Medicine, Mentors & Making It Happen

In this episode, we chat with Liam Petrie, a medical student with a powerful story about grit, guidance, and staying true to your “why.”

Liam shares his journey from high school into med school — unpacking the academic pressure, the sacrifices, and the support systems that helped him along the way. He talks about how mentorship played a huge role in keeping him motivated, and what it really takes (beyond the textbooks) to commit to a career in medicine.

From financial realities to alternative pathways, Liam offers a refreshingly honest look at what pursuing medicine actually looks like — and reminds us that with determination and purpose, big goals are within reach.