Ryan answers two emails that came in on the same day about gap years and decided to dig into what it is and the pros and cons of taking one. Check it out!

Links and Other Resources:

• Full Episode Blog Post
• Harvard Crimson article about students taking gap years before medical school.
• Related episode: What Are Some Good Gap Year Ideas?
• Related episode: Develop Your Patient Skills with an Incredible Gap Year.
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