The Premed Years

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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 ... Afficher plus

. 35min 20sec

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 ... Afficher plus

. 47min 36sec

613: From Small Border Town to M4: Owning Your Path

(00:00) — Getting started: Early interest and a high school health pathway with real certifications(01:35) — Small border town roots: Del Rio, one high school, and limited options(02:35) — Finding a “seed”: Family illness, cancer curiosity, and early research(03:40) — Choosing a ... Afficher plus

. 39min 59sec

612: When Your Advisor Says “Wait”—And She’s Right

(00:00) — Curiosity in the halls of Mass General: Her mom’s triple‑negative breast cancer and remission shape an early interest in medicine.(02:54) — Choosing a major without a premed major: From biochemistry to discovering neuroscience and why UMass ultimately fit.(06:04) — Doub ... Afficher plus

. 49min 12sec

611: From Toronto to a US Med School After Three Cycles

(00:00) — Welcome and setup: Ryan tees up Bayley’s many cycles and lessons learned.(00:45) — Early spark and Canada: Bayley shares deciding on medicine in grade 6/7.(01:52) — Family in healthcare: Great‑grandfather physician; dad a dentist.(02:20) — Undergrad choices in Canada: P ... Afficher plus

. 53min 15sec