Grit, Growth, and Vulnerability: Inside Our Med School Journey

In this episode of The Double Scrub, Dr. Scott Curtis and Dr. Radhika Sharma open up about their unconventional path to becoming physicians, sharing the real story behind attending a Caribbean medical school. They break down eye-opening medical school admissions statistics, talk through the tough decisions that led them offshore, and reflect on the challenges they faced—including family reactions, cultural adaptation, and the grind of clinical rotations.

What makes this episode especially unique is how vulnerable and open the cohosts are—you’ll get an up-close look at the personal stories, doubts, and triumphs that shaped them both as doctors and as people. Scott and Radhika explore how these experiences strengthened their determination, sharpened their adaptability, and deepened their passion for patient care. They also discuss the importance of lifelong learning, the unexpected advantages of a nontraditional route, and the lessons they’d share with anyone navigating the journey to medicine today. Whether you’re a pre-med, a current student, or just someone fascinated by the making of a doctor, this episode delivers honesty, humor, and hard-earned insight from two physicians who learned to thrive on the less traveled road.