ADHD, Anxiety, and the MCAT: Getting Help, Getting In | The Premed Years | Ep 614

Chauncella’s journey to medical school was anything but linear. From a middle-school fascination with neuroscience to navigating the "fugue state" of COVID-era OChem retakes, she faced hurdles that would make many students quit. In this episode, we dive into the raw reality of failing an OChem course, the high-stakes decision to void her first MCAT attempt, and how a late ADHD diagnosis transformed her approach to medicine. Chauncella (‪@theblackmedgirlie‬) opens up about the "legacy" pressure of being the daughter of a physician and the imposter syndrome she felt even after receiving seven interview invites. Now a thriving medical student, she shares why "making time" for life outside of medicine is the only way to survive the grind. If you’ve ever doubted your ability to succeed after a setback, this episode is your roadmap. What You'll Learn: Advising & Support: How to plug into advising and support even at large schools. Avoid Competition: Ways to manage toxic competition by staying in your own lane. Smarter Study Methods: Using tools like Pomodoro, Anki, and visual learning to conquer OChem. The Interview Game: Handling MMIs and interviews when there’s no feedback or affirmation. Resilience: Keeping your "Why" alive through significant setbacks and intensity. Want to apply to be the next guest on my podcast? Apply here: https://medicalschoolhq.net/apply/