The decision to take a gap year involves weighing personal growth against practical concerns like student loans and lost income. In addition to resume building, Casey Kuka discovered that gap years provide opportunities to develop resilience, explore interests outside medicine, and enter medical training with renewed energy and perspective. Whether you're considering a gap year before medical school or contemplating a research year during your training, understanding both the benefits and challenges can help you make an informed decision about your own timeline.

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Applying to medical school? You’ve made it past the first big hurdle and now it’s time for the next steps. In Part 2 of our Medical School Admissions series, Blueprint Med Admissions Consultant Holly Proffitt dives into everything that happens after you hit submit: writing thoughtful secondary essays, preparing for medical school interview questions, and figuring out which schools are the right fit for you. Plus, she shares how to survive the waiting game between interview invites and acceptance emails. From what to say (and what not to) to how to stay confident through it all, this episode’s your ultimate guide to navigating the most nerve-wracking stage of the medical school application journey.

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Overworked, overcaffeinated, and overwhelmed by the MCAT? We get it. In this episode, Blueprint MCAT instructor Bilal joins us to bust the biggest MCAT prep myths and share what actually helps you improve your MCAT score. Learn how to fight MCAT burnout, find balance, and finally study smarter, not harder.

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If you’re applying to medical residency, this episode is your new survival guide. Dr. Kenedy Dawson, an anesthesiology resident, walks us through how she navigated the ERAS application, prepared for residency interview questions, and handled Match Day with confidence. Kenedy keeps it real about what surprised her most during the process, what she wishes she’d done differently, and why your path to becoming a doctor doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

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Applying to medical school? Start here. In Part 1 of our Medical School Admissions series, Blueprint Med Admissions Consultant Holly Proffitt breaks down how to actually stand out in your primary application, craft a personal statement that sounds like you, and get letters of recommendation that do more than check a box. From what to say (and what to skip) to how to actually stand out in a sea of applicants, we’ve got the secrets your premed advisor didn’t tell you.

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Welcome to Pursuit of Practice, the ultimate medical school podcast for anyone on the path to becoming a doctor, whether you’re premed, in medical school, or figuring out your next step.

Becoming a doctor is exciting, but let’s be honest, it’s also confusing, stressful, and sometimes overwhelming. That’s why we created the premed podcast Pursuit of Practice to give you real stories from people who’ve been where you are, plus actionable advice to help you navigate every stage of your medical journey with confidence.

Ever wish you could grab coffee with a medical school admissions expert, an MCAT instructor or STEP tutor, or a residency program director and ask all your questions? On this podcast, you can. Each episode features conversations with physicians, medical students, and admissions professionals who share what worked for them, what didn’t, and the lessons they wish they’d known earlier.

We talk about everything from MCAT prep and writing a standout med school application, to surviving your first year, acing Step exams, and building a strong residency application—all while avoiding burnout and keeping your passion alive.

You’ll walk away with practical strategies, honest insights, and motivation to keep moving forward on your path to becoming a doctor. So, if you’re ready to hear the advice doctors and medical students wish they heard when they began their journey, learn from the people who’ve been through it, and get practical advice you can actually use, hit follow and join us on Pursuit of Practice.