Payal Patel
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What are specific sacrifices that pre-med or medical students often underestimate?
Hi there! I am in 12th grade, and I'm planning to pursue medical school after earning a degree in neuroscience. I'm aware of the time, debt, and sacrifice that come with this path, but I'm trying to get a realistic and holistic understanding of what this field truly demands. Receiving honest...
What undergrad experience was the most valuable to you as a physician?
What experience during your undergraduate education was most valuable in preparing for your career in medicine? I am a senior in high school preparing to start college next year, and I’m want to make the most of my time in undergrad. My goal is to pursue medicine, specifically surgery. What...
How do you recommend going about getting clinical experience?
I want to go into premed with the goal of pediatrics in either oncology or cardiology (though I am still exploring my options). I want to interact with patients face to face, but am still open to any type of experience I can get. I also live in Massachusetts, though I'm not sure if that makes...
What steps should I take as a Biology pre-med major to prepare for medical school and make the most of my women’s STEM program, especially as a First-generation-African American woman
It has always been my passion to pursue a career in Medicine. As a young adolescence, I have always known that changing the lives of others has been one of my goals in life. As I enter into my sophomore year in college, I’m hoping for advice on building strong study habits, finding research...
If you could go back and talk to yourself on your first day of medical school, what is the one piece of advice that would’ve changed the way you approached your training?
I’m an upcoming college freshman, and I’m still figuring things out, but I know I’m interested in the medical field and want to start off on the right path. I’d love some real advice from someone who’s already been through it. #fall25