What types of questions will postbac programs ask during your interview and how should you format your resume? Those are the questions we cover today. Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds.org forums The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview MedEd Media...
If you've taken some science med school prereqs at one school, how important is it to take the rest at the same school? That is what we're covering this week. Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds.org forums Medical School HQ Services
Our poster today is looking at his med school application timeline and wondering if completing his prereqs after he applies will hurt his application. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out our Nontrad Premed Forum , and ask a question of your own! Related episode: Can I Apply to Medical School Without Prerequisites? Related episode: How Recent Should My Prereqs Be for Med School? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “M...
The military, like any job, can get in the way of you achieving your goal of becoming a physician. Our question today revolves around what to do to make it work. Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds.org USUHS HPSP MedicalSchoolHQ.net The Premed Years Podcast...
If you're like most nontraditional premeds, you probably don't have a lot of time to shadow. If you can't build great relationships for LORs, what do you do? Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon) , with installments on the personal statement , the medical school interview , and the MCAT . Related episode: How to Get the Best Letters of Recommendation as a Nontrad . Related episode: Do LORs from Optometrists Count as Ph...
If you needed an extra 4-5 years to get above a 3.0 GPA, what would you do? That's what our nontrad premed student is asking on today's podcast episode. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Related episode: From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First Year Medical Student Related episode: Carribean Medical Schools: What You Need to Know Related episode: What MCAT Score Do I Need If I Have a Low GPA? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “...
Our poster today is a working professional but wants to now go to medical school. He's caught in the dilemma of continuing to work or quit his job to be premed.
Some postbac programs market themselves as overing a certificate of completion. Does this certificate mean anything when it comes to med school applications? Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds.org forums AAMC postbac directory
The postbac interview is very similar to the med school interview. They want to know your motivations behind the change. Check out how to prepare for it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to Medical School Interview by Dr. Ryan Gray PMY 253: Almost Everything You Need to Know About Postbac Programs MedEd Media Network...
When you're faced with a decision about leaving a valuable learning opportunity with research to start a postbac to increase your GPA, what do you do? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network OldPreMeds.org forums check out our services...
Our poster is 29-years-old and has a cumulative 2.5 GPA and is wondering what he can do to prepare for a successful application to medical school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds.org forums MedEd Media
How do you study for your prereqs in a postbac, do well in them, and prepare to be successful on the MCAT? That's what we'll talk about today! Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast MedEd Media
When you decided to pursue this path, who did you tell? Maybe you kept it a secret? I'll tell you why you shouldn't in today's podcast episode! Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years Podcast Specialty Stories The MCAT Podcast The Short Coat Podcast Hangout Group @medicalschoolhq...
How can an Army Lieutenant premed student get more clinical experience and not just stock shelves and make beds? That's the question we cover this week! Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds.org forums MedEd Media
Our poster this week is worried about what being a premed and medical student will do to her relationship with her children and if it gets any better. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media The Premed Years Podcast The MCAT Podcast Specialty Stories Hangout Group MSHQ Facebook page...
This week, from OPM, our poster wants to know how important research is if he's only applying to state schools that aren't research heavy medical schools. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media OldPreMeds.org The Premed Years Podcast Episode 171: Reapplying to Med School – What You Need to Know to Improve...
Our poster this week wants to know if working as a volunteer dispatcher for EMS will count towards clinical experience for his applications to medical school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast The Premed Years Podcast Specialty Stories www.medicalschoolhq.net/group ryan@medicalschoolhq.net AMSA PremedFest (Use the promo code MSHQ17 to save some money off the registration)...
Katherine posted in the forums that an NPR story about tuition assistance finally gave her the push to pursue a career as a physician. Listen to the story. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast The Premed Years Podcast Specialty Stories www.medicalschoolhq.net/group ryan@medicalschoolhq.net AMSA PremedFest (Use the promo code MSHQ17 to save some money off the registration) PMY 44: How to Pay Back Your Medical School Loans Academy of Podcasters Awards Ceremony...
This week, our poster is worried about her first stint in college and a very poor GPA. She's wondering about a postbac or just jumping in to apps. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon) , with installments on the personal statement , the medical school interview , and the MCAT . Related episode: From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First-Year Medical Student . Related episode: Can I Get into Med School with a Low GPA? Need MCAT ...
Our poster today is an Active Duty Navy sailor and is worried about his GPA and taking online courses and how that will affect him. Check out the podcast! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media The Short Coat Podcast UNE Online AACOMAS HPSP/USCIS...
Clinical research opportunities are easier to come by as an undergrad student. But what about for nontrads? Check out the advice in today's podcast. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network
Our question this week is from a nontrad looking at making a switch to medicine. He's working full-time and can't find any clinical volunteering experiences. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years Podcast Episode 174: Interview with Kain
Our student this week is worried about a few B grades in Orgo and Biochem during his postbac and is wondering how it will affect his chances for medical school.
This is a question that comes up a lot, usually from females, is whether or not a medical student can have a family while in med school. Check out the answer. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon) , with installments on the personal statement , the medical school interview , and the MCAT . Related episode: Medical School Mom: Prioritizing Family, School, and More . Related episode: Do I Have Enough Time to Be a Premed ...
Session 79 A common question among stressed out premeds – which do I choose, physician or PA? In this episode, I am sharing some insights into the differences between a physician and a PA as well as how to best choose between the two. [01:18] OldPreMeds Question of the Week: "I'm a new OPM (old premed), 31-year-old single, no kids. After taking a detour from the very traditional path, during my original undergrad 3.47 GPA in Biology, never took the MCAT, I figured out that I wasn't ready for med...
Session 78 This week, our poster is worried about that little voice in his head that is telling him he may fail at this whole "med school" thing. Listen to my response. If you have any questions, please register at the OldPreMeds.org forums for free and ask away to get some awesome answers from the community. [01:08] OldPreMeds Question of the Week: "I've taken Ryan's advice to heart and believe that a backup plan will hurt my chances." *Listen to The Premed Years Podcast Episode 213 where I tal...
Session 77 Today's question taken directly from the OldPreMeds.org forum is from a female nontrad student who is looking to possibly restart her postbac after starting it poorly about 5 years ago. She’s also thinking about applying to just 1 school. [01:35] OldPreMeds Question of the Week: Her Backstory "I obtained my B.A. in Anthropology in the Midwest many moons ago, worked as an on-camera model/actress to pay rent in my undergrad. Upon graduating, my agent sent me to LA where I worked for thr...
Like some nurses, our poster this week has realized he wants more impact in healthcare. How will that affect applications, colleagues and more?
Session 75 This week’s poster is a practicing PA who has some questions about transitioning from being a PA to starting medical school. These are great questions commonly asked not only by PA’s, but also, by NPs and other nontrads who are in a healthcare-related field and would want to make that switch. [00:56] OldPreMeds Question of the Week: "Just stumbled across this forum. Happy to see there are other nontrads getting back on the horse too. I have a few logistical questions I hope you all co...
Session 74 Our poster this week is questioning whether or not he should apply this cycle with low grades and not a lot of extracurriculars. He is getting very nervous about applying and getting some cold feet. If you have any questions, sign up for a free account at the OldPreMeds.org and join a collaborative community of like-minded students. [01:05] OldPreMeds Question of the Week: "I'm two years out of college with the hopes that I would have applied to medical last cycle (2016) to start in 2...
