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Aspire Premed
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Aspire Premed is all about the paths to med school, and beyond. Featuring insights from your MD host, Dr. V, this series is meant for the busy student on the go; episodes are short and sweet. Whether you’re a college premed, a postbac student navigating a career change, a reapplicant, or a curious high schooler interested in medicine, you’re bound to find something here that resonates with you. Check it out! Get in touch at [email protected]
Episodes
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Ep. 45: Non-Medical Skills for Future Physicians REVISITED
On the path to medicine, we focus so much on learning how to master our craft, which, after all, makes sense; it's what we signed up for! However, in today’s revisited episode, Dr. V focuses on something quite different, the important non-medical skills that could empower future physicians. If...
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Ep 44: Making Your Med School List REVISITED
In today’s revisited episode, you'll hear about practical ways to think about creating your med school list. What will factor into your selection? Tune in to learn more about an invaluable resource that could provide detailed information about the schools that may interest you, as well as tips to...
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Ep. 43: Personal Statement Inspiration REVISITED
Working on your personal statement essay for medical school? Today’s revisited episode offers some helpful insights! Whether you’re a current applicant already putting pen to paper, or a first-year premed inspired to plan ahead, today’s episode has something for you. Dr. V reviews ways to…
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Ep. 42: Work/Activities Section Inspiration
In anticipation of this cycle's AMCAS application season, Dr. V is dedicating today's episode to the Work/Activities section. Tune in to learn more about approaches that could inspire your writing, and ways to use your experiences as a platform through which you could tell your story. If you know...
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Ep.41: Premed for Beginners
Interested in a career as a physician? Today, Dr. V gives an introduction to the premed path. Whether you're just starting to consider a career as a medical doctor, or you're well on your way, tune in today to hear an important overview. Do you need to major in a science? What helpful resources...
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Ep.40: 3 MORE Things I Wish I Knew as a Premed
Back in October 2022, Dr. V shared three important things she wished she'd known in her premed years. Because this episode resonated with many of you, she decided to dedicate this week's podcast to reflecting on three more insights. Navigating the road to med school brings about challenges and...
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Ep.39: The Best Advice I Received in Med School
There is so much to learn from those who have walked our path. When Dr. V was a med student gearing up for residency, she asked a number of different mentors for advice for the next stage of her journey. All of these pearls of wisdom were immensely helpful, but one in particular stood out. Tune…
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Ep. 38: The Medical Specialty Series 3
Get inspired! Today's episode is the third installment of Aspire Premed's "Medical Specialty" series. Profiled are careers as an EMS physician, geriatrician, and radiation oncologist. Perhaps the fields you learn about today will spark ideas for clinical/shadowing opportunities, or even your...
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Ep. 37: The Company You Keep REVISITED
This week's revisited episode is a special one. Both personally and professionally, relationships teach us some of the greatest lessons of our lives. In Aspire Premed Ep. 37, “The Company You Keep REVISITED,” Dr. V explores why the people with whom we choose to surround ourselves really matter....
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Ep. 36. The MCAT: Practical Insights
To become a physician, one must take a number of standardized tests. Doing well requires a strong fund of knowledge, practice, and a strong work ethic (among other things!). The MCAT is often on the forefront of a premed student's mind. Tune in to today's episode for helpful and practical…
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Ep. 35: How to Premed with Intention
Have you ever experienced a "premed slump?" This may involve a feeling of going through the motions, or approaching certain premed tasks in "autopilot mode." When it comes to working to achieve our goals, it's not uncommon for excitement to wax and wane. In today's episode, Dr. V introduces a...
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Ep. 34: 3 PAID Ways to Gain Clinical Exposure
Are you a premed student looking for amazing clinical experiences? An ideal clinical experience can help nurture your interest in medicine while enabling you to develop skills that are important to future physicians. In today's episode, Dr. V focuses on three great examples. Some people choose to...
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Ep. 33: What is Sign-Out?
This week's episode of Aspire Premed provides another glimpse into the future! Effective communication is critical in medicine. Dr. V reviews a practice that is used by med students, residents, and attendings: sign-out. Sign-out is an important part of patient care, and involves the transfer of...
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Ep. 32: What Will ”Future You” Want?
"Some of the things we discussed today are not often spoken about in the early stages of a career in medicine, so I'm glad to bring them to your attention today." In this week's episode of Aspire Premed, Dr. V invites us to think about our future selves. Who will we be in twenty years? She…
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Ep 31: Overcoming Bumps in the Road (to Med School) REVISITED
“The most important thing is not to be defined by our mistakes or shortcomings, but to use them as a springboard for growth.” Today’s episode offers inspiration and insight into overcoming bumps in the road to medical school, with a focus on academics. If you’ve ever received a grade that’s not...
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Ep. 30: Getting the Most Out of Shadowing
Shadowing is invaluable. If you've ever wondered about the day-to-day life of a physician, shadowing opportunities can provide a glimpse into this world. Ultimately, these experiences exist to help nurture your interest in medicine, and inform your decision to pursue a career as a physician. Tune...
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Ep. 29: ”But I’m Not a Research Person!”
What does "research" mean to you? Early in her premed journey, Dr. V was convinced that research was not her cup of tea; however, years later, she found herself embracing an academic research year. In today's episode, she examines some of her preconceived notions, and how these were challenged…
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Ep. 28: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Learn more about this in today’s episode of Aspire Premed, in which Dr. V explores the practice and potential consequences of comparing ourselves to others in our premed journey. Importantly, she reviews some strategies to help redirect our focus to...
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Ep. 27: Your Path, Your Story REVISITED
This is an important one. In today's episode, Dr. V discusses the significance of knowing your story: what brought you to your path to med school? We invest so much energy - and rightfully so - in optimizing the "objective" parts of our application, like our grades and MCAT score. Dr. V reviews…
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Ep. 26: The Medical Specialty Series 2
Are you seeking out interesting clinical or shadowing experiences? In today’s episode, the second installment of Aspire Premed’s “Medical Specialty Series,” Dr. V reviews three more fascinating medical fields: neuroradiology, palliative care medicine, and rheumatology. How many of these have you...
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Ep. 25. 4 Non-Science Classes That Can Benefit Future Physicians
Regardless of your major, exposure to concepts presented in many non-science classes can benefit future physicians. Whether they serve to broaden our perspective or help us to understand our patients’ stories, these courses have so much to offer. In today’s episode, Dr. V reviews four non-science...
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Ep. 24: An Upcoming Free Personal Statement Workshop
Hi, premed community! Are you planning on applying to medical school in 2023? Have you been spending this time working on (or thinking about) your personal statement? If so, consider participating in this upcoming small group workshop on Thursday 1/5/23 at 5:30 PM EST on Zoom! Please take note of...
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Ep. 23: Making Your Med School List
In today’s episode, you'll hear about practical ways to think about creating your med school list. What will factor into your selection? Tune in to learn more about an invaluable resource that could provide detailed information about the schools that may interest you, as well as tips to help…
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Ep. 22: Premed Study Tips I Lived By
Which study approach works best for you? In today’s episode, Dr. V describes a number of effective study tips that worked for her as a premed (and beyond!). She also reviews the importance of developing study habits that cater to our unique learning styles. Follow the Aspire Premed Podcast, and...
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Ep. 21: Interview with a Pediatric Intensivist
This week’s episode features Aspire Premed’s first interview: a conversation with a pediatric intensivist! Not only does she discuss what inspired her to pursue a career in pediatric critical care, but she shares her perspectives on choosing a major, studying collaboratively, and pursuing…
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Ep. 20: The Medical Specialty Series
In today’s episode, Dr. V is excited to introduce Aspire Premed’s “Medical Specialty Series.” These episodes focus on unique medical fields that may not have been on your radar. These will inspire ideas for your clinical and shadowing experiences, diversifying your exposure to the depth and…
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Ep. 19: Letters of Recommendation
Whether you call them letters of recommendation, letters of evaluation, or LORs, these make up a vital part of one’s application to medical school. This week, Dr. V provides an excellent overview, delving into topics like: the types of letters your school might offer, the decision of whom to ask,...
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Ep. 18: Aspire Premed Q&A
In today's episode, Dr. V responds to some of your incredibly thoughtful questions. Explored are important topics like backup plans, shadowing opportunities, and more. Tune in to see how many of these questions have crossed your mind as you've navigated the journey to med school. Follow...
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Ep. 17: Non-Medical Skills for Future Medical Students
Today’s episode is inspired by your feedback! Many of you reached out about how much you enjoyed Ep. 6 of Aspire Premed, “Non-Medical Skills for Future Physicians.” Building off of this theme, Dr. V is excited to bring you this week’s show, “Non-Medical Skills for Future Medical Students.”…
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Ep. 16: Personal Statement Inspiration
Thinking about your personal statement for med school, but not sure where to begin? Today’s episode is a wonderful place to start! Whether you’re a soon-to-be applicant ready to put pen to paper, or a first-year premed inspired to plan ahead, today’s episode has something for you. Dr. V reviews...
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Ep. 15: 3 Next-Level Mindset Shifts for Premeds
Looking to take your premed journey to the next level? In today’s episode, Dr. V introduces three powerful mindset shifts for future physicians-in-training. Learn how making some small changes could have a huge impact on how we perceive ourselves, and the path to med school. Tune in to discover…
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Ep. 14: Timing the Premed Journey: Part II
Applying to medical school starts with putting our best foot forward. In Part II of Aspire Premed’s “Timing” series, Dr. V looks at what happens if despite our best efforts, we’re not yet ready to move forward in this application cycle. For some, taking extra time - in the form of a gap year, for...
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Ep. 13: Timing the Premed Journey: Part I
Staying organized is key on the road to med school! In this episode of Aspire Premed, Dr. V focuses on timing considerations on the premed journey. This is so important, and it’s never too early to start planning the big picture. Tune in to learn more about helpful resources to check out as you...
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Ep. 12: 3 Things I Wish I Knew as a Premed
Navigating the road to med school brings about both challenges and rewards. We are all faced with things in life that we wish we could have known earlier or could have approached differently. In this special episode, Dr. V reflects on some of the insights she wishes she could share with her…
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Ep. 11: What can I do with an MD? Part II
There are so many exciting paths to take with an MD! This episode inspires listeners to think outside the box, and learn more about creative ways physicians can share their talents. In Part II of this series, Dr. V begins by describing more opportunities in the clinical world, from global health…
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Ep. 10: What can I do with an MD? Part I
If you’re a premed student looking for unique ideas for clinical experiences, or you simply want to learn more about the diverse fields of medicine, this episode is for you. Thus far, we’ve focused on the path to medical school, but today, we’re going to turn our attention to the exciting options...
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Ep. 9: Overcoming Bumps in the Road (to Med School)
“The most important thing is not to be defined by our mistakes or shortcomings, but to use them as a springboard for growth.” Today’s episode offers inspiration and insight into overcoming bumps in the road to medical school, with a focus on academics. If you’ve ever received a grade that’s not...
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Ep. 8: The Company You Keep
Today’s Aspire Premed episode is a special one. Both personally and professionally, relationships teach us some of the greatest lessons of our lives. In Ep. 8, “The Company You Keep,” Dr. V explores why the people with whom we choose to surround ourselves really matter. Tune in for an honest...
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Ep. 7: The Core Competencies
What are examples of attributes that successful med school applicants possess? Today’s episode focuses on just that: The 15 “Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students” (for allopathic schools). Search for these on the AAMC website, and be sure to tune in to today’s episode of the Aspire...
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Ep. 6: Non-Medical Skills for Future Physicians
On the path to medicine, we focus so much on learning how to master our craft, which, after all, makes sense; it's what we signed up for! However, in today’s episode, Dr. V focuses on something quite different, the important non-medical skills that could empower future physicians. If developed...
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Ep.5: The Admissions Interview
You did the work; now's your chance to show it. The med school admissions interview is an opportunity for you to showcase the effort that brought you to this moment. Not only does this include your academics and clinical experiences, but also the reflection and work within. Make it count! Tune in...
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Ep. 4: Your Path, Your Story
This is an important one. In today's episode, Dr. V discusses the significance of knowing your story: what brought you to your path to med school? We invest so much energy - and rightfully so - in optimizing the "objective" parts of our application, like our grades and MCAT score. Dr. V reviews…
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Ep. 3: The Path to Medicine Part II
"Today's episode is not about 'can I become a doctor?' but 'should I?'" Dr. V reviews the pros and cons of a career in medicine. She covers the need for introspection at every step on the path to med school, and beyond. Tune in to learn more about some important things to consider when deciding…
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Ep. 2: The Path to Medicine Part I
In today's episode, Dr. V reviews the general paths to med school, traditional and nontraditional. What are the potential pros and cons of each? Today's show also features a big-picture look at the road to becoming an attending physician, and the training involved for a career in general practice...
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Ep. 1: Welcome to Aspire Premed
In this episode, you'll meet your host, Dr. V, a board certified MD, who's excited to welcome you to Aspire Premed. Today's show gives an overview of future topics that will help shed light on the path to med school. It also goes over who may benefit the most from listening (e.g., premed &…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Aspire Premed is all about the paths to med school, and beyond. Featuring insights from your MD host, Dr. V, this series is meant for the busy student on the go; episodes are short and sweet. Whether you’re a college premed, a postbac student navigating a career change, a reapplicant, or a curious high schooler interested in medicine, you’re bound to find something here that resonates with you. Check it out! Get in touch at [email protected]
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Aspire Premed is all about the paths to med school, and beyond. Featuring insights from your MD host, Dr. V, this series is meant for the busy student on the go; episodes are short and sweet. Whether you’re a college premed, a postbac student navigating a career change, a reapplicant, or a curious...
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