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My Nontraditional Premed Journey to Medical School
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2019
- I'm finally sharing my very nontraditional premed journey and how I was accepted to medical school with a low undergraduate GPA and multiple MCAT retakes. Grades and exam scores, while important, do not define who you are nor how far you will go! God will open doors that no man can keep shut. Where there's a will there is always a way!
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We often don’t hear of nontraditional paths. Thanks for sharing!
Adnan A You must be a med student or super interested in this field! Haha you’re subscribed to aaaalllll the same med students and residents I am :)
Edit: Nevermind, just checked out your channel. Looks awesome!
blue sage Lol, you weren’t wrong. Thank you!
Omg
I just so happened to come across this video, and had to pause to write this. Holy smokes you are SOOO inspiring. I'm also a non-traditional student and just got into medical school this year. Thank you for this, and for giving hope to all of us who feel they can't succeed in this rigorous profession. I'm so happy I didn't give up. I took the MCAT 4 times. Got rejected. And here I am today, sitting on an acceptance and still going to interviews. Grit is EVERYTHING and you obviously demonstrate that.
how old are you ?
@@asapxuniverse8201 I'm 25 :) Graduated from college in 2015.
Alyssandra Baniqued awesom that gives me hope. I was worried about my age etc
@@asapxuniverse8201 Most medical school's average age of M1s are actually 26-27 years old. I will be turning 26 when I start medical school in July. My friend started medical school at 31. It's never too late. Taking 2 gap years was the best decision I ever made. I got to travel, help my family out, and save some money.
GRIT is EVERYTHING!! I wish more people understood this! I taught my 4th graders about grit for a year straight! Congratulations on your acceptance into medical school. I'd love to know where you decide to go!
Oh my gosh it looks like you can do everything. Doctor, makeup, military, fitness, UA-cam, plus you sound nice lol
I graduate in August with my BS in Clinical Psych and my first two years of college were so rough. I was failing and withdrawing from classes left and right and struggled a lot with my mental health . I got my life together and found my passion FINALLY. Planning on taking the GRE over the summer and planning to apply to PA school in the near future. I've tried so hard to bring my GPA up from the depths of hell and currently getting patient care hours as a nurse tech while also being a part of 3 clubs and volunteering on the side. Ive been down in the dumps these past couple of weeks because I feel like my GPA isn't competitive enough to get into any good PA programs but this video really makes me feel hopeful and more driven than ever before.
You're videos are so inspiring. Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to post content that actually matters. I just know you're going to make an incredible physician
Hey Monica! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us and for your kind words. I'm glad you were able to turn things around and discover what you're passionate about! I wish you nothing but the best on your journey and even when it gets tough just know that I am rooting for you!
thebrittnyway I don’t know why this made me burst into tears lmaooo but thank you so much for your words of encouragement ❤️
Monica Hernandez good luck
Yo!!! You will definitely make it to where you wanna be in life as long as you don’t let the things that stand in your way block you. Tear that wall down, run through it, or shoot climb over it buy you got it soon to be PA!
I was a preemie too. Born 1 pound thank God for His graces and mercy
You're a miracle! Praise God!!
Wasnt it his fault u were born a premi to begin with? lol thats like starting a fire just for the glory of putting it out.
Amen glory to God
I feel uplifted and ashamed of myself while watching lol. I’m going into my senior year of college. No volunteer work, no clubs, & a b GPA. I have always dreamed of being a doctor, but I gave up on the dream my second year here in college. Just yesterday I decided that I’m not going to sit and sulk and just give up. I am going to use this year to get myself out there and boost my gpa. Apply to grad school and start studying for the MCAT. It’s so crazy that at only 20 years old I feel so behind on this process. I’m keeping the faith 💛💛
REaikee the average MD school first year is 24-25 🙂 and 25-26 in DO schools!
I want to enlist in the US Air Force and go through a non-traditional course to become a doctor too. But I am going to be 60 years old before this year is over.
Imagine being 27 & feeling like that.. 😥😥
give us an update! how are u doing now?
You can do it! :)
“Claim it. Own it. Boss Up.” On a tshirt please! Loved this video. So inspiring.
Haha! I got you!!
Such an inspiring story! I had similar struggles in my first few years of college. I agree that being able to change your mentality and get more involved in extracurriculars that fuel your passion can definitely motivate you and improve your application for med school. I had a similar realization in my second year of college and it was really life changing. Thank you for your video!
I just got accepted into a postbacc premedical program. I'm so nervous but so excited for the future :)
How is it going? I got accepted to Drexel’s, but I think I might go the informal route because it’s too expensive.
Danielle Renner I decided to go diy because it was cheaper! It’s going well!
@@daniellerenner8383 hey I'm applying to Drexel's as well. What would you consider the informal route?
Plenty Of Chocolate The informal route is taking the med school prereqs of your own accord. And preparing for the MCAT on your own or finding a prep course for that. You also will have to get letters of recommendation, shadowing experience and clinical hours by yourself too. A formal program helps you cover everything you’ll need to apply to med school. But if you’re entrepreneurial/self-motivated, it’s a lot cheaper to go informal.
@@daniellerenner8383 Wow! Thank you for replying. That's such a great idea. I wish someone could do a video on this lol
I am well into my 30's and delayed this dream for over a decade. Starting my non-traditional post-bacc program in a few weeks. My dreams won't wait any longer! Thanks for sharing. It's so encouraging! Subscribed!
You're gonna be the most amazing doctor ever, please keep your authenticity and keep inspiring.
such a lovely comment!
I can only hope that will someday be true! Thank you and I most definitely will. Authentic is the only way to be in my book!
@@thebrittnyway 😊
I literally stopped the video 14secnds into it to comment .. your intro is amazing it got me feeling like I am about to watch a Tv show , breaking news or something , your acting is on point ..# excited to watch the video.
Thank you so much! I put a lot of thought into it and my boyfriend helped me film it so it made it extra special!
I’m screaming. I am stopping this video at 40sec just to tell you how inspiring that intro was!! I’m done. I can’t.. 😭 Thanks for posting
Haha! Thank you love
This really inspired me tonight. I am a rising junior in college I’m also pre-Med and my first year in college wasn’t the best either. I’m working now to make a come back and watching your video made me feel that I can actually do this. Your very inspiring to me because of your background and your drive it reminds me a lot of me. I want to be a surgeon badly that’s all I ever think about and I know how that it is going to be a struggle for me but seeing you achieve all of this and hearing your story I feel I can do anything and have a good turn out in the end. Thank you for this I really appreciate it. I freaking love you 💕👏🏽
I wish this video had been around when I was teaching high school health science classes. Your perseverance is remarkable. You have demonstrated that one doesn’t need money and connections to obtain goals. Bravo, Brittany.
Comming from a full time working pre med I always love hearing other non traditional stories ❤️
By far the best pre med to med school journey. Finally someone I can relate to, there is never a limitation to what we can do. No matter how many times we are struck down. Best wishes!
Heads up for fellow hyperacusis sufferers: After the loud music is over, don't turn it up to hear the quiet speech right away in the intro, there's one of those loud "DING" noises at about 1:00 so wait until after that to turn it up so that you can hear the speaking.
Thank you so much! I’m a non-traditional pre-med student. I’m currently doing post-bacc pre-reqs and it’s intense bc it’s ALL science only. I have a daughter now and trying to study with her, work, shadow, etc can be overwhelming. I tried to run an after school program full-time, shadow, volunteer, and complete like 5 classes last semester. My science gpa was horrible due to my lack of time to sleep/study so I had to re-evaluate how I studied and how I was stretching myself. Ultimately, I decided to give my all to school and leave my job (super tough decision). I hated taking out the extra loans but I see this as an investment not “debt”. I hope to matriculate into medical school by 2021z Hearing your story is a reminder to just keep pushing. Good Luck as you finish this year out! I know you’re super busy but please continue to share your journey and advice when you can!
Andrea Wynn good luck
Your story is very inspiring as well! I wish you did a youtube video lol
Yes honey, I was so excited when I seen your name pop up on my computer. You are an angel from Heaven, Because I almost gave up, listening to family telling me that i am not going to make it in college and i honestly believed them, wasn't doing well in college. I feel like i can just talk to you all day. I am in tears. I loved this video thank you so much
Don't ever give up on yourself or your dreams. You're going to make it!! Keep grinding and don't let up.
Glad to see your back!!! Literally one of the UA-camrs who inspired me to make my channel. Would love if you could do a year 3 update of medical school. Wishing you the best of luck in 2019!
You have no idea how much this hits home because you’re the only med student on youtube that shares the same birthplace as me. I was born in Dorchester too so I understand where you’re coming from! It’s so cool to see a woman of color become med student especially we come from the same background !
We have suuuch similar stories. Same background, similar passions and we’re both taking an alternative route! I’m currently applying to grad school to do the same thing you did and I haven’t yet taken the MCAT ye (plan to after the program God willing) and this gives me so much hope! Thank you for being so honest about your MCAT scores because my biggest fear is that I’ll bomb it and not get accepted to med school. You’re story is soooo important and I’m so glad you’re telling it! Your hair is gorgeous, btw. Keep being an inspiration, sis. ❤️
Good luck on your MCAT girl! even if you bomb (God willing you won't) don't give up :)
Always remember, what matters most is not how you start but how you finish. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
Amen i wish u nothing but the best amen
I AM SOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!!! EVERY PART OF YOUR LIFE.....CHALLENGES AND ALL HAVE PREPARED YOU!!! THIS VIDEO BROUGHT BACK SOOO MANY MEMORIES.❤️🥰🙏🏽👩🏽💻👩🏽✈️👩🏽⚕️🔥👍🏽👏🏽👊🏽💪🏽🏃🏾
I agree she has come a long way and a GREAT mentor for anyone seeking medical profession...Very proud of you..Hugssss
Thank you Mom!! I love you!!
Thank you Grandpa!! I love you!!
Absolutely beautiful journey, you will enrich your patients lives far beyond healthcare.
Ok, so now I'm going to cry. Thank you so much for your kind words. I can only hope that comes true!!
Thank you so much for being an open and honest person. I am currently pursuing a the “dream” of becoming a doctor. Yourself and Dr. Webb have been such a big influence on my life. We need African Americans that we can look up to so we can see another life. Just wanted to let you know that you are changing a life. Thank you again.
How does UA-cam know how to cheer me up when I am down by recommending this inspiring person
Where i live we go straight into medical school once we finish high school. I decided to go to a public school(completely free), which has a one year admission course. After my first semester i got cold feet and decided to quit and I enrolled myself in a private university to study psychology. I'm supposed to start on march but I feel like I made the wrong decision, since I was so scared of how difficult med school was going to be. I think i'm going back to medicine, which means I'm going to be a year behind the rest of my classmates, and that made me really insecure but your video made me realized that anything is possible, and that being a year behind is definitely not the end of the world. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Wow, I'm inspired. Thank you for sharing. You are obviously very passionate about Medicine. I just received a scholarship to med school after 4 gap years. There were many roadblocks as well, but the experiences are invaluable and I have never been more determined. Like you said, God will open doors 🙌🏽
You are so inspiring! I’m a freshman premed student and I love watching your videos 💕
TierraB. Is it hard?
There definitely are hard days
@@princessraina100 update?
The intro is EVERYTHING 😻❤️🧚♀️
This was the probably the best 20 minutes I've ever spent listening to someone talk and share their story. You are extremely humble, inspiring and deserving of where you are in life. Thank you for this video! ❤ I wish you continued success!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words. It really means a lot to me that you took time out of your day to watch my video :)
You’ve given me so much hope. I’m in second year biology and I’m doing terrible and most days I think of dropping out but because of my wonderful parents I haven’t. I feel so lost and I just am not getting the grades I should be. I’ll think of your story every time I feel like giving up
Why am I tearing? Oh my!!! What an inspiration 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your non traditional path. I’m currently studying for my OCHEM 2 class and I broke down a little. Then I decided to search for motivation and your video popped up. You gave me hope. 😭
I'm very happy for you!!! Your story is very inspiring, thank you so much!!!
Did I just hear that she applied to 26 Med schools, got 20 secondaries and just 3 interviews and final admission into JUST ONE! Wow what odds. Is that how things are over there or this one case is just peculiar? By the way this is way amazing. I am so grateful that I came across this. I mean this is one distinctly unusual path among the many that I have seen.
This videos calms my nerves ❤️❤️❤️ you are inspiring
LOVE THIS! One of my biggest things was just not having the guidance. I knew for a fact I wanted medical school but I didnt know really the right path in regards to tests, grades etc etc. Thank you for this!
Yes, I feel you! I think that's what discourages a lot of people from pursuing this career path. It's hard even when you have all the guidance that you need - add not having guidance on top of that and it seems almost impossible. I'm just grateful that I'm able to help bridge the gap even if it's just a little bit!
I can’t tell you how much this video meant to me. Thank you so much for posting. I feel way more optimistic and hopeful that my hard work will pay off. As long as I don’t give up on me, I’ll find a way to make it happen. Thank you!!
such an inspiring story cannot wait to be in medical school like you
I'm so glad this video got recommended to me, I really needed this. I just wrote three final exams this week, and I was so disappointed and about to go into a spiral of sadness over my marks just a few minutes ago. I'm still in high school, and my absolute dream is to become a doctor. You're seriously so inspiring. Thank you 💞
Wow! What an awesome journey! Humanitarian work, grad school.. whew! This is true motivation!
I stumbled across your channel by searching "Medical school nontraditional students". I'm glad I did! You are full of knowledge! You are a beautiful person, inside and out! Applied to The Peace Corps, skipping Grad school graduation..grades and test scores do NOT tell the whole story. You have so much passion for medicine and it shows, and such an inspiration to all. Excited to be following you :)
Girl that intro is bommbbb
I love your story! It’s so genuine and inspiring. I am really amazed by your experiences. You truly deserve to be where you are now. I can only hope that my experiences are just as impactful. The kids you taught in that classroom are probably so proud of you.
Thank you so much!!
That's unbelievably inspiring! Thank you.
OMFG THIS IS INSPIRING! I am senior at Boston Latin Academy and will be graduating in 2 weeks! I definitely want to go medical school too!
Thinking about a nontraditional path is giving me a lot of anxiety so seeing this like this really gives me hope and motivation
This video is just what I needed - thank you for being so transparent and honest about your journey and experiences! You are truly inspiring and I love your passion about giving back to the community. I just graduated in December with my BS in Neuroscience and prepping for the MCAT now for MD/PhD programs. I'm in grad school to take a few more classes to help boost my GPA and praying for a shadowing/ lab research opportunity now.
Her childhood reminds me more of my past and unfortunately I am still paying a great deal for my past mistakes, but I know I will make it by the grace of God.
I needed to see this video to say the least. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your success!
Thank you so much! :)
You're highlight is popping and them scrubs. Thank you for making this video 💓
Thank you!! These are my favorite scrubs :)
I’m so glad I came across your video. I have been wanting to become an ob-gyn since middle school but I never had a real reason. I was just very determined to do it! Everyone never believed I would even try to do it. Since I never had a real reason for myself l believed them. I haven’t been the best high school student and I soon graduate in 2021🎓 . I had been so out of hope and that I didn’t pre prepare to do this. So I didn’t think I could do it. I was doing research to see if this is what I really wanted to do. You have given me hope something to look forward to it may not be easy but I will do it!! Thank you for sharing your story you might have just changed mine.❤️
Feels daunting. I’ve been a nurse for a year and I’ve decided to go back. Need to take a few pre reqs first and I’m trying to figure out how to get extra curricular I’m as well.
THE MOST INSPIRING STORY I HAVE EVER HEARD. THANK YOU FOR SHARING IT
Okay....i cried. And these videos don't usually get me emotional, but you've actually inspired hope in my career path to be a physician.
Brittny thank you so much for sharing your story! I’m currently a senior in college, I graduate this year (undergrad) and I was really afraid of the whole entire process of applying/getting into medical school. I’m involved on campus, and I volunteer but i do not have any shadowing hours as of yet. Your story has really showed me that everything truly does happen in God’s timing! Thank you, and many blessings in your education toward becoming a doctor!!
God's timing is the BEST timing :)
Girrrrl I know, I’m from Roxbury, MA. Never been a product of my environment, always wanted better for myself. I’m grateful that you made it out and made a better way for yourself. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your inspirational story!! My pre-med path is also untraditional, since it took me SO LONG to figure out my future career. I am about to start studying for the MCAT next week and wanted to find some inspiration on youtube. so so so thankful i came across your channel
Thank you for sharing your story. I needed to hear this and be reminded that I am not alone in this premedical journey, and that my hardships are stepping stones to success.
Yes yes yes!! You're never alone
thebrittnyway Thank you💕
Thank you for sharing! I am actually in the Masters's program at USF in the Anatomy concentration and have submitted my medical school applications. My one hurdle left is the MCAT and UF is one of my top choices. Thank you for the encouragement!
Wow Brittny, this gives me so much fuel to continue pushing through despite whatever hurdle I encounter along the road. You are beyond inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story.
This video was amazing thanks for sharing your story!!❤️
This is actually so relatable for me I’m actually in the military as well and thinking of going into a medical field. I want to do it smart I want to go get my pre reqs done at a community college just to get my GPA up because my grades weren’t the best in highschool and use fasa so I can save my gi bill for medical school. So I’m definitely going the non traditional way instead of the 2 4 year university’s back to back.
Thank you so much for sharing. So empowering and representative for us non-traditional students.
THANK YOUUUUU for making this video. I have a BA in criminal justice and want to go to medical school but don’t know where to start! This was extremely helpful.
I wanted to be an OB when I was in grade three so I learned to spell obstetrician, lol. Life threw me a bunch of curve balls but I’m at 28, getting my high school AP science credits and pursuing med school. My son changed me and helped me realize I’ve been selling myself short. Medicine has always been my calling but I’ve been to embarrassed to answer the call.
Wow...Brittany. I am so in awe of your story, I think I love the idea of medical school more because of you! Plus, I love the fact that you are a participant in the US Army! Keep inspiring!
Watching this looked up and saw 11:11. Thank you god for this!! You know how bad I want to be an Optometrist. You will see me through despite my obstacles 🌱🌻 thank you for this video. I know it’s not recent but it continues to inspire and reach the people it is intended to reach.
God’s grace, man
NOTHING BUT GOD'S GRACE, MERCY, GUIDANCE & PROTECTION. DON'T GET ME TO START TESTIFYING UP ON HERE!!!!
thebrittnyway I know what you mean!
@@thebrittnyway Amen!! you better say that !
I am a non traditional too!!!!! Thank you for sharing. I was also a science teacher for a couple of years.
I’m so hopeful hearing your study and reading the different stories on the comments. Is it incredible all that you have accomplished! My journey has been a rollercoaster, and I am still struggling, but I keep going. I am so scared of not getting accepted. I am doing a second bachelor right now, and not doing the best I can this semester. Sometimes I lose hope, but people like you inspire me. Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you! Thank you! this was so helpful. It is just what I needed to know to help me formulate the next steps I need to take in this journey to medicine. Many blessings to you. Your hard work is truly appreciated.
Love you sis I’m right behind you stay on the grind 💪🏾💯
Thank you bro!! Can't wait for you to join me
Thanks for sharing. You inspire me. It is very helpful for me to hear your experience. My parents always rushing me and put pressure on me that I have to go med school right away. But I think it’s good to take a small step at a time and try not to pressure myself.
Whaaat?! Halfway through your intro and I have to click on the subscribe button. How does so much awesomeness fit into one person?
Love this video. Am glad your hard work payed off
Thank you! Me too :)
You are so freaking PRETTY💖
Thank youuuu love!
you are amazing! thank you so so so so much. I am post-bacc pre med going into a master's in medical science
The part where you showed you in your school as a student then a teacher made me cry ! great job ! you have inspired me aswell .
thanks for sharing your story! I give you so much credit and respect.
You are beautiful and you give me hope! This video came at the perfect time for me. :)
Thank you! Timing is everything! Keep going!
I’m 22 and I can’t decided if I should go into military . I recently graduated with a bachelors of science and there still so much I want to do before med school and I’m feeling deterred due to the financial burden. There’s the fact that my sister also want to be MD but she down because she’s attending a cc instead of university. I believe seeing a non-triad med student will help. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your nontraditional journey because I am currently a senior in undergrad going through this same thing and this really helped me believe that it is still possible and that taking a slight detour is okay.
Wow. You are an incredible human. So happy for you in overcoming adversity and preserving even when things were difficult.
Thank you for sharing your journey!! You're an inspiration from all the nontraditional health sciences/medical students :)
You are amazing & should have gotten more than 3 medical school interviews. Oh well, their loss!
You're so kind! Thank you. I am very thankful for the interviews that I was invited to and believe I ended up exactly where I was meant to be! But I agree, their loss!
This video gave me so much hope. Thank you. I don’t have to feel bad for not being able to go to med school right after college.
Omg I attended Barry at the same time as you! Look at Chad! Omg look at the CREW!!! Barry U Biology programs were tough but we made it!!! I don't remember you though, but it could be because I was always confined to my dorm or the library studying for those hard ass classes 😂😂😂. We had a test every other week it seemed lol
Haha! You were doing all the right things. You probably never saw me because I had my hands in a million and one things and probably was somewhere running around like a chicken with it's head cut off lol
@@thebrittnyway 😁😁😁
I'm applying to the same program this cycle. Congratulations, inspiring and insightful story, thank you for sharing!
that got me so emotional. I am here in gainesville and felt middle part after the masters program.
just run for president already young Queen., #blackGirlMagic #BlackExcellence ., Keep pressing forward,! We're rooting for you
I am literally, in aww, like words cannot even express how much you inspire me!
I am in my sophmore year at university and doing EMT training while doing my regular 20 credit hours on a quarter system and I been very overwhelmed and just felt like what if its all for nothing. What if I can't be a peditric surgeon cause my grades weren't high enough to get into medical school, and after watching your videos I just see how there are so many different paths you could take and still manage to reach your dreams no matter how long it takes. All i really am trying to say is THANK YOU for showing me hope.
p.s. this might sound a little creepy and possibly weird but I added your youtube channel's name to my inspo wall and told my friends I wanna start growing in life "thebrittnyway"!
You are very welcome! & I am very flattered that you are inspired by my journey and want to grow "TheBrittnyWay" but I'd much rather that you do it 'TheKatlinWay' because nobody can do you better than you can. It's your superpower!
Thanks for sharing! I'm looking for schools and I'll be writing this one down! Very motivational! God bless.
Another great video Brittny thank you for continuing to inspire us and show us that when there is a will there is a way ! Love you and your beautiful story!! (:
Thank you, Carolina!
You're incredible. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you sooooo much for this video! Very informative and truly inspiring💕💕
Just subscribed to your channel. Im headed to PTA school next month myself. keep up the good work.
Wow I think I saw your videos about HPSP possibly. You’re story makes me have some sort of hope that things can happen. But during undergrad , I struggled so much just to get to this point in my biomedical engineering major. I had to just relearn how to learn and how to study for this major. It’s like balancing this critical problem solving with the memorizing aspect of science. I had to learn how to be a different kind of student . I’m not naturally smart, I have to put in the work for real to get things. I’m improving and about to graduate in the spring, but I gave up on being a doctor around last year for sure. The process was just so much on top of my major. But my desire as I’m reaching the end and forced into this covid break has brought me to a place of prayer and thought. I know this is still in me to do this. And I want it bad but I just feel lost on how to go about this as a non traditional student. I just feel like I have no clue what to plan to do and I have so much fear inside about wasting my time. I’m only going to be the second person to graduate from a university . (My cousin did it first back in 2017) . I am not sure where to go and what to do. I have a 3.1 gpa and some hours of shadowing and volunteering and extracurricular but I know that means nothing to medical schools (I want to go the OD route). That’s not enough. Some other people have been working in hospitals since highschool and earning 3.7 gpa . If I just had some guidance on what to do now, I’d feel better but I’m very lost. I know people will say look towards a masters /post bacc but is that really the way forward?