Learn about a typical week as a Drexel Med student.

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.

Alyssa Calder

"Drexel was a great option for medical school for multiple reasons. I was ready to experience a new city with a diverse patient population. I would be able to rotate in different hospital and clinical settings to emphasize and strengthen my clinical experience. I also really appreciated Drexel’s emphasis on women in health care. Through Drexel, I was able to earn the title of Women’s Health Scholar, in which I learned about additional resources to support and advocate for my future patients." Read more.

Meera Jain and Tucker Wilkinson

Ahead of Match Day, Meera Jain and Tucker Wilkinson, MD Program Class of 2022, reflected on their medical school journeys, the couples’ match process, and their hopes for the future. Read more about Meera and Tucker.

William Justice

Ahead of Match Day, William Justice, MD Program Class of 2022, reflected on his medical school journey and his hopes for the future. Read more about William.

Shana Talbot

Ahead of Match Day, Shana Talbot, MD Program Class of 2022, shared reflections on her medical school journey and her hopes for the future. Read more about Shana.

Evan Woods

"I also began thinking about where I’d love to study medicine, and a focus on community health and social determinants of health was paramount. The College of Medicine seemed like the perfect fit, with an emphasis on early engagement with patients and service to the community throughout one’s time in medical school." Read more about Evan.

Zachary Blickley

"The College of Medicine maintains values that align very well with my own personal values. Additionally, the diverse student body, staff and patient population will allow me to become a culturally competent physician who treats the patient holistically, considering more that just their medical history." Read more about Zachary.

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