state the company name without revealing the employment position, which I am almost certain is not going to go over well with med adcoms. Need something that isn't lying but isn't completely revealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughboy Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 You work for the CIA or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koopatroopa Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Mediastinum said: Good to know! How do I name my company without naming my company... I can honestly describe duties and descriptions and have a verifier, but cannot state the company name without revealing the employment position, which I am almost certain is not going to go over well with med adcoms. Need something that isn't lying but isn't completely revealing. I have two thoughts... Is there an incorporated name that the business is under? A lot of business owners have sort of a 'personal' business name along with the company name. The other thing I thought is to put the name of the business owner, and not the business. I mean, these aren't ideal, but they at least maintain some truth... You gotta do what you gotta do. I can definitely think of some jobs I wouldn't want to include in my apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoopDreams Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Mediastinum said: Good to know! How do I name my company without naming my company... I can honestly describe duties and descriptions and have a verifier, but cannot state the company name without revealing the employment position, which I am almost certain is not going to go over well with med adcoms. Need something that isn't lying but isn't completely revealing. Well no matter what it can be, I would be honest about it. May it be gambling, marijuana or pornography, these industries are part of our society. If the position is that unusual, it will most likely help you stand out. As long as it was legal work, I would include it and name the company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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