420: When Becoming a Physician Is Illogical or Impractical

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635: Two Interviews, One Acceptance, and a 500 MCAT

(00:00) — Welcome and Early Roots: Kelsey describes growing up in a family of healthcare professionals and how watching her father's relationships with patients shaped her interest in medicine.(02:04) — Music vs. Medicine: Kelsey explains why she seriously considered a career in ...  Show more

634: How to Keep Going After Your MCAT Score Refuses to Budge

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