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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

163: Is Changing Careers Concerning to ADCOMS

Our student today is currently in a DPT program, but realized he wanted to do more for his patients. Will his 4th career change be concerning to ADCOMs? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

Jan 30, 20198 minEp. 163

162: Are All US Medical Schools Created Equal

It is known that there is a stigma surrounding going to a Caribbean Medical Schools, but our student today is wondering if all US Med Schools are respected? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

Jan 23, 20198 minEp. 162

161: DIY Postbac or Second Bachelor's Degree

Our student today is trying to decide if they should do a DIY Postbac at a CC or take loans to get a second bachelor's degree. How to decide what is right? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network...

Jan 16, 20197 minEp. 161

160: The Struggle With Consistency In Shadowing And Volunteering

Consistency is key, but what happens when there are areas of consistency in your application, but your shadowing and clinical are not? How will this be viewed? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Board Rounds MCAT CARS Podcast Jack Westin Nontrad Premed Forum...

Jan 09, 201910 minEp. 160

159: Former OPM to Pediatric Resident—It's Possible

Today our student is a former OPM who has matched into a pediatric residency. Just a reminder that it is completely possible, so what is stopping you? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network MedDiaries Podcast Nontrad Premed Forum...

Jan 02, 20194 minEp. 159

158: How Does Affirmative Action Affect Medical School Admissions

As a Canadian & Metis woman, our student is looking for insight on being an Indigenous applicant and if there are affirmative action policies in place in the US? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Nontrad Premed Forum The Premed Years The MCAT Podcast The MCAT CARS Podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A Specialty Stories...

Dec 26, 20188 minEp. 158

157: Pastor To Aspiring Physician: Discussing Faith In Apps

As a pastor, his faith which is rooted in serving others is the driving force in becoming a physician. Should you discuss your faith in applications? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview...

Dec 19, 201810 minEp. 157

156: Attending A Premed Conference as an OldPreMed

As an older applicant are there benefits to attending a premed conference? Can you make connections with schools that will ultimately help your application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum UC Davis Prehealth Conference AAMC Minority Student Career Fair MedEd Media Network...

Dec 12, 201811 minEp. 156

155: When Should You Consider A Special Masters Program

Our student is interested in pursuing an SMP to help with shadowing and research opportunities. Are SMP's worth doing even if you have good grades in prereqs? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network...

Dec 05, 20187 minEp. 155

154: When and How Should I Tell My Friends and Family I'm Premed

Today, our student has been keeping a secret and is wondering when he should come out to his friends and family that he may want to be a physician! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Premedscholarship.com Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network...

Nov 28, 20188 minEp. 154

153: Nontraditional International Applicant Worried About Chances

As an international applicant, today's student is worried about his chances of getting into medical school and even if he should apply or look at something else. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network The MCAT CARS Podcast

Nov 21, 201811 minEp. 153

152: How to Improve Your Med School Application as a Reapplicant

Applying to medical school is hard. Needing to reapply is even harder. Where do you start? What do you have to redo? That's what our question is today. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MCAT CARS Podcast PMY 171: Reapplying to Med School: What You Need to Know to Improve...

Nov 14, 201810 minEp. 152

151: Shadowing a Military Physician, HPSP, and More

Our student today is interested in HPSP or Public Health Services but wants to know what a day in the life of a military doc is like. We answer her questions. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum Scribe America MedEd Media Network HPSP USUHS...

Nov 07, 201815 minEp. 151

150: Improve Your CARS Score with the MCAT CARS Podcast!

Jack Westin was on the Premed Years Session 259 almost one year ago. we've launched the MCAT CARS Podcast and it's going to change the way you prep for the MCAT. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Jack Westin PMY Session 259: How Can I Improve My CARS Section Score on the MCAT? MedEd Media Network Jack Westin’s MCAT Question of the Day...

Oct 31, 201833 minEp. 150

149: Do LORs from Non-MD "Doctors" Still Count as Physician LORs?

As a nontrad student, you have had a lot of experience working in another field, like optometry. Can the Optometrists LOR count as your physician letter? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network The MCAT CARS Podcast...

Oct 24, 20188 minEp. 149

148: Should I Delay Med School Apps to Work on Extracurriculars?

Our poster today is worried that she isn't doing enough shadowing or volunteering to apply next cycle and is wondering if she should take a gap year to fix it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Premed Diaries Episode 2: The Financial Pressure of a Premed Parent MedEd Media Network Nontrad Premed Forum Premed Hangout on Facebook The Premed Years Podcast...

Oct 17, 201815 minEp. 148

147: Will My Path and Injury Prevent Keep Me From Med School?

Our poster today struggled with grades after a traumatic brain injury. She's finally figured it out but wondering if medical school is not attainable now. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network Premed Years Podcast MCAT Podcast Next Step Test Prep Specialty Stories...

Oct 10, 201812 minEp. 147

146: Introduction to Premed Diaries: Helping Premeds with Burnout

The very first episode of Premed Diaries, a podcast dedicated to you. With Dr. Allison Gray as the host, you are the featured guest by calling 833-MY-DIARY. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Call 1-833-MYDIARY and share your thoughts with us! MedDiaries.com The Premed Years Podcast MedEd Media Network Nontrad Premed Forum...

Oct 03, 201821 minEp. 146

145: Can I Recover From a Bad GPA to Get Into Med School?

This week we have a very common dilemma for a student who struggled early but found a way to turn it around but is now wondering if she can still get in. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum Send me an email at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net . MedEd Media Network...

Sep 26, 20188 minEp. 145

143: How Can I Get Into a Postbac With a Linkage to Med School?

This week we have a question from a 34-year-old student who wants to get into a postbac program with a linkage to med school and he's wondering how to do it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network...

Sep 12, 20189 minEp. 143

142: Will the HPSP Scholarship be Too Hard with a Family?

Our poster today is an Air Force pilot who now wants to go to medical school He has three kids and a wife and is worried the HPSP scholarship won't be enough. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum TMDSAS Podcast MedEd Media HPSP USUHS...

Sep 05, 20188 minEp. 142

141: Am I Doing Enough Right Now to Get Into Med School?

Jay started in the workforce right after college and knew it wasn't for him. He's found his way to medicine but is frustrated that he can't do more, sooner. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Share your story with us. Dial 833-MYDIARY Session 140: Burnout in Medicine and Our Newest Project to Help With It! Nontrad Premed Forum...

Aug 29, 201810 minEp. 141

140: Burnout in Medicine and Our Newest Project to Help With It!

Ryan is joined by Allison who has previously shared her story of burnout. They discuss burnout and they talk about MedDiaries—their newest project to help. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Medscape National Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2018 Call 1-833-MYDIARY Stay informed of the MedDiaries launch. Get notified !...

Aug 22, 201820 minEp. 140

139: Is Working in a Physical Therapy Clinic Good for Med School?

Getting clinical experience is hard. This student wants to know if working in a physical therapy clinic will help him with his medical school applications. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network The Premed Years Podcast Session 171: Interview with the former Dean of Admissions at UC Urvine...

Aug 15, 20187 minEp. 139

137: Losing Confidence to Apply Even with Great Grades

What happens if you screw up your undergrad GPA and lack the confidence to apply to med school, even with a great masters GPA? That's what we talk about today. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media...

Aug 01, 20189 minEp. 137

136: What is the Best Paid Clinical Experience for Med School?

The question today is one from a student who is looking to get more clinical experience and is also looking for paid jobs. He wants to know which is better. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network The Premed Years Podcast Specialty Stories The MCAT Podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A...

Jul 25, 20187 minEp. 136

134: How Do I Pay for a Postbac and Can I Repay Loans?

If you're a nontraditional student, taking out loans can be intimidating. How do you do it? How do you pay them back? Is it possible to pay them back? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years Podcast Session 286: Common Mistakes and More About Financing Medical School The Premed Years Podcast Session 223: Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success, Starting Now White Coat Investor White Coat Investor book The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Submitbookreceipt....

Jul 11, 201814 minEp. 134
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