In this episode of GradMissions Office Hours, Autumn, Lizanne, and Logan walk aspiring medical students through what really needs to happen long before you ever click “submit.” From GPA realities to BCPM strategy, research trajectories, MCAT timing, shadowing with intention, and the extracurriculars that actually make you stand out, this is a straight-talking guide for sophomores, juniors, and anyone wondering when to get serious about med school.
You’ll hear why biochemistry is the one class you cannot skip, how early research impacts your future residency match, and how to build faculty relationships that turn into real letters of recommendation. Plus: why your major doesn’t have to be biology (hi, statistics), and how to use summers without tanking your science coursework.
Whether you’re premed, prelaw-curious, or supporting someone who wants to become a doctor, this episode gives you the clarity and next steps to move forward—GradMissions style: strategic, honest, and just a little bit sassy.
