S8:EP8 - The Guide on How to be WiSE: Thinking About Med School? MCAT, Applications, and Staying Grounded

In this episode of How to Be WiSE, host Shubneet sits down with Angelique Matias, a first-year medical student at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.Angelique shares how her early experiences in healthcare sparked her interest in medicine, how volunteering and research shaped her journey, and what ultimately confirmed that this path was right for her. Together, we discuss:Discovering your “why” for medicineMCAT preparation strategies and common misconceptionsNavigating the Canadian medical school application processWhat surprised her most about starting med schoolStaying balanced and grounded in a high-pressure fieldWhat she wishes she could tell her pre-med selfIf you’re considering medicine, feeling unsure about your next steps, or simply curious about what medical school is really like, this episode offers honest and first-hand insight and practical advice from someone who’s recently been through it.Thanks for tuning in, and as always, stay WiSE ✨