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title: "Extracurriculars for a Future Physician | Elite Prep"
description: "Ten extracurricular activities for a high school student who wants to be a physician, grouped by type. A sample profile from Elite Prep."
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image: "https://eliteprep.com/og/tool/en/extracurricular-profiles/physician.png"
language: "en"
dateModified: "2026-10-06"
source: "eliteprep build"
---

Sample profile · Medicine and Health

# Extracurricular Activities for a Future Physician

Victor is a sample student, not a real applicant: one of Elite Prep's 24 extracurricular profiles. These are the ten activities that show a selective college where a future physician is headed, grouped by what each one demonstrates.

## Leadership and Initiative 2

**Founder of Health for Hope Club**

Organized fundraisers for global health nonprofits and promoted awareness of medical equity.

**Organizer of School Blood Drives**

Partnered with the Red Cross to collect donations.

## Research and Internships 2

**Shadowed Doctors in International Medical Program**

Observed surgeries and participated in health clinics abroad.

**Research Assistant in Public Health Study**

Examined the impact of nutrition programs in underserved areas.

## Service and Teaching 3

**Volunteer at Local Children’s Hospital**

Assisted staff in play therapy sessions to support young patients.

**AP Biology Peer Mentor**

Helped students master foundational concepts in biology.

**Volunteer for Global Health Nonprofit**

Managed logistics for delivering medical supplies to developing countries.

## Writing, Media and Projects 1

**Co-Author of Health Blog**

Published articles on mental health advocacy and disease prevention.

## Teams, Clubs and Programs 2

**Participant in Pre-Med Summer Program**

Conducted a study on patient care ethics and wrote a case study report.

**Member of the Varsity Cross Country Team**

Demonstrated perseverance and teamwork through athletics.

## More Profiles in Medicine and Health

No student needs all ten. Notice the mix — something led, something researched, something given back — and choose one or two you could start this year. An Elite Prep counselor can help you plan the rest.

[Talk to a college counselor](https://eliteprep.com/consulting/) [See the college roadmap by grade](https://eliteprep.com/college-roadmap/)

[Download all 24 profiles as a printable PDF](https://media.eliteprep.com/documents/24-Extracurricular-Profiles-Online-v4.pdf). Profile last checked against the handout October 6, 2026.