How do you describe an LDS or Mormon mission in your medical school application?  What’s it like to live in Poland as a missionary?  What’s it like to be a first year medical student at the University of Utah School of Medicine?  First year medical student and recent graduate of Brigham Young University, Susan, shares her challenging path in pursuing medical school while serving an LDS mission to Warsaw, Poland.  Discover her unique journey as she discusses planning and applying to med school while overseas, what it was like to face an immediate medical school interview upon return to the states, why she chose the University of Utah School of Medicine and what  life is like as a first year medical student.

How do you describe an LDS or Mormon mission in your medical school application? What’s it like to live in Poland as a missionary? What’s it like to be a first year medical student at the University of Utah School of Medicine? First year medical student and recent graduate of Brigham Young University, Susan, shares her challenging path in pursuing medical school while serving an LDS mission to Warsaw, Poland. Discover her unique journey as she discusses planning and applying to med school while overseas, what it was like to face an immediate medical school interview upon return to the states, why she chose the University of Utah School of Medicine and what life is like as a first year medical student.

Episode 9: Susan - First year medical student who discusses how to describe a LDS (Mormon) Mission on a med school application and what life was like living in Poland as a missionary

The ultimate resource to guide you on your journey to and through medical school. Get the inside scoop from pre-med advisors, physicians, faculty, alumni, and current medical students about all areas of medical school.  Topics will range from tips to getting admitted (and having your application stand out), to familiarizing yourself with the culture of medical student life, and finally how to prepare for a residency and the Match.  Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Chan, Assistant Dean of Admissions at the University of Utah's School of Medicine, 'Talking U and Med Student Life' brings valuable information to anyone thinking about a career in medicine whether you're in high school, pre-med or already a medical student.  The views and opinions expressed in these podcasts are solely those of the participants, and in no way reflects those of the UUSOM.

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The ultimate resource to guide you on your journey to and through medical school. Get the inside scoop from pre-med advisors, physicians, faculty, alumni, and current medical students about all areas of medical school. Topics will range from tips to getting admitted (and having your application stand out), to familiarizing yourself with the culture of medical student life, and finally how to prepare for a residency and the Match. Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Chan, Assistant Dean of Admissions at the University of Utah's School of Medicine, 'Talking U and Med Student Life' brings valuable information to anyone thinking about a career in medicine whether you're in high school, pre-med or already a medical student. The views and opinions expressed in these podcasts are solely those of the participants, and in no way reflects those of the UUSOM.

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Episode 9: Susan - First year medical student who discusses how to describe a LDS (Mormon) Mission on a med school application and what life was like living in Poland as a missionary

Episode 9: Susan - First year medical student who discusses how to describe a LDS (Mormon) Mission on a med school application and what life was like living in Poland as a missionary

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