Black Med Connect

Black Med Connect With Dr. Jasmine Weiss

Premed seniors, if you are applying now your application cycle is underway. ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ“š Move with intention: not panic.This fall,...
08/18/2026

Premed seniors, if you are applying now your application cycle is underway. ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ“š Move with intention: not panic.

This fall, focus on these 3 moves:

1๏ธโƒฃ First hopefully by now you have submitted your initial application so the next step is to complete secondaries strategically
Create a deadline tracker. Prioritize by deadline and fit. Reuse themes: not answers: and personalize every response.

2๏ธโƒฃ Prepare for interviews now
Practice aloud each week with someone you trust. Build your stories around service commitments, challenges youโ€™ve faced, and your answer as to why medicine. Research each school and prepare thoughtful questions.

3๏ธโƒฃ Check in with your support system and make sure you are taking care of yourself Keep one activity that has nothing to do with applications. Rest should be a part of the plan.

You do not have to navigate this season alone. Your support system matters. Your well-being matters. And your dream belongs here. ๐Ÿ’›

Save this for your fall reset, share it with a premed senior, and comment: Which move are you making this week? ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ

We belong in every room. โœจ

Junior year is a BIG one: but you do not have to navigate it without a plan. ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ“šThis fall, focus on 3 moves:1๏ธโƒฃ Map your ...
08/18/2026

Junior year is a BIG one: but you do not have to navigate it without a plan. ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ“š

This fall, focus on 3 moves:

1๏ธโƒฃ Map your application timeline
Choose your target MCAT date, add backup dates, and work backward from your earliest realistic submission date.

2๏ธโƒฃ Build an MCAT plan you can sustain
Take a diagnostic. Block 8โ€“12 focused study hours each week. Do as many PRACTICE QUESTIONS as possible! Review your mistakes and schedule full-length exams with time to attack your weaknesses.

3๏ธโƒฃ Strengthen your experiences + relationships
Now itโ€™s about depth of experience. Choose 1โ€“2 meaningful experiences, ask mentors for feedback early, and keep an impact log of your role, hours, lessons, and community impact. Jot down any meaningful stories remember that continue to inspire you towards a career in medicine.

Your goal is not perfection. It is consistency, reflection, and intentional preparation. ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ premeds: your brilliance and leadership will carry you along the journey. โœจ

Save this for your fall planning session ๐Ÿ“Œ
Share it with a premed junior who needs a plan โžก๏ธ

Sophomore year is your time to build momentum! ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ“šAs you begin the fall semester, focus on three moves:๐Ÿ”ฌ Explore research...
08/18/2026

Sophomore year is your time to build momentum! ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ“š

As you begin the fall semester, focus on three moves:

๐Ÿ”ฌ Explore research opportunities
Look for a laboratory, clinical research project, faculty mentor, or summer program that matches your interests.

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ Start shadowing
Reach out to physicians and explore different specialties, practice settings, and career paths.

๐Ÿค๐Ÿพ Build relationships with your professors
Attend office hours, participate in class, and allow your professors to get to know your goals. Strong letters of recommendation begin with genuine connections.

You do not need to have your entire medical journey figured out during sophomore year. Just start taking intentional steps.

Which move are you making first this semester: research, shadowing, or professor connections? Tell us below. โฌ‡๏ธ

Save this post and share it with another premed who needs the reminder. ๐Ÿ’›

Calling all incoming premed freshmen! ๐Ÿฉบโœจ Your journey to medical school starts RIGHT NOW, and we want to make sure you s...
08/18/2026

Calling all incoming premed freshmen! ๐Ÿฉบโœจ Your journey to medical school starts RIGHT NOW, and we want to make sure you step onto campus with confidence, clarity, and community! ๐Ÿš€

Transitioning to college can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. Here are 3 essential things every premed freshman should tackle this fall semester:

1๏ธโƒฃ Build Rock-Solid Study Habits
College science courses are a major leap from high school. Ditch passive reading and master active recall, spaced repetition, and office hours from day one! ๐Ÿ“š

2๏ธโƒฃ Connect With a Pre-Med Advisor Early
Don't wait until junior year to map out your prerequisites and clinical experience. Introduce yourself to your advisor this semester and build that mentorship!

3๏ธโƒฃ Join the B-MED Community
Surround yourself with future physicians who look like you, share your ambition, and understand your journey. Download the B-MED app and plug into a network built for your success! ๐ŸŒ

Drop a ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ or ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ in the comments if you are stepping onto campus this fall as a premed freshman! Tag a study buddy who needs to see this!Black Med Connect (B-MED)

03/23/2026

Itโ€™s 1943.
Open-heart surgery.
A Black woman leading the way.

Did you learn about Dr. Myra Adele Logan? ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿฉบ
Itโ€™s time to learn more.

She trained at Meharry Medical College, an HBCU that educated Black physicians during segregation and continues to do so today.

Follow for more beyond Black History Month moments in medicine!

Keep going that is allโ€ฆ.๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€
08/19/2024

Keep going that is allโ€ฆ.๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€

Do you have pre-med opportunities for current or rising college students? ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ DM or comment โ€œstudent opportunityโ€ to shar...
08/13/2024

Do you have pre-med opportunities for current or rising college students? ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ DM or comment โ€œstudent opportunityโ€ to share your student opportunity with the B-MED community of students and trainees. ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ Are you a student? Stay tuned for our upcoming Black Med Connector Newsletter, where we share the opportunities you need each week to earn that white coat! ๐Ÿ”–SAVE THIS POST!

04/24/2024

Struggling with study habits? Youโ€™re not alone. ๐Ÿ“˜ Tune into this weekโ€™s episode of the B-MED Amplified Tour: Eagle Edition Part 2. Hear directly from Dr. Cierrea Roach-Gerald and Future Doctor Jayla Calhoun and myself Dr. Jasmine Weiss about our real-life study routines and tips for acing med school and beyond. Tune in to step up your study game! Donโ€™t snooze on this episode ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿฅผโš•๏ธ๐Ÿฉบ

04/23/2024

Have you been wondering why your school should experience the B-MED Amplified tour? Listen to these answers on why you should experience the tour then go check out the episode series on YouTube. Part 2 is now streaming with a fun treat! Be sure to like, comment and share this information ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿฅผ

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