579: 3x MCAT taker to Dermatologist. A story of perseverance!

The Premed Years

Ryan Gray

Science, How To, Health & Fitness, Medicine, Education

4.5 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2024

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

In this inspiring episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Dr. Douglas, showcasing the incredible power of resilience, determination, and the unwavering support that propelled her toward her medical career.

Join us as Dr. Douglas shares her story of shifting majors and grappling with self-doubt before discovering her passion for medicine through anthropology and public health. Her journey underscores the importance of perseverance and the vital role of a strong support system, particularly her mother's encouragement, in overcoming obstacles and embracing uncertainty.

This episode is a testament to the relentless pursuit of dreams and the invaluable role of support systems in achieving success. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that will resonate with anyone facing challenges on their path to their true calling.

Key Chapters:

Narrowing Down the Path to Medicine (0:00:01) - Dr. Douglas's journey from uncertainty to commitment in medicine.

Navigating the Medical School Application Process (0:05:52) - Dr. Douglas's challenges and the pivotal role of her mother.

Managing Test Anxiety in Medical School (0:15:41) - Strategies for dealing with the pressures of medical exams.

Overcoming Doubt and Pursuing Dermatology (0:20:27) - The importance of self-awareness and mentorship in a competitive field.

Embracing Dermatology (0:30:05) - Dr. Douglas's unique journey and valuable insights for aspiring doctors.

Tune in to hear these powerful stories of resilience and determination that will inspire and motivate you on your own journey.

Transcript

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0:00.0	The pre-med path can be super confusing. If you'd love some help on your path or on your applications, use the promo code PMY for pre-mediers,
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0:14.8	Former directors of admissions, admissions officers, other experts.
0:18.2	We have a small team ready to help you today.
0:21.2	Again, that's promo code PMY to get a discount on our services at medical school
0:26.3	HQ.net.
0:28.7	The Premide Year session number 579. 179. collaboration, not competition, is key to your success.
0:43.7	I'm your host Dr. Ryan Gray and in this podcast we share with you stories, encouragement,
0:48.9	and information that you need to know to help guide you on your path to becoming a physician.
0:55.0	Welcome to the pre-med years.
0:57.0	Thank you so much for joining me today.
0:59.0	I have an awesome guest today, a dermatologist who had to show some perseverance on her journey to
1:06.1	medical school needing to take the MCAT three times, reapply to medical school, but ultimately
1:11.7	succeeded on her journey, her dream to do what she is doing now.
1:17.0	Before we jump in and say hello to our guest today, I want to talk about the M-Cat minutes brought to you by Blueprint
1:21.6	M-Cat. If you know, if you have been on this path,
1:26.3	you know that the M-Cat is one of those things that you have to persevere through.
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1:40.0	You can get access to a half-length diagnostic,
1:42.0	a free full-length exam, an amazing study planter tool,
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