Cindy Meyer

Life as a Premed

Education EN ↓ 17 episodes

Choosing to go premed doesn't have to be scary. My name is Cindy and my goal is answer every question you may have on your premed journey. Join us as we discuss my uncensored journey as a premed, tips to succeed, and how to maintain your sanity. Enjoy!

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Cindy Meyer

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Education

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Latest episode

Apr 12, 2026

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Episodes

Inside the Mind of a Medical School Application Expert | ft. Alejandro Cañas, CEO of MTM 12.04.2026

Hey everyone! In this episode I interview a medical application expert, MS5 at UCI SOM, and long time mentor of mine, Alejandro Cañas. He has helped hundreds of premeds get into the dream medical schools and is the CEO of Market the Mission, a company that helps premeds with their application every step of the way. We get into juicy trends he has noticed over the years such as: What’s something ab...

Letters of Recommendation: Everything you need to know 13.03.2026

Hey guys! In this episode I talk all about letters of recommendation. I go through what letters you should have, how many you need, who you should ask, when to ask, how to ask, and what to give your letter writer. Hope this helps and please comment below if you have any questions!

Physician Shadowing: A Complete Guide with Tips and Strategies 25.11.2025

Hey guys! In this episode I talked about how to find physicians to shadow, what you should bring on the day of, what a day of shadowing would look like, pro-tips, and common questions about shadowing. Time to make the shadowing process more transparent. Please feel free to type any specific questions in the comment section below!

The Premed Lounge: Navigating Premed in Community College ft. Katherine Juarez-Borja 04.07.2025

Welcome to another episode of our new series The Premed Lounge where I bring on fellow premed students to talk about whatever they want to talk about. In this episode, my friend Katherine is joins me to talk about her experience and struggles while deciding to go premed in community college. The premed community within community colleges face their own unique struggles and Katherine talks about ho...

The Premed Lounge: EMT Questions Answered ft. Claire Lander 07.04.2025

Hi everyone! Welcome to the first episode of the Premed Lounge series where I bring on a fellow premed to talk about whatever they want to talk about. In this episode Claire has many great questions on what it is like to be an EMT before she commits to EMT school. Hopefully you can get some questions answered as well :)

Mastering Networking: From Fear to Opportunity ft. Brianna Baker 02.03.2025

Hi guys! In this episode, I bring on one of my best friends, Brianna Baker. Brianna has had a massive amount of opportunities arise throughout the years through hard work and networking alone. Networking is a powerful tool to get ahead in the premed journey and in life if you are able to master it. We talk about our journeys in mastering networking, the importance of it, how to get over the fear,...

Why Do Doctors Say 'Don't Do It'? Should you listen? 20.01.2025

Hi premeds! In this episode we are getting into why so many of us have a story of a doctor telling us not to pursue medical school. I talk about my theories on why this happens and how I determine what I should listen to.

I burned myself out for a 3.9 GPA: Was it worth it? 21.11.2024

Hey guys! In this episode I talk about the severe burnout I went through in my last years of college and how I overcame it. I hope this helps the premeds out there that can relate.

Mental Health ft. Victoria Bruckner: Her ADHD and OCD Journey 27.02.2024

In this episode I bring on one of my closest friends Victoria Bruckner. Victoria has faced many challenges throughout her mental health journey that she continues to overcome and wants to share them with you all. Listen as we talk about life with ADHD and OCD and how to deal with these diagnoses and seek help.

Regrets I've Had During My Premed Journey 08.01.2024

In this episode I talk about all the things I would have done differently based on what I know now. I hope some of these things will help you to avoid the same mistakes during your journey.

My Experience as an EMT 11.12.2023

Hey everyone! In this episode I talk about the process I took to become an EMT, what it is like, the pros and cons, and what I wish people told me before becoming an EMT. Hopefully this helps in your decision of which patient care job is right for you!

Going Through Burnout 21.11.2023

In this episode I talk about how I have been struggling with burnout and the ways I plan to overcome burnout. I hope you guys are able to relate and some way and remember you are not alone.

Getting into the Gym 06.11.2023

In this episode I talk about one of my favorite hobbies, going to the gym! I talk about what it has done for me and how you could get started, enjoy!

How I Study for an A 30.10.2023

In this episode I give you all of the study strategies I have accumulated over the years that help me to get "A"s in my classes.

5 Tips All Premeds Should Know 23.10.2023

In this episode, I talk about the 5 most important tips I have learned over my pre-health journey that I feel everyone should know.

Why I switched from Pre-PA to PreMed 16.10.2023

In this episode I talk about the reasons I decided to switch from Pre-PA to PreMed when I was over half way through college.

Trailer 09.10.2023

Hello Premeds! My name is Cindy and welcome to my premed podcast! I have learned a lot of things during my premed journey and I am excited to share them all with you! Get ready for some premed tips and lifestyle advice! Thank you for listening!

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