When you put a group of Type A overachievers in a class together, the dynamics can be...tough. Many of us find 'our people' at medical school eventually, but it's not always easy. In this episode, our guest covers what we don't talk about when we talk about friendships in medical school, including the propensity for, envy, loneliness, and upward comparison.

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Wondering why we're anonymous? It's pretty simple - we want every guest to feel completely comfortable sharing their stories completely and honestly. Plus, we don't love the idea of our future residency Program Directors knowing which bathrooms we cried in after rounds. Some things are better left as mysteries.

Non-traditional students, unite! Come explore this student's take on her unique path to and through medical school, from working in policy, to pursuing a dual degree, and to figuring out which specialty fit her best. We're leaving behind our rose colored glasses as we chat about her moments of self-doubt and disillusionment, and how she's still figuring it all out as she prepares to apply for residency next year.

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Wondering why we're anonymous? It's pretty simple - we want every guest to feel comfortable sharing their stories completely and honestly. Plus, we don't love the idea of our future residency Program Directors knowing which bathrooms we cried in after rounds. Some things are better left as mysteries.