How to start Medical School at age 30

What’s up everyone! Today’s podcast guest is student Dr. Shay Cope, a rising second-year medical student. We hope you enjoy his words of wisdom from his journey into medical school. Welcome to the new Mission to Medicine series called 'Exploring the non-traditional route to medical school.' This series of podcast episodes will highlight the stories and journeys of nontraditional students who have had different experiences, challenges, and advice to share. We hope that these interviews will provide you with insight, refuel you, and inspire those who aspire to pursue higher education, especially in the healthcare field. Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share this video out! Follow us on Social Media: Mission to Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mission2med... Mission to Medicine Tiktok:   / missiontomedicine   Email: [email protected] #medschool #medicaldegree #medicalstudent #mcat #medstudent #college #premed #meharry #meharrymedicalcollege #nontraditionalmedstudent #dreamchaser #medicalschool #motivation #over50 #over40 #inspiration #believeinyourself #futurephysician #dreamchaser #lifegoals ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Timestamps: Shay Interview Timestamps 54:20 - background info 1:35 - was that a postbacc? 2:03 - Career before med school? 2:48 - What motivated you to leave corporate America to purse medical school? 4:38 - With advancements in technology, what resources do you use for the studying the MCAT? 5:58 - What resources did you use during your first year of med school? 7:02 - What is your process as you go through the question banks? 8:19 - Is dating or being married in medical school manageable? 10:11 - Do you have kids? 10:19 - How can one manage being a medical school and being an active parent? 11:12 - What allowed you to persevere and what is your why? 12:24 - If your daughter grows up one day wanting to be a doctor would you support her? 12:52 - was there challenge aspect for you to gain admissions to medical school? 14:50 - What online resources do you use? 15:56- Thoughts about student doctor network and reddit? 17:09 - Did you have any doubts about returning to student life? 19:22 - Any major observations in medical school? 21:05 - How do you destress? 22:10 - Advice to non traditional students 22:52 - Advice to younger individuals who are coming straight out of college 23:35 - Why do you say it’s incredibly tough? 26:03 - Last Advice to anyone listening