Frequently Asked Questions


Mez or Mel?
Both are nicknames! ‘Mel’ is a shortened version of my first name. ‘Mez’ is a shortened version of my last name.

How old are you? 
DOB 1995.

How tall are you? 
5'11 3/4”.

Where are you from?
Spanish Harlem, NYC.

What is your ethnicity? 
Puerto Rican.

Where did you go to college? What did you major in? 
I graduated from Harvard University in 2017. I studied Human Evolutionary Biology and Global Health & Health Policy. I'm currently a fourth-year medical student in NYC!

Why medicine?
I've wanted to wear a white coat ever since I was a little girl. It doesn't “run in my family” but my grandmother was our family doctor by way of prayer and traditional medicine. When I finally wear my long white coat it will be for the both of us.

Why did you start a blog? And why do you write about more than medicine?
I started a blog because I felt like I had a lot to share. As a first-generation college graduate (i.e. I was the first in my family to get a bachelor’s degree) there was so much I had to navigate alone. I truly believe the internet and, more specifically, social media can be an invaluable resource to others like me.

To the latter question - there are so many aspects of my life, my twenties, and my identity that are really freakin’ important to me; these exist outside of medicine. I feel so blessed to be on the path that I am on, pursuing the career I’ve always dreamed of pursuing. But at at the end of the day, I’m Mez… and Mez will always be more than medical school.

What was your MCAT score?
I get this question a lot and I'm choosing not to share my score here on Mez On The Move. I know some of you have asked so that you can measure how useful my study methods are but I promise I would not share them if I didn't think they were useful!  For now, you can check out all of my MCAT posts here

What does "on the move" mean? 
I started my Instagram account (@mezonthemove) to document my fitness and travel while I was studying abroad. Now that I'm not traveling the account has taken a turn towards lifestyle, wellness, and the relentless pursuit of my goals, but the name still fits! I like to think that I'm always "on the move"- whether I'm sweating at the gym, working toward becoming a surgeon, enjoying a night out, or reading a book in bed. I want to keep moving, keep reaching, and keep trying to be better.

 

If you're still wondering about something feel free to shoot me a message here or on Instagram @mezonthemove!