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(00:00) — Born in India, raised in Canada: How early experiences with navigating healthcare planted the seed for a medical career.(03:03) — Canadian medical school odds: Why the stat-heavy, seat-limited system makes it one of the hardest paths in North America.(06:51) — First app ... Show More

(00:47) — Grandfather's Illness as Catalyst: Shemiele traces her interest in medicine to caring for her grandfather in Jamaica and losing him to a stroke.(02:30) — Immigrating in Sixth Grade: How moving to the US opened up possibilities she hadn't considered growing up in Jamaica ... Show More

(01:57) — Father's passing at 13: the moment that pointed toward medicine(03:22) — Growing up in Nigeria with no doctors in the family(05:07) — Applying to med school in Nigeria and not getting in(06:53) — Leaving home at 17 on a scholarship to study in the UK(09:04) — Being prem ... Show More

Dr. Mushtaq is triple-boarded, so why did she leave her clinical practice? We talk changing career paths in medicine, the importance of mindfulness, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaEvolution Hospitalitywww.drromie.com/Dr. Romie’s TEDx Talk: The Powerful Secret of ... Show More

<p><a href="https://www.ranaawdishmd.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr.&nbsp;Rana&nbsp;Awdish</a> wanted to be a doctor from her earliest memories, and worked to become an ICU physician. But, when she found herself 7-months pregnant, being admitted to the hos ... Show More

Our coaching call today centers around a student who has bounced around several schools, majors and paths. How does she communicate she wants to be a doctor?Links:Full Episode BlogMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelBlueprint MCATApplication ... Show More

[We're on vacation, so enjoy this recent show in case you missed it!] Medical students share insights on hitting milestones and navigating transitions. The rollercoaster of medical school transitions is hitting some peaks, from the first nerve-wracking days of clerkships to the u ... Show More

Claire Unis MD, got her MFA while in medical school to keep her accountable for writing about that experience. Now, she is a practicing pediatrician, and shares with us how she also uses her love of writing to help colleagues process and reflect on the work they do. PREORDER Bala ... Show More

Making a career switch can be daunting — but it's doable. In this episode, audio producer Keisha "TK" Dutes breaks down how she made her own switch, and how you can too. (This episode originally ran in Oct. 2020.) See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o ... Show More

This student's premed advisors told her that she needed to find a different career path because of her grades. Let's see what I think.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaThe Premed Years Podcast Session 230Medical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagr ... Show More

[We're on vacation, so enjoy this recent show in case you missed it!] Turning down that med school acceptance might cost more than you think. Listener “my initials are ARM” got into medical school—cue the confetti—but now that reality’s set in, she’s not feeling great about her o ... Show More

What med students wish their families actually understood about medical school. Your family means well… but when you start med school, suddenly every ache, rash, and conspiracy theory in the house is your domain! In this episode, the Short Coat crew gets real about what it’s like ... Show More