B4 MD PODCAST
By Aaron Kasinge
B4 MD podcast brings you the amazing life stories from medical students at the University of Newcastle .Each episode will feature a different student sharing about their experiences, obstacles, and successes before joining medical school as well as their journey through it so far. Hopefully, this will also provide inspiration to prospective students and give insight on preconceived biases about studying medicine.
B4 MD PODCASTFeb 20, 2022
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29:10
Carlissa
This episode features Carlissa from Hong Kong. As a young talented figure skater with sight of competing in the winter Olympics, her dream is shattered by a massive knee injury. Carlissa shares how she was able to overcome the associated challenges, shift perspective and later pursue a career in medicine.
Feb 20, 202229:10
Damien
After spending eleven active years in the Australian Army, Sergeant Damien talks about his experience in service and what led him to pursue a career in medicine thereafter. Damien also highlights a few challenges encountered on returning as a mature entrant and strategies he used to overcome them.
Feb 09, 202235:34
Blessing
From South Australia, Blessing talks about how growing up in three different countries has shaped the person he is today. He also elaborates on his experience applying and getting into medical school straight out of high school.
Jan 15, 202228:40
Joy
From South Korea, Joy shares about her experience growing up in a small town and moving to Australia to pursue her dreams. She also sheds light on how her battle with a chronic condition has inspired her to be the doctor she wished to have.
Jan 05, 202233:01
Rani's Story
Born and raised in Newcastle to Australian and Malaysian parents. Rani shares her experience navigating through a mixed cultural identity, coping with the selective high school pressure and re-embarking on her med school dream after completing a biomedical science degree.
Dec 29, 202152:16