Navigating a Gap Year to Pursue Monash Medicine - Pranav Praveen | Medical Student Interviews #5

How do you build confidence and thrive in high-pressure environments like VCE and UCAT preparation? How do you stay motivated when things don’t go as planned? How do you bounce back from setbacks and use them as stepping stones to success?

In the fifth episode of the Medical Student Interviews Series, we sit down with Pranav, a first-year Monash University medical student, to explore his inspiring journey into medical school. From navigating the challenges of VCE and underperforming in his first UCAT attempt, to excelling after a transformative gap year, Pranav shares the strategies, lessons, and mindset shifts that helped him succeed. His reflections offer practical guidance and applicable insights for students aspiring to achieve their goals.

Pranav dives into:

• managing the demands of VCE studies while maintaining a so ...