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Jan 2018
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270: From the Oil Fields and Poor Grades...

RYAN GRAY
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Jonathan is a medical student who landed his dream school after struggling as a premed and working in the oil fields. Hear his journey on today's podcast.

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PMY 256: Interview with Dr. King Li of Carle Illinois College of Medicine

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