The Premed Perspectives

The Premed Perspectives

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The Premed Perspectives episodes

  • S4.E4 - John: From 3.4 to 4.0 GPA + 519 MCAT
    This week Lasya chats with John Moore, a premed at Clemson and a content creator on TikTok (@johnwellsmoore). He struggled during his freshman year first semester, receiving a 3.4 GPA, but he turned this into a huge comeback!
    He shares how he was able to find motivation and change his study habits to achieve a 4.0 term GPA for the remaining semesters and score a 519 on the MCAT after 10 weeks of studying.
    Whether you are a freshman who feels they could have done academically better last semester, a sophomore getting ready to take the MCAT, or a junior who is nervous as they approach this coming application cycle, make sure to give this episode a listen for a huge boost in your confidence!
    24 min
  • S4.E3 - Ananya: Applying to Med School During the Pandemic
    In this episode, Viji and Esha talk to Ananya Varre, who is a current MSU student and incoming OMS1 at MSUCOM! Ananya discusses applying during the peak of the pandemic and how parts of the process changed. She talks about how and why she is graduating undergrad early, taking the CASPer test, and interviewing online.
    This episode will teach you a lot about the application process and how it changed due the pandemic. It’s hard to tell how the application process will look exactly this year, but it was really interesting to hear Ananya’s perspective on how she adapted to a changing process!
    20 min
  • S4.E2 - Sheena: How to Get Involved With Research That is Right For You
    This week, Lasya sits down with Sheena, an M3 at the University of Michigan Medical School. They extensively discuss research in undergrad, medical school, and residency. She explains the research she took part in, and the many different types of research you can take part in. Additionally, she explains the different types of way you can get recognized for your research, and what stakes research plays in the medical school admissions process. Finally, she talks about how research is different in undergrad vs medical school.
    Whether you have been participating in research for years, or you do not have any experience in research, this episode will teach you so much!
    22 min
  • S4.E1: Dr.Tommy Martin

    To start off Season 4, Viji and Ambika sat down the @dr.tommymartin! In this episode, Dr. Tommy Martin talks about  going to the Caribbean for med school. He discusses what prompted him to take this path, and the advantages and disadvantages that came with it. We also asked him about how this affected his residency application.

    Dr. Tommy Martin also explains the field of MedPeds and how it differs from family medicine. It was very interesting to hear about this field! He talks about work-life balance and how he’s able to incorporate faith and fitness into his lifestyle.

    32 min
  • S3.E11 - Sindhura: Why She Left the Pre-Med Track

    Sindhura took the MCAT, the med school pre reqs, got her clinical hours, but she realized that she truly did not want to pursue medicine. Listen to the conversation Lasya and her have, where she explains how she knew law would be a better fit for her, how she explained to her loved ones that she was no longer interested in medicine, and how to handle family pressure.

    21 min
  • S3.E10 - @nicolet.life: A DO’s Experience in PM+R

    On today’s episode Ambika and Viji sit down with Dr. Finger, a PM&R resident. Dr. Finger explains why she is passionate about Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and how it fits perfectly with the holistic osteopathic philosophy.

    She also highlights the different roles of physical therapists and PM&R physicians. Listen to find out what’s right for you!

    Dr. Finger runs through her journey to medicine and discusses how she is a proud osteopathic physician.

    22 min
  • S3.E9 - Sadhana: A UMich SOM M1’s View on How to Balance Extra Curriculars

    Volunteering, shadowing, clinical experiences, research, and so much more - there are so many extracurricular activities to balance as a pre med! Sadhana, a first year med student at UMich discusses what extracurriculars she participated in during her undergraduate experience, and she gives specific tips on how to get involved in and balance them. With the new semester coming up, this is definitely an episode you need to listen to!

    20 min
  • S3.E8 - @the_pink_note: How to Manage Your Time Like a Med Student
    Do you ever wonder what it will be like to transition from taking the MCAT to experiencing a break in rigorous classes to a dramatic increase in rigor once entering medical school? This week's guest Tulasi, an M1 at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, describes the academic changes from undergrad to medical school, and how you can implement better productivity and time management strategies to smoothen the transition. These tips can be useful to anyone, whether it be a pre-med or business student. 
    Check out her Med Instagram - @the_pink_note
    18 min

About The Premed Perspectives

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Welcome to The Premed Perspective Podcast, where your host Lasya, along side co-hosts Ambika, Viji, and Esha share their journeys from premedical undergrad to medical school, while covering other…