What do I need to do to get into medical school?

Medical schools are always looking for well-rounded individuals. They are looking for those with academic successes but that isn't the only criteria that will be looked at. They want people that have shown they can work as a team, whether it's in a sport they play, a challenge they've had to overcome with other people or in working with people in a job. They are looking for individuals who will show commitment to medicine, which you can prove through work experience placements or reading books surrounding the subject because medicine can be a very difficult job at times, they want to make sure you know what you're getting into. Leading from this they want students to be able to relax and have time outside of medicine, so they don't "burn out", whether through social activities or time spent for yourself (going on hikes or reading for example). If you can show yourself as committed to medicine and a well-rounded individual with helpful experience it will come through in the personal statement and the interviews when you come to talk about it. It is not necessary but very common for prospective students to have at least a years’ worth of volunteering experience (in any capacity). You need to have compassion in medicine to be a good doctor and this is an extremely effective way of showing medical schools that you have it. Finallt the important thing is to realise that there is a high rate of competition to get into medical schools, so don't be disheartened if you get rejected by a school, you only need one offer and you have four chances to get it.