Jackie is jackieplans on Instagram. She has a following watching her journey through medical school as she creates beautiful notes that you can buy. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow me on @medicalschoolhq Follow Jackie @jackieplans on Instagram. PMY 174: Academically Dismissed to Medical School Acceptance Google Keep AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program The White Coat Investor Join the Scholarship!...
Nov 28, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 314
Adrienne is in her 3rd year of her MD/PhD program and things are getting easier. She's the mom of 3, a Vet, and an amazing example of striving for your dreams. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow Adrienne on Instagram @ssg.to.mdphd . MedEd Media Network The MCAT CARS Podcast Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Pat Tillman Foundation...
Nov 21, 2018•48 min•Ep. 313
Dan, from FutureMDlife on Instagram, joined me to talk about his journey and struggles on his path to medical school as well as his Instagram journey. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow @medicalschoolhq on Instagram. Follow Dan on Instagram @FutureMDlife . Follow Steve on Instagram @premedmotivation . MedEd Media Network...
Nov 14, 2018•34 min•Ep. 312
Examkrackers Janis Stott joined me to talk about the common misconceptions she sees from students about the MCAT. We also talk about EKs new MCAT Hotline. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Examkrackers Examkrackers Hotline
Nov 07, 2018•51 min•Ep. 311
Jack Westin was featured in Session 259 almost one year ago. Now 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 MCAT CARS Podcast 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 Save $100 by going to the Jack Westin site for the coupon to be automatically activated. Or text CARSCOUPON to 44222....
Oct 31, 2018•37 min•Ep. 310
The medical school interview can make or break your chance at an acceptance. Don't walk in unprepared. Check out these questions that students struggle with. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network The MCAT CARS Podcast The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT PMY 233: 5 Common Med School Interview Questions and How to Answer Them Facebook Hangout Group The Healthcare Handbook ...
Oct 24, 2018•32 min•Ep. 309
Listen up premeds! I talk about this a lot, but I need to have a dedicated show on this. You have to be yourself in your med school applications and interviews. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Premed Diaries The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statements The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT PMY 288: This is How UICOM Reviews Your Medical School Application The Premed Hangout...
Oct 17, 2018•23 min•Ep. 308
Dr. Lee Burnett founded SDN to connect students. Little did he know how big it would get, and how negative the internet would turn. He's hoping to change that. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Student Doctor Network StudySchedule Scutwork Review2.com Interview Feedback LizzyM Score Calculator Medical Specialty Selector SDN Experts Application Cost Calculator...
Oct 10, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 307
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 OldPreMeds Podcast MedEd Media Network...
Oct 03, 2018•23 min•Ep. 306
I had so much fun the last time we did an Instagram Q&A, that I decided to bring it back! We had a ton of great questions, and hopefully some good answers! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network OldPreMeds Podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A Nontrad Premed Forum The MCAT 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 Ste...
Sep 26, 2018•17 min•Ep. 305
This will hopefully be the most in-depth look at what medical schools you should apply to. Putting together your school list is an important part of your app. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Medical School Application Cost Estimator MSAR (Medical School Admission Requirements) Medical School Facebook Hangout Here’s a video of how you can research medical schools ! MedSchoolReviews.com...
Sep 19, 2018•54 min•Ep. 304
Ryan is joined by Dr. Kelly Dore who is one of the brilliant minds who developed and researched CASPer. We talk about what it is, how it's scored and more. Links: Full Episode Blog Post CASPer MedEd Media Network The MCAT Podcast OldPreMeds Podcast Specialty Stories Short Coat Podcast TMDSAS Podcast...
Sep 12, 2018•50 min•Ep. 303
I asked on Instagram (@medicalschoolhq - follow me!) for questions for this episode. You did not disappoint! Check out the episode for some great questions! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow us on Instagram @medicalschoolhq Med Diaries (Call in 833-MYDIARY and you have 30 minutes to leave a voicemail.) TMDSAS Podcast Premed Coaching Services Khan Academy Organic Chemistry Tutorial Videos The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Interfolio...
Sep 05, 2018•28 min•Ep. 302
BJ Miller is a hospice and palliative care specialist at UCSF. A near-death experience as a teenager left him with a unique perspective on disability and death. Links: Full Episode Blog Post BJ Miller’s TEDTalk New York Times article about BJ Miller UK’s Maggie’s Centres Extremis...
Aug 29, 2018•53 min•Ep. 301
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, 2018•21 min•Ep. 300
Dr. Richard Carmona served as the 17th Surgeon General of the US. After being a high school dropout and special forces medic, he found his calling for medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network
Aug 15, 2018•54 min•Ep. 299
Sarah is starting med school this fall and is excited to begin. Listen to her story and how identifying as LGBT affected her med school applications. Links: Full Episode Blog Post If you need any help in your medical school application, maybe we can help. Find out all the services we offer and let us be a part of your journey to medical school. MedEd Media Network...
Aug 08, 2018•43 min•Ep. 298
If you've not taken my advice and pushed your MCAT back until June or July, you may be in for a rude awakening when you see your score. What should you do? Links and Other Resource 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 Is a Competitive MCAT Score? Related episode: How Will an Unbalanced MCAT Score Affect Me? Need MCAT Prep? Save o...
Aug 01, 2018•22 min•Ep. 297
Red flags seem to confuse a lot of students. They come up in applications and interviews and you need to be prepared to talk about them. Listen to this episode! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the medical school interview: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview . Related episode: Will My Medical History Affect My Chances at Medical School? Related episode: Please, Don’t Lie on Your Medical School Applications . Need MCAT Prep? Save on ...
Jul 25, 2018•39 min•Ep. 296
Logan Noone is an MSII at PNWU. He became discouraged after listening to a previous Premed Years podcast about not disclosing big red flags. He ignored me! 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: Avoiding Burnout as a Premed, Med Student, and Beyond . Related episode: Will My Medical History Affect My Chances at...
Jul 18, 2018•48 min•Ep. 295
For today's episode, we took a handful of questions that students asked in our Facebook group, the Premed Hangout. We cover a variety of topics. Join now! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Premed Hangout The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview @medicalschoolhq Session 19: Interview with Medical School Interview and Admissions Expert AAMC Fee Assistance Program AACOMAS Fee Assistance Program Submitbookreceipt.com m...
Jul 11, 2018•24 min•Ep. 294
Michael joined me to talk about his struggle with alcohol since middle school, his failed, first application cycle, and what he did to succeed the second time. Links: Full Episode Blog Post How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan If you’re struggling from alcoholism or addiction, please seek help by calling the Substance Abuse a...
Jul 04, 2018•46 min•Ep. 293
Dr. Yousuf is starting his Emergency Medicine residency after failing to match. Learn from his failures and triumphs and how you can avoid similar mistakes. 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: Can I Come Back from a 2.4 or Should I Go to the Caribbean? Related episode: Rejected from the Caribbean! Now with a...
Jun 27, 2018•41 min•Ep. 292
Dr. Buck Parker shares his journey of struggling during undergrad to success in medical school and his new course, Secret Study Hacks. Listen to his journey. Links and Other Resource Full Episode Blog Post Follow @DrBuckParker on Instagram and Youtube . Related episode: Building Better Study Skills for the Sciences and the MCAT . Related episode: How to Easily Improve Your Test Scores and Learning Skills . Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo c...
Jun 20, 2018•41 min•Ep. 291
Caroline is a second-year med student who runs the @carolinecooksclean Instagram account. As a former athlete, she tries her best to stay on top of her health. Links: Full Episode Blog Post @carolinecooksclean MedEd Media @medicalschoolhq The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The MCAT Podcast Hangout Group on Facebook...
Jun 13, 2018•33 min•Ep. 290
After reading hundreds of personal statements and extracurriculars this application cycle, I'm seeing the same mistakes over and over again. Don't do it too! Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY 288: This is How UICOM Reviews Your Medical School Application The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Connect with us on Instagram @medicalschoolHQ ....
Jun 06, 2018•35 min•Ep. 289
Leila Amiri is the Director of the Office of Medical College Admissions at UICOM. We go step by step through the admissions process at her medical 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: What to Be Prepared to Discuss in the Med School Interview . Related episode: 5 Biggest Mistakes Students Make in an M...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 288
Nick is a former premed student-athlete who didn't do well in school and went into business. Now he's accepted to medical school after fixing his GPA. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement...
May 23, 2018•40 min•Ep. 287
Travis Hornsby went from trading bonds to figuring out how to pay off his wives med school loans as fast as possible. Now he makes it easy for every student. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT HPSP NHSC NIH Scholarships Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Grad PLUS program...
May 16, 2018•35 min•Ep. 286
Fernando immigrated from Brazil and has been on the long, slow road to medical school. After some experiences in the LGBT community, he needed to be a physician. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT Next Step Test Prep...
May 09, 2018•57 min•Ep. 285