Dr. Lopez shares her journey from rough childhood to becoming a physician. Starting her premed path after having 3 children, she has fulfilled her dream. 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: This Nontrad Overcame More Obstacles Than...
Mar 08, 2017•35 min•Ep. 224
Dr. Dahle is an EM physician and publisher of WhiteCoatInvestor.com. He has taken on the task of improving the financial literacy of those entering medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The White Coat Investor Check out Jim’s book, The White Coat Investor Bigger Pockets investment forum Bogleheads.org for mutual fund investing HPSP Program The Short Coat Podcast MedEd Media Network...
Mar 01, 2017•45 min•Ep. 223
Zane shares her story of taking some gap years before college to fulfill her dream of being a flying trapeze artist. Her unique path led to her application success. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years Podcast Session 168:10 Acceptances to Medical School! This Nontrad Did It! University of Central Florida – College of Medicine MedEd Media Network The OldPreMeds Podcast The MCAT Podcast Specialty Stories...
Feb 22, 2017•45 min•Ep. 222
Akosua is starting medical school soon after successfully reapplying. Her dreams started in Ghana and she shares her journey with us on the podcast. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Next Step Test Prep
Feb 15, 2017•45 min•Ep. 221
Dr. Hure is a Caribbean medical school grad who went on to complete a Pathology residency in the US. Hear her advice for those thinking about offshore med schools. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Specialty Stories podcast episode 1 PMY episode 51 : The Journey to a Caribbean School...
Feb 08, 2017•56 min•Ep. 220
Dr. Jean Robey is passionate about women in medicine. As a practicing nephrologist, she is now very involved with Physician Moms Group. We celebrate #NWPD. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post @Ethosofmedicine JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama Specialty Stories Podcast (Dr. Robey was on episode 6 discussing about being a private practice nephrologist). National Women Physician Day (use the hashtag #NWPD on February 3rd to get the lat...
Feb 01, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 219
Ana Jimenez is a medical student at KU with an extraordinary path to med school. As a nontraditional student she overcame many obstacles to realize her dream. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post @jimenezana Specialty Stories Podcast California State University Medical School HQ Facebook Group: www.medicalschoolhq.net/group University of Central Florida Medical School Admissions Symposium...
Jan 25, 2017•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 218
Kaplan Executive Director of Pre-Health Programs joined me to talk about Kaplan's new survey and so much more about the new MCAT and what they have to offer. 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 Can I Improve My CARS MCAT Score? Related episode: Common MCAT Prep Mistakes & How to Avoid Them ....
Jan 18, 2017•48 min•Ep. 217
Starting May 1st, 2017 AACOM has announced that the grade replacement policy will no longer exist. All grades will count towards your GPA. Listen to hear more. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post AACOM.org’s policy change AACOMAS Related episode: If I Can’t Get a 3.0 GPA, What Should I Do Next? 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 “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step ful...
Jan 11, 2017•31 min•Ep. 216
I work with many students for mock interview prep and too many of them can't clearly answer why they want to be a physician. You need to know your story. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post For more on clarifying your “why” and communicating it in your application, check out Dr. Gray’s book The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement . Anytime Mock Interview Platform One-on-One Mock Interview Prep with Dr. Gray Related Episode: 5 Biggest Medical School Perso...
Jan 04, 2017•29 min•Ep. 215
Whether you are just starting out on your journey, or ready to apply this coming year, there are things that you should keep in mind for the new year. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years podcast session 11: Interview with a 56-Year Old Medical Student ryan@medicalschoolhq.net www.medicalschoolhq.net/premedcalendar www.OldPreMeds.org...
Dec 28, 2016•29 min•Ep. 214
Prompted from a post in our Facebook group, I wanted to tell you why I think having a backup plan for medical school is a bad idea. Backed by science of course! 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: Rejected from the Caribbean! Now with a US Acceptance! Related episode: Is the Role of Your Premed Advisor to Te...
Dec 21, 2016•31 min•Ep. 213
Dr. Hure is a Caribbean medical school grad who went on to complete a Dermatology residency and Dermatopathology fellowship. Hear her specialty story. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.mededmedia.com Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net Specialist Stories Podcast The OldPreMeds Podcast The MCAT Podcast...
Dec 14, 2016•42 min•Ep. 212
A voicemail was sent in asking a question about international students getting accepted to medical school. I answer that and other premed questions. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post MSAR College Information Book www.medicalschoolhq.net/group Ryan is working with students for the 2017 application (for acceptance in 2018) and his prices are going up in January. If you’re interested in working with Ryan one-on-one to hep you get ready for your applications, go to www.medicalschoolh...
Dec 07, 2016•28 min•Ep. 211
There are so many moving pieces to the medical school application. The most common mistake is waiting too long to start it. Don't be the one who misses out! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post ryan@medicalschoolhq.net TMDSAS AACOMAS AMCAS MSAR College Information Book www.medicalschoolhq.net/group www.medicalschoolhq.net/coaching...
Nov 30, 2016•28 min•Ep. 210
Ryan answers two emails that came in on the same day about gap years and decided to dig into what it is and the pros and cons of taking one. Check it out! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Harvard Crimson article about students taking gap years before medical school. Related episode: What Are Some Good Gap Year Ideas? Related episode: Develop Your Patient Skills with an Incredible Gap Year . Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo ...
Nov 23, 2016•29 min•Ep. 209
Allison and Ryan discuss the recent election results and whether or not it should affect your decision to apply to medical school. Oh, and we celebrate 4 years! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Book Mentions: The Spirit Catches You When You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman Atul Gawande’s books Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer...
Nov 16, 2016•41 min•Ep. 208
Shiv Gaglani started medical school knowing he was interested in business. Two years later, he co-founded Osmosis and is now making an impact in the world. 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: Entrepreneurial Premed Stands Out for the Ivys . Related episode: 5 Reasons to Go to Medical School, and 5 Not To . N...
Nov 09, 2016•41 min•Ep. 207
Recorded live at the AMSA PremedFest conference at USF and the UC Davis Pre-Health conference, listen to what students are thinking about for a specialty. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out the AMSA Convention – February 2017 and use the code: MSHQ17 to save some money on this big event happening in DC. UC Davis Pre-Health Conference Texture app www.mededmedia.com...
Nov 02, 2016•39 min•Ep. 206
Ryan talked to Hanaan about why her lack of mentorship as a premed, switching to an NP program and then figuring out that she truly wants to be a physician. 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: Interview with Dr. Hala Sabry of Physician Moms Group . Related episode: Do I Have Enough Time to Be a Premed and a ...
Oct 26, 2016•37 min•Ep. 205
Ryan talked about some of the most common questions that he answers for premed students, as well as common mistakes premed students make. Hear them now! 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 post: Premed 101: What You Need to Know to Get into Medical School . Related post: 10 Books Every Premed Should Read (While Not S...
Oct 19, 2016•33 min•Ep. 204
Ryan answers questions that have come in through our Facebook group, and email. We cover a lot of different topics, so there will be something for you. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.mededmedia.com OldPreMeds.org AMCAS AACOMAS ACGME AOA...
Oct 12, 2016•25 min•Ep. 203
Todd Miner joins Ryan to talk about how the Wilderness Medicine program at the University of Colorado SoM is helping premeds get exposure to medicine. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.coloradowm.org Visit AMSA Conference to check out upcoming conferences near you. Save money when you register and use the code: MSHQ17 . Wilderness Medicine program at the University of Colorado SoM...
Oct 05, 2016•37 min•Ep. 202
Dr. Sabry started Physician Moms Group to help herself through tough times. What came out of it is something special. With 60+k members, PMG is making waves. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Physician Mother Group PMG Facebook group Connect with Hala through email at hala_sabry@yahoo.com www.mededmedia.com Elite Medical Scribes www.medicalschoolhq.net/ems...
Sep 28, 2016•50 min•Ep. 201
200 Episodes and almost 1,000,000 downloads. You've been there for us, and I hope that we've been there for you on your journey to medical school. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Send Ryan an email at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net www.MedEdMedia.com www.OldPreMeds.org www.medicalschoolhq.net/group Next Step Test Prep OldPreMeds Podcast The Premed Playbook The MCAT Podcast modern version of the Hippocratic Oath...
Sep 21, 2016•24 min•Ep. 200
The Short Coat Podcast is from the students at Iowa's Carver College of Medicine. After talking to them, I think every med school should have a podcast! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.mededmedia.com The Short Coat Podcast University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview on Kindle www.medschoolinterviewbook.com...
Sep 14, 2016•50 min•Ep. 199
Anje'le is a current medical student who used an often overlooked aspect of postbac programs - linkage. She used the linkage to earn her a spot in medical school. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.mededmedia.com Next Step Test Prep – Check out their first MCAT course . Use the Coupon Code: MSHQ to get some discounts. Sign up for a free audio book at www.audibletrial.com/mshq www.medicalschoolhq.net/10books for a list of good books to read including the amazing books from Atul...
Sep 07, 2016•40 min•Ep. 198
Larry Cohen is a lawyer who works a lot with healthcare workers who find themselves fighting to get or keep their licenses. If you have questions, listen now. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post If you wish to speak with Larry to find out more, contact him through email at ljc@cohenscounsel.com or call him at 602-404-4022 or 602-2266-3080. Related episode: What Are Med School Red Flags and How Do You Talk About Them? Related episode: Should I Write About Red Flags in My Personal St...
Aug 31, 2016•44 min•Ep. 197
Dr. Nii Darko took the long road to medicine. Growing up a first gen student left him learning about medicine from The Cosby Show. Learn how it influenced him. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Nii’s podcast, Docs Outside the Box Nii’s blog, Keeping Up with the Darkos Join the AMSA Premed Fest on October 1-2, 2016 in Tampa, Florida and get the chance to hang out with other premed students, medical student, and doctors and learn about the reality of what becoming a physician looks...
Aug 24, 2016•44 min•Ep. 196
Cramfighters came from Amit watching his wife struggle coming up with a plan to study for the boards. What was born is a new way to create a study schedule. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.cramfighter.com www.mededmedia.com www.medschoolinterviewbook.com...
Aug 17, 2016•29 min•Ep. 195
