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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

313: Can Volunteer Experience Expire?

This older premed is in great shape with clinical, but they are not sure about their volunteer experiences. What counts? How old can it be? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

Sep 28, 20227 minEp. 313

311: Does Being A Father Put You At A Disadvantage?

This non-trad working father worries that his obligations put him at a disadvantage and wonders how to communicate the problem to admissions committees. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Aug 31, 20228 minEp. 311

310: Caribbean MD vs. DO?

This premed was accepted to a Caribbean MD school- but wants to know if they should hold out for a DO acceptance in the states. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Aug 24, 202212 minEp. 310

308: Single Mom to a Deaf Toddler–Can I Make It?

This mom is in a rural community and needs help figuring out how to reach her goal of working with those like her child- how can we Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media www.premedhangout.com Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Aug 10, 202210 minEp. 308

307: Law School to Med School?

This law student wants to become a med student with no clinical experience. Dr. Gray weighs in here. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com www.premedhangout.com (Use #OPMquestion)...

Jul 29, 20229 minEp. 307

306: How Do I Classify Additional Undergrad Work?

This premed took additional classes while still "Degree Seeking", how should they classify their courses? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT AMCAS Applicant Guide...

Jul 13, 20229 minEp. 306

305: I'm Over 40- Where Do I Even Start?

This nontrad premed needs help getting started- what path should they take? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

May 18, 202211 minEp. 305

304: Does My Speech Pathologist Experience Help Me?

This premed is a speech pathologist who wants to know what their work experience would be considered. What is it classified as? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

May 04, 20229 minEp. 304

303: Am I Wrong To Pursue My Dream After All This Time?

This premed mom is doubting if she should be pursuing her goal of becoming a doctor- what does Dr. Gray think? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Mar 30, 202218 minEp. 303

302: Getting LORs After Graduating Years Ago

This student has been out of school for YEARS. How can they get Letters fo Rec? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT's spaced repetition flashcard program Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Mar 23, 20226 minEp. 302

301: Mechanic to Med School, How Do I Start?

Today's nontrad is a mechanic premed who lives in a rural area and needs help getting up to date. Let's help this student! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy . Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Mar 16, 202211 minEp. 301

300: Do I Need to Diversify my Clinical Experience?

Today's 2022 applicant was told that their clinical experience wasn't enough. Do they need more or was that person wrong? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Renovation Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Mar 09, 202210 minEp. 300

299: I Overcame My 1.13 GPA- Do I Still Need More Time?

This nontrad Veteran already overcame a low GPA- now they're up against the MCAT. What's Dr. Gray's timeline advice? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Feb 23, 20228 minEp. 299

298: Will My 7-Year-Old Drug Charge Hold Me Back?

This nontrad has great stats but is worried that an old drug charge will keep them out of med school. Can they overcome it? Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY197: Can You Become a Doctor If You’ve Been Arrested? PMY399: Social Injustices, the Law, and Applying to Medical School Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Feb 16, 202210 minEp. 298

297: Do I Apply Earlier or Gain Clinical Experience?

Today's nontrad has some shadowing hours but little-to-no clinical experience. Are they better off waiting a year to gain that experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Dec 15, 202119 minEp. 297

296: I Failed My First Posbac. Now What?

Our nontrad today struggled through their postbac and is wondering what their options are now. Let's give this premed hope and a path forward! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT Mappd The Premed Years Podcast Session 230: Rejected From the Caribbean! Now with a US Acceptance!...

Dec 08, 202113 minEp. 296

295: Should I Take Premed Prereqs While in an Accelerated BSN?

This nontrad is completing her ABSN but has decided to pursue the premed path. Should she start taking prereqs now or wait until she finishes her ABSN? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Dec 01, 202110 minEp. 295

294: Nursing School to Postbac to Medical School

This nontrad is finishing up their nursing degree but is now considering medical school and wonders if they should jump right into a postbac to take prereqs. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Nov 10, 202110 minEp. 294

293: Is It Clinical Experience: Dispensing Medication

Today's nontrad premed dispenses medication in a children's home and wants to know whether or not it's considered clinical experience. Listen and find out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Nov 03, 202111 minEp. 293

292: From India to the US: Do I Need a Bachelor's or a Postbac?

This international student hopes to attend med school in the US. Will their coursework suffice, do they need more coursework in the US, or will a postbac work? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Oct 22, 20219 minEp. 292

291: Low GPA: What Should I Do During My Gap Year?

Today's nontrad is a teacher for Teach for America. They want to know if a postbac is a good idea to raise their GPA, or if their teaching experience is enough. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Oct 13, 202113 minEp. 291

290: Hospital Admin to Physician: Do I Need To Start Over?

This nontrad has experience as a hospital administrator. Now they are thinking about changing careers and becoming a physician but should they start over? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Oct 06, 202113 minEp. 290

289: How to Select Your Activities for your Med School App

When filling out your med school application activities section, which activities should you include? Today, I share my tips for crafting an impactful story. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Sep 29, 20219 minEp. 289

288: From Pharmaceutical Sales Rep to Physician

This student wants to know if their experience as a pharmaceutical sales rep will help or hurt their chances of getting into medical school. Listen! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Application Academy Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook series...

Sep 08, 202112 minEp. 288

287: Am I Too Old To Get a College Degree and be a Doctor?

Our question asker today is 33 years old with no college courses under his belt. Is he too old to go down this path and graduate medical school at 41? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Sep 01, 202111 minEp. 287

286: How Should I Convey Advancement on My Med School App?

Today's nontrad is the GM at a bakery. With their eyes now set on med school, how should they discuss career advancement on their application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Aug 25, 202111 minEp. 286

285: Do I Need Another Degree or Can I Take Individual Classes?

Can intentional convos with doctors be listed on an application? Can it count as shadowing if these convos are similar to that with doctors they've shadowed? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Aug 18, 202111 minEp. 285

284: How Can I Get Into Medical School After All These Fs?

Our student today is in her 30s and wants to go to med school but after calculating her GPA at Mappd.com, she's concerned her grades will hold her back. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd The Premed Years Podcast Episode 288 Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT...

Aug 11, 202117 minEp. 284
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