Learn about a typical week as a Drexel Med student.

Christiana Cottrell

“Medical school thus far has surpassed my expectations in every way possible. Perhaps the novelty of it all hasn’t worn off yet, but I genuinely feel like I am living the dream (most days). Learning about the human body has been an absolute privilege, and I am eager to continue developing into my professional self both in the classroom and in the clinic.” Read more.

Jacob Van Parys

“I am thoroughly enjoying medical school so far. The challenge of learning complex material is gratifying, and I love collaborating with my classmates. Although the workload can be intense, I find energy in learning about the human body and sharing that knowledge with others. I appreciate the diverse learning styles at Drexel including the ILs, TBLs, CBLs, and lab. This variety makes for a very dynamic learning experience.” Read more.

Jessica Dalkiran

“I cannot say enough about the Drexel Pathway to Medical School program. It was extremely challenging, but the rigor of it made the transition to medical school much smoother. Not only does the material overlap with a lot of the M1 material we are currently studying, but I was able to figure out how I learn best. The support we received from faculty and alumni during Drexel Pathway to Medical School continues to be an invaluable resource now as a first-year medical student.” Read more.

Josh Salas

“I am thankful for the experiences and opportunities LMSA offers and for the chance to work alongside such passionate students and physicians. My time working with this fantastic organization has been invaluable in shaping both my professional and personal development. Read more.

Vikki Rueda

“My involvement with LMSA has been instrumental in my development as a leader in medical school. Collaborating with passionate and driven peers has significantly enhanced my communication skills and networking abilities.” Read more.

Kevin Rooney & Jannah Wing

“Going through all the stresses of medical school together has been incredible. Not only are we able to support each other and understand the everyday challenges of being medical students, but we are also able to study together and talk through tough topics. This has been incredibly helpful both for our mental health and academic success.” Ahead of Match Day 2024, MD students Kevin Rooney and Jannah Wing discussed their time in medical school and their plans for residency and beyond. They applied to residency programs through the couples’ match process, in order to pursue residency placements at the same hospitals or in the same geographic area. Read more.

Alyson Kim

“I am pursuing general surgery, a decision that was majorly influenced by a shadowing opportunity I had in the operating rooms of an obstetric fistula hospital while conducting research in Western Kenya. Seeing patients’ lives totally transform through a repair that could only be done surgically introduced me to how life-changing surgery can be.” Ahead of Match Day 2024, MD student Alyson Kim discussed her time in medical school and her plans for residency and beyond. Read more.

Shawn Joshi

"I was drawn to Drexel University College of Medicine because of the hyper-collaborative relationship with the Drexel University School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems and the revolutionary and creative researchers I’d be able to work with. During my time at Drexel, I was fortunate to work with highly flexible and supportive mentors and friends who shared my excitement for all the unique experiences in which I was able to participate. Those experiences include a Fulbright at Oxford in the United Kingdom, as well as a life-changing clinical rotation at NASA’s Johnson Space Center." Read more.

Diana Kinney

"I was drawn to medicine due to a love for health and science, curiosity and passion for lifelong learning, and fulfillment through serving others. The curriculum at Drexel stood out to me from the beginning." Read more.

Om Kothari and Pooja Menon

“We unconditionally supported each other academically and emotionally while celebrating one another’s successes.” Om Kothari and Pooja Menon, MD class of 2023, share insights from their time in medical school and the couples’ match process. Read more.

Sixtus Akinlosotu

"I really love the health sciences and I wanted to help people using knowledge of these sciences at an individual and population level. Medicine seemed the best place to do this. I chose Drexel because I was very familiar with Philadelphia, because the fact didactics were online and would provide me a lot of flexibility for my other pursuits, and because Drexel had avenues for community engagement and a humanities curriculum." Read more.

Alexis Price-Moyer

"Students should look forward to the experience of learning medicine in a close-knit, easily accessible location. West Reading is an up-and-coming environment that holds frequent festivals and allows those living there to become immersed in different cultures. It gives a small-town feel with the option of seeing urban and rural communities with a short drive." Read more.

Davin Evanson

"The individual who interviewed me eased my worries about attending medical school with a family and told me that the brand-new West Reading Campus would be perfect for my situation. This conversation reassured me that I would have the tools at Drexel to excel in my medical education as a father and husband. Once I was accepted to Drexel and assigned to the West Reading Campus, I visited for a weekend and felt like it is where I am meant to be." Read more.

Freddy Munoz

"The MD/MS program allowed me to expand my research experience while at the same time having the freedom to explore my desired areas of interest. Drexel particularly interested me since Philadelphia is such a medically relevant city. On top of that, the connections that Drexel provided gave me the opportunity to pursue any specialty or field of interest that I wanted." Read more.

Lesya Cravens

"I chose the College of Medicine partially because I had great experiences with Drexel and its physicians during my MPH years and partially because of the collaborative environment I detected from the faculty and students during my interview. Instead of cut-throat competition, Drexel encourages teamwork and has a sense of family amongst its students. The faculty and administration listen to our concerns and make subsequent changes, which I feel is very important to ensure the best possible education and environment during these challenging years of training." Read more.

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