Episode 16. I'm backkk and this is how my 1st semester of medical school went

Episode 16. I'm backkk and this is how my 1st semester of medical school went

I am so happy that I am back to recording! After a whirlwind few months, I finally sit down to debrief it all. From chopping my hair into a bob to navigating new friendships, unexpected learning curves, and the realities of medical school, this episode is an honest reflection on how my first semester really went. If you’re curious about the highs, the hard moments, and everything in between—listen to Episode 16 :)

Episode 15. 10 things I learned from my gap year

Helloooo everyone! Welcome to White Coat Chronicles:)   I started this podcast to talk about my journey to medical school with a <<500 MCAT score and am here to share what has followed- the highs, lows, and in betweens.    Post first medical school exam, I finally made the time to reflect on my gap year and some of the most important lessons I'm taking with me. From lessons exes have taught me, to my favorite time saving breakfast, listen to the top 10 things I've learned from my gap year.

Episode 14. Everything I needed to do before starting med school

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of White Coat Chronicles with Tori :) If you're new here, hi! I got into medical school with a <<500 MCAT score, and I'm here to bring you along on my journey to becoming a D.O. There's a lot of to-dos before starting med school once you've gotten accepted. As a fist gen medical student, this was all new to me and I'm here to share what I've figured out so far. From FBI fingerprints and HIPPA certifications, to expensive medical equipment and dress codes, learn about everything I needed to do before starting medical school.    Why should you be using mineral sunscreen? What the Cleveland Clinic has to say [https://health.clevelandclinic.org/mineral-vs-chemical-sunscreen] Follow the podcast's instagram! wcc.wtori [https://www.instagram.com/wcc.wtori/]

Episode 13. I ATTEMPTED to move into my med school apartment

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode or, if you're new here, welcome to White Coat Chronicles :) My name is Tori, and I'm about to start medical school in August 2025. I got into med school with a <<500 MCAT score, and I'm here to tell this audience my story and bring you along for my med school journey on the path to become a D.O.  This past week I drove 9 hours to Ohio to move into my new apartment for medical school. When I got to the apartment, I realized that my plan to move in was not going to happen... I would say episode 13 is in a 'story time' format. Catch up with me, hear how I'm doing at the tail end of my gap year, learn a fun fact about your spine, and sit down for some silly laughs about my time in Ohio. Follow along on instagram (and see some video clips of this trip there too!) @wcc.wtori [https://www.instagram.com/wcc.wtori/]

Episode 12. Two months before I start med school and this is how I feel

The day this episode is published is exactly two months before I start medical school! I made this episode as a sort of catch up but also for me to listen back to when I start medical school and remember all the emotions and feelings I had at this time. Listen to what I'm scared about, what I'm excited for, and things that I've been doing thus far that make me happy :)   Learn more about stem cells: FDA/stem cells [https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/consumers-biologics/consumer-alert-regenerative-medicine-products-including-stem-cells-and-exosomes] Follow along on the official podcast instagram : @wcc.wtori [https://www.instagram.com/wcc.wtori/]