Patrick Staropoli is a fourth-year medical student who happens to drive 200 mph on certain weekends racing in NASCAR. We chatted about how he manages it all.

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Next Step Test Prep

Unite for Sight

AutoNation Drive Pink Campaign

The AutoNation CureBowl

Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Dr. Shikha Jain joins us to discuss the powerful piece she wrote on KevinMD about why she would still encourage her daughter to go into medicine.

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The MCAT Podcast

The OldPreMed Podcast

Specialty Stories Podcast

Specialty Stories Podcast Session 08 with Dr. Shikha Jain

Dr. Jain’s article on KevinMD – Why I Would Still Encourage My Daughter to Go Into Medicine

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Rachel, the Junior National Pre-Soma Director shares her journey to medical school and answers common questions she receives from premeds about DO school.

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• Pre-SOMA Website
• Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.
• Related post: MD vs DO: What Are the Differences (and Similarities)?
• Related episode: Let’s Talk About Osteopathic Docs and What You Need to Know.
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Dr. Lopez shares her journey from rough childhood to becoming a physician. Starting her premed path after having 3 children, she has fulfilled her dream.

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• Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.
• Related episode: Medical School Mom: Prioritizing Family, School, and More.
• Related episode: This Nontrad Overcame More Obstacles Than Anyone I Know.
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