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, 2023•49 min•Ep. 544
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, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 543
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, 2023•59 min•Ep. 542
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, 2023•41 min•Ep. 541
Dr. Gray speaks with Deana Golini, former admissions officer at Stanford Medicine and current advisor at MSHQ, about a variety of topics. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MappdCon.com Meded Media Blueprint MCAT
Aug 02, 2023•42 min•Ep. 540
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, 2023•45 min•Ep. 539
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, 2023•44 min•Ep. 538
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, 2023•35 min•Ep. 537
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, 2023•36 min•Ep. 536
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, 2023•51 min•Ep. 535
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, 2023•42 min•Ep. 534
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, 2023•48 min•Ep. 533
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, 2023•42 min•Ep. 532
It took Natalie three cycles to get into medical school, but with significant changes to her approach, she was accepted! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT HPSP...
May 25, 2023•32 min•Ep. 531
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, 2023•35 min•Ep. 530
Benjamin put his application to medical school on pause for seven years before he found the strength to apply despite feeling nervous and discouraged.
May 10, 2023•35 min•Ep. 529
A first-generation, nontraditional reapplicant student shines some light on representation in medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT
May 03, 2023•36 min•Ep. 528
Dr. Gray speaks with medical student, Aren, on rediscovering his interest in medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Posts Meded Media Blueprint MCAT
Apr 26, 2023•40 min•Ep. 527
Dr. Gray speaks with Denise about how she fostered a community while supporting her premed child. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Pre-Med Parents Support Group premedparent.com...
Apr 19, 2023•46 min•Ep. 526
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, 2023•40 min•Ep. 525
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, 2023•45 min•Ep. 524
Dr. Gray and Khevna Joshi talk about how to stop stress from overcoming you as a premed. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT
Mar 29, 2023•33 min•Ep. 523
Dr. Gray speaks with Dr. Katelyn Cooper about her research on the effects of mentioning mental health issues in medical school applications. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT MSAR...
Mar 22, 2023•33 min•Ep. 522
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, 2023•31 min•Ep. 521
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, 2023•40 min•Ep. 520
Dr. Caleb Marsh and I talk how to handle extracurricular activities, and how they can make or break an application to up and coming medical schools. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT
Feb 22, 2023•44 min•Ep. 519
She destroyed her GPA by skipping classes to focus on working. Two years later she had to recover from those mistakes. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years 230: Chad’s Story Meded Media Blueprint MCAT...
Feb 15, 2023•40 min•Ep. 518
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, 2023•36 min•Ep. 517
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, 2023•45 min•Ep. 516
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, 2023•34 min•Ep. 515