5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Premed | Freshman Year Advice from an MD-PhD Student
Starting college as a premed can feel overwhelming: from choosing classes to finding mentors (and balancing everything else... especially if you're premed!). In this video, I share 5 pieces of advice I wish I had heard as a freshman premed student. From finding genuine mentorship to avoiding toxic comparison and deciding if medicine is truly for you, these are lessons every future doctor should know.
I’m Cindy, a current MD-PhD student, and I make videos about med school admissions, MD-PhD life, and student success. Whether you’re just starting college or thinking ahead to medical school, I hope this helps you start your journey with confidence.
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➡️ Disclaimer: this video is for educational + informational purposes only. The opinions/thoughts expressed in this video are my own and do not represent that of any institution.
⭐ Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:49 Mentorship and Networking
00:04:56 Academics
00:07:55 Finding Balance
00:09:04 Individuality
00:09:42 Sunk costs
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