Episode 103: Gap Years with MS4 Kimia Abtahi

The OSA Insider

Have you ever wondered about taking a gap year during medical school? There are so many factors that go into this decision. What you would do, what you hope to accomplish, how you make it all happen, and what it's like to join a whole new medical school class when your gap year is done. Fourth year medical student Kimia Abtahi wants to shine a light on this topic. She suggested this episode covering gap years, to demystify and even destigmatize the idea of taking a year away from medical school to do something else. You'll hear all about her experiences, why a gap year might be a good idea, and how the process of it all works. Spoiler alert: she loved her gap year! At the end, you'll also hear from Dr. Beth Lamos from the OSA, sharing the OSA's perspective and support. Resource: OSA Academic Handbook Section on Leaves, Gaps, and Breaks from the Curriculum