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The Premed Years

If you're struggling on your premed journey, trying to figure out the best way to study for the MCAT, or trying to understand how to best apply to medical school, the award-nominated podcast, The Premed Years, has you covered. From interviews with Admissions Committee members and directors to inspirational stories from those who have gone before you, The Premed Years is like having a premed advisor in your pocket. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to music or podcasts so you don't miss an episode. It's free. Every week. Don't forget to watch us on YouTube, or follow us on Instagram too! We're medicalschoolhq everywhere!
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Episodes

338: How to Start Thinking About Improving the Healthcare System

Today Anna joins me today to discuss the processes behind healthcare delivery. We talk about why process improvement matters and what you can do to learn about it! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Lehigh University Meded Media Book recommendations: The Innovator’s Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care by Clayton M. Christensen The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt PCAST Report 2014...

May 15, 201941 minEp. 338

337: How to Overcome Test Anxiety and Take Back Control

Dr. Puder is a psychiatrist who joins me today to discuss test anxiety and ways to combat test anxiety. Listen in to make sure you always test your best! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast Follow David on Instagram @dr.davidpuder...

May 08, 201940 minEp. 337

336: How to Ace the MCAT Psych/Soc Section & Improve Your Memory

Phil is a top tutor at Next Step Test Prep and has personally performed well on the old and new MCAT. Today he shares his strategies for studying for Psych/Soc. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Next Step Test Prep (Promo Code: MSHQ to save $50 off the MCAT course) MCATCourseReview.com...

May 01, 201948 minEp. 336

335: Rebounding From Two Low MCAT Scores to Gain an Acceptance

Austin didn't have perfect grades, had two low MCAT scores, and gained an acceptance. I always say that you do not need to be perfect, Austin exemplifies that. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Episode 261: From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First Year Medical Student Episode 254: MD vs PA! Let’s Talk About It with a PA to Help You Decide...

Apr 24, 201940 minEp. 335

333: From Canada to the Caribbean to the US: This MD's Journey

Emma is Canadian, played D1 basketball in the US, and then went to Ross for medical school. She takes us through her journey and shares helpful tips for Canadian students! Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY Session 303: How Can I Prepare for the CASPer? Emma on Instagram @d1todr Checkout Emma’s YouTube Channel OSAP...

Apr 10, 201948 minEp. 333

331: 4 Things You Need to Do Now to Prepare For Your Applications

Whether you're applying to medical school this year, or later, we're going to discuss what you should be doing to help your medical school applications. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Next Step Test Prep’s Medical School Admissions Consulting www.FindShadowing.com Interfolio [email protected] The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Check out Medical School HQ’s personal statement editing service www.SecondaryApps.com...

Mar 27, 201928 minEp. 331

330: Getting into Med School after a Community College Postbac

David had to take do postbac at a community college to be able to work full-time. He was asked why, but he was still able to receive multiple acceptances. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Premed Hangout Group

Mar 20, 201934 minEp. 330

329: Premed 101: Motivation Overload—My Talk from AMSA 2019

I had the awesome privilege to talk at the 2019 AMSA Convention to an awesome group of premed students. I wanted to share the encouragement with all of you. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network 2019 AMSA Convention Premed Fest AMSA The MCAT Podcast The MCAT CARS Podcast Specialty Stories The OldPreMeds Podcast The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview...

Mar 13, 201954 minEp. 329

327: From College Athlete to Accepted Medical Student

Jeff was an accomplished college athlete, but struggled to gain an acceptance to medical school his first two times. Listen to how he finally found success! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network

Feb 27, 201946 minEp. 327

326: How Reapplying to Med School was Successful for this Student

Amanda had to apply to med school twice. We talk about her premed path, her first application, her struggles, and how she succeeded and received 3 acceptances. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network MSAR (Medical School Admission Requirements) Medical Schools Applications Cost Estimator The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview...

Feb 20, 201939 minEp. 326

325: How Do International Medical Graduates Practice in the US?

When you go to an international med school, including the Caribbean, there are many steps you must take to practice in the US, including going through ECFMG. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network ECFMG Accreditation 2023 Initiative World Directory of Medical Schools ECFMG medical school selection guide USMLE website ECFMG requirements NRMP match data...

Feb 13, 201932 minEp. 325

323: From Premed to Physical Therapy School—Back to Premed

Madeleine struggled early & got some bad advising which caused her to doubt her abilities to get to medical school. A pivot to physical therapy didn't work out. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Secondaryapps.com Follow me on Instagram @medicalschoolhq Next Step Test Prep Interfolio...

Jan 30, 201939 minEp. 323

322: What to Write About In the Personal Statement and More Q&A

The personal statement is such an important part of the application, yet many students don't respect it enough. Today, I'm taking your questions about it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Personal Statement Course...

Jan 23, 201932 minEp. 322

321: Premed Q&A: All of Your Instagram Questions Answered!

We had a ton of questions come in from you on Instagram, covering letters of rec, shadowing, research, and so much more. Follow me on IG—I'm @medicalschoolhq. Links: Full Episode Blog Post @medicalschoolhq AAMC’s letter of recommendation writer’s guide 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 Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep ! The ...

Jan 16, 201940 minEp. 321

320: From Military Special Operations to Med School Acceptances

Justin is a former military special operations medic who grew a stronger fascination with taking care of patients. Now he has multiple acceptances to med school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Medical School HQ Services 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 Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep !...

Jan 09, 201942 minEp. 320

319: Disclosing a DUI Didn't Hold Him Back from Med School

Matt is a premed with multiple acceptances to med school, even with a big red flag on his application—a DUI. Learn what happened and how he talked about it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Medical School Application Cost Estimator The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview Premed Hangout group Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin...

Jan 02, 201936 minEp. 319

318: The Pros and Cons of Global Healthcare Experiences

Lawson is the executive director at Atlantis, a leading global healthcare experience fellowship that gives you the chance to explore other healthcare systems. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Atlantis MedEd Media Network

Dec 26, 201840 minEp. 318

317: Building Better Study Skills for the Sciences and MCAT

Kathleen is an expert in helping premeds and medical students better prepare for their exams. With her evidenced-based practice, she'll help you too. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Study with Precision (Kathleen’s website) Kathleen’s books: Study Without Stress Vital Skills Six Steps to College Success MedEd Media Network Clutch Prep Khan Academy Cheggs Quizlet Anki...

Dec 19, 201847 minEp. 317

316: Premed Q&A: Pregnancy, Canadian Students, and Much More

I reached out to our amazing premed community in the Premed Hangout Facebook group and got on the phone with several of them to answer their questions! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Premed Hangout Facebook Group Join the scholarship essay contest ! Texas Academic Fresh Start Program Next Step Test Prep MSAR...

Dec 12, 201834 minEp. 316

315: When Should I Give Up On My Medical School Application?

The medical school application is a long and grueling process. If you've been rejected, haven't heard anything, or are confused, listen to this podcast episode! Links: Full Episode Blog Post BoardVitals [email protected] Facebook Premed Hangout MedEd Media Network The MCAT Podcast OldPreMeds Podcast MCAT CARS Podcast Session 171: Reapplying to Med School – What You Need to Know to Improve Session 231: Third Application Cycle was a Charm for this Premed! The Premed Playbook: Guide to Medica...

Dec 05, 201829 minEp. 315

314: Jackie Shares Her Path from Community College to Med School

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, 20181 hrEp. 314

313: Army Vet, Mom of 3, Wanted to Quit During Her MD/PHD Journey

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, 201848 minEp. 313

312: He Got Into Medical School and Didn't Have to take the MCAT!

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, 201834 minEp. 312

310: Improve Your CARS Score with the MCAT CARS Podcast!

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, 201837 minEp. 310

309: 5 Medical School Interview Questions Premeds Struggle With

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, 201832 minEp. 309
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