Not So Endless Cycle

This week, we discuss the grueling nature of the MCAT and the application process. Hosts Lovedeep and Jessica discuss what they did for their applications and how they studied as Joaquin starts his MCAT journey. Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with your medical school application! Intro/outro song: ‘Visions' by LAKEY INSPIRED.

This week we have KGI alums, Season 1 co-hosts and future doctors Eyouab and Om share their insights, advice and revelations on the MS1 year and application cycle. Don't miss out on some inside scoops to medical school! Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with your medical school application! Intro/outro song: ‘Visions’ by LAKEY INSPIRED.

This week we have a short episode that gives our insight on not being complacent during a pandemic and we highlight some organizations that have transitioned well to the new online culture. Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with your medical school application! Intro/outro song: ‘Visions’ by LAKEY INSPIRED.

This week we learn about our next two co-hosts Lovedeep and Jessica. We pick their brains about their educational backgrounds, favorite ways to destress, and strategies to getting an upwards trend.  Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with your medical school application! Intro/outro song: ‘Visions’ by LAKEY INSPIRED.

To start off Season 2, we'll be introducing one of our new co-hosts, Joaquin Del Mundo, and dive into his journey with choosing a post bacc and how the pandemic has affected that, as well as talk about his past academic experiences. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with your medical school application! Intro/outro song: ‘Visions’ by LAKEY INSPIRED.

It’s the boys’ final episode, and they’re joined by none other than Dr. David Lawrence, Dean of the new Keck Graduate Institute School of Medicine and former CEO of Kaiser Permanente! They delve right into Dr. Lawrence's perspective on American healthcare, his vision for KGI SOM, and what the future physician will look like. INDULGE! We wanted to thank you for joining us throughout this journey, and it is our sincere hope that a new generation of hosts can pick up where we left off. As medicine changes, so too should the perspectives on this podcast. May this be an inheritance for outspoken KGI students who want to share their thoughts on pre-med culture and inspire others. As always, follow the @nsecpodcast instagram page for updates on the podcast, and look forward to news from the lads!  Obediently Yours, Alec, Eyouab, and Om

Throughout the year, lads have given you the non-traditional perspective of pre-med life. But what about our traditional fam? Eyouab calls an old friend, Erik Risa, MS4 at University of Washington, to discuss the major differences between the traditional and non-trad paths to medical school. INDULGE! Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with medical school application, pre-med advice, or want to share YOUR non-traditional adventure on our podcast!

Another episode hot off the press! With interview season hitting full swing, the boys get deep about the art of the update letter: what to say, when to send, and how to best advocate for yourself. Om and Alec spill the beans on their interviews, and Alec recounts his experience with COVID-19. INDULGE! Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with medical school application, pre-med advice, or want to share YOUR non-traditional adventure on our podcast!

The lads are back at it with some GEMS in this episode! We do a deep dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of pre-med culture: the insecurities, the pressures, and the ambition of it all. Get your plate out, because we’re handing out heapfuls of food for thought. INDULGE! Also follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with medical school application, pre-med advice, or want to share YOUR non-traditional adventure on our podcast!

If you liked Part 1 of our Melanin in Medicine series, you’ll love Part 2! We have a packed lineup this week, as Eyouab is joined by Lateefat Olawore (Philadelphia COM ‘24), Katherine Almengo (University of Toledo SOM ‘24), Brittany Hill (University of Texas Medical Branch ‘24), Michelle Onuoha (Texas Tech University SOM ‘24), LaNiece Carpenter (Drexel University SOM '24), Symone Reid and Marah Jolibois (Albany Medical College ‘24). Enjoy! Want to keep up tabs on our guests? Follow them on Instagram! Lateefat: @qweenwest Katherine: @legendofkat Michelle: @itsmichelle_yo Brittany: @britter_sweets Marah: @marahjolibois Symone: @symmnation LaNiece: @lanieceeeee Eyouab: @thewubs Also follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with medical school application, pre-med advice, or want to share YOUR non-traditional adventure on our podcast!

We got some FIRE content as always this week! This episode is a recording from a two-panel series that Eyouab hosted titled "Melanin in Medicine." He was joined by Jennifer Sylvester (Wayne State SOM ‘24), Ndidi Ude (Morehouse ‘24), and Valandrea Smith (Florida International University ‘24) as they explored the life of being a Black non-traditional pre-med. Enjoy! Want to keep up to tabs on Jennifer, Ndidi, and Valandrea? Follow them on Instagram @jen.renea, @ndidi.md, and @valandrea_smith! Also follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with medical school application, pre-med advice, or want to share YOUR non-traditional adventure on our podcast!

This week’s topic--the big interview--is one that we always love talking about, because it is almost always a conversation that revolves around being real and your true self, and not some caricature of what you think an ideal medical school applicant acts like. Considering the importance of the interview, we saw it fit to have a guest that we hold very near and dear to our heart: KGI Postbac Assistant Director Elba Muñoz! We get into all the details of the big day: how to handle the deep questions, how to act during those moments of reprieve, and the practice of staying true to yourself. Indulge! Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with medical school application, pre-med advice, or want to share YOUR non-traditional adventure on our podcast!

The team is back together with a special guest: PCOM ‘24 Zoe Beausoleil! This ballerina-turned-med student has had as non-traditional a journey as you can imagine. In this interview, she gives us ALL the details, including what shifted her trajectory towards medicine, her desire to become an Ob/Gyn specialist with her own clinic, and her take on health and wellness in medical school. Tune in! We’re also joined by Co-Chair of Team HBV Collegiate Jessica Lee, and get to chat about the upcoming “Healthcare in the Age of Technology” virtual conference on October 17-18th. Follow @teamhbvcollegiate on Instagram for more information! Looking to keep yourself updated on Zoe’s journey? Follow her on Instagram @zoe_beausoleil and @notastarvinggradstudent! Also follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with medical school application, pre-med advice, or want to share YOUR non-traditional adventure on our podcast!

It’s the D.O. episode! Om and Eyouab are joined by PPC alumni turned D.O. students Elias Makhoul and Brianna Orlowski. We talk all things osteopathy, including applications, O.M.M., moving across the country for school and more! Indulge! Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with your medical school application!

The team is back with PPC alumni Maxine Yang and Shadman Hyder to talk about all things secondary essays. Eyouab also spills the tea on his tumultuous first couple of weeks moving to Detroit!  Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with your medical school application!

The team is joined by UNLV Medicine student and PPC superstar Jabre Millon! We get into his pre-med journey and how he had to conquer an overwhelming struggle. Plus, we have a special announcement from Eyouab! Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with your medical school application!

Alec is out preparing for the MCAT (wish him luck!), and we’re joined by PPC alums Viviana Rios and Alexy Jabbour. In this episode, we get into the Black Lives Matter protests, the recent Supreme Court win for the LGBTQ community, mental health stigmas in immigrant communities, and why it’s just incredibly tough for minorities to get into medicine. Indulge! Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with your medical school application!

With the AMCAS and the AACOMAS now open, the team is back on Zoom with PBJ Med to spill all the tea on how to choose your schools for both MD and DO programs. We get into how to choose a school that’s good for you, the importance of aligning your mission with a school, and the competitive pre-med mentality. Indulge! Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with your medical school application! Make sure to also follow Prema, Bethie, and Jacob on Instagram @pbj_med to keep track with their med school journeys!

The team reunites via Zoom to get into the crux of every med school application: the personal statement. We’ll be talking about self-reflection techniques, different literary devices to use when writing, and how to effectively tell your story. We also go into detail surrounding AMCAS and MCAT changes in response to the coronavirus pandemic.   Follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and DM us if you need help with your medical school application!   If you want more hands-on experience with the application process, be sure to check out KGI’s ABC program (Application Boot Camp). You’ll have the opportunity to brainstorm your values and receive guidance from our Post-Bacc advisors on personal statements, interviews, and experiences. Check out the ABC information page to sign up and learn more!

Om’s out on some research adventures but the team is joined by Nick from Victoriam Media! They discuss their thoughts about extracurriculars and offer advice for obtaining letters of recommendation. Major key: Be true to yourself and the people around you. Enjoy! Please follow us on Instagram @nsecpodcast, and our friend Nick @victoriammedia!   

The MCAT is coming. Are you ready for the challenge? The team discusses resources at your disposal, preparing for the big day, and how to get into the right mentality for this behemoth of a test. Enjoy!   Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @nsecpodcast!

Joon Kim, program director of KGI's Postbac Premedical Certificate and Postbac Pre-PA Certificate, joins the podcast to talk all things postbac. The team discusses the importance of gap years, how to know a postbac program is right for you, and common pitfalls that postbac students can make. Enjoy!

With Om getting ready for the SUMMA conference, Alec and Eyouab get into the nitty gritty details of their undergraduate coursework and how they found the spark they needed to commit to medicine. Enjoy!

Join the three hosts as they interview KGI’s Dean of Students Cynthia Martinez and discuss her college experiences, the pressures of being a pre-med, and how she grew in her career. Enjoy! Intro/outro song: ‘Visions’ by LAKEY INSPIRED.

The three hosts discuss the origin of the show, what the format will be like, and how our listeners will benefit. Thanks for listening to the first episode of the Not So Endless Cycle!