Are you working? If so, then is academic related? Instead of working at retail or fast food. Try getting a student job like tutoring, lab work, hospital work, or research. Something that ties into your studies current.

I really think my 4 years as a tutor for my college and 1 year working at the college’s research reactor… helped my get finical aid as soon as I got into my masters program.

It’s not the duration of your experience that the admissions committees look for–it’s a demonstration of interest and evidence that you’ve been exposed to the reality of medicine versus Hollywood hype.

You should be fine, so many students have done it before. You will have to sacrifice a boat load of personal time though. But if you want it bad enough, go for it! Just don’t do it for social status purposes.

Good luck!!!