1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Curtis Mensah and I am a graduate of Stony Brook University. I am currently a first year graduate student at New York Medical College pursuing an M.S. of Basic Medical Sciences. I grew up in a faith based home which strongly emphasized servitude and caring […]
Author Archives: Diverse Medicine
Congratulations to Ashley! Premed of the Week!
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Greetings, I am Ashley Henderson from Lufkin, TX. I graduated May 2017 from Prairie View A&M University with my Bachelors of Science in Biology and a minor in chemistry. I love listening to music and slam poetry. My favorite color is pink. I am terrified of flights, […]
Never Forget Your Gifts
Never forget your natural calling… I recall how much emphasis was placed on extracurricular activities during medical school interviews. They wanted well-rounded, academically achieved students. However, I really suspected I would walk into a medical school class surrounded by 200 very studious but one-track minded students who beefed up their applications with activities they were forced to […]
Congratulations to Jordan! Premed of the Week!
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Hi! I’m Jordan Paluch from Lake Geneva, WI. I’m currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Biology and Life Sciences Communication as well as obtaining certificates (minoring) in Global Health and Leadership. Growing up, my parents strongly emphasized overall wellness. We always ate local produce, […]
Top 10 Learning Tips
1. STUDY WITH FRIENDS This offers accountability. Choose the right friends but not the type that will distract your studies. I’m not saying you should study in the same room together but just go together for support. Find that kid that sits at the front of the class asking all those questions and meet with […]
Congratulations to Brittany! Premed of the Week!
1.Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Britt. I graduated in 2011 from UC San Diego with a BS in Psychology (Neuroscience and Behavior concentration) and a minor in Bio. After graduation, I worked for a few years in a Psychiatrist’s research Lab (Laboratory of Biological Dynamics and Theoretical Medicine). Since then, […]
I Graduated With A Low GPA- What Should I Do
If you’re a non-traditional student who has been out of school for a while, or you are looking to bring up a low undergraduate GPA, then you’ll need to explore all your options for becoming the most competitive applicant possible. There are many options available to prove to schools that you will be able to […]
Congratulations to Malachi! Premed of the Week!
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself: Hello everyone! My name is Malachi Miller and I am a junior at The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff majoring in Biology Pre-Medicine with a minor in African-American Studies. I hail from the great Kansas City, MO, home of Chiefs Kingdom and Royals Nation! I l […]
Congratulations to Jocelyn! Premed of the Week!
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself: I have a passion for medicine and I am more than happy to be the first in my family to be pursuing it! I was born and raised in Santa Ana, CA. I am a first generation college student and I’m currently a 4th year undergraduate student. I […]
Mentorship 101 Part 2 – What Every Mentee Needs to Know
As promised, here is part 2… 6. LISTEN: This is important both for the mentor and mentee. There is wisdom in those who allow and respect authority in their lives and are not above reproach. Stay humble and hear your mentor’s point before dismissing it. It may not make sense at first or it […]