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Build your science foundations
Khan Academy
Free biology and science lessons for structured practice. Use these alongside your courses; they are not a replacement for accredited prerequisites.
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See the human side of medicine
Explore science, physician stories and the realities of training beyond a prerequisite list.
Your next three steps
- 01
Reflect on what a patient, family member and physician each experience.
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Pair inspiring media with volunteering, conversations and structured learning.
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Protect time for rest, family and interests outside medicine.
Science literacy
BrainFacts
Society for Neuroscience initiative
Accessible explanations of the brain, nervous system and neuroscience research. A starting point for curiosity and Brain Bee preparation.
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The Surgeon’s Cut
Netflix · BBC Studios
A documentary series exploring surgical practice and the people behind it. Reflect on empathy, technical skill and the limits of a documentary perspective.
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Lenox Hill
Netflix
Follow physicians balancing demanding hospital work and personal lives. Includes real clinical situations that may be distressing to some viewers.
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The Calling: A Medical School Journey
PBS
A documentary following students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Explore the challenges, motivations and human experiences behind medical training.
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