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OldPreMeds Podcast

The National Society for Nontraditional Premedical & Medical Students, Inc., better known by our website name, OldPreMeds.org or simply OPM, is a professional/pre-professional society and educational conduit for non-traditional students who seek to become Physicians. For those whose path to medicine is not the traditional high school to college to medical school, OPM's mission is to assist and advise on how to successfully prepare, apply, and succeed in both medical schools and residency training programs. Founded in 1998, our now over 10,000 registered members span from the very early premed through attending-level physicians. Many are enrolled or have graduated from medical schools, osteopathic programs, and other clinical health fields, here in the US as well as abroad. www.OldPreMeds.org, is a website community built upon peer-based forums providing resources for all levels of premedical students, medical students, medical residents, pre-health advisors, admissions officers, and other faculty & staff at undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, medical, and post-graduate programs.
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Episodes

342: Am I Wrong for Retaking Classes At Community College?

This nontrad is looking for guidance on retaking some classes from undergrad at a community college after some negative feedback from their premed advisor. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Dec 20, 202311 minEp. 342

341: Can I Take Prereqs While on Active Duty?

This nontrad is a registered nurse in the Air Force and is looking for the right time to begin their coursework. Is it possible to do while on active duty? Links: Full Episode Blog Post medicalschoolhq.net/advising Application Academy Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Community College for the Air Force...

Dec 13, 20239 minEp. 341

340: Is an SMP My Only Option?

After receiving interview feedback from an admissions committee, this nontrad is questioning if their only way into medical school is to pursue an SMP. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

Nov 29, 202311 minEp. 340

339: My Online Professors Won't Write Me a Science LOR

This nontrad is struggling to get science LORs due to the distance and circumstances of online science classes. Does a behavioral health LOR fulfil the same need? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Nov 22, 20238 minEp. 339

338: I Left Grad School to Pursue Medicine: Does That Look Bad?

This nontrad is wondering if they should disclose that they left their 2-year graduate program early after realizing their true dream was to pursue medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Application Academy Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Nov 15, 202311 minEp. 338

337: From Law School Dismissal to Med School: Where Do I Start?

This nontrad is seeking guidance on how to frame their story and where to start as they transition to pursue medicine after their dismissal from law school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Nov 08, 20239 minEp. 337

335: Is My Clinical Experience Too Old?

This nontrad is wondering if they should include three years of clinical working experience they have from 12 years ago on their application. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Medical School HQ - Advising...

Oct 25, 20239 minEp. 335

332: Will My 15-Year Old Prereqs Make the Cut?

They have a career as a nurse, but have never given up their dream of becoming a physician. This nontrad is looking for guidance on which prereqs to re-take. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Mappd Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Sep 20, 202311 minEp. 332

331: Do I Have A Chance With a 496 MCAT?

This student has a 496 MCAT but feels confident about the rest of the application. Should they apply now, or should they wait a year? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Mappd (promo code OLDPREMEDS)...

Sep 13, 202315 minEp. 331

328: Bio Degree to RN to MD

This Nurse is ready to pursue their dream- how can they tackle their academic past? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Mappd Meded Media MSAR Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Aug 09, 20239 minEp. 328

327: Balancing a Spouse, Kids, House, and PREMED

This student has a lot on their plate- how do people balance it all? Let's help them out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

Aug 02, 202311 minEp. 327

326: Is There A Way to Identify LGBTQ+ Friendly Med Schools?

This premed is a lesbian looking for schools and communities that will accept her identity. How can she find places that feel safe to her? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Jun 21, 20238 minEp. 326

324: Is My Addiction Recovery History A Deal-Breaker?

This premed is in substance use recovery and has been sober for a few years. They are willing to do the work, but will med schools even consider them? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

May 17, 202315 minEp. 324

323: Can I Use A Letter of Recommendation from 3 Years Ago?

This premed asked a professor from a few years ago to write a letter and instead they offered to resend an old letter dated 3 years back. Should the use it? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MappdCon 2023 myLORs (promo code OLDPREMEDS ) AAMC core competencies Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Feb 15, 202311 minEp. 323

322: Should I Talk About My Prior Career in Personal Statement?

This career changer is being advised to talk about her prior career in her personal statement. She disagrees but feels obligated by her mentor. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy The MCAT Podcast Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement...

Feb 08, 202313 minEp. 322

321: How Important is Clinical Experience?

This older premed has work, travel, family, school, and MCAT. Does she really need clinical experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post eShadowing Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Feb 01, 202310 minEp. 321

320: Admissions Advisor From a Med School Discouraged Me

This career changer works full-time as a nurse while taking classes, but an admissions advisor told her she needs to be in school full-time. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Jan 27, 20239 minEp. 320

319: Avoid Burnout in My Gap Years

This recent graduate has to do science GPA repair, get clinical experience, and take the MCAT. Is it possible to do all this in 2-3 years? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast Mappd Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Jan 11, 202314 minEp. 319

318: From Optometry to Opthalmology

This non-trad is already in their 3rd year of optometry school. Is it too late to switch to medical school? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The MCAT Podcast Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Jan 04, 202314 minEp. 318

317: Should I Retake Bio When I Got C+?

This postbacc wants to retake biology - her grade was a C+ and she doesn't remember much. Her school says she's not allowed to though. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...

Dec 14, 202210 minEp. 317

316: How Many Credits for My DIY Postbacc?

This student needs to take Organic Chem 1 and Organic Chem 2, and she plans to take Physiology. How many more postbacc credits does she need? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com ( referral code OLDPREMEDS) myLORS.com premedhangout.com Blueprint MCAT Application Renovation...

Dec 07, 202213 minEp. 316

314: Are There More Non-trads Now?

This non-trad wants to know if non-trads are becoming more common. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ)...

Oct 12, 202214 minEp. 314
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