<p>I think mathmom pointed out an important issue: undergrad research. Not only it might play a major role in the med school / PhD program admission; it also may allow you to explore your interests in a practical setting; and you could meet more people to talk to about your perspectives.</p>
<p>Here’s where you can look for research opportunities suitable for you. </p>
<p>General research and research in sciences (including biomed, ethics, policy…)
[US</a> NSF - REU - Search for an REU Site](<a href=“http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm]US”>Search for an REU Site | NSF - National Science Foundation)
[IBP:</a> Summer Research](<a href=“http://www.ibparticipation.org/IBPSummerresearch.asp?sort=alpha]IBP:”>http://www.ibparticipation.org/IBPSummerresearch.asp?sort=alpha)
[Summer</a> Research Opportunities](<a href=“http://www.compadre.org/student/research/index.cfm]Summer”>Research/Internship Opportunities)
[Science.gov : USA.gov</a> for Science - Government Science Portal](<a href=“http://www.science.gov/internships/undergrad.html]Science.gov : USA.gov”>http://www.science.gov/internships/undergrad.html)</p>
<p>Pre-med:
[GREAT</a> Group — Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (by school)](<a href=“http://www.aamc.org/members/great/summerlinks.htm]GREAT”>Summer Undergraduate Research Programs)
[Pre-med</a> Internships](<a href=“http://www.rit.edu/~gtfsbi/Symp/premed.htm]Pre-med”>http://www.rit.edu/~gtfsbi/Symp/premed.htm)
[Minority</a> Summer Opportunities](<a href=“http://www.naahp.org/resourcesminopp.htm]Minority”>- NAAHP)</p>
<p>Keep in mind that many programs “for underrepresented, disadvantaged and minority students” in fact include women to these categories.</p>