Happy December, everyone! I’ve receive some inquiry recently about which schools I applied to/interviewed at/got accepted to, etc. So, I decided to write a bit more about it for you. If you have any specific questions about schools’ secondaries or interview days, please feel free to contact me.
Read MoreI know that a fair amount of my interview season has already gone by, but that also means that there are a whole new batch of people who are itching for next year’s AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS applications to open. I wanted to share some insight I’ve gained from my own applications/interviews regarding what medical school admissions committees are looking for. When curating your applications, make sure to be able to fully address these three things!
Read MoreI have been studying incessantly for the MCAT - Medical College Admission Test. This is a 6-7 hour test used for Medical School admission at American (and some other surrounding nations) medical schools. I took my test in April 2019 and received my score in May 2019. I scored a 517, placing myself at the 95th percentile of test takers overall.
Read MoreWhen Breath Becomes Air is the unfinished autobiography of neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi, who was completing his medical residency when he was diagnosed with metastasized cancer, throughout multiple organ systems. This book is a beautiful, exhilarating, and captivating account of, and from, a man with a relatable love and desire for life, particularly that that is sparked by the threat of its end.
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