Finding Your Way to Med School | GradMissions Office Hours

Do you have to know you want to be a doctor from the time you're five years old? In this episode of GradMissions Office Hours, we welcome the newest member of the GradMissions team, Kaitlin Lampson, who shares her unconventional path to medical school, from playing Division I softball at Harvard, to taking three intentional gap years, to beginning her medical education at Yale. Caitlin opens up about discovering medicine later than many of her peers, navigating the uncertainty of choosing such a demanding career, and why she decided to pursue medicine one day at a time instead of forcing a rigid timeline. The conversation explores the power of authentic motivation, meaningful gap years, community involvement, perfectionism, and what studying for the MCAT taught her about resilience, adaptability, and becoming the kind of physician she hopes to be. Whether you're questioning if medicine is the right path, planning a gap year, or preparing for the MCAT, this episode is a refreshing reminder that there is no single "correct" journey to medical school. The strongest applications are built on genuine purpose, not checking boxes. Book your free strategy call: https://www.gradmissions.org/contact #gradmissions #lawschool #medschool #podcast