#medschool

24.07.26 • friday 🌧

✦ botulism

✦ e coli

✦ innate immunity

✦ patho specimen (some)

21.03.2026 // Saturday

Today has been productive

Got 6/9 things done on my to do list

I think I'm gonna call it a day .

My bestie told me it's a marathon not a sprint and it hit me , I need to be consistent and balance everything so that I don't burn out .

Might do some light reading , might.

Alsoo we're 3 months in 2026 and I finally made my vision board 🧘‍♀️

so i have a histology exam in 2 days, hence:

SJ is a red blood cell, slowly losing everything that made him him, to be just a device, a hollow vessel filled with something much more suited to its role in the new narrative

YQY is a basophil. he is so full of guilt (granules) you cant even see his nucleus :(( he is powerful, he can make you choke on your breath! (your bronchi will CLENCH on nothing and you WON'T breathe). looks unassumingly little, and very hard to find, but when you see him under your microscope YOU KNOW ITS HIM. THIS DUDE HAS SO MANY GRANULES (arrows) IN HIM.

LQG is an eosinophil. he WILL fuck up wild beasts (parasites) and may induce anaphilaxis (die in a cave as you try to keep him alive)

QQQ is a limphocyte B. she will have the wheel-barrow nucleus (very stylish) and will dunk on you verbally (create antibodies that will coat your ass and deliver it straight into the hungry hungry mouth of a macrophage)

SQH is a megacariocyte. he creates blood pellets. he is biggg :)) and he is a daddy to many. often underappreaciated and overworked busy creating blood pellets.

MBJ is a big fat cell next to him. He is the manager of the place, giving energy and regulates the bone metabolism. He may look as a cool dude just hanging out there without doing much, but in fact, he owns the place.

SY is limphocyte T. Namely Treg. In theory, he may have started here, in the bone marrow, but in truth he matured somewhere far, far away (Thymus). You see, he doesn't really know how he ended up here! He thinks he is just a little dude, there's so many of people like him in the whole organism, hah! Unbeknownst to him he is the main regulator of the whole immune response. He is what keeps everything in check, he is what keeps every other cell calm. When he disappears, everything goes badly. Cell kills cell, dog eats dog. : (

LBH is a poor little myeloblast as a disciple. He is unipotent, you see... there is only one way he could mature! Only one cell he could become! At that, SY knows, LBH is about to exape all and become a tumor :(.

LBM is just a simple Neurophil. He is very powerful, but he is just a little dude, serving alongside his queen (Treg SY). If SY tells him no bloody fights, there will be no bloody fights :) only back massages for Shizun.*

hi my lovely pre-med angels!! 🤍 it's mindy hereee!

today's post is extra special because so many of you have been asking about extracurriculars for medical school!! if you know, my ultimate dream is to become a doctor, i'd love to either be a psychiatrist or a cardiologist, so anything medical-related is my favorite cup of coffee!! i'm literally so excited to share this comprehensive guide that will help you shine on your future applications. this post is for you if you're in high school or college, this guide will be your bestie through the journey!!

~ ♡ for my precious high school sweethearts ♡ ~

hospital + healthcare volunteering (my absolute fave!!) • aim for 100-150 hours minimum • try different departments to explore • build relationships with nurses + staff • pro tip: volunteer during summer break for more hours • keep a reflection journal of your experiences • bonus: ask for recommendation letters if you connect well!!

research opportunities • reach out to local universities • email professors about summer programs • join science fairs with medical projects • create your own research project • tip: start with literature reviews if labs aren't available • document everything for future applications!!

leadership + school involvement • start a medical interest club • lead health awareness campaigns • organize blood drives • create mental health support groups • join science olympiad • participate in biology competitions • personal story: i started a "future doctors club" + it literally changed my life!!

~ ♡ for my darling college angels ♡ ~

clinical experience (super important!!) • medical scribing (literally the best!!) • certified nursing assistant (CNA) • emergency medical technician (EMT) • phlebotomy certification + gain a bunch of different certifications online • medical assistant • tip: aim for 200+ hours minimum • pro secret: try different specialties!!

research involvement • join multiple labs if possible • aim for publication opportunities • present at conferences • write abstracts + papers • network with graduate students • maintain good relationships with PIs • secret tip: join journal clubs!!

leadership positions • pre-med society officer • tutoring coordinator • mentorship program leader • research team leader • volunteer coordinator • tip: create new positions if none exist!!

~ ♡ extra special activities for everyone ♡ ~

medical mission trips (life-changing!!)

start a health education blog

create medical awareness social media

join medical podcasting

organize health fairs

volunteer at free/non-profit clinics

shadow different specialists

join pre-med summer programs

work as a pharmacy technician

volunteer at nursing homes

organize medical supply drives

create health education programs

~ ♡ my personal tips + secrets ♡ ~

quality over quantity always!!

maintain each activity for at least 6 months

document everything (literally everything!!)

take lots of pictures (for memories + portfolio)

get contact info from supervisors

keep detailed reflection journals

network with other pre-meds

create spreadsheets to track hours

always ask for recommendation letters

maintain professional relationships

~ ♡ time management secrets ♡ ~

use google calendar religiously

block schedule your activities

don't overcommit (seriously!!)

maintain 2-3 main activities

rotate seasonal activities

leave time for self-care

schedule study breaks

plan one year ahead

keep backup activities ready

remember my loves: medical schools want to see dedication + passion!! don't just collect activities like pokemon cards (even tho that would be cute). focus on meaningful experiences that truly speak to your heart!!

pro tip: start a bullet journal to track your journey!! include your thoughts, feelings, and learning experiences. future you will literally cry happy tears when writing your personal statement!!

also!! please please please remember that your mental health comes first!! it's okay to take breaks, it's okay to say no, and it's absolutely okay to prioritize self-care. you'll be a better doctor if you learn these habits now!!

sending you the biggest virtual hugs + all my love!! you're doing amazing sweetie, and your future patients will be so lucky to have you!!

feel free to send more asks if you need specific advice!! i'm always here to support my precious future doctors and followers i call my sweetheart community!!

xoxo, mindy 🤍

p.s. remember to hydrate, get enough sleep, and take your vitamins!! doctor's orders!! <3

p.p.s. i'll be sharing more detailed guides about each activity soon, so stay tuned my loves!!

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