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Pursuit of Practice: Real Talk for Surviving Premed, MCAT Prep, Medical School, and Beyond

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The premed path is hard and, if we’re honest, more overwhelming than it needs to be. But the challenges don’t stop once you get into medical school. From MCAT prep to your first rounds, there’s no single roadmap that makes it all make sense. Pursuit of Practice is your trusted companion through it all. Blueprint MCAT instructor and MD Candidate at Columbia University Pooja Sonikar, along with a team of fellow Blueprint MCAT instructors, Blueprint Med School tutors, and special guests, guide listeners through the entire aspiring physician’s journey. Whether you're just starting your premed journey, deep in MCAT prep, getting ready to apply to medical school, or already in medical school, you'll find honest conversations, relatable stories, and actionable advice from people who’ve been where you are right now. We answer the questions future doctors actually ask: - “Is it still worth it to become a doctor?” - “Can I even do this? Is it feasible?” - "How do I study for the MCAT without losing my mind?" - "What makes a medical school application stand out?" - "What if I’m not sure I even belong in medicine?" - "How hard is medical school?" - "How do I stay focused when burnout hits?" You’ll also learn to build skills beyond the MCAT that are essential for building a career in medicine that you love. With Blueprint’s proven reputation in MCAT prep and medical education and a mission to humanize the process, Pursuit of Practice is here to help you move forward strategically, successfully, and without losing yourself along the way.

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What is Pursuit of Practice: Real Talk for Surviving Premed, MCAT Prep, Medical School, and Beyond?

The premed path is hard and, if we’re honest, more overwhelming than it needs to be. But the challenges don’t stop once you get into medical school. From MCAT prep to your first rounds, there’s no single roadmap that makes it all make sense. Pursuit of Practice is your trusted companion through it all.

Blueprint MCAT instructor and MD Candidate at Columbia University Pooja Sonikar, along with a team of fellow Blueprint MCAT instructors, Blueprint Med School tutors, and special guests, guide listeners through the entire aspiring physician’s journey. Whether you're just starting your premed journey, deep in MCAT prep, getting ready to apply to medical school, or already in medical school, you'll find honest conversations, relatable stories, and actionable advice from people who’ve been where you are right now.

We answer the questions future doctors actually ask:

  • “Is it still worth it to become a doctor?”
  • “Can I even do this? Is it feasible?”
  • "How do I study for the MCAT without losing my mind?"
  • "What makes a medical school application stand out?"
  • "What if I’m not sure I even belong in medicine?"
  • "How hard is medical school?"
  • "How do I stay focused when burnout hits?"

You’ll also learn to build skills beyond the MCAT that are essential for building a career in medicine that you love. With Blueprint’s proven reputation in MCAT prep and medical education and a mission to humanize the process, Pursuit of Practice is here to help you move forward strategically, successfully, and without losing yourself along the way.

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