Welcome to Medicine Awaits — a space for non-traditional premeds navigating the road to medicine a little differently. Whether you’re starting late, switching careers, or simply taking the long route, you’re not alone. Here you’ll find honest reflections, helpful advice, and resources on everything from the MCAT and applications to mental health and wellness. Your path may be unique—but it’s still valid. Let’s walk it together.
Hello!
I’m Felicia, a post-graduate premed student on a journey to medical school! I graduated from Hampton University with a degree in Biology, but my path to medicine hasn’t been the traditional one. As a non-traditional premed, I’ve navigated unique challenges, explored different experiences, and gained valuable insights that I hope to share with others who may be on a similar path.
I createdMedicine Awaits to document my journey, offer advice, and provide support to other non-traditional premed students. From MCAT prep to application advice to the mental health struggles that come with this journey, I want to create a space where aspiring doctors—especially those who took a less conventional route—can find guidance, motivation, and reassurance.
If you’re a non-traditional premed (or just someone curious about the road to medical school), I hope my experiences can help make your journey a little easier. Let’s navigate this path together—because no matter where we start, medicine awaits!
The time before you hit submit on your medical school application can feel like limbo. You know where you want to go, but you are not quite there yet. For nontraditional students especially, this waiting period can either feel like wasted time or like a golden opportunity, depending on how you use it. One of the biggest ways to maximize this gap…
If you’ve spent any time researching MCAT prep, you know how overwhelming it can be. Kaplan, Princeton Review, UWorld, Blueprint, everyone swears by a different resource, and it’s hard to know which one is actually worth your time and money. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The best resource depends on your learning style, budget, and timeline. Here’s the breakdown. Kaplan…
Being a nontraditional premed in grad school means my weeks don’t always look like everyone else’s. My days are long, structured, and definitely exhausting at times—but they’re also rewarding because every routine I’ve built brings me one step closer to my dream. Here’s what a typical week looks like for me. Sundays: Reset and Recharge I restart my weeks on Sundays. Honestly,…
