Peace Corps Volunteers Serve for two years plus three months of training for an opportunity to totally immerse yourself into a host country community.

How long are you gone for the Peace Corps?

The Peace Corps is a significant commitment, requiring three months of training in your host country, followed by two years of service at your permanent site.

Can you do Peace Corps forever?

Peace Corps assignments last 27 months. It is a long-term commitment, consisting of three months of in-country training and two years on assignment. For many applicants, that length of time isnt an issue. They view the Peace Corps as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Does Peace Corps look good for medical school?

A number of UNECOM students are Peace Corps grads. It definitely strengthens ones application however it doesnt guarantee an acceptance to any med school. You must have the grades and a good MCAT score to make the first cut.

Can you apply to medical school while in the Peace Corps?

if you do apply while in peace corps, count on taking at least 3 years off, possibly 4 depending on your departure/ close of service date. With regards to the MCAT expiry date, check the schools that you want to apply to. Each school make its own rules.

Can Peace Corps volunteers join the CIA?

Persons currently or formerly employed by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) are permanently ineligible for Peace Corps Volunteer service. Even family relationships to an employee of an intelligence agency may be considered a disqualifying connection.

Does Peace Corps look good for med school?

Peace Corps service will look good on nearly any application, and having 20,000 hours of in field volunteer experience will certainly make you stand out from the multitudes in the med school application combine who volunteer for the same job at the same clinic for the same amount of hours.