Welcome to my guide, The Hanson Approach, to studying the MCAT. Here, I share the free resources available online and the insights necessary to designing your own successful study plan.
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Purpose
Welcome! The Aspirant MD/PhD is a website designed by Oscar F. Hanson aimed to present a personal journey to a fulfilling career as a physician-scientist. My vision for the site is to serve as a record of my career progress and as a guideline for others seeking careers in medicine and science. My help is always available, feel free to contact me!
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Post-baccalaureate Fellow
Markey Cancer Center
Markey Cancer Center
Current Position
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Sharing some anecdotal advice that I received from my lab rotation at the Markey Cancer Center on discovery science.
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I wrote my first advice article exploring my approach to the MCAT. Hopefully, many students find it helpful!
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Finally, I graduated from Berea College with a B.A. in Chemistry and I look forward to the next chapter in my life.
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Receiving rewards for my two successful grant proposals in the field of wood-based materials science.
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The Young Investigator
Founder & Editor
The Young Investigator is an online e-Magazine featuring the original works of students with courageous minds, a passionate curiosity, and an appetite for learning.
Wood Materials Science
Principal Investigator
The study explores differing, nonhazardous reagents that can undergo the photocatalytic oxidation mechanism to achieve transparent wood materials.
Amway Entrepreneur
Independent Business Owner
Amway partnered entrepreneur. Investing in leadership and professional development whilst working toward asset creation and financial freedom.
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forum
Welcome to the forum!
Here, you can find a great community for sharing anything new and discussing day-to-day life. Feel free to open topics for discussion on virtually anything—academia, activity, events, personal regards, etc. This place is solely for you and the community to communicate and interact!
Here, you can find a great community for sharing anything new and discussing day-to-day life. Feel free to open topics for discussion on virtually anything—academia, activity, events, personal regards, etc. This place is solely for you and the community to communicate and interact!
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For the Love of Science & Medicine
Currently, my goal is to pursue Cancer Biology & Oncology
milestones
Riverside High School - Belle, WV
Enrolled at Riverside High School in Belle, WV. Participated in cross country, basketball, and track. Graduated with Highest Honors on 05/26/2021.
08/14/2017
Berea College - Berea, KY
Enrolled at Berea College in 2021. I majored in Chemistry (concentrated in Biochemistry) on the premedical track. I was the President of Chemistry Club, Vice President of the Pre-Health Professions Club, and a woodworker at the Muller Craft Building. Graduated cum laude on 05/04/2025.
08/25/2021
Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Nashville, TN
Earned my first and second summer research experiences in the Pozzi Lab at VUMC. I studied the role of Discoidin Domain Receptor 1 in kidney fibrosis. Remained in the Pozzi Lab for summer 2022 and 2023.
05/30/2022
Markey Cancer Center - Lexington, KY
Earned my third research summer with the Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky in 2024. I studied the role of an integrin in metabolic reprogramming in triple-negative breast cancer in the O'Connor Lab.
05/27/2024
Post-Baccalaureate at Markey Cancer Center
Entered a post-bacc. experience with the Markey Cancer Center for the 2025-26 academic year while applying to MD/PhD programs.
08/04/2025contact me
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