Path to Medicine: Pit Stops on the Way to Medical School

In this episode of the UMich Med Mosaic podcast, M3 host Mohika Nagpal leads a conversation about the evolving role of gap years on the path to medical school. Mohika shares her own experiences working in a sleep medicine private practice and teaching at her high school. Eliyas Asfaw describes his consulting work during his gap year, and Siddhi Deshpande reflects on her Fulbright research fellowship in India. Together, they discuss how stepping away from an academic path offered new perspectives, practical skills and personal growth. They also offer advice on finding meaningful opportunities for listeners who are weighing a gap year or just curious about different routes to medicine.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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