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A Week in the Life of an MS1<\/h2>
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My name is Ashley Keating Stahl. I am a first year medical student at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where I am also a Kaplan Student Brand Ambassador<\/a>. I graduated from Central Michigan University with a B.S. in biomedical sciences, and I did research In biochemistry. Here\u2019s a week in my life as an MS1.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

[ Read Next: <\/strong>First-Year Medical School Student (M1) Guide<\/a> ]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

Sunday: Getting Ready for the First Day of My New Classes<\/h3>
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During the summer, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine has classes called intersessions. Intersessions are short, 4-week intensive courses focused on specific topics. I am in Genetics Independent Study and Advanced Clinical Skills (ACS). I have ultrasound on Mondays and Thursdays, and physical exam components on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Intersessions can be intense, but can also be really fun! We will see how I like my new classes tomorrow.<\/span>
\nAs an undergrad, I remember asking every medical student or resident I met, \u201cWhat did you do to get in medical school?\u201d There are multiple things I did that helped me get accepted to medical school with no gap year. <\/span><\/p>\n