597: First-Gen Fearless: How Rosemary Built Her Own Pathway to Med School

The Premed Years

Ryan Gray

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

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🗓️ 28 May 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

(00:01) - Journey to Becoming a Physician

(13:41) - Navigating the Pre-Medical Journey

(23:15) - Entering Medical School Bridge Program

(30:02) - Forging Connections in Medical School

(38:02) - Inspiring Generations

Witnessing a family member in distress can change the course of a life. As a child, watching her father endure mistreatment in a hospital emergency room ignited Rosemary's passion for compassionate care and set her on the path to becoming a physician. Her journey, however, wasn't straightforward. As a first-generation college student, Rosemary faced the dual challenges of academic setbacks and adapting to college life. Yet, these hurdles only reinforced her resolve, highlighting the importance of resilience and support systems in pursuing dreams in the medical field.

Rosemary's story is one of embracing unconventional paths and finding strength in persistence. Faced with initial setbacks in her pre-medical journey, she opted for a post-baccalaureate approach, focusing on improving her academic record and cultivating a love for research. Her determination led her to contact nearly a hundred labs in search of research opportunities—a testament to her tenacity and the notion that success often requires forging one's own path. Rosemary's experience underscores the value of being open to non-linear routes and the powerful impact of seeking out unique opportunities.

Our conversation with Rosemary also touches on the transformative decision to join a combined master's and MD program in Michigan. With the courage to seize unexpected opportunities, she balanced MCAT prep with a full-time job, ultimately making a brave move across the country. Through fostering connections in her program and becoming a trailblazer in her family, Rosemary emerges as a role model for aspiring medical students. Her ambition to become a general surgeon and trauma educator reflects her commitment to mentorship and enhancing the medical field for future generations. Join us as we explore her inspiring journey and the lessons learned along the way.

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0:00.0	Hey, before we jump into our podcast today, I have a favor to ask of you.
0:04.7	If you can go to Medical School HQ.net slash survey, I would love to learn more about who you are
0:10.1	so we can best serve you. More content, more resources, more to help you on your journey.
0:16.1	Go to Medical Schoolhq.net slash survey. Today, our survey runs through March 6th. The Pre-Mid Years episode number
0:24.4	597. Hello and welcome to the pre-med years, where we believe that collaboration, not
0:36.0	competition, is key to your success.
0:38.3	I'm your host Dr. Ryan Gray, and in this podcast we share with you stories, encouragement,
0:43.3	and information that you need to know to help guide you on your path to becoming a physician.
0:48.3	Welcome to the premed years. Thank you so much for joining me today before we jump in and say hello to Rosemary.
0:56.2	I want to talk about the MCAT Minute, brought you by Medical School Headquarters.
1:00.6	Did you know that the AAMC is now going to start offering the MCAT in February officially, starting in 2026?
1:09.8	I don't think that's officially been announced yet to the public,
1:13.8	but I'm announcing it here for you. It's something I've learned at a couple of conferences I've
1:17.9	been to where the double MC is sharing this news with advisors. So as you're looking towards your
1:22.8	schedule for 2026 and beyond, the MCAT for some historically, was never offered in February, but now it is
1:31.5	officially going to be offered in February.
1:34.1	Those registration dates will come out, or the ability to register for those dates will
1:38.8	be in October every single year for that beginning half of the next year.
1:47.0	If you are looking for some help on your MCAT prep, did you know the Medical School Headquarters
1:50.0	has an amazing team of tutors helping students
1:54.0	right now with their MCAP prep.
1:57.0	Go to MedicalSchoolh.q.net.
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