423: How to Tell Your Story in a Compelling Way to Med Schools

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615: Why His Application ‘Made Sense’—and Scored 16 Interviews

(00:00) — Late to medicine: Chris didn’t consider being a doctor until college, shaped by early family experiences with inadequate care.(01:20) — Struggling student to UC Davis: He describes a nontraditional path and surprise at earning a single college acceptance.(02:50) — “You ...  Show more

614: ADHD, Anxiety, and the MCAT: Getting Help, Getting In

(00:00) — Opening + Early Spark: PBS Nova lights up neuroscience and a reluctant interest in medicine.(01:11) — Family Expectations vs Autonomy: Pressure from a physician dad meets teenage rebellion.(02:38) — Why the Brain: Linking biology to behavior and people.(03:51) — MD vs P ...  Show more

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