S8E14: The Moving Finish Line in Medicine

Getting into medical school was supposed to be the dream. Then the next goal appears—pre-clinicals, Step exams, clinical rotations, sub-internships, residency. In medicine, the finish line always seems to move. Sanila and Hạ are joined by third-year medical student Puja Batchu to explore the culture of constant milestones in medical training. Achievement does not always bring the satisfaction expected. When success becomes routine, and the next evaluation is always around the corner, it can be difficult to pause and celebrate progress.