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Feb 17, 2026

Navigating a Journey of Grief, Uncertainty, and Resilience

Lindsay Mendelson
Pre-Med

I never thought I would be here, preparing for a career in medicine while carrying the weight of profound loss. […] Read More

Sep 22, 2025

Mountainside Medicine

Hemanya Bhatt
Pre-Med

This summer, I was lucky enough to go on my university-sponsored medical trip to Cuzco, Peru with the Global Medical […] Read More

Jul 28, 2025

From Flyers to Futures: Building a Community for Underserved Premeds

Aran Zakeri
Pre-Med

“Oh wow, this flyer looks nice. Oh, this one, too. Is there another QR code? Sure, I’ll scan it. It’s […] Read More

Jun 3, 2025

Healing Through Teaching: The Leadership Journey Behind MedElem

Shyam Ganesh Babu
Pre-Med

Healing Through Teaching: The Leadership Journey Behind MedElem Back in middle school, Job Shadowing Day wasn’t just a break from […] Read More

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