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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

544: The Secret Psychology Behind Test Day

Dr. Gray speaks with test prep tutor, Amanda Brem, about the psychology behind what happens on test day and how to better prepare for it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Brem Method The Brem Method on YouTube Instagram: The Brem Method Meded Media Blueprint MCAT The Premed Hangout Group...

Aug 30, 202349 minEp. 544

543: How to Change Healthcare from the Inside

When Raj started his career in medicine he noticed an alarming trend in clinical care. Now he is advocating for a change. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Healthcare for Humans Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys...

Aug 24, 20231 hrEp. 543

542: From Chronic Career Changer to MS1

Before Gergana was an MS1, she was in the military, and before that, she was a programmer. Listen to this nontrad student's unconventional story. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Aug 16, 202359 minEp. 542

541: The Secret to Becoming a Master at Studying

Dr. Gray speaks with Doug McLemore, test prep specialist and founder of IcosaPrep, on what premeds can do to be better prepared. Links: Full Episode Blog Post IcosaPrep How We Learn by Benedict Carey Outsmart Your Brain by Daniel T. Willingham. Meded Media Blueprint MCAT...

Aug 09, 202341 minEp. 541

539: What's Going On In The Heads of Admission Committees?

Dr. Gray speaks with Christine Crispen, an advisor from Chapman University and MSHQ, on what exactly is going on with admissions committees. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MappdCon 2023 The Premed Years Podcast 171 Meded Media Blueprint MCAT...

Jul 26, 202345 minEp. 539

538: How To Stop Romanticizing Your School List

Recent med school grad, Tricia, makes the argument that students should use match lists when building their school lists. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow Tricia on TikTok @triciapendergrastmd Meded Media Blueprint MCAT...

Jul 12, 202344 minEp. 538

537: How to Increase Your Chances of Getting An Acceptance

Dr. Gray talks with Joanne Snapp about how attending conferences can make a huge difference in a student's medical school admissions experience. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Jul 05, 202335 minEp. 537

536: How This 41 Year Old 4th Year Found Balance

As Latasha applied to medical school she was juggling being a medical student, mother, and wife. Finding balance was the key to her success. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement...

Jun 28, 202336 minEp. 536

535: Medicine Needs to Stop Eating Their Young

When Dr. Tran graduated from medical school, he noticed a negative trend in our approaches toward medical education. Now he's fixing it fix it by encouraging a change. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Dr. Paul Tran’s TikTok Meded Media Blueprint MCAT...

Jun 21, 202351 minEp. 535

534: Triumph in Transparency: Using My Disability as a Strength

When Kruti's transparency about her disability not only helped her gain acceptance into medical school but also allowed her to determine which schools would provide an environment that was welcoming. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Jun 14, 202342 minEp. 534

533: How an Underrepresented Student Got 18 Acceptances

When Sam started his journey as a premed, he wasn't quite sure where he fit in or if he was cut out for medical school. After a fantastic experience shadowing, he changed his mindset and found new motivation to succeed. Now Sam has 18 acceptances to medical school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Institute for Responsible Citizenship...

Jun 07, 202348 minEp. 533

532: From Self Doubt to Success: 9 Medical School Acceptances

When Nico started his premed journey, he doubted that he was as qualified as other premeds. He didn't feel that he had the formative "ah ha" moment that other people have when they realize that they want to be a doctor. Despite this, Nico was able to rise above and gain 9+ acceptances to medical school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT...

May 31, 202342 minEp. 532

530: He Was Open About Autism in His Application

Learn how this student landed an acceptance while he was open about his autism throughout the medical school application process! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

May 17, 202335 minEp. 530

525: His Story Helped Him Push Past a Poor GPA

Dr. Gray speaks with Ryan, a student whose incredible storytelling skills allowed him to push past poor grades and gain medical school acceptance. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow Ryan on TikTok: @officialryxnmed Meded Media Blueprint MCAT...

Apr 12, 202340 minEp. 525

524: How to Push Through to the Life you Want as a Premed

Dr. Gray interviews Jennifer Ledbetter on how she pushed through naysayers and navigated her way into medical school acceptance. Links: Full Episode Blog Post TikTok: JenLed the Premed Meded Media Blueprint MCAT...

Apr 05, 202345 minEp. 524

521: Finding Your Voice as a Nontraditional Student

This week I speak with Dr. Maurice Shoals about the value of finding your voice and explaining your path as a nontraditional student. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MARC program Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club...

Mar 16, 202331 minEp. 521

520: What Does It Mean When Schools Leave USNWR?

Dr. Bryan Carmody and Dr. Ryan Gray discuss what effect schools leaving the USNWR ranking system will have on medical school applications and medical school admissions at large. Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY475: The Future of Osteopathic Medicine (Interview with Dr. Bryan Carmody) Meded Media Blueprint MCAT...

Mar 01, 202340 minEp. 520

517: Finding Balance as an Indigenous Medical Student

Join me as I speak with an indigenous medical student who was inspired to pursue medicine after noticing the lack of access in his tribal community. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Instagram: @vlocarmen Twitter: @vlocarmen Meded Media Blueprint MCAT...

Feb 08, 202336 minEp. 517

516: Finding the Holy Grail of Work/Life Balance

Dr. Michelle Bloom and I talk balancing work/life responsibilities as a doctor and parent. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Twitter: @drmishbloom

Feb 01, 202345 minEp. 516

515: Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Being a Doctor in Media

I talk with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and his experiences balancing his work as a Neurosurgeon in media and how he's used his interests to widen the view in medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Chasing Life podcast Blueprint MCAT Inteflex Program...

Jan 27, 202334 minEp. 515
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