Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories by: Pre Meds

Feb 17, 2026

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

Sep 22, 2025

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

Jul 28, 2025

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

Jun 3, 2025

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

Sep 17, 2024

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

Jan 24, 2024

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

Jun 23, 2023

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

Aug 15, 2022

The ‘No’ Flow

Yet another “no.” Red boxes covered my Google sheet listing possible shadowing opportunities, as another clinic either turned me away […] Read More