On this WSA Talk, former director of the Johns Hopkins Program for International Reproductive Health (JHPIEGO) Dr. Noel McIntosh (M.D., Harvard University) shares insights into the medical profession, medical school admissions, and how to choose the right medical school for you. Dr. McIntosh also recounts the potential benefits of taking a gap year in your studies, and the professional and life perspectives he gained while expanding the availability of reproductive medical care across the developing world.