My Planet Self

Ep 5: Med School Application Anxiety: How to Stay Sane While You Wait


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Waiting for medical school decisions can be one of the most stressful parts of the application process. In this episode, I share practical strategies on how to survive long med school wait times, manage anxiety, stay productive, and avoid burnout during the AMCAS/AACOMAS cycle.


Whether you’re waiting for interview invites, post-interview decisions, or navigating silence from schools, this episode breaks down what to do, how to stay sane, and how to protect your mental health during the entire med school admissions timeline.


We’ll talk about:


  • How to cope with med school application anxiety

  • What long wait times really mean

  • Ways to stay grounded and stop overthinking

  • How to avoid comparing yourself to other applicants

  • What to focus on while you wait for decisions



If you’re refreshing your email every 10 minutes, stalking SDN or Reddit, or feeling discouraged, this episode will help you stay confident and centered throughout the medical school application waiting game.

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My Planet SelfBy Benedicta Agyemang-Brantuo

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