In today’s episode, I talk with Tony Sozzo for the second time on the show, this time about how to pay back your medical school loans. 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: Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success, Starting Now . Related episode: How to Provide for Your Family as a Premed . Need MCAT Prep? Sa...
Sep 25, 2013•54 min•Ep. 44
In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Owen Farcy, Director of MCAT 2015 at Kaplan and host of The Pulse , Kaplan’s monthly webinar series. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Kaplan’s MCAT 2015 Page with sign up for the MCAT 2015 Practice Test The Pulse – Monthly Pre-med Webinar Series Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonreview.com/podcast If you need any help with the medical school intervi...
Sep 15, 2013•36 min•Ep. 43
In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Brandi Sinkfield, an attending general anesthesiologist who had her fair share of struggles along the path to 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: Rejected from the Carribean! Now with a U.S. Acceptance . Related episode: How to Fix a Medical School Applicat...
Sep 11, 2013•43 min•Ep. 42
In this episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Faye Reiff-Pasarew of The Art of Medicine Podcast . Faye is an artist by heart but seeing that being a physician was the best fit for her career-wise and it was something she would see herself doing day in and day out, she decided to dive into the world of medicine where she is currently a 3rd-year internal medicine resident at Mount Sinai in New York City. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post The Art of Medicine Podcast – iTunes Link Columbia Po...
Sep 04, 2013•42 min•Ep. 41
Aug 30, 2013•13 min
In today’s episode, I talk with Hanna about MD/PhD programs, along with the many other dual-degree programs such as MD/MPH, MD/MBA, and more. Even DO schools have many options for dual-degree programs. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Follow Hanna on Instagram and Twitter . Hanna’s Blog, MD/PhD to Be Related episode: Can I Start an MD/PhD Program at an Older Age? Related episode: MD/PhD Program Director Shares What You Need . Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-le...
Aug 28, 2013•38 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, Ryan and Allison discuss a controversial topic, which is huge in residency today, specifically the residency work hour restrictions. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Why doesn’t medical care get better when doctors rest more? A brief history of duty hours and resident education Libby Zion Law Doctors-in-training spend very little time at patient bedside, study finds Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30...
Aug 20, 2013•39 min•Ep. 39
In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Vineet Arora from FutureDocsBlog.com about the do’s and don’ts of writing your personal statements. These tips apply to medical school personal statements as well as residency personal statements. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post FutureDocs Blog / @FutureDocs on Twitter Check out my book all about the personal statement: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement . Related episode: How to Start Brainstorming Your Person...
Aug 14, 2013•38 min•Ep. 38
In today’s episode, we talk about life as a medical student on the wards. We talk about what it’s like to be a new 3rd-year medical student. There is no summer between 2nd and 3rd year. This is to match you up with the calendar of the residents coming in. 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 Do the Firs...
Aug 07, 2013•40 min•Ep. 37
I’m a flight surgeon in the air force, and in today’s episode, Allison is going to interview me all about it. What is life like as a flight surgeon? And what’s the path I took to aerospace medicine? All that and more, coming up! 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: Military Medical School and Medical Officer ...
Jul 31, 2013•36 min
In today’s episode, I talk to Dr. Greg Polites for the second time on this show (the first time was in Session 23 ). This time we’re covering how to fix your application after starting off poorly as a premed, solutions to some possible scenarios, and red flags in your application and how to avoid them. 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 , a...
Jul 22, 2013•55 min
In this episode, Ryan talks with Marteney, otherwise known as @premedprincess_ on Twitter with over 9,000 followers and spreading the premed gospel on Twitter. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Examkrackers Books Kaplan Princeton Review Check out Session 2 and Session 17 for more great info about the MCAT, as well as the MCAT and MCAT Prep posts. Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonrevie...
Jul 14, 2013•40 min
In this episode, Ryan and Allison talk about their experiences as they transitioned into medical school. First off, congratulations to Allison for graduating from her residency training and she’s now out in the “real” world. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Pancakes Every Day! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5RapBjos3I If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com . Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape th...
Jul 10, 2013•45 min
Last week’s 8 Pieces of Information Every Premed Should Know got great responses, so we decided to follow it up with today’s episode: medical school tips and, specifically, the 7 things you should know as you enter 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: 10 Traits You Need to Succeed in Medical S...
Jun 21, 2013•36 min
The premed world is full of myths and misinformation. Let’s set the record straight about some of these things today. In this episode, we talk about 8 pieces of information and advice that every premed should hear as they’re going through this journey. 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 I Wish Every Pr...
Jun 20, 2013•32 min
In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Lt. Col (Dr.) Aaron Saguil, the Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Admissions at F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, better known to most people as USUHS (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences) or, in layman’s terms, the military medical school. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Related episode: Shadowing a Military Physician, HPSP, and More Related episode: Ex-Army Dermatologist Talks About His Path Through UHUHS Need MCAT Prep?...
Jun 18, 2013•46 min
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Zubin Damania, a.k.a. ZDoggMD, a hospitalist, healthcare visionary and internet personality. We talk about his path to medicine, his struggles, and the exciting Downtown Project in Las Vegas, Nevada. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post ZDoggMD YouTube Channel Downtown Project Homepage Free Will (book by Sam Harris) My article on Tiger Woods and the Premed Gunner Mentality (at KevinMD.com ) Related episode: What I Wish Every Premed Student Would Know...
Jun 12, 2013•46 min
In this episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Mike McInnis , Chief Educator at Doctors in Training , a small company that focuses mainly on test prep specifically for USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Exam) and COMLEX (Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination) to help medical students pass the boards. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Doctors in Training USMLE webite Step 1 Question Formats / Step 2 CK Question Formats Step 2 CS Tools / Step 2 CS Patient Notes Related ...
Jun 04, 2013•53 min
In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Liza Thompson, a former director of the postbac programs at both Goucher College and Johns Hopkins with over 20 years of experience. She currently runs Thompson Advising , an advising company for medical school applicants and postbac applicants. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post AAMC Postbac program list Thompson Advising Related episode: Interview with Columbia Postbac Premed Program Related episode: How Do I Pay For a Postbac? Next Step Test ...
May 24, 2013•46 min
In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Patrick and Jonathan, both 3rd-year DO medical students at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine . They wrote A Brief Guide to Osteopathic Medicine – For Students, By Students , which is published on AACOM . Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Brief Guide to Osteopathic Medicine: For Students, By Students Related episode: Let’s Talk Osteopathic Docs and What You Need to Know Related episode: Common Questions Premeds Have About Osteopathic Medicin...
May 21, 2013•52 min
In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison talk about the 5 keys to successful internship after med school and remember their experiences being interns. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Here is a sample patient list that we put together. Johns Hopkins Study – 12% of Intern Time Spent at the Bedside ACGME Duty Hour Regulations If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com . Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape t...
May 13, 2013•40 min
In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Ben Azevedo, otherwise known as Bow Tie Ben, where he explains why he has such a nickname. Ben is a 4th year medical student who runs a bow tie business, New Orleans Bow Ties , a perfect example of what this show has been preaching about that you need to give yourself a break outside of medical school. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post New Orleans Bow Ties Ben on Twitter @BenAzevedo and @NOLABowTies New Orleans Bow Ties on Instagram New Orleans...
May 08, 2013•32 min
In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Greg Polites, a physician, an educator, and a mentor at Washington University in St. Louis where he teaches the MedPrep program. 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: Common MCAT Prep Mistakes and How to Avoid Them . Related episode: The Extreme Burden of Being a Physician (...
Apr 27, 2013•42 min
In today’s episode, I talk with Allison Greco, creator of the now-closed blog at MD2B . Allison is graduating from Jefferson Medical College (now renamed Sidney Kimmel Medical College). She will start her internal medicine residency at Jefferson in July. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Connect with Allison Greco on Twitter: @grecoa3 . Related episode: Dr. Pho of KevinMD Talks About His Path and Medicine Today . Related episode: The Intersection of Medicine, Social Media and Tech...
Apr 18, 2013•35 min
In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Tony Sozzo , the Director of Student Financial Planning at New York Medical College (NYMC) . That’s where Ryan went to medical school and he attributes Tony to being a valuable asset to him and everyone helping students realize that they have more control over this than they realize. With Tony’s great financial planning, NYMC has a default rate of only 0.8%. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.annualcreditreport.com If you need any help with ...
Apr 14, 2013•42 min
In today’s episode, I talk with the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program. Back in session 18 , we covered the Air Force HPSP Program. Both of these are scholarships that allow you to get medical school paid for and get a monthly stipend through medical school. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out the National Health Service Corps website . Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon) , with installments on the personal statement , ...
Apr 08, 2013•43 min
In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Norma Wagoner. With almost 30 years of experience in the admissions process, she has served as the Dean of Admissions for multiple medical schools, such as Rush University, University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post McGill Fact Sheet about the MMI Check out my book about the medical school interview: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Int...
Mar 30, 2013•54 min
In today’s episode, Ryan talks with TSgt Stephanie Satinsky to discuss the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) . Stephanie is the Air Force HPSP recruiter for the New England area. Ryan could have gone through this topic by himself, but he wanted to bring in someone who can discuss the program as it is at the present moment. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Listen to Ryan talk about this subject on the Lost in Premed Podcast Health Restrictions on Chapter 5 of 48-123 M...
Mar 25, 2013•35 min
In this episode, I talk with Chris Manual, a senior lead instructor with The Princeton Review , where he has been teaching for 11 years. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out MCAT prep options from The Princeton Review . Related episode: Common MCAT Prep Mistakes and How to Avoid Them . Related episode: Should I Take an MCAT Prep Course? Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon) , with installments on the personal statement , the medical school inte...
Mar 16, 2013•40 min
