<p>^D. has tried, but could not. No even varsity. She was in club in freshman year and even competed at one meet and did well. However, she has chosen so much and so quickly, her plate got basically overflown. She dropped her sport starting with second year. She said that she saw few (maybe 1) pre-meds that were in her sport at lectures. They were easy to identify (often had ice on the shoulder).
I would say that it is possible, depending how loaded they are. For references, D’s ECs and other activity outside of her major during school year, included:
-Music Minor
-job - Supplemental Instructor to Gen. Chem. prof.
-volunteering
-Med. Research Lab internship
-Sorority - this one was very time consuming and very rewarding. One of her best experiences at college and the one that further develped her leadership and communication skills. Still in touch with her Sorority sisters, including the ones from different colleges.
Also, keep in mind that junior year is very much devoted to MCAT preparation (in addition to the above) and senior year - Med. School interviews. Pre-meds need to have at least 3.6+ college GPA (to be successful Med. School applicants) and a decent MCAT score.<br>
It also depends on sport itself. D’s sport is very time consuming. I believe there are 2 practices / day at varsity level. But as I mentioned, others found the way to participate.</p>