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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

Mar 14, 2025

Detours to Dreams: Reflections from a Non-Traditional Student

Tony Phan
Med Student

Like video game side quests, life’s detours led me to unexpected adventures that enriched my journey to medical school. The […] Read More

Dec 4, 2024

Rotating Through the Pediatric Emergency Room: Part II

Dee Luo
Resident

While Drew and I are deep in conversation, suddenly someone says, “Whoa, these labs,” and I make a beeline for […] Read More

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