Aspiring Docs Diaries
Stories by: Pre Meds
From Hesitation to Leadership: Learning to Lead in the Emergency Department as a Volunteer
When I arrived at UVA, I wanted to participate in a meaningful volunteer experience, so I joined Madison House, UVA’s […] Read More
Navigating a Journey of Grief, Uncertainty, and Resilience
I never thought I would be here, preparing for a career in medicine while carrying the weight of profound loss. […] Read More
Mountainside Medicine
This summer, I was lucky enough to go on my university-sponsored medical trip to Cuzco, Peru with the Global Medical […] Read More
From Flyers to Futures: Building a Community for Underserved Premeds
“Oh wow, this flyer looks nice. Oh, this one, too. Is there another QR code? Sure, I’ll scan it. It’s […] Read More
Healing Through Teaching: The Leadership Journey Behind MedElem
Healing Through Teaching: The Leadership Journey Behind MedElem Back in middle school, Job Shadowing Day wasn’t just a break from […] Read More
The Power of a Good Mentor
As a rising senior in high school, I’m already thinking about the questions I’ll face when applying to medical school, […] Read More
A Prescription for Change: How Difficult Experiences can Lead to Important Discoveries
Premed students know the drill: get as many clinical hours as possible to be competitive for acceptance into medical school. […] Read More
Greatness Originates in Small Acts of Kindness
People perceive greatness as something that comes from grand gestures or remarkable achievements. However, the field of medicine has shown […] Read More