Medical School vs Reality: What You NEED To Know

We’re giving YOU a front-row seat into what it really takes to pursue a career in medicine while staying balanced, mentally healthy, and driven by purpose. If you’ve ever asked yourself:
👉 Is medical school worth it?
👉 How do people juggle classes, leadership, and life?
👉 How can I stand out and lead in healthcare, even as a student or early-career professional?

This 4th episode of the Becoming Physician series breaks it all down with practical lessons you can apply TODAY, whether you’re a future med student, nurse, PA, or passionate healthcare advocate.

✨ What You’ll Get Out of Watching:
✅ A real-time look at how to manage academic pressure without burning out.
✅ Insider tips on how to make your voice matter in healthcare, even if you're still in school.
✅ Simple, actionable advice to build professional relationships, land mentorship, and leverage social media to open doors.
✅ Motivation to boldly pursue the spaces in medicine or healthcare where your community is most underrepresented, and how YOU can lead change from the inside out.

💡 Whether you’re dreaming about med school, thinking about switching careers, or just need a reminder that you’re built for bigger things, this conversation will leave you empowered, clear-headed, and equipped with real strategies to move forward. Hit play now and start writing your own story.

🎧 Watch now and let’s grow together:
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Check our Playlist "Becoming A Physician": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrxKAEYvz4I&list=PL-gEmMXD5N0THFVwYbvMumPxtCvi2VcVV

💬 Drop a comment and tell us: What’s ONE healthcare career goal you’re claiming this year?



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-Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science https://www.cdrewu.edu/

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