We got some FIRE content as always this week! This episode is a recording from a two-panel series that Eyouab hosted titled "Melanin in Medicine." He was joined by Jennifer Sylvester (Wayne State SOM ‘24), Ndidi Ude (Morehouse ‘24), and Valandrea Smith (Florida International University ‘24) as they explored the life of being a Black non-traditional pre-med. Enjoy!

Want to keep up to tabs on Jennifer, Ndidi, and Valandrea? Follow them on Instagram @jen.renea, @ndidi.md, and @valandrea_smith!

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This week’s topic--the big interview--is one that we always love talking about, because it is almost always a conversation that revolves around being real and your true self, and not some caricature of what you think an ideal medical school applicant acts like. Considering the importance of the interview, we saw it fit to have a guest that we hold very near and dear to our heart: KGI Postbac Assistant Director Elba Muñoz! We get into all the details of the big day: how to handle the deep questions, how to act during those moments of reprieve, and the practice of staying true to yourself. Indulge!

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The team is back together with a special guest: PCOM ‘24 Zoe Beausoleil! This ballerina-turned-med student has had as non-traditional a journey as you can imagine. In this interview, she gives us ALL the details, including what shifted her trajectory towards medicine, her desire to become an Ob/Gyn specialist with her own clinic, and her take on health and wellness in medical school. Tune in!

We’re also joined by Co-Chair of Team HBV Collegiate Jessica Lee, and get to chat about the upcoming “Healthcare in the Age of Technology” virtual conference on October 17-18th. Follow @teamhbvcollegiate on Instagram for more information!

Looking to keep yourself updated on Zoe’s journey? Follow her on Instagram @zoe_beausoleil and @notastarvinggradstudent!

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It’s the D.O. episode! Om and Eyouab are joined by PPC alumni turned D.O. students Elias Makhoul and Brianna Orlowski. We talk all things osteopathy, including applications, O.M.M., moving across the country for school and more! Indulge!

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The team is back with PPC alumni Maxine Yang and Shadman Hyder to talk about all things secondary essays. Eyouab also spills the tea on his tumultuous first couple of weeks moving to Detroit! 

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The team is joined by UNLV Medicine student and PPC superstar Jabre Millon! We get into his pre-med journey and how he had to conquer an overwhelming struggle. Plus, we have a special announcement from Eyouab!

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Alec is out preparing for the MCAT (wish him luck!), and we’re joined by PPC alums Viviana Rios and Alexy Jabbour. In this episode, we get into the Black Lives Matter protests, the recent Supreme Court win for the LGBTQ community, mental health stigmas in immigrant communities, and why it’s just incredibly tough for minorities to get into medicine. Indulge!

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With the AMCAS and the AACOMAS now open, the team is back on Zoom with PBJ Med to spill all the tea on how to choose your schools for both MD and DO programs. We get into how to choose a school that’s good for you, the importance of aligning your mission with a school, and the competitive pre-med mentality. Indulge!

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Make sure to also follow Prema, Bethie, and Jacob on Instagram @pbj_med to keep track with their med school journeys!

The team reunites via Zoom to get into the crux of every med school application: the personal statement. We’ll be talking about self-reflection techniques, different literary devices to use when writing, and how to effectively tell your story. We also go into detail surrounding AMCAS and MCAT changes in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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If you want more hands-on experience with the application process, be sure to check out KGI’s ABC program (Application Boot Camp). You’ll have the opportunity to brainstorm your values and receive guidance from our Post-Bacc advisors on personal statements, interviews, and experiences. Check out the ABC information page to sign up and learn more!

Om’s out on some research adventures but the team is joined by Nick from Victoriam Media! They discuss their thoughts about extracurriculars and offer advice for obtaining letters of recommendation. Major key: Be true to yourself and the people around you. Enjoy!

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