Premedly
A podcast from the Covenant Healthcare College of Medicine Admissions Team at Central Michigan University, offering insider guidance, advice, and real perspectives to help premed students get into medical school.
Episodes
Not every physician follows a traditional path to medicine.In this episode, Dr. Derrek Humphries shares his journey from Saginaw Valley State University to St. George's University in Grenada, through residency training in Internal Medicine, and into practice as a physician.We discuss the realities of attending medical school in the Caribbean, the challenges international medical graduates face during the residency Match process, wh...
What is the first year of medical school really like? In this episode, medical students Bhavya Sharma and Tila Warner-Rosen look back on their first year at the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University.
They discuss their expectations before medical school, the realities they encountered, the biggest surprises along the way, study strategies that worked for them, favorite memories from the year, and wh...
In this episode of Premedly, I sit down with Early Assurance student Abby Box to discuss an alternative pathway to medical school that many pre-med students may not know about. Abby shares her journey into medicine, how she discovered the Early Assurance Program, and how the experience shaped her college career and future goals as a physician. The conversation also explores mentorship, leadership, rural healthcare, and what student...
In this episode of the Premedly Podcast, I sit down with medical student Makenna Huhn to discuss her path from Division I lacrosse player at Central Michigan University to future Navy physician.Makenna shares what it was like balancing the demands of college athletics with the pre-med curriculum, how her experiences as a student-athlete prepared her for medical school, and what led her to pursue medicine through the military Health...
In this episode of Premedly, we sit down with Chris Brown, Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid at the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University, to break down the realities of paying for medical school. We discuss cost of attendance, federal loans, interest accumulation, budgeting during medical school, and common financial aid misconceptions that future physicians should understand before starti...
Matching into residency is one of the biggest milestones in medical school.In this episode, Grant Raymor shares his experience matching into psychiatry at the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University through the MIDOCs program.We talk about what Match Week feels like, why he chose psychiatry, and what drew him to a program focused on serving underserved communities across Michigan.Learn more about MIDO...
In this episode of the Premedly Podcast, we break down the AMCAS application into a simple, structured framework. You'll gain clarity, direction, and a better understanding of how to approach the application process strategically. Whether you’re just getting started or preparing to apply this cycle, this is your guide to navigating AMCAS with confidence.
Understanding the residency Match is a critical part of becoming a physician, but it can be confusing from the outside.In this episode, we break down how the residency Match works, including the NRMP process, rank lists, and what happens during Match Week.Joined by Melissa Dvorak, Assistant Director of Student Affairs, this conversation provides a clear explanation of how medical students match into residency programs.
A conversation with CMED student Adam Gaetz on how leadership and involvement shape the medical school experience, from service opportunities like Street Medicine to finding your place as an out-of-state student.
This episode continues the conversation on what makes an applicant competitive, this time with insight directly from our Admissions Committee.Eric sits down with committee members, Dr. Jesse Bakke and Sarah Chehab, to break down what they actually look for, what stands out, and common mistakes applicants make.If you’re applying to medical school, this gives you a clearer look at how decisions are really made.
Kennedi is an M3 medical student at CMU finishing up her Comprehensive Community Clerkship (CCC) in Owosso, MI. She talks about the placement process, her CCC experience, and MORE!
Admissions staff break down the medical school application process, explain what makes an applicant competitive, and answer common FAQs about experiences, preparation, and standing out.
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