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Premed Diaries
by Allison Gray
Helping premed students share their struggles and triumphs.
Episodes
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11: The Gift of Sharing Positivity after an Acceptance
Session 11 When being a premed is a struggle and there are times you don’t think you are going to make it, remember you can do it. Humor and hustle will get us by. [01:15] Caller of the Week: "Just a little foreword to this rant because being a premed sucks and lot of it sucks and it's hard and...
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10: The Worry of Being an Older Premed Who Wants Kids
Session 10 Today, our premed student is changing her career because she wants to change the scope of her practice. But she’s conflicted because she’s struggling with things concerning her age and wanting to have kids. Is it possible to have kids during medical school? [01:20] Caller of the Week:...
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9: The Frustration of Balance as a Nontraditional Premed
Session 09 Today, we're hearing from a premed who's struggling with balancing time management and finances. It is hard to be a premed, but it is even more difficult when you have a full-time job a family to support, and your classes are not offered at convenient times. [01:14] Caller of the Week...
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8: The Waiting Game Of the Application Cycle
Session 08 Today, we hear from a premed who is struggling with the waiting period after submitting her app, feeling like the waiting itself is like a daily rejection. [01:16] Caller of the Week: "I have always wanted to be a physician and dedicated especially these last few years to making myself...
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7: The Challenges of Working With People Who Don't Support You
Session 07 You’re excited to be inching towards your goal of getting into medical school, yet someone you work with is being negative. How do you handle that? [01:17] Caller of the Day: "I work in an emergency department... and recently, I've had a few of my coworkers come to me saying just how...
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6: The Transition From a Community College to a 4-year School
Session 06 What happens when you leave a comfortable school that fits you and feels like home, and transition to a large school where the premed culture is toxic? Meanwhile, check all our other podcasts on MedEd Media Network for more premed resources! [01:20] Caller of the Week: "I am premed…
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5: The Fear of Burnout Due to the Burden of So Many Patients
Session 05 In this episode, we hear from a premed who feels overwhelmed by the sheer number of patients needing help. She is working in the emergency department and feels overwhelmed by the number of sick patients coming to them who need care. How can you make sure you stay in the moment? [01:15]...
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4: The Sacrifices Finally Pay Off When You Get Your Acceptance
Session 04 Our caller today is sharing with us her triumph after getting into medical school. She actually dropped two posts. She called back after realizing she wasn't coherent with her first message. But we dearly loved it so we're playing both. Share your highs and lows with us! Please call in...
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3: The Constant Struggle of Comparing Myself to Others
Session 03 When you’re struggling with anything in life, premed related or not, it’s very easy to look at them and think they have it easy. We need to stop comparing. Share your highs and lows with us! Please call in and share your experience. Call 1-833-MYDIARY. Press 1 if you want to leave an...
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2: The Financial Pressures of a Premed Parent
Session 02 Today, we hear from a premed parent who has been accepted to medical school and is now worried about the financial ramifications and what to do next. Listen in as I share my thoughts as well as some possible options you can take if this is also something you’re going through. [01:16]...
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1: The Pressure to Be a Perfect Premed
Session 01 Hi! I'm Dr. Allison Gray. This is our first episode of the Premed Diaries. We created this podcast, along with the other Med Diaries podcast so physicians and physicians in training could have a place to speak their minds, vent, unload, and hear one another in support and solidarity.…
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