Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Samaya Cristina, a licensed pharmacist and rising MS1 at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. Having completed her Pharmacy doctorate via a unique 3-year program, Dr. Cristina, then went back to undergrad to finish her prerequisites before starting her medical school journey! 0:00 Introduction 01:21 Background 10:46 Clinical Residency Training? 13:01 The Isolation of Applying to Medical School 15:59 The MCAT (513!!) 18:15 How Many Medical Schools? 19:46 Medical School Interviews 22:27 Challenges Faced By Non-traditional Applicants 23:45 Working in Medical School 26:39 Expectations for Medical School 28:55 Specialties of Interest? 38:16 "Famous 3 Questions" Like the video? SUBSCRIBE Now! ► http://tinyurl.com/4runst4x Samaya Cristina ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/samaya-cristina/ *MCAT Prep:* Kaplan Books ► https://amzn.to/49zegY7 Kaplan Books Bundle ► https://amzn.to/3USsb76 Princeton Review 4 Full Lengths ► https://amzn.to/3SVGMMl Princeton Review Books ► https://amzn.to/49PGddX *Podcasts Referenced:* Ep35 - ND MD ► https://youtu.be/pPVcwuDG3MY *Books That I Read:* Die With Zero - Bill Perkins ► https://amzn.to/48acPOu The White Coat Investor - James Dahle ► https://amzn.to/3OCqPJV Show Your Work - Austin Kleon ► https://amzn.to/3OEJCEa Gap and the Gain - Bill Perkins ► https://amzn.to/3HVI3hm 🍿 *WATCH NEXT:* 1. Insider Look at the only PharmD to MD Dual Degree Program in the Country ► https://youtu.be/kOKPs_xq9XE 2. Former Trauma Surgeon and Air Force Veteran Turned Success Coach ► https://youtu.be/tgYLh7iaZ9o 3. Nontraditional Medical Student Reflects on Her Time as a Pharmacist ► https://youtu.be/ObHcLdrFzzM *CONSULTING* 👋 I offer 1-on-1 consulting calls on business, pharmacy residency applications, medical school admissions, and life advice. Book here: https://www.physicianpharmacist.com/plans-pricing ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ *USEFUL TOOLS* ⚡ First 2 Chapters of “PharmD to MD” for FREE ► https://www.physicianpharmacist.com/ ⚡ Start Your Own Podcast with Riverside ► http://tinyurl.com/2p9zeej2 ⚡ Opus Clip - AI Generated Shorts For Your Own Content ► https://www.opus.pro/?via=74f731 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ *GET INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL* 🔥 10 Hour Video Course ► http://tinyurl.com/ysnj66yh 🔥 The Physician Pharmacist Podcast ► https://www.physicianpharmacist.com/podcast 🔥 Medical School Blog ► https://www.physicianpharmacist.com/blog 🔥 Full PharmD to MD Book ► http://tinyurl.com/3aemew5r ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ *CONNECT WITH ME* 🔴 YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz7jZHq2DGFhJumA9Vw44hg 🟡 LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-gartland/ ⚪ TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@thephysicianpharmacist?lang=en 🔵 Pinterest ► https://www.pinterest.com/ThePhysicianPharmacist/ 🟣 Twitter ► https://twitter.com/nathan_gartland ⚫ Website ►https://www.physicianpharmacist.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ *ABOUT MY CHANNEL* If we haven’t met before - Hey 👋 I’m Nathan Gartland, a pharmacist-turned-physician-turned entrepreneur. I have always had an interest in business, personal finance, and self-improvement. My goal is to share my experiences with the community to help non-traditional healthcare professionals find the perfect career and live a more fulfilling life. Subscribe to be a part of the journey! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜 The affiliate relationship in no way influences my opinion and I would not endorse programs, products or services I didn't use or feel familiar with. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this! The information shared in this channel is for educational and informational purposes only!