College Experiences That Helped A Resident Psychiatrist At Yale School Of Medicine Succeed
To succeed in medical school and a career as a Resident Psychiatrist at Yale, Robert emphasizes a strong GPA, achieved through diligent study habits, stating that "medical school's a lot of work". Supplementing academics with research and shadowing created a well-rounded application, demonstrating "work ethic" and preparation for the rigorous demands of the medical field.
Academic Excellence, Research Experience, Shadowing, Effective Study Habits, Strong Work Ethic
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Robert Palmer
Resident Psychiatrist
Yale School of Medicine
University of Southern California
Yale School of Medicine (MD)
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Maintain a strong GPA to meet medical school prerequisites.
2. Engage in research and shadowing experiences to build a well-rounded application.
3. Develop effective study skills and habits to manage the rigorous demands of medical school and beyond.
Transcript
Q12: College ideas for success
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I did a couple of things. One is I had a good GPA, so I worked hard in school. That's helpful when you're applying to medical school. They want to see that you're studious, that you can put in the hard work, and all that.
I also got involved in a little bit of research and did some shadowing. In that way, I had a decently well-rounded resume to get into medical school.
Related to all that, as a process of getting a good GPA and trying hard in classes, I learned how to study pretty well. I got even better in medical school, but medical school is a lot of work. You have to memorize a lot of material and information.
It's helpful if you have certain study skills and practices already established once you go to medical school, so you're not just getting overwhelmed and dropping out after three months because it's too much. That combination of work ethic, research, and shadowing was helpful for me.
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