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May 3, 2022

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Andy’s Unique Undergrad Journey and How Medical Training Has Pushed Him Far Beyond His Comfort Zone

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Learn how real students and recent grads have navigated their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Andy, a second year medical student studying at The Medical College of Georgia, as well as a freelance photographer/videographer with a vision to showcase a more… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / med school student interview, Medical College of Georgia, what is medical school like series

May 19, 2021

Reading Time: 16 minutes

How an Orthopedic Surgeon Survived and Thrived in Med School [Episode 418]

Achieving balance: A resident’s advice for succeeding in medical school without sacrificing your personal life [Show summary] Dr. Wendell Cole, a Morehouse graduate and orthopedic surgical resident at Tulane, shares the personal experiences and med school survival strategies that led him to write The Med School Survival Kit. How planning and time management pave the… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Morehouse School of Medicine, podcast, residency, what is medical school like series

February 25, 2021

Reading Time: 7 minutes

Wondering How to Land a Dental School Acceptance? Kristina Shares Her Journey to NYUCD.

Dental student interview with Kristina

Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What Is Medical School Really Like? series. Kristina, a dental student at NYU College of Dentistry, shares how planning and determination helped her reach her goals! Kristina, thank you for sharing your story with us! We’d… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / dental school admissions, what is dental school like series, what is graduate school like series, what is medical school like series

February 11, 2021

Reading Time: 6 minutes

What Makes Podiatric Medical School Uniquely Attractive?

Student interview with Diksha and Yona

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What Is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Diksha and Yona of @thedpmjourney. These third-year podiatric med students and YouTubers share insight into what makes podiatry unique. Yona and Diksha, thank you for sharing your story… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / what is medical school like series

January 28, 2021

Reading Time: 7 minutes

Why a Hands-on Approach to Patient Care Is Important to This Aspiring Physiatrist

Why a Hands-On Approach to Patient Care is Important to this Aspiring Physiatrist

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What Is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Becca, a hiking enthusiast and OMS3 who hopes to dispel misconceptions about individuals with disabilities. Thank you, Becca, for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / osteopathic med school, what is medical school like series

July 16, 2020

Reading Time: 6 minutes

The Road to Acceptance at a Dual DO/PhD Program [Student Interview]

What is medical school really like? Hear it from Vignesh, DO/PhD student!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Vignesh, a DO/PhD student interested in both direct patient care and the science that leads to new treatments. Thank you Vignesh, for sharing your story with us! Why… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / MD/PhD, osteopathic med school, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, what is medical school like series

July 2, 2020

Reading Time: 8 minutes

Med Student Sisters Provide Support to One Another and to the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals

What is medical school really like? Hear it from Ada and Rose of The Biosisters!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet sisters Rose (MS2) and Ada (MS4), who share inspiration and advice for premeds and med students on their Instagram page, @thebiosisters. Thank you, Ada and Rose, for sharing… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Gold Humanism Honor Society, what is medical school like series

June 16, 2020

Reading Time: 18 minutes

Harvard Med Student Finds Volunteer Opportunities Despite COVID-19 [Episode 370]

Listen in as Linda Abraham interviews Jalen Benson, founder of the National Student Response Network and first-year med student at Harvard!

Can students make a difference during the current pandemic? [Show summary] Jalen Benson, founder of the National Student Response Network and first-year med student at Harvard, discusses what health care volunteer opportunities are out there and how to find them during the Coronavirus outbreak. Listen in. Finding volunteer opportunities for premeds despite COVID-19 [Show notes]… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / COVID-19 med, during med school, Harvard Medical School, podcast, what is medical school like series

May 21, 2020

Reading Time: 7 minutes

What’s on YOUR Bucket List? A Veterinary Student Shares How She’s Seized Every Opportunity to Hit Her Goals

What’s on YOUR Bucket List? A Veterinary Student Shares How She’s Seized Every Opportunity to Hit Her Goals

Learn how real students navigate their way through the graduate school admissions process and grad school itself with our What is Graduate School Really Like? series. Meet Shelby, a busy third-year veterinary student and yoga instructor! Shelby, thank you for sharing your story with us! I understand you initially considered a career as a medical… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / what is graduate school like series, what is medical school like series

April 21, 2020

Reading Time: 16 minutes

A Physician’s Nontraditional Path from Law Enforcement to Medical School [Episode 363]

Listen to our podcast interview with Dr. Joe Bardinelli, emergency physician and former police officer.

Dr. Joe Bardinelli shares his journey from cop to doc [Show summary] Not everyone follows a traditional path to a career in medicine. Today’s guest, emergency physician Dr. Joe Bardinelli, was a police officer for six years before deciding to enter medical school. In this episode, he shares how and why he went from being… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Non-Traditional Med School Applicants, osteopathic med school, podcast, what is medical school like series

February 20, 2020

Reading Time: 8 minutes

Navigating Medical School and Residency With an Interest in Cultural Psychiatry and Forensics

What are medical school and residency like? Hear it from Angeline, a second-year psychiatry resident!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Angeline, a psychiatry resident with a goal of advocating for mental health awareness within the Asian community. Angeline, thank you for sharing your story with us! I understand… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / residency, what is medical school like series

January 16, 2020

Reading Time: 7 minutes

A Chat With a Student Blogger and Aspiring Surgeon

What is medical school really like? Hear it from Lily, Tulane University School of Medicine student!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Lily, an MS3 with a passion for mentorship, surgery, and track. Lily, thank you for sharing your story with us! Can you share three interesting or unusual facts about yourself?… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / what is medical school like series

January 2, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Pursuing a Career in Medicine Beyond the Expectations of Her Community

What is medical school really like? Hear it from Eliana, Renaissance School of Medicine student!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Eliana, a wife, mother, and aspiring OBGYN on a mission to empower women in her community. Eliana, thank you for sharing your story with us! Where do you attend medical… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, what is medical school like series

December 26, 2019

Reading Time: 10 minutes

Tips and Insights for Residency Applicants from a Motivated MS4

What is medical school really like? Hear it from Abby, University of Maryland School of Medicine student!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Abby, an MS4 on the residency interview trail. Abby, thank you for sharing your story with us! What have you loved most about medical school so far? What are you… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / residency, what is medical school like series

December 19, 2019

Reading Time: 6 minutes

An NYIT Student’s Advice to Aspiring Doctors: Follow Your Own Timeline

What is medical school really like? Hear it from Reuben, NYIT student!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Reuben, an NYIT student who uses motivational words to “speak things into existence.” Reuben, thank you for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular person or event that… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, what is medical school like series

November 28, 2019

Reading Time: 8 minutes

Inspiring and Providing a Voice for the Underrepresented Med Community

What is medical school really like? Hear it from Kai, University of Kansas School of Medicine!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet J. Kai, a medical student with a passion for inspiring members of underrepresented groups to pursue a healthcare career. Kai, thank you for sharing your story with us! Where do… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / what is medical school like series

November 7, 2019

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Karan’s Surprising Route to Medical School…Without an Application

What is medical school really like? Hear it from Karan, Touro Middletown!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Karan, an M2 with an unexpected path to medical school. Karan, thank you for sharing your story with us! We’d like to get to know you better! Can you please… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / what is medical school like series

September 5, 2019

Reading Time: 9 minutes

An MPH/Postbac Grad’s Journey Through Med School

What is medical school really like? Hear it from Molly, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine!

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Molly, a medical student on a mission to “do good for the greatest number.” Molly, thank you for sharing your story with us! Where do you attend medical school? Any… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / MpH, postbac, UM Miller SOM, what is medical school like series

August 8, 2019

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Life by Thea: The Fascinating World of Product Design and Medicine

What is medical school really like? Hear it from Thea, resident at Vanderbilt University

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Thea, a PGY-1 Physical Medicine and Rehab resident. Thea, thank you for sharing your story with us! Where did you go to medical school? Where are you currently doing your… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / residency, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, what is medical school like series

June 23, 2019

Reading Time: 6 minutes

A Conversation with Carly About Life as a Peds Resident and the Importance of Being Organized

Student interview with Carly

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Carly, a second-year pediatrics resident at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Carly, thank you for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular person or experience that… 

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