The Premed Years
If you're struggling on your premed journey, trying to figure out the best way to study for the MCAT, or trying to understand how to best apply to medical school, the award-nominated podcast, The Premed Years, has you covered. From interviews with Admissions Committee members and directors to inspirational stories from those who have gone before you, The Premed Years is like having a premed advisor in your pocket. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to music or podcasts so you don't miss an episode. It's free. Every week. Don't forget to watch us on YouTube, or follow us on Instagram too! We're medicalschoolhq everywhere!
Episodes
(00:01) - From Pre-Physical Therapy to Premed
(10:40) - Exploring the Path to Medical School
(19:23) - Navigating Medical School Applications and Interviews
(27:18) - Medical School Interview Success
(34:32) - Medical School Application Reflections
From the thrill of the field to the rush of the emergency room, Mikaela's journey is nothing short of transformational. As an aspiring athlete turned medical professional, Mikaela's path was ...
(00:01) - Journey to Becoming a Physician
(13:41) - Navigating the Pre-Medical Journey
(23:15) - Entering Medical School Bridge Program
(30:02) - Forging Connections in Medical School
(38:02) - Inspiring Generations
Witnessing a family member in distress can change the course of a life. As a child, watching her father endure mistreatment in a hospital emergency room ignited Rosemary's passion for compassionate care and set her on the pa...
(00:01) - Pre-Med Journey and Clinical Experience
(12:42) - McAt Preparation and Application Process
(24:45) - Navigating Medical School Challenges and Success
Eunice, a third-year medical student with an unwavering passion for medicine, joins us to share her extraordinary journey that began at the tender age of eight. Her story takes us from her Nigerian roots to the complexities of navigating pre-med challenges in the United States....
(00:01) - Transitioning to Premed Years
(09:57) - Navigating the Premed Journey
(21:15) - Preparing for Medical School Interviews
(32:38) - Strategies for Medical School Application Stress
(36:50) - Navigating Medical School and Beyond
Emily's journey into medicine started with a simple passion for sports and healthcare, originally driving her to major in exercise science in college. It was a fateful human anatomy class that ignited a n...
(00:01) Impacting Healthcare Disparities Through Research
(08:23) Transforming Healthcare Through Research
(17:12) Expanding Healthcare Access and Training
(26:10) Inspiring Future Healthcare Providers
Growing up in a small Michigan town, Dr. Karriem Watson was destined for a career in football until life had other plans. Witnessing the harrowing realities of health disparities firsthand after losing his mother to breast cancer and wat...
(00:01) Journey to Medicine
(10:30) Navigating Medicine and Research Paths
(27:22) Navigating Doubt and Motivation in Medicine
(36:54) Embracing Doubt in Finding Direction
Navigating the uncertainty of a career in medicine is no small feat, as Kamsi shares in our latest episode. From her time at Stanford Med to translational research at the NIH, Kamsi's journey is a testament to the power of experiences in shaping career decisions. As ...
(00:01) Life as a Doctor and Educator
(10:23) Future of Healthcare and Physician Concerns
(25:19) Authenticity in Medical School Applications
(40:02) Passion for Cardiology
Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. David Winchester, a distinguished cardiologist and educator, as he shares his remarkable journey in medicine. From the impactful influence of his father to his current role at the University of Florida, Dr. Winchester of...
(00:01) Path to Medicine
(11:22) Leadership, Time Management, and Transition
(19:09) Medical School Challenges and Future Pathways
(28:51) Navigating Medical School and Leadership
Growing up surrounded by the hum of a bustling medical family, Senya's journey into medicine seemed almost predestined. With a pharmacist father and a physician sister, dinner table conversations often revolved around healing and patient care, sparking her ea...
(00:01) - Premed Struggles and Guidance
(08:33) - Navigating McAt Struggles and Growth
(15:19) - Med School Application Struggles
(21:22) - Medical School Acceptance Journey and Mental Health
(32:32) - Believe in Yourself, Medical School Journey
How does a budding interest in healthcare transform into a steadfast commitment to medicine? Join us as we explore Jahnvi's remarkable journey, where a grandmother's battle with breast cancer li...
(00:01) Journey to Becoming a Physician
(11:17) Navigating Pre-Med Challenges
(15:21) Overcoming Doubt and Seeking Help
(28:00) Balancing Medical School and Relationships
(41:24) Exploring Career Paths in Medicine
Growing up in a small town with dreams that seemed larger than life, Trevor's journey to medicine began as a whisper of ambition, gradually building into a crescendo of determination. As a pre-med student inspired by his high ...
(00:01) - Navigating the Pre-Med Journey
(10:00) - Crafting a Competitive Medical School Application
(17:47) - Exploring Organ Donation and Xenotransplant
(25:44) - Supporting Pre-Med Self-Reflection
Angela's path to medicine was sparked by her mother's dedication as a geriatric physical therapist, planting the seeds of a future surgeon. Her academic journey at Boston College took an unexpected turn as philosophy and theology steered h...
(00:02) - Journey to MD-PhD
(09:23) - Premed Success and Multiple Applications
(20:47) - MD-PhD Application Reflection and Growth
(31:10) - MD-PhD Interview Contrasts and Reflection
(40:12) - MD-PhD Program Interview Insights
From the aroma of a bustling kitchen to the sterile halls of a hospital, Andres's journey is anything but ordinary. Abandoning his initial culinary dreams, Andres found a new calling in the world of medicine, spark...
(00:01) Journey to Becoming a Physician
(06:19) Navigating the Medical School Journey
(17:15) Overcoming Rejection on the Path
(27:22) Choosing the Right Medical School
(33:20) Perseverance on the Path to Medicine
Rico's journey into medicine began with a compassionate anesthesiologist who turned a daunting childhood surgery into a source of inspiration. Returning to the Pre-med Years podcast, Rico opens up about overcoming the challeng...
(00:01) - College Experience and Medical School Preparation
(11:41) - Medical School Application Process Insights
(24:43) - Medical School Tuition Repayment Program
(29:40) - Overcoming Challenges and Growing in Medicine
Kaitlin's transformative journey through Northeastern University's co-op program is a testament to the power of integrating work experience with academic learning. Her experiences as a medical assistant and clinical re...
(00:01) Balancing Athletics and Pre-Med
(09:19) Effective Time Management for Student-Athletes
(14:58) Navigating the Pre-Med Pathway
(24:05) Medical School Acceptance and Portfolio Building
(28:48) Navigating Career Choices and Overcoming Challenges
In the latest episode of our podcast, we dive into the fascinating story of Alexis, a Division I lacrosse player and biomedical engineering major, as she embarks on her unique journey from ...
Highlights
(01:59) Bridging Health Literacy and Language Barriers (105 Seconds)
(05:50) Impact of Language and Cultural Understanding (151 Seconds)
(11:46) Medical Career Inspiration Journey (53 Seconds)
(15:59) Navigating the Pre-Med Pressure (51 Seconds)
(23:19) Medical School Time Management and Passion (108 Seconds)
(26:26) Tips for Organizing Medical School Applications (91 Seconds)
(33:56) Importance of LMSA in Medical Education (14...
From dreaming of becoming a doctor without a family blueprint to living her reality, Sanjana's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Picture the resilience it takes to navigate a childhood split between countries, financial hurdles, and skepticism around community college paths. Sanjana's story is a testament to following one's heart amidst life's chaos and finding victory in the unwavering pursuit of goals. In this episode, w...
Facing rejection can be one of the toughest experiences, especially when it comes to something as challenging as medical school admissions. Misha knows this journey all too well. Her admiration for her grandfather, a general surgeon in Iran, fueled her passion for medicine, but her path was anything but straightforward. Tune in as Misha shares how working as a medical assistant during her gap year solidified her dedication to becom...
How do you turn academic setbacks into a stepping stone for medical school success? Join us as we sit down with Jennifer, the inspiring director of Georgetown's Special Master's Program (SMP), who shares her remarkable path from a pre-med student to a leader in academia. Jennifer reveals how her passion for teaching and research blossomed, steering her away from clinical practice and into a fulfilling career in education. Discover ...
In this inspiring episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Dr. Douglas, showcasing the incredible power of resilience, determination, and the unwavering support that propelled her toward her medical career.
Join us as Dr. Douglas shares her story of shifting majors and grappling with self-doubt before discovering her passion for medicine through anthropology and public health. Her journey underscores the importance of pe...
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