I came across this wonderful resource on Twitter and wanted to share it on here as well (Shoutout to #MedTwitter). I know many readers find my blog while searching the web for information on the medical school admission process. I'm years out now, and a few things have likely changed since 2014 when I applied. … Continue reading Free Guide to Medical School Admission
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Happy New Year + Goal Setting
Happy New Year! I realize this is a bit late considering we're already 8 days in - let's just ignore that tidbit. First semester flew by fast! I'll be writing a reflection post on that shortly. The post will include details on the classes I took, the challenges along the way, how I studied for … Continue reading Happy New Year + Goal Setting
Staying Encouraged in the Storm
It can be incredibly hard to stay encouraged in the middle of a storm. In my application cycle, I had many moments where I felt discouraged, helpless, angry...I mean literally crying and asking God (okay I'll admit, a few occasions yelling to God about how angry I was) why things weren't going as planned. Yea. … Continue reading Staying Encouraged in the Storm
That Time I Cried in My Med School Interview…
This is a true story. All of it. It was interview day. Myself and the other interviewees had been given a tour of the school and a presentation on how AMAZING the university and school of medicine is. Up next were the faculty and student interviews. I had the student interviewer first. He was a first … Continue reading That Time I Cried in My Med School Interview…
Meet Ric – A 2nd Year Med Student at Drexel University
There are different paths to medical school, as seen through my blog. One path is through a program that offers conditional acceptance, such as Drexel's Pathway to Medical School Program (DPMS). Note: Their application deadline this year is April 24, 2015. Although having a strong science background, Ric, a 2nd year at Drexel Med, still encountered his … Continue reading Meet Ric – A 2nd Year Med Student at Drexel University
Meet Stacy – A 2nd Year Med Student at American University of Antigua
Considering a Caribbean medical school? Then check out Stacy's story. Stacy is a second year medical student at American University of Antigua (AUA). We met Summer 2010 through SMDEP (college freshmen and sophomores, I encourage you to APPLY!). She certainly had her share of curveballs on her journey to medical school. During her sophomore year of college, she fell ill with Lupus, a … Continue reading Meet Stacy – A 2nd Year Med Student at American University of Antigua
Reflecting on 2014: A Year of Greater
It's that time of the year when I sit and reflect on the year - the highlights, the lessons learned, the challenges, and the celebratory moments. To do this, I use my journal and scan through the many months of writing, laughing, "oOoo'ing" and "Awww'ing" all through the exercise. It is in this moment I … Continue reading Reflecting on 2014: A Year of Greater
Med School Interviews: Dressing The Part
So before I go any further, I'm going to put a disclaimer: This post is more so for people on a budget. So no, I won't be talking about designer suits or name brands - that's frankly not how I live. However, if you're really money conscious or not exactly rolling in dough, and wondering … Continue reading Med School Interviews: Dressing The Part
Secondaries: Lessons Learned
Let's talk secondaries. Earlier in the summer, when I initially wrote about my plan to tackle secondaries, I was determined to utilize all the Do's and Don'ts I had gathered. My goal: To make sure it was as stress-free as possible. I've been done with them for quite some time now, so this post is definitely … Continue reading Secondaries: Lessons Learned
Meet Billy – A 3rd Year Med Student at Temple University
Billy is a 3rd year medical student at Temple University School of Medicine. I met him last year at the SNMA Region VIII Conference at Temple. Side note: SNMA conferences are great avenues to meet minorities in medicine. I met Billy and other down-to-earth medical students who showed me that hey, med students are normal … Continue reading Meet Billy – A 3rd Year Med Student at Temple University
A. Adejare-Smith, MD 