Med School Minutes-Ep. 63 | How One Woman Became a Doctor at 73 w/ Dr. Dawn Zuidgeest Craft

What does it take to become a doctor at 73 years old?In this inspiring episode of Med School Minutes, host Kaushik Guha sits down with Dr. Dawn Zuidgeest Craft, a Saint James School of Medicine graduate who recently matched into a Family Medicine residency at the age of 73.After decades of service as a neonatal nurse practitioner, educator, and professor, Dr. Dawn made the extraordinary decision to return to school and pursue her MD. She shares the experiences that shaped her career, the challenges of medical school later in life, and why her passion for learning and serving others never faded.This conversation explores:• Why Dr. Dawn chose to attend medical school after an accomplished healthcare career• The value of lifelong learning and curiosity• Lessons from decades of patient care and teaching• Medical education, mentorship, and healthcare workforce development• Advice for non-traditional medical students• Matching into residency and what's next in her journeyWhether you're a future physician, a healthcare professional considering a new path, or someone pursuing a goal others might consider impossible, Dr. Dawn's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to follow your purpose.🎓 Learn more about Saint James School of Medicine:https://www.sjsm.org🎙️ Subscribe for more Med School Minutes episodes featuring physicians, students, residency experts, and healthcare leaders.00:00 Introduction01:08 Meet Dr. Dawn: Becoming a Doctor at 7307:53 From Nurse Practitioner to Medical Student11:50 Why Go to Medical School After an Entire Career?23:57 The Future of Medical Education32:53 Advice for Future and Non-Traditional Medical Students43:49 Why Dr. Dawn Chose Saint James School of Medicine50:03 Lifelong Learning, Residency, and Final Thoughts#MedSchoolMinutes #SaintJamesSchoolOfMedicine #MedicalSchool #ResidencyMatch #FamilyMedicine #NonTraditionalStudent #FutureDoctor #MedicalEducation #CaribbeanMedicalSchool #LifelongLearning