When this podcast goes out, the medical school application cycle for students wanting to start medical school in 2019 is opening. What do you need to do now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview TMDSAS (Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service) AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service) AACOMAS (American Association of...
May 02, 2018•31 min•Ep. 284
This week I'm joined by Dr. William Mayo, President-elect of the AOA. We have a great discussion about the ACGME and AOA/AACOM merger and more. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview MCATbook.com personalstatementbook.com AOA Find Your DO Empathy Study in Cleveland Clinic AOA AACOM COCA or the Committee on College Accreditation for Osteopathic Medical Schools LCME...
Apr 25, 2018•43 min•Ep. 283
I decided to get on the phone with premed students and answer their questions about relationships, HPSP, secondary essays and so much more! Take a listen! Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast Next Step Test Prep The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Hangout Premed Advising Services MSAR PMY 251: How to Protect Your Relationships as a Premed and Med Student...
Apr 18, 2018•32 min•Ep. 282
When should you start writing your personal statement, your extracurriculars, taking the MCAT, asking for letters of rec and more application timelines? Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Premed Hangout (our Facebook group) / Medical School HQ Forums Medical School Secondary Application Essay Library Interfolio (use for letters of recommendation) Check out Dr. Gray’s book The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Related episode: Secondary Essay Common Mi...
Apr 11, 2018•25 min•Ep. 281
Session 280 This week we’re taking questions directly from the MSHQ Premed Forums. If you’re not familiar with the forums, check them out and join the conversation! For The OldPreMeds Podcast , we have a sub forum called the Nontrad Premed Forum . We also have the General Premed Forum where traditional students (nontrads welcome too!) can ask questions. In this episode, we have pulled out questions from the forums and discuss them here. Also, make sure to register there so you can join an amazin...
Apr 04, 2018•23 min•Ep. 280
Dr. Elaine Reno is an Emergency Medicine physician. She joins us to talk about her journey to medicine and her role with the Wilderness Medicine program at CU. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Save 10% on Personal Statement and EC Editing Episode 202 with Dr. Todd Miner on Wilderness Medicine Program Wilderness Medicine Program at the University of Colorado Specialty Stories...
Mar 28, 2018•37 min•Ep. 279
You shouldn't be surprised to read online that a student with near perfect stats didn't get an interview invite or acceptance. You're more than your stats. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book all about the personal statement: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement . Related episode: Can I See Your Stats to See How Competitive I Am? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Ne...
Mar 21, 2018•27 min•Ep. 278
Holly initially didn't think she could become a physician and let her fears dictate her path. She then conquered her fears and has been successful. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media The MCAT Podcast MSAR ryan@medicalschoolhq.net...
Mar 14, 2018•45 min•Ep. 277
Today we're talking MD vs PA, DO shadowing, physician letters of recommendation and other questions premed students have asked in the Hangout! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Join the Premed Hangout The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement CIB (College Information Book) MSAR (Medical School Application Requirements) The MCAT Podcast MCAT Study Group on Facebook AAMC Study Materials for the MCAT Next Step Test Pre...
Mar 07, 2018•29 min•Ep. 276
Ayesha is a successful applicant to med school after she initially lost confidence due to poor grades and became a nurse instead. Her dream never left her. 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: ICU Nurse Turned Medical Student Shares Her Journey . Related episode: This Nurse Practitioner Is on His Way to Medic...
Feb 28, 2018•39 min•Ep. 275
From taking on too much, to not doing enough, we'll talk about what you can do to avoid the common mistakes premeds make with their extracurriculars. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books on Amazon . Related episode: Should I Stop My Extracurriculars to Focus on the MCAT? Related episode: What Is the Best Paid Clinical Experience for Medical School? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% of...
Feb 21, 2018•28 min•Ep. 274
Dr. Daniel Clearfield is a Family and Sports Medicine trained OMT doc. We talked about his journey to DO school, some struggles that DOs have and much more. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Interview...
Feb 14, 2018•36 min•Ep. 273
Writing your personal statement is hard. Where do you start? What do you write about? Check out the Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement preorders! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Rev Transcription The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview Facebook Hangout Group MedEd Media The OldPreMeds Podcast The MCAT Podcast Specialty Stories Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A...
Feb 07, 2018•32 min•Ep. 272
Allison and Ryan talk about a subject that came up in the Premed Hangout Facebook Group about students talking about what it's like being a physician. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Premed Hangout Facebook Group
Jan 31, 2018•26 min•Ep. 271
Jonathan is a medical student who landed his dream school after struggling as a premed and working in the oil fields. Hear his journey on today's podcast. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement PMY 256: Interview with Dr. King Li of Carle Illinois College of Medicine...
Jan 24, 2018•48 min•Ep. 270
Dr. Danielle Jones is @mamadoctorjones on Instagram. I read her blog post about imposter syndrome, something a lot of premeds struggle with, and wanted to talk. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Danielle’s blog post on Imposter Syndrome 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: Maintaining Confidence Through the Grueling App Process . Related epis...
Jan 17, 2018•38 min•Ep. 269
Matt has been accepted to multiple med school after realizing that he wanted to do more with and for patients. After working as an NP, he's starting med school. 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: Why She Left the Premed Track, Became an NP, and Is Now an MS1 Related episode: Is It Necessary to Shadow If I’m...
Jan 10, 2018•35 min•Ep. 268
Katherine is a first-year med student and popular premed Instagrammer. We talk about her struggles, social media for premeds and more. Take a listen & subscribe. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Specialty Stories
Jan 03, 2018•43 min•Ep. 267
Dylan is a first-year med student after being an EOD tech in the Army for 8 years. After figuring out what he wanted to do, he made it happen with hard work. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media – The OldPreMeds Podcast , The MCAT Podcast , Specialty Stories , and Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview MCATstudygroups.com PMY 265: Learn How to Better Retain Information with a Memory Master...
Dec 27, 2017•52 min•Ep. 266
Luis Angel was a Memory Master Champion on FOX's Superhuman Show. We talk about how you can learn to retain more information to improve your grades! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Better Memory Now by Luis Angel Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Black Belt Memory program by Ron White...
Dec 20, 2017•45 min•Ep. 265
Dean Strampel from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine joined us to talk about his school and what they are doing for Canadian premeds. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Love in the Time of Medical School by Sarah Epstein Episode 251: How to Protect Your Relationships as a Premed and Med Student...
Dec 13, 2017•40 min•Ep. 264
Michael struggled through his undergrad with a 2.75 GPA and realized afterward that he wanted to be a physician. Listen to his journey and what he learned. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my premed advising services , including mock interviews, personal statement editing, and more! Related episode: From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First-Year Medical Student Related episode: ICU Nurse Turned Medical Student Shares Her Journey Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and fu...
Dec 06, 2017•43 min•Ep. 263
Charles is the founder of #LifeofaMedStudent. Take a listen to learn why he started it, and what you can learn from the med students talking about their life. Links: Full Episode Blog Post #LifeofaMedStudent #LifeofaMedStudent Twitter Twitter #LifeofaMedStudent Instagram Rural Health Program – IU Medical School MedEd Media when is the best time to have a baby four pillars of great med school application...
Nov 29, 2017•35 min•Ep. 262
Nneka is a 1st year med student who didn't think she had a chance. After a 2.7 UG GPA, poor MCAT scores and a failed application, learn what she did to succeed. 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: What MCAT Score Do I Need If I Have a Low GPA? Related episode: Can I Get into Med School with a Low GPA? Need M...
Nov 22, 2017•49 min•Ep. 261
Dr. McDermott is a psychiatrist in private practice who is doing things differently. Listen to her story and see what you can do differently on your journey. Links: Full Episode Blog Post www.doctordenisemd.com Mental Health and How to Thrive www.MCATBook.com Next Step Test Prep The Dr. Denise Show...
Nov 15, 2017•30 min•Ep. 260
CARS (Critical Analysis and Reasoning) on the MCAT seems to give students the most trouble. Jack from JackWestin.com is here to help you score higher! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Save $100 on the Jack Westin course with this link: JackWestin.com . AAMC Official Practice Materials . Related podcast: The MCAT CARS Podcast co-hosted with Jack Westin . Related episode: What Is the Best Way to Learn MCAT Testing Strategy? Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on...
Nov 08, 2017•44 min•Ep. 259
Stephanie Petrosky, Director of Admissions at NSUDKCPCOM (formally referred to as Nova) joined me to talk about how her team reviews med school applications Links and Other Resource Full Episode Blog Post Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Related episode: Where to Get Letters of Recommendation as a Nontrad . Related episode: How Soon Can I Ask for a Letter of Recommendation? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by...
Nov 01, 2017•58 min•Ep. 258
Dr. Richard Beddingfield is a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and author of Med School Uncensored. We talk about his journey and what he learned along the way. Links: Full Episode Blog Posts MedEd Media Med School Uncensored: The Insider’s Guide to Surviving Admissions, Exams, Residency, and Sleepless Nights in the Call Room...
Oct 25, 2017•49 min•Ep. 257
Carle Illinois is hoping to change the way medicine is taught, focusing on engineering and medicine together. This is our discussion with the dean, Dr. King Li Links: Full Episode Blog Posts Carle Illinois College of Medicine Specialty Stories Podcast Episode 43: Community-Based Interventional Cardiology AMCAS AMCAS on Twitter MedEd Media Network...
Oct 18, 2017•50 min•Ep. 256
In this Q&A we talk HPSP, shadowing, clinical experiences, mistakes I made on my journey and so much more. Want me to talk with your club? Let me know! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media HPSP The Premed Years Podcast Episode 254: MD vs. PA! Let’s Talk About it with a PA to Help You Decide Habitat for Humanity National Health Service Corps...
Oct 12, 2017•42 min•Ep. 255
