Welcome to Episode 1 of Becoming MD.
We’re starting this journey with a conversation every med student, premed, and future clinician needs to hear.
In this episode, I sit down with a friend and colleague — an M2 who brings real honesty to what medical school actually feels like behind the scenes. No highlight reels. No sugarcoating. Just raw, vulnerable truth about the self-doubt, pressure, and daily grind that shape you into the physician you’re becoming.
We unpack what a real day-in-the-life of an M2 looks like, how to navigate the moments that make you question everything, and tips for you that we've learned in our journeys thus far.
Whether you're applying to med school, in the thick of studying, or simply curious about what this journey really demands — I am hoping this episode will make you feel seen.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How med school changes you — and how to stay in control of that change
• The role of self-doubt in growth (and why it’s not the enemy)
• Application insights and strategies no advisor is telling you
• A candid look at the real M2 experience — routines, struggles, wins, and everything in between
This episode is unfiltered, relatable, and packed with the things we wish someone told us at the start.
Connect with Aria Abedinzadeh:
- Instagram: aria_abedinzadeh22
- TikTok: @aria_abedinzadeh
Listen now and join the journey. Be sure to follow the channel.
Connect with Caitlin:
Follow along for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and community conversations:
- Instagram: caitcalland
- LinkedIn: caitlin-calland
- Email: [email protected]
