Pursuing an MD at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, entering class of 2023

Major: Philosophy with a certificate in Values in Public Life

Significant college activities: Outdoor Action; El Centro; Ultraviolet Recording Studio Audio Engineer / Manager; Academics Committee

Words of wisdom about being prehealth at Princeton: My best pearl of wisdom is that your premed courses are not who you are. You are whatever it is that wakes you up in the morning and motivates you to keep going. For me, the idea of attending medical school has been founded on becoming a rural primary care physician who will serve an underserved region and emphasize safer use methods and harm reduction for those who need it most. Whatever it is that drives you to continue this path will get you there. It is just about finding that thing and clinging to it.

I promise that you are more than intelligent enough. Being premed at Princeton was incredibly challenging for me. That being said, I did everything in my power to emphasize my life outside of premed coursework and chose a major I was actually interested in. Your major has no bearing on if you can become a physician. I chose to take two gap years after college to finish my premedical coursework and join the working world. Though it may add two years of my life until I can start my career, I am certain that the wisdom and independence I have gained will never be something to regret. Wait until you truly know that medicine is for you, and once you feel that inkling, you will be more than ready to apply.

Please reach out to me with any questions you have: [email protected]