Aug 24 2023
So, You're Thinking of Pre-Med
Biological Sciences student Michelle Sheikh provides tips and tricks for navigating the Pre-Med experience. She is the current president of the Tempe chapter of Medical Directive, a group you can find out more about through Sun Devil Sync.Introducing Michelle (0:00)Choosing a Major (1:00)Deciding to Be Pre-Med (3:00)Recommended Classes for Pre-Med Students (4:10)Finding Lab/Research Positions (5:50)Tips for Cold Emailing for Lab/Research Positions (9:10)Tips for Interviewing (11:00)Dressing for Zoom Interviews (12:50)Extracurriculars for Pre-Meds (13:50)The Importance of Leadership Positions (15:15)Finding Volunteer Opportunities (16:30)What Michelle Wishes She'd Known (18:00)Biggest Downsides to Being Pre-Med (19:50)Taking Care of Your Mental Health as a Pre-Med (21:10)The Gap Year (22:40)