We’re taking you to The Big Easy of New Orleans, Louisiana to hear about the Tulane University School of Medicine with their Director of Admissions . As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, you will hear about some of their unique programs and clinics benefiting the New Orleans community and much more about their admissions process. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! We'd love it if you could please share All Access: Med School Admissions with your Twitter followers! Click here to post a twee...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 50
Next up… Another Osteopathic medical school and this time you’ll be hearing from the Dean and Director of Admissions at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine or - OUHCOM . Located along the Hocking River in the picturesque rural surroundings of Athens, Ohio, this school is the number one producer of primary care physicians in the country . OUHCOM also has two additional campuses in Columbus and Cleveland. Listen in as we discuss some of the unique programs offered at OUHCO...
May 23, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 49
We’re taking you to the Pacific Northwest of the United States with Dr. Robert Cloutier, the Assistant Dean of Undergradute Medical Education (UME) Admissions at the Oregon Health and Science University . Listen in on this reflective and insightful conversation with Dr. Cloutier as he comments on their curricular and admissions philosophies. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! We'd love it if you could please share All Access: Med School Admissions with your Twitter followers! Click here to post a tweet ! ...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 48
Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions at CWRU School of Medicine , joins me for a very important conversation to walk through the process of the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School tool. This is a very important part of the admissions process whereby accepted students have to indicate their decision as to where they intend to attend medical school. Send me your recommendations for an admissions-related topic that you’d like me to discuss in a future episode! Send it to: allaccess@case.edu V...
Apr 24, 2021•24 min•Ep. 47
We're taking you to The Big Apple (aka New York City ) to hear from two admissions experts from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai . Join me to hear Jessica Maysonnet, Associate Director of Admissions , & Jackie Chudow, Assistant Director of Admissions for Medical Education & Special Programs, discuss all of the opportunities a medical school in an enormous city can offer. Also, we spend some time discussing their popular early assurance program called FLEX MED . Send me your reco...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 46
Update letters, letters of interest, and letters of intent all have important meaning in the medical school application process but submitting the right letter at the right time can make a big difference in the admissions process. In this episode, I'm joined by Kate Fukawa-Connelly , an expert pre-health advisor from Princeton University , to share her advice surrounding this topic. Music: Secrets (instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported ...
Apr 14, 2021•30 min•Ep. 45
This is part 2 of the first two episodes for 2021 in which I want to start the year off with some inspiration and instruction for my listeners as many of you get ready to embark on the next application cycle. Dr. Kolberg has advised thousands of students and the advising team at Notre Dame have a robust program to prepare and support their students through the premed process. I heard from some of my listeners that they don’t have an advisor so I wanted to bring some of her knowledge and tips dir...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 44
As medical schools begin to wind down the 2020-2021 interview season and application, we know that the next cycle is right around the corner. As these are the first two episodes of 2021, I wanted to begin the year with a two part series that is dedicated to inspiration and instruction for the next group of applicants that are preparing to apply this spring. The conversation you’re going to hear today is about inspiration and a little bit of advice about virtual interviewing. My guest is Dr. Mich...
Feb 21, 2021•55 min•Ep. 43
We're deviating from the usual programming of chatting with a medical school admissions person and bringing you a winter break bonus episode! This a rather entertaining and fascinating conversation with our Associate Dean for Admissions, Dr. Lina Mehta , and, Dr. Mark Griswold , Professor of Radiology at CWRU, surrounding the application of Microsoft Hololens at our medical school and beyond. Have a question for the show, school suggestion, or just want to say hi? Send it to: allaccess@case.edu ...
Dec 28, 2020•57 min•Ep. 42
Colorado - Home to gorgeous landscapes, wildlife, hiking, mountain biking, horse-riding, skiing to canoeing, and the only allopathic medical school in the state - The University of Colorado School of Medicine . Listen in on my conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Soohoo, the Assistant Dean of Admissions, as he discusses an exciting new curriculum coming this year along with an in depth discussion regarding their admissions process and what they are looking for in their prospective students . Send me yo...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 41
This episode brings you to the Gateway City of St. Louis, Missouri and the Washington University School of Medicine . Wash U SOM has had a lot of new and exciting things going on at their School, including a curricular renewal and a new scholarship program. Listen in as Matt Taitt, the Director of Admissions, and I discuss all of these new changes and, most importantly, their admissions process and what they are looking for in their applicants. Like what you're hearing on this show? Be sure to h...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 40
THE DYNAMIC DUO! In this episode we have not one but TWO guests from the University of Minnesota Medical School where they share with us interesting and innovative highlights of their curriculum and admissions processes. We hear from the Associate Dean for Admissions, Dimple Patel, and the Assistant Dean for Curriculum, Dr. Katherine Murray, as they walk us through all of the interesting aspects of this medical school. UMMS is making some bold advances in admissions and training of medical stude...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 39
Listen in as we hear Dr. Linton Yee, the Associate Dean for Admissions, share with us curricular highlights and insight into the admissions process at Duke University School of Medicine . Like what you're hearing on this show? Be sure to hit ' Subscribe ' so that you get future episodes as soon as they drop. Leave a comment too! Have a question for the show, school suggestion, or just want to say hi? Send it to: allaccess@case.edu Visit https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess for more information on...
Sep 13, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 38
In this episode we're visiting with the Dean of Admissions from the Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell . She’s really candid and provides some helpful advice in addition to talking about all things Zucker. Additionally, we talk a little bit about the AAMC's new VITA interview when discussing their admissions process. CORRECTION 8/4/2020: For the entering class of 2020, the Zucker School of Medicine had 95 MD students and 4 MD/PhD students. Not 99 MD students and ...
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 37
The Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine is our "sister" program at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. This conversation is with my colleague and friend, Dr. Christine Warren, Associate Dean for Admissions & Student Affairs. CCLCM is a very unique pathway to a medical degree as it is a very research-focused program. Have a question for the show, school suggestion, or just want to say hi? Send it to allaccess@case.edu Visit https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess for m...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 36
I’m excited to bring you some more people from the AAMC. In this episode we hear from members of the MCAT Team , Jennifer Antonio, the Senior Director of MCAT Business Operations ,& Leslie de Leon , the Director of MCAT Preparation Products . We primarily discuss the changes that have come to the MCAT for this summer due to Coronavirus-related disruptions but we also discuss the test prep resources that are available. Be sure to check the links in the show notes to the resources and addition...
May 15, 2020•41 min•Ep. 35
I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring you the voices of some of the leadership members at the AAMC . You will hear from Dr. Geoffrey Young , the Senior Director of Student Affairs and Programs , and Mr. Patrick Fritz , the Senior Director of AMCAS . This conversation brings you into how the AAMC has been working to adapt to the changes and disruptions brought by the Coronavirus pandemic. They also provide us with tips and advice about the AMCAS application, including common pitfalls that can...
May 08, 2020•51 min•Ep. 34
As we continue to move closer to the upcoming 2020-2021 application cycle we suspect that you have many questions about novel Coronavirus-related medical school admissions changes. As such, listen in as Christian Essman is joined by Dr. Lina Mehta , our Associate Dean for Admissions, Professor of Radiology and Chair of the AAMC Committee on Admissions (COA), who will discuss the changes we are making at CWRU in light of these COVID-related disruptions, both for applicants and for current student...
May 07, 2020•54 min•Ep. 33
Listen in as Christian Essman , Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, and Dr. Lina Mehta , Associate Dean for Admissions at CWRU School of Medicine , discuss the uncertainty and disruptions caused by COVID-19 for pre-medical students and medical school admissions. We know that pre-med students have many questions about coursework that is now Pass/No Pass , MCAT administrations have been cancelled, shadowing and volunteering that is on hold, and summer internships and research that cou...
Apr 02, 2020•18 min•Ep. 32
We’re off to The Green Mountain State of Vermont to talk with the Director of Admissions at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine (UVM). While UVM is a public institution, the majority of their classes are out of state students! UVM is a very interesting school - unique curriculum, two campuses - Vermont and Connecticut, a teaching/scholarly project, among others. We discuss what they value in their applicants, of course! Have a question for the show, school suggestion, or just wa...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 31
Let’s talk about Post-Bac programs. Who are they for and why would somebody need one? What are the different types of Post-Bac programs? Well, this episode is going to get to the bottom of these questions with two veteran Post-Bac Directors from Bryn Mawr and Washington University in St. Louis . These two are not only program directors but also act in an admissions role as evaluators of applicants to their programs. This makes for a very interesting conversation and you will learn what it means ...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 30
Oh Canada! Hear from the admissions team from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine on how the application process works in Ontario and Canada. *Psst* They also accept applications from US citizens. U of T has quite a reputation and is located in one of the largest cities in North America. Not only do we discuss the unique opportunities at U of T but we also discuss the intricacies and tips for the application process in Canada. This is a must-listen episode for anyone applying to medica...
Mar 07, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 29
It’s back to the Lone Star state to talk with the Admissions Deans at Baylor College of Medicine located in Houston, Texas. You’ve likely heard the phrase that “Everything is bigger in Texas” and this is definitely a big episode. We don’t hear from one admissions dean - we talk with two. Baylor COM is located in the 4th largest city in the US - Houston, Texas. Did you know that the Texas Medical Center is the largest medical complex in the world? In the world! We touch on some of these topics an...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 28
In recognition of National Financial Aid Awareness month, I’ve asked two of my friends in financial aid to come on the show to discuss financial aid-related topics primarily discussing how you pay for medical school. We also discuss topics such as needs-based aid, loans, scholarships, and the importance of financial literacy and budgeting. We also spend a bit of time breaking down what the term “Cost of Attendance” means and why it is an important component of this process. Contact information f...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 27
Surprise! A short bonus episode for you! In light of last week's big news about USMLE Step 1 going to Pass/Fail in the next couple of years, I wanted to get you some brief comments from an admissions office on this with Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions at CWRU School of Medicine. We have already received several emails from prospective applicants and currently accepted students so it seemed appropriate to bring you some early commentary. Here is the press release and information fro...
Feb 18, 2020•9 min•Ep. 26
I am joined by Navy Commander Dr. Robert Liotta, the Associate Dean for Recruitment & Admissions for the Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine. This is a uniquely informative conversation as we discuss military medicine, the benefits of serving in the armed forces, the commitment that is required, some of the unique training opportunities and much more. Most importantly, we hear about some of the special qualities and characteristics that they value in their admis...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 25
“Oh baby don't you wanna go, Back to that same old place, Sweet home Chicago” Like The Blues Brothers , we’re on a mission. Our mission is to bring you more med admissions insight. In this episode, I’m joined by my very special guest, Dr. Leila Amiri, the Assistant Dean of Admissions & Recruitment at the UIC College of Medicine . Dr. Amiri is an absolute expert in admissions. Not only do we discuss all things UIC COM, including some of their unique features in having multiple campuses and th...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 24
This episode features our first osteopathic medical school, the New York Institute of Technology College of Medicine (NYITCOM) . I'm joined by Gina Moses, their Director of Admissions & Recruitment, who has a long history of being involved in pre-med advising and work at the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). She is the perfect guest to introduce this audience to the osteopathic application process along with some of the similarities and differences between all...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 36 min
We're featuring the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in our neighboring city of Pittsburgh, PA with their Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Cynthia Bonetti. I've known Cynthia for a loooooong time and she is a total pro ! Join us for a lively conversation about what an education at Pitt Med has to offer along with some of the insight into student life in Pittsburgh. Cynthia and I wrap up our conversation by debunking common med school admissions myths. You won't want...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 22
Bonus Episode! Christian Essman does a solo episode discussing "homework" to do over the holidays for those that are planning to apply to medical school next spring. There are also a few embedded pieces of advice for current applicants with acceptances to med schools (FAFSA & Choose Your Medical School Tool). Finally, Mr. Essman provides you with his tips on writing personal statements along with an excerpted portion of his conversation with Mr. Paul White from Johns Hopkins discussing perso...
Dec 06, 2019•47 min•Ep. 20
