Aspire Premed

Ep. 15: 3 Next-Level Mindset Shifts for Premeds

Looking to take your premed journey to the next level? In today’s episode, Dr. V introduces three powerful mindset shifts for future physicians-in-training. Learn how making some small changes could have a huge impact on how we perceive ourselves, and the path to med school. Tune in to discover how empowering these changes in perspective could be! Also, be sure to get the most out of this episode by having a pen and paper handy.
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Ep. 14: Timing the Premed Journey: Part II

Applying to medical school starts with putting our best foot forward. In Part II of Aspire Premed’s “Timing” series, Dr. V looks at what happens if despite our best efforts, we’re not yet ready to move forward in this application cycle. For some, taking extra time - in the form of a gap year, for example – might make sense, and might give an opportunity to showcase growth and improvement. In this episode, Dr. V focuses on some helpful considerations when deciding whether to move forward in this cycle or a future one. She also reviews how imposter syndrome can hold us back as early as our premed years, and discusses an approach to tackle this. At the end of the day, everyone’s path is different, and only you can decide what’s best for you. Today’s episode can provide inspiration and insight as you navigate your journey.
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Ep. 13: Timing the Premed Journey: Part I

Staying organized is key on the road to med school! In this episode of Aspire Premed, Dr. V focuses on timing considerations on the premed journey. This is so important, and it’s never too early to start planning the big picture. Tune in to learn more about helpful resources to check out as you plan your journey. Today’s episode also reviews some of what happens to applications after we hit “submit” (it’s interesting!) and why it’s so important to be aware of this. Additionally, Dr. V shares important insights about some things that could cause delays, and considerations about what could optimize the process. No matter where you are in your premed journey, planning carefully in advance is critical. Find inspiration, and learn more on today’s episode of Aspire Premed!
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Ep. 12: 3 Things I Wish I Knew as a Premed

Navigating the road to med school brings about both challenges and rewards. We are all faced with things in life that we wish we could have known earlier or could have approached differently. In this special episode, Dr. V reflects on some of the insights she wishes she could share with her premed self. In doing so, she gets to share these perspectives with YOU! Will her life lessons resonate with you as you navigate your journey? Decide for yourself, and find inspiration in this week’s Aspire Premed episode, “3 Things I Wish I Knew as a Premed.”
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Ep. 11: What can I do with an MD? Part II

There are so many exciting paths to take with an MD! This episode inspires listeners to think outside the box, and learn more about creative ways physicians can share their talents. In Part II of this series, Dr. V begins by describing more opportunities in the clinical world, from global health to military medicine. Then, listen to discover more about some unique non-clinical paths. There are so many ways to share one’s gifts with the world, while finding fulfillment and balance in a career as a physician. How many of these opportunities have you heard about before? Check out today’s episode, and learn more!
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Ep. 10: What can I do with an MD? Part I

If you’re a premed student looking for unique ideas for clinical experiences, or you simply want to learn more about the diverse fields of medicine, this episode is for you.  Thus far, we’ve focused on the path to medical school, but today, we’re going to turn our attention to the exciting options that could be pursued afterwards. In Part I of this series, you’ll hear Dr. V’s insights into some of the more common clinical paths taken after graduation; learn more about academic medicine, private practice, and the many subspecialities that you could explore.
If you enjoy today’s episode, be sure tune in next week for Part II for more ideas and inspiration!
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Ep. 9: Overcoming Bumps in the Road (to Med School)

“The most important thing is not to be defined by our mistakes or shortcomings, but to use them as a springboard for growth.” Today’s episode offers inspiration and insight into overcoming bumps in the road to medical school, with a focus on academics. If you’ve ever received a grade that’s not reflective of your potential, tune in to learn more about some things that could prove helpful in your premed journey. Remember, you can’t control what happened in the past, but if you have a passion for medicine, check out Ep. 9 of Aspire Premed to learn how to lean on that, and use those challenges to show improvement.
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Ep. 8: The Company You Keep

Today’s Aspire Premed episode is a special one. Both personally and professionally, relationships teach us some of the greatest lessons of our lives. In Ep. 8, “The Company You Keep,” Dr. V explores why the people with whom we choose to surround ourselves really matter. Tune in for an honest conversation about premed culture, mentorship, and the people in our corner. 
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Ep. 7: The Core Competencies

What are examples of attributes that successful med school applicants possess? Today’s episode focuses on just that: The 15 “Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students” (for allopathic schools). Search for these on the AAMC website, and be sure to tune in to today’s episode of the Aspire Premed podcast to learn more about why they’re important. Discover how these competencies could be an empowering tool for your application, interview, and letters of evaluation. Additionally, if you’re early in your premed career, keeping these in the back of your mind as you navigate your clinical experiences could prove invaluable later on.
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Ep. 6: Non-Medical Skills for Future Physicians

On the path to medicine, we focus so much on learning how to master our craft, which, after all, makes sense; it's what we signed up for! However, in today’s episode, Dr. V focuses on something quite different, the important non-medical skills that could empower future physicians. If developed early on, these might put us at a tremendous advantage on our path to medicine. Learn what they are on this latest episode of Aspire Premed. Reach out at AspirePremed@gmail.com or on Instagram @aspire.premed.podcast.