Meta Cast #27 - From Brazil to U.S. Med School: Nathalia’s Global Journey

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In MetaCast #27, we host Nathalia Schettino, a Brazilian medical student currently training in New York. With an early passion for international education, Nathalia shares her journey from completing high school in Brazil to pursuing undergraduate studies and the pre-med track in the United States, ultimately building a strong foundation toward a medical career within one of the world’s most competitive academic systems.

In this episode, we explore the strategic decisions that shaped her path as an international student, including preparation for U.S. college admissions, adaptation to the academic and cultural demands of New York, and the realities of applying to medical school as a non–U.S. citizen. The conversation highlights the importance of academic performance, standardized exams, research involvement, clinical exposure, volunteering, and strong letters of recommendation in constructing a competitive medical school application. This episode offers insights for students considering an international pathway to medicine and seeking a realistic, structured perspective on medical training in the United States.

*Important: The Meta-Analysis Academy has no affiliation with the University of Miami, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, or Harvard Medical School. Opinions are exclusively that of Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso and the team at the Meta-Analysis Academy.