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58 - Identifying Transferable Skills in Your Experiences with John Fierst



Have some unique experiences you're hesitant to share in your application? Re-frame them - there's almost always some trait or characteristic that connects back to being an effective healthcare provider.

John Fierst, assistant director of academic advising at Rice University, walks us through some common examples of experiences how they align with the qualities and attributes schools look for in applicants.


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About the author: The Texas Health Education Service amplifies TMDSAS and JAMP’s missions to serve students, collegiate advisors, and professional schools in Texas by providing students with accurate educational resources to enhance their preparation for a career in the health professions, and supporting efforts by advisors and professional schools to reach students and enrich the applicant pool.

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