@WayOutWestMom
I’m not sure I understand the part where you mentioned “you cannot articulate why you want to BE a doctor.” I wouldn’t want to do anything else. I know that I am struggling but it doesn’t mean that I’m not fit for it. I may have spent the last few years of college dedicating too much time on college courses and thus my ECs may be weak now. I think I can still become a good candidate and I have time for that. It may not look like it but I am very serious about becoming a doctor. Family issues and mental health lapses may have made me fall behind but I know I can bring myself back and that is exactly what I intend to do this semester and the following ones. Thank you for your advice about the other places I could look to volunteer. I have already looked to volunteer at a clinic nearby that is 100% volunteer based and offers care to those who have trouble affording it.