The Premed Years

The Premed Years

If you're struggling on your premed journey, trying to figure out the best way to study for the MCAT, or trying to understand how to best apply to medical school, the award-nominated podcast, The Premed Years, has you covered. From interviews with Admissions Committee members and directors to inspirational stories from those who have gone before you, The Premed Years is like having a premed advisor in your pocket. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to music or podcasts so you don't miss an episode. It's free. Every week. Don't forget to watch us on YouTube, or follow us on Instagram too! We're medicalschoolhq everywhere!

Episodes

August 27, 2025 42 mins

(00:00) Path to Medicine and Representation

(10:45) Navigating Challenges in Pre-Med Studies

(17:10) Navigating Learning Differences and Accommodations

(29:09) Journey to Medical School Acceptance

(35:27) Perseverance in the Journey to Medicine

At 17, Katya's life took an unexpected turn when a spark for dermatology lit up her path away from fashion. Join us as Katya shares her unique journey through the world of medicine, a path filled...

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(00:00) Rowing Into Medicine

(11:15) Preparing for Medical School Application Process

(19:02) Deciding on Medical School Location

(32:38) Navigating the Medical School Application Process

(36:03) Balancing Health and Medical School

(42:25) Exploring Radiology in Medical Training

Podcast Summary

Meredith's journey to medical school is anything but ordinary. Imagine dedicating years to elite rowing, even qualifying for the Olympic trials, o...

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(00:00) Reflections on Medical School and Healthcare

(11:01) Evaluating Medical School Admissions Criteria

(15:10) Navigating Changes in Medical Education

(20:53) Adapting to Changes in Medical Education

From a first-generation college student passionate about science to the founder of Medical School Headquarters, my journey in the world of medicine has been anything but ordinary. My early aspirations to become an orthopedic surgeon we...

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(00:00) - Journey to Becoming a Physician

(06:37) - Balancing College and Productivity Methods

(12:06) - Overcoming Adversity and Grit

(18:01) - Navigating Clinical Experience and McAt Prep

(28:06) - Navigating Medical School Application Process

(37:17) - Support and Encouragement in Medical School

Growing up without any physicians in her family, Mandy found her path to medicine in an unexpected place—through a suggestion from her mother...

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(00:01) - From Pre-Physical Therapy to Premed

(10:40) - Exploring the Path to Medical School

(19:23) - Navigating Medical School Applications and Interviews

(27:18) - Medical School Interview Success

(34:32) - Medical School Application Reflections

From the thrill of the field to the rush of the emergency room, Mikaela's journey is nothing short of transformational. As an aspiring athlete turned medical professional, Mikaela's path was ...

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(00:01) - Journey to Becoming a Physician

(13:41) - Navigating the Pre-Medical Journey

(23:15) - Entering Medical School Bridge Program

(30:02) - Forging Connections in Medical School

(38:02) - Inspiring Generations

Witnessing a family member in distress can change the course of a life. As a child, watching her father endure mistreatment in a hospital emergency room ignited Rosemary's passion for compassionate care and set her on the pa...

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(00:01) - Pre-Med Journey and Clinical Experience

(12:42) - McAt Preparation and Application Process

(24:45) - Navigating Medical School Challenges and Success

Eunice, a third-year medical student with an unwavering passion for medicine, joins us to share her extraordinary journey that began at the tender age of eight. Her story takes us from her Nigerian roots to the complexities of navigating pre-med challenges in the United States....

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(00:01) - Transitioning to Premed Years

(09:57) - Navigating the Premed Journey

(21:15) - Preparing for Medical School Interviews

(32:38) - Strategies for Medical School Application Stress

(36:50) - Navigating Medical School and Beyond

Emily's journey into medicine started with a simple passion for sports and healthcare, originally driving her to major in exercise science in college. It was a fateful human anatomy class that ignited a n...

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(00:01) Impacting Healthcare Disparities Through Research

(08:23) Transforming Healthcare Through Research

(17:12) Expanding Healthcare Access and Training

(26:10) Inspiring Future Healthcare Providers

Growing up in a small Michigan town, Dr. Karriem Watson was destined for a career in football until life had other plans. Witnessing the harrowing realities of health disparities firsthand after losing his mother to breast cancer and wat...

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(00:01) Journey to Medicine

(10:30) Navigating Medicine and Research Paths

(27:22) Navigating Doubt and Motivation in Medicine

(36:54) Embracing Doubt in Finding Direction

Navigating the uncertainty of a career in medicine is no small feat, as Kamsi shares in our latest episode. From her time at Stanford Med to translational research at the NIH, Kamsi's journey is a testament to the power of experiences in shaping career decisions. As ...

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(00:01) Life as a Doctor and Educator

(10:23) Future of Healthcare and Physician Concerns

(25:19) Authenticity in Medical School Applications

(40:02) Passion for Cardiology

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. David Winchester, a distinguished cardiologist and educator, as he shares his remarkable journey in medicine. From the impactful influence of his father to his current role at the University of Florida, Dr. Winchester of...

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(00:01) Path to Medicine

(11:22) Leadership, Time Management, and Transition

(19:09) Medical School Challenges and Future Pathways

(28:51) Navigating Medical School and Leadership

Growing up surrounded by the hum of a bustling medical family, Senya's journey into medicine seemed almost predestined. With a pharmacist father and a physician sister, dinner table conversations often revolved around healing and patient care, sparking her ea...

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(00:01) - Premed Struggles and Guidance

(08:33) - Navigating McAt Struggles and Growth

(15:19) - Med School Application Struggles

(21:22) - Medical School Acceptance Journey and Mental Health

(32:32) - Believe in Yourself, Medical School Journey

How does a budding interest in healthcare transform into a steadfast commitment to medicine? Join us as we explore Jahnvi's remarkable journey, where a grandmother's battle with breast cancer li...

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(00:01) Journey to Becoming a Physician

(11:17) Navigating Pre-Med Challenges

(15:21) Overcoming Doubt and Seeking Help

(28:00) Balancing Medical School and Relationships

(41:24) Exploring Career Paths in Medicine

Growing up in a small town with dreams that seemed larger than life, Trevor's journey to medicine began as a whisper of ambition, gradually building into a crescendo of determination. As a pre-med student inspired by his high ...

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(00:01) - Navigating the Pre-Med Journey

(10:00) - Crafting a Competitive Medical School Application

(17:47) - Exploring Organ Donation and Xenotransplant

(25:44) - Supporting Pre-Med Self-Reflection

Angela's path to medicine was sparked by her mother's dedication as a geriatric physical therapist, planting the seeds of a future surgeon. Her academic journey at Boston College took an unexpected turn as philosophy and theology steered h...

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(00:02) - Journey to MD-PhD

(09:23) - Premed Success and Multiple Applications

(20:47) - MD-PhD Application Reflection and Growth

(31:10) - MD-PhD Interview Contrasts and Reflection

(40:12) - MD-PhD Program Interview Insights

From the aroma of a bustling kitchen to the sterile halls of a hospital, Andres's journey is anything but ordinary. Abandoning his initial culinary dreams, Andres found a new calling in the world of medicine, spark...

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(00:01) Journey to Becoming a Physician

(06:19) Navigating the Medical School Journey

(17:15) Overcoming Rejection on the Path

(27:22) Choosing the Right Medical School

(33:20) Perseverance on the Path to Medicine

Rico's journey into medicine began with a compassionate anesthesiologist who turned a daunting childhood surgery into a source of inspiration. Returning to the Pre-med Years podcast, Rico opens up about overcoming the challeng...

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December 18, 2024 35 mins

(00:01) - College Experience and Medical School Preparation

(11:41) - Medical School Application Process Insights

(24:43) - Medical School Tuition Repayment Program

(29:40) - Overcoming Challenges and Growing in Medicine

Kaitlin's transformative journey through Northeastern University's co-op program is a testament to the power of integrating work experience with academic learning. Her experiences as a medical assistant and clinical re...

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(00:01) Balancing Athletics and Pre-Med

(09:19) Effective Time Management for Student-Athletes

(14:58) Navigating the Pre-Med Pathway

(24:05) Medical School Acceptance and Portfolio Building

(28:48) Navigating Career Choices and Overcoming Challenges

In the latest episode of our podcast, we dive into the fascinating story of Alexis, a Division I lacrosse player and biomedical engineering major, as she embarks on her unique journey from ...

Highlights

(01:59) Bridging Health Literacy and Language Barriers (105 Seconds)

(05:50) Impact of Language and Cultural Understanding (151 Seconds)

(11:46) Medical Career Inspiration Journey (53 Seconds)

(15:59) Navigating the Pre-Med Pressure (51 Seconds)

(23:19) Medical School Time Management and Passion (108 Seconds)

(26:26) Tips for Organizing Medical School Applications (91 Seconds)

(33:56) Importance of LMSA in Medical Education (14...

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