Side Hustles to fill your pockets
Side Hustles to Fill Your Pockets Being a broke premed is practically a rite of passage, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence while your bank account gives you side eye. Whether you’re saving up for MCAT fees, trying to cover rent, or just want to treat yourself to something other than instant noodles, a good side hustle can make all the difference. As…
Balancing Family, Work, and Med School Dreams: A Nontraditional Student’s Guide
Being a nontraditional premed means walking a path that rarely comes with road signs. It’s not just about being older or coming back to school after a break—it’s about juggling real responsibilities while trying to chase one of the hardest dreams out there. For me, that dream of becoming a physician hasn’t faded, but let me tell you, the weight I carry alongside it? Heavy. Trying to…
Why It’s Okay to Take the Long Route to Medicine
When I firmly decided to pursue an MD/PhD, I found myself grappling with a significant fear: had I waited too long to embark on this journey? It took me five and a half years to complete my undergraduate education, and I couldn’t help but notice that my path diverged from the “traditional” route often celebrated in academia. While many of my peers had checked off all the…
Alternative Paths to Medicine
Post-Baccs, SMPs, and DIY Route The path to medical school isn’t always a straight line, and honestly, that’s more common than you think. For those of us who didn’t take the traditional four-years-then-med-school route, there are still plenty of ways to get there. Whether you’re trying to boost your GPA, fulfill premed requirements, or just prove to yourself (and admissions committees) that you’ve got what it takes,…
8 Things to Know Before Starting Your Premed Journey
When I first decided to pursue medicine, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. If I could go back in time and give my younger self some advice, there are so many things I would say—things that would have saved me stress, time, and unnecessary setbacks. So, if you’re just starting out on this journey as a non-traditional premed, here’s what I wish I…