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Aug 22, 2025 47 min

How to Pay for Med School After Loan Changes! #470

from Docs Outside The Box Hosted by Dr. Nii Darko

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidethebox Have a question for the podcast? Text us at 833-230-2860 In this episode, we discuss a question from a pre-med student from a lower income background who is worried about pursuing medicine with the new student loan caps. We also offer advice on how to navigate these new financial obstacles, and whether becoming a doctor is still a vi...

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How to Pay for Med School After Loan Changes! #470

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  1. 0:00 Student Loan Caps and Medical Dreams
  2. 3:52 Recording in Ghana for Medical Mission
  3. 6:10 Understanding the Student Loan Crisis
  4. 10:40 Special Master's Programs vs Post-Bac Options
  5. 19:20 Creating Your Own Academic Path
  6. 25:40 Managing Debt and Finding Free Money
  7. 36:20 Life Balance and Academic Timing
  8. 43:40 National Health Service Corps Option
  9. 47:42 Final Advice and Encouragement

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