Ryan answers questions that have come in through our Facebook group. Students ask questions about MCAT prep, shadowing and volunteering hours and much more! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift : Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep : Get one-on-one tutoring for the ...
Jun 17, 2015•22 min•Ep. 134
Ryan and Allison talk about bedside manner, and what you, as a premed, can do now to help you with your bedside manner for the future. Take a listen! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post MSHQ Episode 132 with Dr. Joel Topf Free MCAT Gift : Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Next Step Test Prep : Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Mention that you heard about this on the...
Jun 10, 2015•39 min•Ep. 133
Ryan is joined by Dr. Topf, who blogs about his craft at pbfluids.com. They discuss a non-traditional path through the medical education system. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Next Step Test Prep : Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get a good deal of their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Joel’s books: Fluid Electrolyte and Acid-Base book The Microbiology Companion @kidney_boy and...
Jun 03, 2015•45 min•Ep. 132
Ryan and Allison talk about a piece on KevinMD about a medical school dropout, who talks about her dream being crushed by the process. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post 15th Annual Premeds Conference June 11-13, 2015 Los Angeles, California KevinMD Article: Leaving Medical School for a Startup.` And With No Regrets Op-ed article written by Karen Sibert: Don’t Quit This Day Job Episode 29: Interview with ZDoggMD, Yes – He is a Real Doctor Get us free on your device. Subscribe and l...
May 27, 2015•33 min•Ep. 131
Darby joins Ryan on the podcast to discuss what life was like as a non-traditional applicant to Canadian medical school, and life as a Canadian premed. 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: From Canada to the Caribbean: This Doctor’s Journey . Related episode: Two Canadian Medical School Acceptances for This P...
May 20, 2015•41 min•Ep. 130
We dig deep into their email boxes and pull questions that you, the premed, have asked. We answer a handful of great questions coving a lot of different topics. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Episode 71: Crushing the Myths of TV Doctor Dramas MSAR Free MCAT Gift : Free 30+ page guide with tips and trips to help you maximize your MCAT score. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group . Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes a...
May 13, 2015•45 min•Ep. 129
Ryan and Allison are back together talking about the AMCAS and AACOMAS applications. These medical school applications are a difficult and you need to be prepared! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift : Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Check out jointheacademy.net because we may be opening up soon! Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit...
May 06, 2015•45 min•Ep. 128
Ryan and Allison give a sneak peak inside the Academy, the premiere premed advising community, and share a webinar given on the medical school personal statement. 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: 5 Biggest Medical School Personal Statement Mistakes Related episode: Writing Personal Statements for Medical School Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring...
Apr 29, 2015•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 127
Ryan discusses a question from a premed who only applied to DO schools, got accepted, and is now thinking about waiting a year and applying to MD schools. 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: DO vs Caribbean Medical School? What Should I Do? Related episode: Should We Even Have a DO Degree? Need MCAT Prep? Sa...
Apr 22, 2015•16 min•Ep. 126
Ryan and Allison talk about the NRMP - National Resident Matching Program, the system that determines where you will be doing your residency training. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift : Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score. Next Step Test Prep : Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Ryan is going to be part of the panel of physicians for Next Step Test Prep. Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to ne...
Apr 15, 2015•32 min•Ep. 125
Dr. Rashid Taher from DrSmarts.com joins Ryan to talk about his path to becoming an Opthamalogist and founder of Dr. Smarts, a leading site for MCAT prep. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift : Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new ...
Apr 08, 2015•30 min•Ep. 124
Matt tells his story of a failed start as a premed undergrad career and how he turned it around. Now he has a med school acceptance. Listen to his whole story! 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: Overcoming 11 F’s, This Med School Immigrant Story Is Great Related episode: What MCAT Score Do I Need If I Have ...
Apr 01, 2015•36 min•Ep. 123
The Center for Patient Partnerships offers an amazing experience to premeds, medical students and physicians to together with patients, advocating for them. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post The Center for Patient Partnerships 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 the Best Paid Clinical Experience for Med School? Related episode: Shoul...
Mar 25, 2015•48 min•Ep. 122
Ryan is flying solo to talk about 7 top reasons premed students fail to gain acceptance to medical school. The third reason is the most inexcusable! 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: 6 Secondary Essay Mistakes and How to Avoid Them . Related episode: 5 Biggest Medical School Personal Statement Mistakes . N...
Mar 18, 2015•27 min•Ep. 121
Listen to Ben share his story not doing well in undergrad, changing to premed, and finding out how to succeed, overcoming a low MCAT score to get an acceptance! 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 to Overcome My Low GPA? Related episode: What If You’ve Applied and Your MCAT Score Is...
Mar 11, 2015•36 min•Ep. 120
Allison and Ryan answer a question that was emailed in from Grace. She asked how Allison balanced being a new mom, and an attending. We discuss this in detail! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Episode 61 - Medical School Mom – Prioritizing Family, School and More Free MCAT Gift : Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Vis...
Mar 04, 2015•39 min•Ep. 119
Kevin Pho is most known for his blog, KevinMD, is still a practicing physician. We talk about healthcare today and what you should know about it as a premed. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out Kevin's book: Establishing, Managing, and Protecting Your Online Reputation Related episode: The Intersection of Medicine, Social Media and Technology Related episode: Interview Prep: What Is Happening in Our Healthcare System? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-len...
Feb 25, 2015•32 min•Ep. 118
Tom Peteet in an internal medicine resident who take a roundabout way to get to medical school. He shares his premed path with us and his plans for the future. 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: First Year of Med School for a Nontraditional Premed . Related episode: How Do I Choose a Major as a Nontradition...
Feb 18, 2015•31 min•Ep. 117
Thomas Frank is the publisher of College Info Geek and host of the podcast by the same name - helping undergrads be awesome at college. He can help premeds too! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Get Thomas's book on Amazon or download the ebook: 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades . Twitter @TomFrankly / YouTube channel . Related episode: Learn How to Better Retain Information with a Memory Master . Related episode: What Is the Best Way to Learn MCAT-Taking Strategy? Need MCAT Prep...
Feb 11, 2015•57 min•Ep. 116
Rich Levy from OldPreMeds.org joins us for the second time to talk non-traditional premed news and his upcoming conference. If you're a non-trad, check it out! 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: Introduction to the OldPreMeds Podcast . Related episode: How to Get Letters of Recommendation as a Nontrad . Nee...
Feb 04, 2015•44 min•Ep. 115
Dr. Molly Martin didn't really know she wanted to be a physician until later in undergrad. Listen to her journey, which includes a love for the Latino culture. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Medical Spanish Podcast – www.medicalspanishpodcast.com Reach out to Dr. Martin on Twitter @medspanishpod Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! We are also on Android! Listen to us using your Android device clicking on the Android ...
Jan 28, 2015•33 min•Ep. 114
Ricky from GapMedics.com stops by to discuss what shadowing abroad can do for the premed and what experiences are available. We discuss travel, safety and more. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out Gap Medics. Related episode: The Pros and Cons of Global Healthcare Experiences Related episode: Shadowing Secrets for Every Premed Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep...
Jan 21, 2015•26 min•Ep. 113
Ryan and Allison discuss a very disturbing article on KevinMD from a physician who seems disgruntled with the healthcare system. We talk about why we disagree! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out our private Facebook group at www.medicalschoolhq.net/group and hang out with us. KevinMD article on There Was a Time When Doctors Were Doctors Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Connect with us on Twitter @medicalscho...
Jan 14, 2015•39 min•Ep. 112
Improving patient communication, whether as a premed or medical student or beyond is the number one skill that you can start working on now with real benefits! 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: 16 Golden Rules of Medicine for Premeds and Beyond . Related episode: How Much Clinical Experience Do I Need for ...
Jan 07, 2015•43 min•Ep. 111
Ryan and Allison discuss what they are looking forward to in 2015 and what you can do as a premed and medical student to prepare yourself! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep) : Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Know more about Next Step from our previous episodes: Episode 59: MCAT Retakes ...
Dec 31, 2014•26 min•Ep. 110
Ryan talks about some of his favorite highlights from 2014, including some awesome download numbers from the podcast and visitors to the website. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift : Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more ...
Dec 24, 2014•19 min•Ep. 109
Ryan now has an acceptance to medical school, but as a premed, that wasn't always a sure thing. With several alcohol related incidents, he needed to change! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out Dr. Gray’s Premed Playbook series , with books on the medical school personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT! Related episode: Disclosing a DUI Didn’t Hold Him Back from Med School Related episode: What Are Med School Red Flags and How Do You Talk About Them? ...
Dec 17, 2014•36 min•Ep. 108
As a premed, you think you are kind of the hill. Then medical school hits and you realize you are average! Then in practice you realize there is more to learn!
Dec 10, 2014•49 min•Ep. 107
Dr. Anita Showalter began her undergrad career as a nursing student. After some twists and turns, ultimately decided that being a physician was what she wanted! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Student Doctor Network Free MCAT Gift : Free 30-page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Connect with us on Twitter @medicalschoolhq...
Dec 03, 2014•41 min•Ep. 106
Dr. Bryan Vartabedian from 33charts.com joins us to discuss how premeds, medical students and physicians need to take advantage of their online presence Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep) : Maximize your MCAT score and get $100 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Episode 59 – MCAT Retakes – Change and Improve to Get the Score You Want Episode 87 – 5 Things Yo...
Nov 26, 2014•32 min•Ep. 105
