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Adapting to Adversity - Steph Lum’s Inspirational Journey from Nursing to Medical School

January 30, 2023 JABSOM Journeys Season 2 Episode 4
Adapting to Adversity - Steph Lum’s Inspirational Journey from Nursing to Medical School
JABSOM Journeys's Podcast
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JABSOM Journeys's Podcast
Adapting to Adversity - Steph Lum’s Inspirational Journey from Nursing to Medical School
Jan 30, 2023 Season 2 Episode 4
JABSOM Journeys

When entering medical school, it can help to know that everyone starts from the same place, uncertain and unprepared. That is, of course, unless you are like Steph Lum who applied to medical school while working as an ICU nurse in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Join us as she shares her experiences from that tumultuous time and offers her unique perspective on the relationship between nursing and medical school. 

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When entering medical school, it can help to know that everyone starts from the same place, uncertain and unprepared. That is, of course, unless you are like Steph Lum who applied to medical school while working as an ICU nurse in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Join us as she shares her experiences from that tumultuous time and offers her unique perspective on the relationship between nursing and medical school. 

Intro
Nursing to medical school
Applying while working during the pandemic
Benefits of experience as a nurse
Comparing nursing school and medical school
Mainland vs Hawaii
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