Episode summary introduction: Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) offered Chetan Vakkalagdda the right resources and the appropriate experiences to validate his interest in medicine. Chetan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a minor in Music.

Chetan shares his undergraduate experience at WashU.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Why WashU ?
  
• Student Life at WashU
  
• Advice for Aspiring WashU students
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The WashU Years Overview []
  
• Choosing WashU []
  
• Is Medicine for you? []
  
• Adjusting to College []
  
• The Classmates and Profs []
  
• Dorm Life at WashU []
  
• Being an Active Campus Citizen []
  
• WashU’s Role in the Med School Decision []
  
• Great Advice for Aspiring Students - Scholarships & more []
  
• WashU: That Family Feelin’ []
  

Our Guest: Chetan Vakkalagadda graduated with Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a minor in Music from Washington University in St. Louis. Chetan completed his M.D. from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Chetan is currently a Fellow at the Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University.

Memorable Quote: All roads at WashU lead to  Medical School.

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