How to Succeed in Medical School: A Clerkship Director’s Guide
Join pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Paul Tran for a free 90-minute deep dive into key strategies that separate successful medical students from the rest.


Date
Thursday, July 17
Format
Live Zoom Webinar
Time
8:00 – 9:30 PM EDT
Cost
Free
Who should join
Students starting medical school (valuable for all pre-med & current students)

This webinar is your insider’s guide to the next 3 years.

The MCAT isn’t just a test, it’s your ticket to med school and the future you’ve been working toward. A single breakthrough can make all the difference.
The reality check: From day one, you have just 3 years to:
- Choose your specialty
- Become a top-tier residency candidate
- Master both pre-clinical & clinical medicine
- Build the right relationships & experiences
What you’ll learn: No generic advice here. This is a strategic roadmap from someone who’s been on both sides of medical education.
The webinar is split into three segments — Career Exploration, Career Development, and Concept Mastery — with a Q&A to follow. Discover how to allocate your limited time to check every box and get the most out of the career-defining years ahead.
Career Exploration
- Start immediately Biggest mistake? - Thinking you have time
- Strategic shadowing - Techniques that actually matter
- Fourth-year mentor - Acquisition strategies

Career Development

- Mentorship mastery - Finding experts who can actually help
- Research strategy - Building a compelling narrative
- Smart extracurriculars - Clubs & volunteer opportunities that count
Concept Mastery

- Grade optimization - For clerkships, NBMEs & Step 2
- Study strategies - Go beyond Anki
- Question banks - Making the most of them & leveraging the Feynman technique


Your Guide: Dr. Paul Tran

Dr. Paul Tran brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and educational insight as a practicing pediatric gastroenterologist and passionate medical educator. Most importantly, he’s been on both sides of the table, having served as a clerkship co-director and medical school admissions executive committee member.
Experience overview:
- Clerkship co-director
- Medical school admissions executive committee member
- Assistant course director
- Clinical skills preceptor
- Keynote & grand rounds speaker
- Startup co-founder
What you’ll learn: No generic advice here. This is a strategic roadmap from someone who’s been on both sides of medical education.
The webinar is split into three segments — Career Exploration, Career Development, and Concept Mastery — with a Q&A to follow. Discover how to allocate your limited time to check every box and get the most out of the career-defining years ahead.
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Ready to crack the code to succeeding in medical school? Register now!
Learn how to allocate your limited time for maximum impact. Get strategies for becoming the top-notch residency candidate that programs in your field want to hire. Bring your questions! This is your time to be heard.
- Learn how to allocate your limited time for maximum impact.
- Get strategies for becoming the top-notch residency candidate that programs in your field want to hire.
- Bring your questions! This is your time to be heard.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this webinar really free?
Yes, completely free. Dr. Tran and 1 Source Medicine are committed to supporting all pre-med and medical students.
What if I'm already in medical school?
This webinar adds value regardless of where you are in your journey — the strategies apply throughout medical school.
Can I ask questions during the webinar?
Absolutely! There’s a dedicated Q&A session, and Dr. Tran encourages interaction.