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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

223: What's the First Step After Deciding to Apply to Med School?

You're switching gears and getting ready to pursue a career in medicine, but what's your first step on this new path? Let's discuss! Links: Full Episode Blog Post premedforums.com PremedHangout.com Meded Media . The Premed Years Podcast...

Apr 08, 20207 minEp. 223

222: Should You Go All-In on a Career in Medicine, or...

Students often ask if they should continue their current path, or abandon everything in pursuit of their interest in medicine. Today, I'll answer! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Session 383 Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com The Premed Years Podcast Session 384...

Apr 01, 202011 minEp. 222

221: Applying to Medical School as an International Student

What is the best path to medical school as an international student? How do med schools view international coursework? Let's find out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Session 383 Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com topics related to international students on The Premed Years Podcast...

Mar 25, 20209 minEp. 221

220: Clinical vs Volunteer Experience: Do You Need Both?

This premed has 4 years of clinical experience as a CMA, but do they still need volunteer experience prior to applying to med school? Let's discuss! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media PremedForums.com

Mar 18, 20205 minEp. 220

219: How Do You Show Med Schools You can Handle the Pressure?

Do AdCom's really expect you to quit your job and take classes full-time to show you can handle the demands of med school? You might be surprised. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forums Next Step Test Prep . Use the promo code MSHQ to save 10%. The Premed Years Podcast...

Mar 11, 20207 minEp. 219

217: Can You Get into Med School With a Disciplinary Record?

Our med school hopeful was suspended after getting caught with marijuana. After a rocky start, can they turn things around and get into med school? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum WhatsMyGPA.com The Premed Years Podcast Episode 37: How to Fix a Medical School Application After Starting Premed Poorly...

Feb 26, 20208 minEp. 217

213: How to Find Research Opportunities as a Premed

How do you find opportunities to get experience in a research setting, and what do you do if your premed institution doesn't seem to have any? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum

Jan 22, 20206 minEp. 213

212: Factoring Combat Medic Training into GPA for Med School

Our medical school hopeful has received Advanced Individual Training to be a medic in the military. Do grades from this training affect their application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum The Premed Years Podcast Episode 363: Premed Dad’s 1.8 GPA First Year to Paramedic and Acceptance...

Jan 15, 20205 minEp. 212

210: Can You Fix a Very Low GPA and Get into Med School?

Say you have a low GPA and even lower sGPA from undergrad. How do you improve your chances, and should you discuss the challenges behind your grades? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum...

Jan 01, 20208 minEp. 210

207: How and When to Get Shadowing Experience

What is the best way to find shadowing experiences? Is there an ideal time to get all of your shadowing done? Let's find out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement...

Dec 11, 20199 minEp. 207

206: What to Know About Physician Shadowing Etiquette

Is there such a thing as etiquette when shadowing doctors? What can you expect to do and what, if anything, should you avoid? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum

Dec 04, 20198 minEp. 206

202: How to Prepare for Postbac Program Interviews

Are interviews for postbac premed programs similar to medical school interviews? Here's what you need to know to prepare! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview The Premed Years Podcast Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step ...

Nov 06, 20197 minEp. 202

201: Volunteering in Non-medical Vs. Medical Settings

What if you prefer to volunteer in a non-medical setting? Should you put medical volunteering ahead of causes that matter to you? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum Meded Media premed.tv...

Oct 30, 20199 minEp. 201

200: Should You Introduce Yourself to a Medical School?

Today's question: is there any harm or benefit to introducing yourself to a med school before you apply? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast Nontrad Premed Forum UC Davis Prehealth Conference AAMC Minority Fair AMSA Convention AMSA PreMedFest premedmeetup.com...

Oct 16, 20199 minEp. 200

199: Visible Tattoos and Piercings at Interviews

Have you ever seen a doctor with visible tattoos? They're out there. Does that mean you can have visible tattoos and piercings at your medical school interview? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum The Premed Years Podcast Meded Media The MCAT Podcast The MCAT CARS Podcast Ask Dr. Gray YouTube Channel: premed.tv Application Renovation ( Apply to be featured on our second season!) Meet Up at These Upcoming 2019 Events: UC Davis Prehealth Conference (October 19, 2019) University of F...

Oct 09, 201911 minEp. 199

198: Should You Power Through the Burnout or Shift Gears?

Our med school hopeful is burnt out after tons of clinical work. As they continue to take courses, is it ok to switch gears and find work in research instead? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

Oct 02, 20197 minEp. 198

197: Reapplying After Withdrawing from Medical School

What if you were enrolled in a medical school, withdrew, and then reapplied? Today's question comes from a former Caribbean medical school student. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

Sep 25, 201914 minEp. 197

196: EMT Certification: Are the Clinical Hours Worth the Cost?

Joe is trying to decide between working as a tech in an ER or becoming an EMT to get clinical experience. What should he do? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep !...

Sep 18, 20197 minEp. 196

195: What Do AdComs Think of Online Classes?

Today's applicant completed most of his prerequisites online, but he's worried he made a bad decision. How do AdComs assess online coursework? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

Sep 11, 20196 minEp. 195

194: The Case of Multiple Withdrawals on Transcripts

Our med school hopeful has lots of strong academic and work experience, but worries about withdrawals. Are they red flags, and if so, how do you address them? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum Meded Media MSHQ YouTube videos FindShadowing.com...

Sep 04, 201910 minEp. 194
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