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…
Med Student Sisters Provide Support to One Another and to the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
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…
Harvard Med Student Finds Volunteer Opportunities Despite COVID-19 [Episode 370]
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]…
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…
A Physician’s Nontraditional Path from Law Enforcement to Medical School [Episode 363]
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…
Navigating Medical School and Residency With an Interest in Cultural Psychiatry and Forensics
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…
A Chat With a Student Blogger and Aspiring Surgeon
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?…
Pursuing a Career in Medicine Beyond the Expectations of Her Community
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…
Tips and Insights for Residency Applicants from a Motivated MS4
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…
An NYIT Student’s Advice to Aspiring Doctors: Follow Your Own Timeline
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…
Inspiring and Providing a Voice for the Underrepresented Med Community
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…
Karan’s Surprising Route to Medical School…Without an Application
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…
An MPH/Postbac Grad’s Journey Through Med School
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…
Life by Thea: The Fascinating World of Product Design and 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 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…
A Conversation with Carly About Life as a Peds Resident and the Importance of Being Organized
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…
Doing It All: Med School, Travel, Work, and Fun
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 Adam Goodcoff, an MS3, travel-buff, and vlogger. Adam, thank you for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular person or event that inspired you to pursue…
Chatting About Med School, Marriage, and Home Renovations
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 Niki, an MS2 at TTUHSC SOM (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine) Niki, thank you for sharing your story with us! How did you know you would…
MS4, Blogger and Football Fan
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 Ashley, an MS4 at PCOM Ashley, thank you for sharing your story with us! Which medical school do you attend? Any favorite classes? Ashley: I attend the Philadelphia College of…
Life as a UCI Med School Student, Wife, and Mom
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 Lauren, an MS1 in Irvine, California Lauren, thank you for sharing your story with us! Which medical school do you attend? Do you have a favorite class? Lauren:…
What’s Medical School Like for This MS4, Mom & Cookbook Writer?
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 Jacqueline, an MS4 at NYITCOM (New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine) Jacqueline, thank you for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular person…
