Minds for Medicine

The Pre-Med Path: How to Stand Out in College Applications with Dr. Minnie Jang

This one is for high schoolers! In today's highly competitive college application landscape, it can be difficult to stand out when applying to popular health-related majors. Listen to hear Dr. Minnie Jang's tips on utilizing activities, essays, and letters of recommendation to uniquely express an interest in medicine. music: Dirtbike Lovers by Blue Dot Sessions

Navigating Clinical Rotations with Ximena Van Tienhoven

In this episode, Ximena shares unique insights about medical school, comparing her experiences as a student in Mexico and Philadelphia. Listen for inspiring advice on how to prepare and succeed on home and away clinical rotations!

Lab and Leadership: The Development of Novel Treatments with Francisco Salva

Mr. Salva, CEO of Azitra Pharmaceuticals, shares his wisdom about groundbreaking biotechnologies, research and clinical trials, and the pursuit of medical breakthroughs to treat conditions ranging from Leukemia and Lymphoma to skin disease. Listen to learn about leadership and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, which is shaping the future of medicine.

Application Advice with Dr. Susie Kim

After getting her medical degree, Dr. Kim went on to pursue an alternate path: a career in education. In addition to being a professor of medical education at the University of Southern California (USC), Dr. Kim has served on USC and Harvard College admissions committees. Listen to hear more about her story and for insider advice on how to write a good personal essay!

From Application to Specialization: A Medical Student's Journey with Allison Brown

Today we are joined by Allison Brown, a Stanford Swim alum who is in her third year at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Join us as we dive into Allison's experiences, from the application process to her daily routine as a medical student, and explore her thoughts on choosing a specialty.