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Ishan, M4 at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Session 23 Is a three-year Internal Medicine residency just a stepping stone, or the foundation...

From Small Border Town to M4: Owning Your Path

Session 613 Kaylah, a fourth-year medical student, traces her path from a small border town...

When Your Advisor Says “Wait”—And She’s Right

Session 612 Today’s guest traces a clear, practical path from childhood curiosity in the halls...

From Toronto to a US Med School After Three Cycles

Session 611 Bayley joins Dr. Gray to unpack three application cycles that ended with a...

Paulos, M2 at University of California Davis School of Medicine | Med School Years Podcast

Session 22 Ready to bet on yourself, even when the odds seem impossible? Join hosts Deana and Carlos as they sit down with Paulos Flores, an M2 at UC Davis School of Medicine, whose journey to medicine is anything but typical. Paulos spent nearly a decade as a professional poker player and a long-term caregiver for his mother before deciding to pursue medicine in his 30s. He shares the raw reality of starting over as a high school dropout with a transcript full of “C” grades, proving that with the right study habits and a “don’t-quit” work ethic, any academic history can be rewritten. Learn how he balanced being a first-time father during interview season, why he chose UC Davis for its mission, and his “poker-player” approach to clinical decision-making. Whether you’re a non-traditional student, a parent in medicine, or someone feeling “too old” for the dream, Paulos’s story is a masterclass in resilience and authenticity. What You’ll Learn: The transition from professional poker to the “relentless” schedule of an M2. How to handle the emotional and financial burden of long-term caregiving. The strategy for overcoming a “bad” academic transcript through humility and work ethic. Why authenticity is the ultimate “X-factor” in medical school applications. Balancing fatherhood with the demands of a competitive medical curriculum. Dealing with the negativity of online forums like SDN and choosing to “block the noise.” Full show notes coming soon!

What Makes a Successful Premed Student?

Session 610 What makes a “successful premed” isn’t a checklist—it’s an exploration mindset. Dr. Ryan...

Cold Email to Mass Eye and Ear: An M4’s ENT Research Breakthrough

Session 21 Ready for the strategic blueprint to matching into a highly competitive surgical specialty? Join hosts Deana and Carlos as they dive deep with Afash Haleem, an M4 at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), who is applying for Otolaryngology (ENT). Afash shares his unique journey as a BS/MD graduate who strategically took a gap year for a research fellowship at Mass Eye and Ear. He reveals how he amassed an impressive portfolio (26 papers!) by treating research as a hobby, applying business auditing techniques (“Secret Shopper”), and focusing on “adjacent specialty” literature. Learn his critical advice on networking across the country, why blocking out the competitive noise is necessary for survival, and the profound clinical growth gained from training at a Level I trauma center like University Hospital. Whether you’re exploring the BS/MD path, struggling with research, or navigating the stress of a competitive match, this episode is packed with strategic and practical guidance. Afash’s story proves that intentionality, unique interests, and a relentless focus on quality over perceived quantity are the keys to success. What You’ll Learn: The strategic benefits and challenges of the BS/MD path and deferring admission for a gap year. How to get 26 publications by treating research as a hobby and finding innovative methodologies (like the “Secret Shopper” study). Why ENT is a blend of General Surgery and Internal Medicine and what that means for your application. Crucial advice on blocking out competitive “noise” and why networking with residents is essential. How to maintain wellness through cooking and the importance of being near family during residency. The reality of training at a massive Level I Trauma Center and safety net hospital (NJMS). Full show notes coming soon!

From Puerto Rico to MD/PhD: Owning Your Path

Session 609 Raised in Puerto Rico by teacher parents, Alyssa learned early to love learning—and...
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