Path to Medicine: From Healthcare Professional to M.D.

This month on UMich Med Mosaic, we meet first-year medical students Santi Herrera Alzate and Ani Kamel from the University of Michigan Medical School. Both students, along with our host Mackenzie Kay, decided to pursue a medical degree after working in other health care-related roles. They share their compelling reasons for making this life-changing decision, their unique paths to medical school, and how their previous experiences have enriched their journey. Join us to hear their stories and learn more about making this career transition.Episode TranscriptLearn more about UMich Med MosaicLearn more about the programs at University of Michigan Medical SchoolUMich Med Mosaic is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to UMich Med Mosaic wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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