Becoming MD
Becoming MD is a storytelling podcast that gives medical students and physicians a platform to share their journeys — the highs, lows, and everything in between. Each episode dives into the real experiences that shape the path to becoming a doctor, offering inspiration, insight, and connection for anyone walking the same road. Whether you’re a pre-med dreaming of your white coat or a med student pushing through another rotation, this podcast reminds you that every story in medicine deserves to be heard.
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Becoming MD
You Were Never Meant to Be Just a Resume with Dr. Katie Metzler
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Most medical students (yes, myself included) are stressed about the wrong things.
In this episode of Becoming MD, a first-year family medicine resident Katie Metzler reflects on medical school with the perspective most students don’t have yet — what carried weight, what didn’t, and how confidence, boundaries, and authenticity mattered more than any single score. We talk candidly about preclinical burnout, the pressure to perform, and why becoming protective of your life outside medicine isn’t optional if you want longevity.
Three takeaways that stayed with me:
-Be intentional about protecting the things that bring you joy — they matter more than you think in this journey.
-Build boundaries early, because you can’t sustainably care for others without first caring for yourself.
-There is a specific role you are meant to fulfill as a physician, and there is a reason you’re on this path — even when it feels unclear.
Listen if you want perspective — not reassurance.
Connect with Katie Metzler:
- Instagram: @heydrkatie
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- Instagram: @becomingmd_podcast
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- Email: becomingmd.cc@aol.com