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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

487: Saving $100k in Tuition By Understanding the Power of Trends

Medical School is EXPENSIVE. Let's talk about a student kept from paying a ton in tuition. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Kevin Ahern’s YouTube video on acing your medical school interview Meded Media Mappd Blueprint MCAT MCATflashcards.com...

May 11, 202231 minEp. 487

486: "I'm Proud Of You Black Man": Dr. Russell Ledet Interview

This is an interview with an amazing man, Dr. Russel Ledet. Let's talk about the adversity he's faced and overcome as a Black man pursuing medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The 15 White Coats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the15whitecoats Blueprint MCAT...

May 05, 202244 minEp. 486

485: 2.24 GPA. Single Mom. Career-Changer. Accepted!

A career-changing single mom with a 2.25 GPA to an accepted med student- how did she do it? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Talk to a Blueprint MCAT expert by calling Blueprint MCAT at 1-888-4BPPREP.

Apr 27, 202256 minEp. 485

484: Turning 52 and Starting Med School

Today we talk with a premed who decided to change paths over 20 years ago, then came back around eventually and started medical school at 52. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Apr 21, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 484

482: Raised In Africa, Med School In America

This inspiring student came to America, knowing he wanted to be a doctor. Let's chat about his journey as a premed, from being an immigrant to where he is now. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Mar 30, 202252 minEp. 482

481: Advice For Premeds

Today's episode is an Instagram live recap full of great advice for premeds. Tune in to hear if your questions get answered. Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY437: How to Build the Ultimate Med School List Application Academy Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Free MCAT flashcards The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT...

Mar 23, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 481

480: International Student to U.S. Med Student

Today we chat with an amazing incoming medical student from Brazil who made it into a U.S. medical school. Let's talk about her path & what it takes. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT F1 Doctor The MCAT Podcast Anki...

Mar 16, 202238 minEp. 480

479: Corpsman & Community College to His Dream Med School

Today we chat with Justin, who came from a position in the military and completed many pre-requisites at a CC, about his acceptance to his dream school. Let's hear about his journey! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Medical School Application Books...

Mar 09, 202243 minEp. 479

478: Another Q&A With Dr. Gray

Let's tune in to an awesome Q&A session that I didn't want you to miss out on! Will your premed questions get answered? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process eShadowing.com Application Academy...

Feb 23, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 478

477: Q&A Session with Dr. Gray

Today we recap our awesome friday sessions where I answer questions from premed students like you! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Blueprint and Sketchy MCAT Blueprint MCAT Application Renovation...

Feb 16, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 477

476: Sub-2.5 GPA to Med Student

Today we chat with Mandy, an amazing student athlete who overcame a low GPA to become a premed student. Let's get inspired by her story! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Feb 09, 202239 minEp. 476

Bonus Episode—Finding Your Seed from Application Academy

This is a recording of our Application Academy session on 2/1 covering finding your seed for a personal statement. It's the core of your "why medicine" answer. If you're interested in signing up for Application Academy and working with me and the Mappd team for 40 weeks, register at applicationacademy.com. Registration closes on 2/11.

Feb 03, 20222 hr 21 min

475: The Future of Osteopathic Medicine

Today we talk to Dr. Carmody about obstacles osteopathic med schools may face in the future with student loan changes. We talk about other topics as well! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Know more about Dr. Bryan Carmody on: Website: The Sheriff of Sodium Twitter: @jbcarmody YouTube Video: Addressing Osteopathic Medicine’s Vulnerabilities: The View through an External Lens Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Blueprint MCAT and Sketchy...

Feb 02, 202255 minEp. 475

474: This Student Turned a 1.88 GPA to a Med School Acceptance

Today we chat with Mike, a student who had a 1.88 Sophomore year and got accepted into medical school anyways. Let's hear his story of perseverance. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Blueprint MCAT and Sketchy PostbacCAS Camp Kesem...

Jan 26, 202247 minEp. 474

473: A Student on the Spectrum with a Medical School Acceptance

Rohun is an awesome student who shows that people on the autism spectrum can make it into medical school. Here's his inspiring story. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Blueprint x Sketchy workshop...

Jan 19, 202235 minEp. 473

472: This Student Started Medical School at 50

On this episode, we chat with Jen, a 50-year-old medical student who has so much wisdom for fellow nontrad students. Let's talk about her journey! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Sketchy and Blueprint MCAT practice exam bundle TikTok: The.road.to.Dr.Jen Instagram: @the.road.to.dr.jen...

Jan 13, 202243 minEp. 472

471: What Do The Stats Say? New AAMC Data Breakdown.

Today, we break down the AAMC Applicant and Matriculant data from the most recent cycle. Was the Fauci effect real? What stats did students have? Let's chat! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT MCAT Scores and GPAs for Applicants and Matriculants to U.S. MD-Granting Medical Schools, 2018-2019 through 2021-20 The MCAT Podcast Blueprint MCAT MCAT percentiles 2019...

Dec 17, 202123 minEp. 471

470: The PA/Physician Relationship

Today, we are hitting replay on a special eShadowing session hosted by a Doctor and a PA where they discuss the roles they have and the roles they share. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT eShadowing Specialty Stories Episode 206: A Heart for Pediatric Cardiac Surgery...

Dec 08, 202145 minEp. 470

469: A Different Way to Think About the Disadvantaged Essay

Dr. Gray discusses why the disadvantaged essay should really be called the context essay and what you should think about when writing it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Mission Accepted videos...

Dec 01, 20219 minEp. 469

468: Different Points of View

This week, Dr. Gray shares a great episode of Ask The Dean, showing the value of different points of view when it comes to premed advice. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT medicalschoolhq.net/apply Mappd.tv The MCAT Podcast Session 251: MCAT 101: Tips for Retaking the MCAT The MCAT Podcast Session 437: How to Build the Ultimate Med School List...

Nov 17, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 468

467: Premed Q&A with an MCAT Expert from Blueprint MCAT

Join me this week for a special IG Live with Pooja from Blueprint MCAT's Live Online team to tackle all of your MCAT and application questions. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT YouTube: leah4sci...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 467

466: Postbacs 101: What You Need to Know Before Finding a Program

I'm joined today by Caleb, Assistant Director of Temple University’s CST Post Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program, to talk about postbacs! Links: Full Episode Blog Post CST Temple Postbac Meded Media Blueprint MCAT www.premedforums.com...

Nov 03, 202147 minEp. 466

464: Don't Fall For these Threads on Premed Forums

SDN, Reddit, and others are notorious for adding anxiety to premed students hoping to learn about the premed process. Don't get sucked in. Ask deeper questions. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Oct 13, 202118 minEp. 464

463: Fear and Accountability on the Premed Journey

On IG live today, I chat with students about how to confront your fears surrounding the MCAT, accountability on the premed journey, and more! Join us! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT www.medicalschoolhq.net/apply Instagram: @medicalschoolhq...

Oct 06, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 463

462: Premed Q&A with Dr. Gray on Interviews, Mappd, qnd More!

This week, I got to do a Q&A with premeds which I love doing. I answered questions from students about interviews, Mappd, and everything in between. Join us! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Instagram: @medicalschoolhq Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Mappd eShadowing.com Ask the Dean Application Academy The MCAT Podcast The MCAT CARS Podcast...

Sep 29, 202154 minEp. 462

461: Applying Early Decision After a First Failed App Cycle

Evan applied to medical school and had interviews, but didn't get in. For his second cycle, he asked the right questions and decided to apply early decision. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT AAMC MCAT schedules The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process MSHQ Mock Interview...

Sep 23, 202130 minEp. 461

460: What will MCAT and Med School Admissions Look Like in 2022?

I'm joined by Andrew from Blueprint MCAT to discuss the 2022 medical school application cycle. Plus, what should you expect from the MCAT next year! Join us! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT The MCAT Podcast Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Inside Med Admissions : Listen to what admissions committees think about the application cycle during these COVID times! MCAT Email List Alert Twitter: @AAMC_MCAT...

Sep 15, 202151 minEp. 460
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