Not every physician follows a traditional path to medicine.In this episode, Dr. Derrek Humphries shares his journey from Saginaw Valley State University to St. George's University in Grenada, through residency training in Internal Medicine, and into practice as a physician.We discuss the realities of attending medical school in the Caribbean, the challenges international medical graduates face during the residency Match process, what residency training is really like, and the lessons he learned along the way.This episode offers an honest look at the challenges, opportunities, and perseverance required to become a physician.

What is the first year of medical school really like? In this episode, medical students Bhavya Sharma and Tila Warner-Rosen look back on their first year at the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University.

They discuss their expectations before medical school, the realities they encountered, the biggest surprises along the way, study strategies that worked for them, favorite memories from the year, and what they're looking forward to as they begin M2. We also talk about maintaining hobbies and wellness during medical school, finding your support system, summer research opportunities, and advice for students preparing to start medical school.

Whether you're a pre-med student, an admitted student, or simply curious about the medical school experience, this conversation offers an honest look at the transition from orientation week to the end of first year.

In this episode of Premedly, I sit down with Early Assurance student Abby Box to discuss an alternative pathway to medical school that many pre-med students may not know about. Abby shares her journey into medicine, how she discovered the Early Assurance Program, and how the experience shaped her college career and future goals as a physician. The conversation also explores mentorship, leadership, rural healthcare, and what students should know about pursuing medicine early in their undergraduate journey.