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Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A

English, Sciences, 1 season, 215 episodes, 2 days, 9 hours, 56 minutes
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The Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A podcast is a coaching session between Dr. Gray and a premed student looking for answers on their premed journey. You can sign up to be on Ask Dr. Gray through our Premed Hangout at premedhangout.com.
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248: Is Transferring Schools Going To Effect My Application?

This premed has transferred schools a couple of times. They want to know if that's going to reflect negatively on them.
1/10/202432 minutes, 37 seconds
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247: How Can I Fight The Fear I've Destroyed My Chances?

This premed is experiencing some imposter syndrome. They want to make sure they haven't blown their chance!
1/3/202417 minutes, 23 seconds
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246: Recovering From a Low GPA, What Are My Chances?

This premed had a low freshman GPA, but since then they've been doing really well. They want to know if that low freshman GPA will have a negative effect on their application.
12/20/202319 minutes, 33 seconds
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245: How do I Navigate Secondaries as a NP?

This Nurse Practitioner turned premed wants to know how to navigate secondaries as a NP.
12/13/202318 minutes, 19 seconds
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244: After Difficult Circumstances, Should I Give Up?

This nontrad premed experienced a few unfortunate events that have made their path much more difficult. They want to know what path there is forward.
12/6/202334 minutes, 14 seconds
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243: What are Strategies for Students Who Struggle with Testing?

This student considers himself to be a horrible test taker. He wants to know what strategies to take with studying for the MCAT.
11/29/202318 minutes, 6 seconds
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242: No Perfect 4.0. Do I Need a Postbac?

This student wants to know if he is going to need a postbac or not based on his current stats.
11/22/202323 minutes, 46 seconds
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241: Is it Okay For Career Changers to Go To Community College?

After graduating with a degree in English, this student realized that she wanted to be a doctor. Will community college be enough for her prereqs?
11/15/202312 minutes, 50 seconds
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240: Can You Pursue Pursue Passion and Prove Academic Prowess?

This student needs to prove her academic ability. At the same time, she's interested in pursuing a master's program focused on public health.
11/8/202316 minutes
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239: Is Medical Interpretation Clinical?

This student wants to know if working as a medical interpreter can be considered clinical experience.
11/1/202325 minutes, 4 seconds
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238: Is Openness About Health Right for Your Application?

This student is struggling to decide if they should include a health issue on their application because they aren't sure if adcoms will take it well.
10/25/202313 minutes, 36 seconds
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237: Is BSMD Right For Me?

This high school student is interested in exploring the BSMD route, she wants to know what steps she needs to take and if it's right for her.
10/4/202315 minutes, 35 seconds
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236: Clearing the Air on All Three Application Services

These reapplicant has decided to apply to all three application services, they want to get some clarification on the requirements each of them have.
9/27/202314 minutes, 16 seconds
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235: My Trend Looks like a Rollercoaster, Can I Still Apply?

This student's GPA is all over the place. They're taking an SMP but they're worried that won't be enough to show med schools that they're academically capable. What should they do?
9/20/202318 minutes, 56 seconds
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234: Do Community College Prereqs Need a Refresh?

This student went to community college before they attended a four-year university. They want to know if they need to retake the prereqs they took in community college.
9/13/202313 minutes, 7 seconds
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233: Reapplying: MCAT Retakes - When is it Too Late?

This student needs to reapply to med school and retake the MCAT. They already have a standing MCAT score. They want to know when it's too late for them to retake the test.
9/6/202312 minutes, 19 seconds
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232: 4th Times The Charm: Have I Taken The MCAT Too Many Times?

This student has taken the MCAT three times and hasn't done too well. They're worried that if they take it again it will be a red flag to medical schools.
8/30/202315 minutes, 54 seconds
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231: Late to the Game: How Do I Find Extracurriculars Now?

This student is a junior with no extracurricular experience, can they catch up in time?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
8/23/202317 minutes, 6 seconds
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230: MCAT Reality Check: Should I Apply Now or Hold Off?

This student has had terrible luck with their MCAT scores. They are sure they will get rejected, but they want to apply anyways. What should they do?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
8/9/202322 minutes, 23 seconds
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229: Is it Worth it To Retake the MCAT Mid-Cycle?

This student had an okay score on the MCAT, but it wasn't amazing. They want to know if retaking could hurt their chances.Links:Full Episode Blog Postwww.premedyears.com/437 MedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
8/2/202330 minutes, 21 seconds
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228: Is Retaking the MCAT a Red Flag That Must Be Addressed?

This student had to retake the MCAT multiple times, they want to know if it's something they should address in their application.Links:Full Episode Blog PostmyLORSMappdMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
7/19/202313 minutes, 14 seconds
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227: Can I Stray From My Research as an MD/PhD Route Premed?

This student wants to go the MD/PhD route, but they're worried about their clinical experience not being in the same field as their research.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
7/12/202314 minutes, 32 seconds
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226: How do I Make the Most of a Surprise Gap Year?

This student decided to hit pause after receiving a devastating MCAT score. They want to know if they made the right decision and what they should do now that they have a surprise gap year on their hands.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
7/5/202321 minutes, 9 seconds
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225: How Can I Craft a Compelling Activities Section Narrative?

This student needs help navigating the fine line between bragging and showing what she's learned.Links:Full Episode Blog Post MedEd MediaThe MCAT PodcastHPSPMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
6/28/202317 minutes, 39 seconds
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224: How Can I Show Med Schools That I'm Academically Capable?

This student had some struggles and a gap year, and now they are worried that medical schools will think they aren't capable.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
6/21/202325 minutes, 54 seconds
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223: Will Community College Credits Hurt My Chances for Acceptance?

This dual-enrolled 9th grader wants to know if taking his premed classes at community college would potentially hurt his chances of getting into medical school.
6/14/20238 minutes, 47 seconds
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222: Should I Delay My Application to Attend ROTC Camp?

This student is worried about being able to submit her application on time because she's going to an ROTC camp without internet access for most of July.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCATHPSP
6/7/202325 minutes, 15 seconds
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221: Will Sharing My Child's Crisis Ruin My Personal Statement?

This premed wants to share their personal experience with their daughter's mental health crisis in their personal statement, but she isn't sure how medical schools will respond.Links:Full Episode Blog PostThe Premed Years Podcast Episode 437: How to Build the Ultimate School ListMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCATMSAR
5/31/202318 minutes, 30 seconds
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220: How Do I Portray My Authentic Self in My Application?

This non-traditional student wants to know if their personal statement and activities show the whole picture of who she is as an applicant.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCATApplication RenovationThe MCAT Podcast
5/24/202325 minutes, 20 seconds
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219: Can I get into Med School with a History of Bad Grades?

This student has a history of bad grades but they've been able to turn it around. They want to know if their past will affect their application.Links:Full Episode Blog PostWWAMI programMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
5/3/202313 minutes, 18 seconds
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218: How do I Handle Being a Young Med School Applicant?

This young applicant wants to know how they can outweigh their age in their medical school application. Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
4/26/202327 minutes, 18 seconds
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217: My MCAT Score Wasn't Great. Should I Retake It?

This student has an okay but not great GPA trend and MCAT score. They want to know if retaking the MCAT would improve their chances.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
4/19/202319 minutes, 53 seconds
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216: Is it Okay to Hit Pause On Extracurriculars?

This student who has a history of struggling with school wants to know if it's okay to put extracurriculars off so they can focus on one thing at a time.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
4/12/202319 minutes, 30 seconds
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215: Must Research Have a Clear Application?

This student wants to know if research experience has to have a clear application in order to be useful when he applies to an amnesty program.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
4/5/20238 minutes, 3 seconds
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214: Do I Have Enough Clinical Experience as a MD/PhD Applicant?

This student wants to know if her 300 hours of clinical experience is enough as a MD/PhD applicant.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
3/29/202318 minutes, 22 seconds
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213: How Do I Build the Perfect School List as a DACA Student?

This DACA student wants to know how to build a good school list that reflects their specific needs.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMSARPremed Years Podcast Episode 437MedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
3/22/202322 minutes, 11 seconds
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212: Building a Personal Statement as a Nurse Practitioner Premed

This nurse practitioner premed needs help with forming her personal statement and answering the question, why do you want to be a doctor?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
3/15/202316 minutes, 39 seconds
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211: I Keep Getting a Bad MCAT Score. What Do I Do?

This student struggled with getting the score they needed from the MCAT after taking it twice, and now they don't know where to go from there.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
3/8/202327 minutes, 5 seconds
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210: Can International Students Go the Traditional Route?

This international student wants to know if they can follow the traditional application timeline or if they won't be able to because of their international status.Links:Full Episode Blog PostF1 DoctorsMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
3/1/202320 minutes, 19 seconds
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209: Can you stagger your applications?

This nontraditional student wants to know if it makes sense to stagger applications.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
2/22/202324 minutes, 14 seconds
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208: The Disadvantaged Essay

Walk through editing and reviewing a disadvantaged essay with Dr. Gray.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
2/15/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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207: How Do I Juggle Work and School?

This nontraditional student wants to know how to navigate being a full time worker and student.
2/8/20239 minutes, 38 seconds
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206: What should I do to make up for a lower GPA as a nontraditional international student?

This nontraditional Canadian student's GPA wasn't great. He wants to know what he can do to improve his overall application.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
2/1/202311 minutes, 18 seconds
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205: How Do I Budget Clinical Activities Into My Busy Schedule?

This music major premed is very busy. They want to know what they can possibly do to squeeze in clinical hours during the school year. Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
1/27/202325 minutes, 9 seconds
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204: How Do I Find a Guide as a Nontraditional Student?

This premed wants to know where he can find guidance as a nontraditional student.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
1/18/202325 minutes, 52 seconds
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203: How Can I Advocate For Myself?

This student poses the question, how can I adovcate for myself in a way that is firm but not annoying?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
1/11/202315 minutes, 2 seconds
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202: Does a Master's Degree Improve my Chances?

This premed wants to know if he needs to get a master's degree.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelSpecialty Stories PodcastInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
1/4/202323 minutes, 47 seconds
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201: Is it Okay to Cut out Research if I'm Too Busy?

This nontrad stay at home mom student wants to know if it will hurt her application if she is unable to fit in research within her busy schedule.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
12/28/202220 minutes, 21 seconds
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200: Should I Include Something in My Personal Statement I Don't Want?

Everyone is telling this premed student that she needs to include her military experience in her personal statement, what should she do?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
12/21/202222 minutes, 47 seconds
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199: What Do I Do to Recover From Bad Undergrad Grades?

This premed has had a rocky undergrad path which lead to poor grades. She wants to know where she should go from there.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
12/14/202215 minutes, 6 seconds
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198: Writing about Imposter Syndrome-Is It Okay?

This premed student wants to write about imposter syndrome in the adversity section of her secondaries. Is that okay to do?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMappd.comMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
12/7/202210 minutes, 33 seconds
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197: Will a Postbac Work To Give You a Better GPA Trend?

This premed student wants to know if doing a postbac will give him a better GPA trend.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
11/30/202215 minutes, 27 seconds
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196: What If I Don't Get Any Interviews?

This non-traditional reapplicant wants to know where to start after applying and not getting any interviews.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaPMY337: How to Overcome Test Anxiety and Take Back ControlMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
11/23/202220 minutes, 56 seconds
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195: He Took all Online Classes, Will It Hurt His Chances?

After getting out of the military this non-traditional premed took almost exclusively online classes, will it hurt his chances of getting into medical school? Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
11/16/202214 minutes, 52 seconds
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194: Should I Keep Up My Clinical Hours?

This premed has put her application on hold, and she wants to know if she should still be keeping up clinical hours into the next cycle.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
11/9/202222 minutes, 7 seconds
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193: What do I do if I've Failed to Get in for a Few Cycles?

This non-traditional student wants to know what she needs to focus on after experiencing several unsuccessful application cycles.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
11/2/202223 minutes, 46 seconds
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192: How to Answer "Why do You Want to be a Doctor?"

This Nurse Practitioner premed needs help answering the question, "why do you want to be a doctor?"Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
10/26/20229 minutes, 52 seconds
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191: How Do I Highlight My Multicultural Background In My Application?

This premed wants know how they can highlight their multicultural background when applying to med school to pursue primary care.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
10/19/20225 minutes, 39 seconds
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190: How Do You Navigate Being An International Premed?

This international premed student has questions about navigating her journey to medical school as an international student.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
10/12/202217 minutes, 3 seconds
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189: How Do You Answer the Diversity Prompt in Secondaries?

This premed has put her application on hold, and she wants to know if she should still be keeping up clinical hours into the next cycle.
10/5/202222 minutes, 51 seconds
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188: Is My Application Good Enough?

This premed is worried that with an MCAT score of 506 his application isn't good enough to submit this cycle.
9/28/202218 minutes, 35 seconds
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187: Navigating the Premed Path as an International Student

Our premed today is alone in the states as an international student and she's wondering what she needs to do to successfully navigate her way to medical school.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
9/22/202221 minutes, 24 seconds
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186: Can I Match Into a Competitive Surgical Specialty with HPSP?

Our student today has a question about how realistic it is to Match into a competitive specialty if he accepts the HPSP scholarship. We talk pros and cons.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
9/14/202217 minutes
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185: Do I Need a Postbac with a low 3s GPA Without a Trend?

What is the right decision when a student has a lower GPA without a great (close to 4.0) trend in their GPA. Remember, the goal is to prove academic capability.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMappdMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
9/7/202214 minutes, 50 seconds
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184: Is The HPSP Route Right For You?

This premed has a list of questions stemming from her nontrad experiences. Let's answer them!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
8/31/202222 minutes, 22 seconds
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183: Multiple Withdrawals and School Transfers... What Do I Do?

This student has quite a few withdrawals from being deployed and transfers from changing locations. How can they discuss this on their application?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMappdMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
8/24/202222 minutes, 28 seconds
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182: Can I Get Past My Low CARS & My Stutter?

This student has some concerns about her low CARS section and stutter. Can she still get accepted to med school?
8/17/202221 minutes, 58 seconds
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181: Is Quality or Quantity More Important For Med School Apps?

This upcoming applicant is nervous about having just a few shadowing hours. How will med schools look at her just now being able to find shadowing?
8/10/202213 minutes, 39 seconds
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180: Should I Apply To a Med School That's On Probation?

This premed is applying to a medical school on probation- is it worth applying? Could it all go wrong?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
8/3/202216 minutes, 24 seconds
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179: Overcoming Emotional Fatigue & Time Off To Apply

Today we chat with a student about her gap year and app process. She has taken some time off- and wants to know how to overcome & apply to med school.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMappdPMY491: Do You Need a Postbac?Medical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
7/27/202220 minutes, 52 seconds
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178: Should I Submit My Med School App WITHOUT a Committee Letter?

This premed was "recommended with reservation" to medical school. Should she just submit her letters of recommendation separately?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
7/20/20228 minutes, 4 seconds
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177: Should I Reapply to Med School If I'm On A Waitlist?

This student is debating retaking their MCAT and reapplying or holding out for the waitlist. What should they do?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCATAsk the Dean
7/13/202217 minutes, 6 seconds
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176: Should You Write A Disadvantaged Essay?

This student needs to know- should they write a disadvantaged essay? How should they go about this context essay?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
6/8/202217 minutes, 55 seconds
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175: Your Story Matters, But How Much Is Too Much Story?

This student overcame challenges during his first year and now has over 80 credit hours with a 4.0. How much should he discuss his early academic challenges?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
5/18/202215 minutes, 29 seconds
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174: Can A Chiropractor Go To Med School?

This Chiropractor is ready to ditch the spine and crack open a book instead. Is he setting himself up for success?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMappdMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
5/12/202226 minutes, 14 seconds
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173: Transitioning To Premed- Where Do I Start?

This student is seeking to start their premed journey, and wants to know how to start to have the strongest application possible.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
5/4/202225 minutes
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172: Let's Talk Personal Statements

This premed needs help with her personal statement- let's see how we can help her and others working on their PS!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
4/27/202221 minutes, 33 seconds
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171: Do I Need To Do A Postbac?

This premed is getting ready for his postbac and wants to know if he needs it or how to repair his GPA. Let's see what I have to think.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
4/20/202221 minutes, 43 seconds
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170: High GPA- Does He Need To Squeeze In Clinical Experience?

This student has a high GPA and didn't do any clinical work in undergrad. Does he need to "catch up"?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
4/13/202221 minutes, 57 seconds
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169: Do I Need a SMP or Can I Just Do Well On The MCAT?

This student has an unsteady trend and wants to know how they should move forward- here's my advice for them.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
4/6/202218 minutes, 28 seconds
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168: Canadian Premed with Low Stats- What Should They Do?

This Canadian premed has low stats but lots of strong life experiences. How should they move forward with applying?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMappdAMCAS grade conversion guideMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
3/30/202223 minutes, 38 seconds
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167: My Advisors Said To Quit- Should I?

This student's premed advisors told her that she needed to find a different career path because of her grades. Let's see what I think.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaThe Premed Years Podcast Session 230Medical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
3/23/202227 minutes, 36 seconds
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166: What's The Latest You Can Take The MCAT?

This student wants to know when is the latest they can take the MCAT & what med schools think about international mission trips.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaNational Health Service CorpsMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
3/16/202219 minutes, 1 second
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165: How Do I Determine Residency?

This premed has moved around a ton- how can they determine what state they're a resident in?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
3/9/202220 minutes, 48 seconds
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164: This Low GPA Student Needs Help

This student went to a top-20 school and struggled with the rigor of his classes, and transferred schools. How can he move forward from his low GPA?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
2/23/202214 minutes, 19 seconds
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163: Let's Talk CASPer

This premed has questions about CASPer and how it factors into your application.Links:Full Episode Blog PostCasperPMY 303: How Can I Prepare for the CASPer, What is CASPer, and MoreMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
2/16/202225 minutes, 19 seconds
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162: Military Medicine: A Different Path To Medicine

Today we talk to a student interested in military medicine. I share some of my story and she shares hers!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaHPSPUSUHSMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
2/9/202212 minutes, 51 seconds
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161: Is Taking More Than Four Years to Graduate a Red Flag?

This student changed majors and needs another semester to graduate. Will med schools see this as a red flag?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaBlueprint MCATMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
2/2/20229 minutes, 24 seconds
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160: Pass/Fail Grades, What Do Med Schools Think?

This student is worried that their P/F grades will impact them getting into medical school, will it? Let's Ask Dr. Gray!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
1/26/202213 minutes, 47 seconds
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159: Is Alcoholics Anonymous OK to Put As An Activity?

This inspiring premed is NINE years sober and AA has contributed to her pursuit of medicine. Is it too risky to note in her application?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
1/19/202215 minutes, 46 seconds
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158: Health Issues Are Part of My Story—Should I Disclose Them?

This student is worried about disclosing health issues and whether it will prevent them from getting into med school. However, their health is a huge reason they chose medicine. Should they discuss it?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaPMY96: 3 Years to Complete Medical School at NYUMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
1/12/202220 minutes, 20 seconds
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157: 17 Years Old & Lacking Some Experience - Can I Apply?

This prospective applicant is only 17- and is lacking clinical experience other than shadowing. Should she wait or can she explain it?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMappdMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
12/15/202118 minutes, 40 seconds
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156: Is MCAT Test Anxiety Going to Keep Me From Med School?

This premed has been struggling with testing anxiety, and has done poorly on the MCAT because of it. Can he recover from both testing anxiety and a low score?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCATUWorld
12/8/202113 minutes, 15 seconds
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155: She Had a Downward Trend—Can She Overcome It?

This premed had a downward trend in undergrad but is currently in a postbac program. Can she overcome her trend or does she need a SMP?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
12/1/202117 minutes, 58 seconds
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154: He Has an Average GPA—How Can He Stand Out?

Our student today has always been overwhelmed and unable to focus on his grades. How can he discuss his shortcomings and highlight his strengths on his application?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
11/24/202123 minutes, 47 seconds
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153: She Had an Upward Trend, but Lost It. What Now?

Today on Ask Dr. Gray, our student has concerns about her GPA. While it's not low, the upward trend isn't all there. Let's talk about how she can recover.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
11/17/202125 minutes, 20 seconds
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152: Can I Show Med Schools I've Improved During the App Cycle?

This premed scored a 521 on his MCAT and is at the top of his SMP class. Can he show schools he's improved during the application cycle or should he reapply?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaBlueprint MCATMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
11/10/202120 minutes, 16 seconds
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151: Live Premed Q&A on Instagram & TikTok

I'm on IG and TikTok Live today to answer all of your premed questions and talk about application timeline, for-profit medical schools, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
11/3/202152 minutes, 6 seconds
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150: Impact or Skills: Which do Adcoms Really Care More About?

This nontrad premed is transitioning from a military career to become a physician. How should she share her experiences in a way that will resonate with adcoms?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaBlueprint MCATMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
9/23/202122 minutes, 33 seconds
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149: Why is My Practice MCAT Is Different From My Actual MCAT?

Our student today is trying to figure out why her practice MCAT scores are different than her actual MCAT. Let's dive in and get to the bottom of it. Join us!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd Medialeah4sci Blueprint MCATMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
9/15/202121 minutes, 9 seconds
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148: Do I Need a Postbac to Overcome An Inconsistent uGPA Trend?

Our premed today has a good uGPA, but her overall trend raises some red flags. Find out why I recommend taking additional coursework to demonstrate consistency.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
9/8/202119 minutes, 9 seconds
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147: How Can I Recover From a Downward Trend in My GPA?

Today, we discuss how to recover from a downward trend in your GPA. Listen to find out why I think a postbac might be a good idea for this student.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
9/1/202122 minutes, 8 seconds
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145: Should I Share My Love for Ortho in My Personal Statement?

You LOVE ortho, but should you discuss your interest orthopedics in your personal statement? Find out why not and what to do instead to craft a better PS.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMappdBlueprint MCATMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
8/18/202121 minutes, 58 seconds
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144: How Do You Show Schools You Don't Have Commitment Issues

Our coaching call today centers around a student who has bounced around several schools, majors and paths. How does she communicate she wants to be a doctor?Links:Full Episode BlogMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelBlueprint MCATApplication Renovation videosInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!
8/11/202127 minutes, 22 seconds
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146: Should I Retake a Poor MCAT During the Application Cycle?

He improved from a 488 to a 493 but still needs to improve. He's in the middle of applications. Should he take it in September or wait and reapply next year?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
8/5/202117 minutes
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143: How Do I Address a School Suspension Due to Military Duty?

After being called to Active Duty, this premed found herself facing 3 weeks of coursework and 5 finals within 24 hours. How should she address her suspension?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
7/14/202112 minutes, 13 seconds
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142: Does Being a Family Caretaker Count as Clinical Experience?

Our student this week has spent hours taking care of family members as a caretaker. Would it count as clinical experience?Links:Full Episode Blog PostHow is COVID-19 impacting Medical School Admissions in 2021?Blueprint MCATPremed Hangout GroupMedEd Media
7/7/202118 minutes, 2 seconds
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141: When and How Should You Contact Medical Schools?

Wondering when is an appropriate time to contact medical schools? In this podcast, I answer this question and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCATThe MCAT PodcastJack Westin
6/30/202111 minutes, 35 seconds
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140: Should I Be Concerned if My Gpa Trend Is Not Consistent?

Today's student is worried that her GPA isn't high enough in light of her background. But can she prove her academic ability despite her GPA inconsistency?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCATAsk the Dean series
6/23/202119 minutes, 27 seconds
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139: Should I List Club Membership in the Activity Se

Many students participate in clubs during their premed journey. Is it something that should be included in the med school activity section? It depends! Listen.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelThe MCAT CARS PodcastThe MCAT Podcast Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
6/16/202112 minutes, 20 seconds
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138: How You Should Calculate Your Overlapping Activity Hours

Our student today is worried that her GPA isn't high enough in light of being a overrepresented student. Will her GPA be viewed with her ethnicity as a factor?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessBlueprint MCAT
6/9/202116 minutes, 32 seconds
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137: How Do I Keep up my Confidence During the Premed Process?

This mom of five is trying to keep going despite all odds but sometimes lacks the confidence and motivation to keep going. How should she approach the bad days?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
6/2/202116 minutes, 31 seconds
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136: Does Contact Tracing Count as Clinical Experience?

There are lots of new ways to get clinical experience, but how do you know which one counts for medical schools? Listen to this week's episode to find out!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCATAAMC full-length exams
5/26/20219 minutes, 22 seconds
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135: How Do I Fix My Low GPA When I Have Lots of Credits?

Today's student has been dealing with family/personal issues. Even with an upward trend, her GPA of 2.5 will only get her a rejection. What should she do now?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
5/19/202120 minutes, 29 seconds
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134: I Have 7 College Transcripts. What Will Med Schools Think?

With 7 college transcripts, she is worried that medical schools would look down on her app and GPA. However, that's not what she should have been worried about.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
5/12/202121 minutes, 37 seconds
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133: I'm Waitlisted. Should I Prepare to Apply Next Cycle?

She is waitlisted at 5 schools but may not know if she will get a spot until up to maybe June. Should she retake her MCAT and prepare to apply again?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT
5/5/202118 minutes, 29 seconds
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132: Should I Introduce Myself to a Med School Before Applying?

Our caller today is applying this cycle and wants to know if they should contact medical schools to show interest before applying. If so, how should it be done?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQeshadowing.com 
4/28/202114 minutes, 38 seconds
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131: Submit App Early Without Spring Transcript or Delay?

She has prepared everything she needs to submit her application early, but now she can't get her spring grades until much later. Should she proceed without them?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQBlueprint MCAT
4/21/202114 minutes, 55 seconds
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130: How to Be Yourself in a Med School Interview

Today, I answered this nontrad student's question on how to answer and connect with med school admissions. It's important to be human and not a robot. Listen!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementBlueprint MCATAAMC core competencies
4/14/202114 minutes, 36 seconds
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129: Navigating Through Advice and Info as a Premed Student

Today, our student is looking for clear answers after receiving different, conflicting pieces of advice from medical admissions, doctors, and advisors. Listen!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMappdMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
4/7/202124 minutes, 54 seconds
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128: How Will Admissions View Transferring Between Universities?

This student is wondering how med school admissions will view transfers between different schools. I also answer other questions about school lists, HPSP, etc.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQApplication AcademyThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementBlueprint MCAT
3/31/202125 minutes, 28 seconds
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127: Can I Share My Passion for a Specific Specialty in My App?

This student has a passion for pediatrics. Would it be an issue to disclose it on the med school application? We also discussed sending LOR to specific schools.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQApplication AcademyThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementBlueprint MCAT
3/24/202116 minutes, 18 seconds
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126: How Should I Categorize my Extracurricular Activities?

An important part of the med school application is the extracurricular activities section. How do you know which category your activities falls in? Listen to seeLinks:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQBlueprint MCATThe MCAT Podcast
3/17/202118 minutes, 20 seconds
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125: Why Didn't I Get Any Med School Acceptances This Cycle?

Today, I walked a student through her application to see why she hasn't gotten any med school invites. We also talked about shadowing parents, essays, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMSARApplication RenovationBlueprint PrepMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
3/10/202112 minutes, 4 seconds
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124: Should I Focus on my GPA or Getting a Good MCAT Score?

You are starting MCAT prep to take in the spring, but you have many classes and other responsibilities. Should you focus on your classes or squeeze in the MCAT?Links:Full Episode Blog PostAMCASTMDSAS AACOMASBlueprint PrepMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
3/3/202116 minutes, 7 seconds
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123: What Should I Do if I Don't Have Recent Shadowing Hours?

A new application cycle is on the horizon, but with the pandemic, many students don't have recent shadowing experience. Should they be worried?Links:Full Episode Blog PostGlobal BrigadesAACOMASBlueprint PrepMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
2/24/202110 minutes, 12 seconds
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122: Should I Write My Post-Bacc PS Like a Med School's PS?

Can the postbac personal statement be written like the medical school one? We also talk about formal vs. DIY postbacs and which one is better for your journey.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQPostbacCAS
2/17/202118 minutes, 10 seconds
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121: Will Taking Prereqs at Community College Hurt My Chances?

Does taking your prereqs at a community college hurt your chances of getting into a more selective medical school? It depends. Listen to find out why.Links:Full Episode Blog PostAAMCMedEd MediaMSARMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
2/10/202112 minutes
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120: Can a Master's at a Prestigious University Help My Low GPA?

This student has a low GPA but a solid upward trend at a community college. Should she apply this cycle or delay and complete a masters at a prestigious school?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdMappd.tvMedEd MediaMedical School HQ YouTube channel
2/3/202118 minutes, 50 seconds
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119: Should I Talk About Serving Specific Communities in My PS?

In today's podcast, I talk about telling your story and the difference between "why do you want to be a physician" vs "what you want to do as a physician."Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
1/27/202114 minutes, 58 seconds
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118: How to Talk About Your Life and Experiences as a Nontrad

How should you talk about your life and experiences as a nontrad? Be honest. Today, I talk about how to "stand out" as a nontrad by simply being true to yourself.Links:Full Episode Blog PostAMCASTMDSASStudent Doctor NetworkMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channel
1/20/202116 minutes, 55 seconds
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117: How to Stand Out When Underrepresented in Medicine

How should someone who is underrepresented in medicine approach the medical school application process? My advice? Don't worry about standing out—be yourself!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaAAMC core competenciesMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQeShadowing
1/13/202121 minutes, 4 seconds
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116: Do I Need to Retake C/D/F Classes to Get Into Med School?

Do you need to retake C/D/F classes from earlier in college? Listen to find out why you may not need to retake classes and what you should consider instead.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
1/6/202111 minutes, 19 seconds
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115: Can I Get Into Medical School if I Dropped Out of College?

Our caller today dropped out of college during her first semester. Now, she's finishing her degree and wants to know how to share her story with med schools.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
12/30/202013 minutes, 49 seconds
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114: Do I Have Enough Clinical Experience as a Nontrad?

How do you find the time to get enough clinical and shadowing experience as a nontrad premed while balancing work, life, and school? Let's discuss!
12/23/202017 minutes, 8 seconds
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113: When Is It Appropriate to Apply Early Decision?

You have strong ties to a medical school, but should you apply early decision? Today, we talk about how to show your dream med school they're your #1 choice.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
12/16/202026 minutes, 15 seconds
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111: How to Move Forward After Bombing the MCAT

This student went all in on MCAT prep but her score didn't meet her expectations. What should she do next?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaBlueprint MCATAnkiJack WestinUWorldThe MCAT PodcastThe MCAT CARS Podcast AAMC MCAT materialsMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
12/9/202020 minutes, 28 seconds
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110: How to Discuss Childhood Trauma in Your Personal Statement

In today's podcast, I share my top dos and don'ts for discussing childhood trauma and related events in your personal statement.In today’s podcast, I share my top dos and don’ts for discussing childhood trauma and related events in your personal statement.Listen to this podcast episode with the player above, or keep reading for the highlights and takeaway points.By the way, the episodes in this podcast are recordings of our Facebook Live that we do at 3pm Eastern on most weekdays. Check out our Facebook page and like the page to be notified. Also, listen to our other podcasts on MedEd Media. If you have any questions, call me at 617-410-6747.[00:24] Question of the DayQ: "I've read part of your personal statement book, and you recommend telling your story that led you to medicine and your journey and all that. My story involves childhood trauma that is definitely a piece of it that has led me this way. And my physician recommended that I do not disclose it in the personal statement. However, I feel like it is so much a piece of my journey to medicine that I'm not sure how to exclude it. I survived childhood sexual abuse and had suppressed the memories until late in my junior year of college. I began volunteering as a sexual assault advocate. And through that training, the memory started coming back. So then my senior year of undergrad, I did okay, my GPA went down a bit. I had a 4.0 Junior year and then a 3.6. Senior year. Freshman year was a 3.5 and my Sophomore year was a 3.7. And then I did like a DIY postbac, which was a 4.0. I had a psych major. And then I had minors in biology and chemistry, but I took about 10 years off. So I did postbac just to kind of refresh the sciences.All the memories started coming back in my senior year of undergrad, and then I decided I needed to take time off from pursuing medicine to focus on my healing. And because I didn't think it would be fair to my future patients if I went into medical school with all that going on.I ended up taking about 10 years off and now I am looking to get back into it. So during that time, it was partially just taking time to focus on myself. And I liked the job I was doing. I was working with people who have intellectual disabilities. I was working in group homes. I was working as a case manager. And I really enjoyed that work. But then, in the past two years or so, I have really started to want to get back into medicine. Part of that was I went through another sexual assault. It's through the care that my physician provided me, and that empathy and compassion and wanting to be able to give that to others when they're going through a challenging situation. It's through the care that my physician provided me and wanting to be able to give that to others when they're going through a challenging situation that has reignited the fire to want to continue pursuing medicine.With all that being said, my question is that my trauma story is so intertwined with my medicine story and why I want to go into medicine. Is it acceptable to include the story or does it make the reader too uncomfortable to include?”[04:13] How Do You Tell Your Story?You need to be aware of how what you're saying is landing on other people just like you would in normal life. I'm a firm believer in you needing to tell your story, assuming it is intertwined with your reason to be a physician. "There are good experiences that lead to people wanting to go into...
12/1/202024 minutes, 38 seconds
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109: How to Conquer Imposter Syndrome and Know You Belong

Imposter syndrome never really goes away, but today, I'll share a few ways you can turn anxiety into excitement.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaeShadowingMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
11/18/202015 minutes, 58 seconds
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108: Do You Need a 3.0 to Apply to Med School?

Today we talk with a nontrad premed who has questions about in-person vs online classes, gaining volunteer experience as a nontrad, and GPA cutoffs. Join us!
11/11/202016 minutes, 9 seconds
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107: Eye-Opening Conversation About the Med School Personal Statement

This premed has a question about how to show resilience in your med school personal statement. Our conversation reveals a whole mindset shift he needs to make!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaApplication Renovation Series on YouTubeThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
11/10/202020 minutes, 18 seconds
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106: Which Activities Should I Emphasize on My Med School App?

This nontrad has been out of school and working for a decade. She's done so many things, she's wondering what to highlight vs combine on her med school app!
10/28/202018 minutes, 1 second
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105: How do Med Schools View Nontrads With Limited Clinical Experience?

How do Medical Schools view nontraditional students with limited clinical experiences due to other commitments. Dr Gray discusses the importance of this topic.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
10/21/202018 minutes, 34 seconds
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104: How Do I Know if I Am Competitive Enough to Get Into Med School?

How do you know if you are competitive amongst other applicants? Dr. Gray breaks down this students stats to help him know if he is 'good' enough?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
10/14/202020 minutes, 5 seconds
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103: Can I Be a Stay-at-Home Mom and Get into Medical School?

Can you be a stay at home mom and still get into medical school? Will admissions committees look down upon you for staying at home as a mom? Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
10/7/202017 minutes, 50 seconds
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102: How to Write About an Academic Suspension and Cheating?

Do you have an institutional action? Maybe an academic suspension? Or a dismissal from a class or program? How do I write about this on my application?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
9/16/202012 minutes, 31 seconds
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101: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Applying to Med School with a Mug Shot

Can you get into med school if you've been arrested? Will it come up in your interview? What should you disclose about it in your application?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years Podcast Session 197: Can You Become a Doctor If You’ve Been Arrested?The Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
8/19/202011 minutes, 28 seconds
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100: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How to Choose Your Premed Major

What's the best premed major for you? Will med schools actually care what you majored in? What factors should you consider? That's what we're covering today!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupSpecialty Stories Podcast
8/12/20209 minutes, 34 seconds
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99: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Am I Too Old for Medical School?

You're NOT too old to go to medical school—and today, I'm explaining why. I'm also addressing HOW to tell your story on your application.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe OldPreMeds PodcastThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
8/5/202013 minutes, 48 seconds
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98: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Is This GPA Really THAT Bad?

What is the GPA cut-off at most medical schools? And what can you do if you're worried about a low GPA number from your past holding back YOUR application?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Grouppremed.tv
7/29/202020 minutes, 20 seconds
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97: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How to Approach the MD/PhD Essay?

Should your tone and writing style in the MD/PhD essay differ from the personal statement? Should your MD and MD/PhD personal statement be written differently?
7/22/20209 minutes, 50 seconds
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96: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Should I Retake My Old Prerequisites?

Our caller's prereq grades were pretty bad—but he's in a Special Master's Program doing much better now. So does he still need to retake old prerequisites?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
7/15/202016 minutes, 38 seconds
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95: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Disclosing Mental Illness When Applying

Should you mention your history with mental health issues in your medical school application? Plus, what issues often affect disadvantaged students and URMs?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupMedical School Applications Cost Estimator
7/8/202019 minutes, 41 seconds
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94: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Advice Premeds With an Institutional Action

How do med schools view institutional actions like alcohol violations? Are they red flags that will get your app thrown out? How does it vary between schools?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupUniversity Services, Uniformed Health Sciences (USUHS)
7/1/202018 minutes, 44 seconds
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93: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: MD or MD/Phd—Which Is Right for You?

You're interested in a career that offers the best of both worlds—a few days a week seeing patients and a few days of research—but, is an MD/PhD the best option?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaSpecialty Stories Episode 9: Interview with Dr. Maureen LeonardMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
6/24/202019 minutes, 37 seconds
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92: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Clarifying Clinical Experience—What Counts?

What counts as clinical experience? How many hours should you have when applying to med school? And is it okay to keep working a non-clinical job as a premed?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaSpecialty StoriesMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
6/17/202011 minutes, 34 seconds
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91: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Will the Changes to the USMLE Affect COMLEX?

Will DO and international medical schools be adversely affected by the changes to USMLE Step 1? What does the NRMP survey data say? Listen and find out!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastSpecialty StoriesMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupPremed.tvPMY 379: USMLE Step 1 Went Pass/Fail: What Does That Mean for Premeds?2018 NRMP Program Director Survey
6/11/202012 minutes, 37 seconds
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90: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Should I Apply Early Decision to Med School?

When is it a good idea to apply early decision to med school? And what are you committing to when you check the "I'm interested in rural medicine" checkbox?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe MCAT PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupThe Old Premeds Podcast Session 215: Are You Sure You Want to Be a Physician?
5/28/202017 minutes, 41 seconds
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89: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: When Should You Say "No" as a Premed

Today's premed is considering a gap year. She's only a sophomore! We talk about how important it is to be selective with extracurriculars and how to say no!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupSpecialty Stories
5/27/202017 minutes, 28 seconds
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88: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: I Submitted a Committee Letter, But Now...

Committee letters are typically comprised of several LORs from professors and faculty in a single packet. What do you do when you only receive a summary letter?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
5/13/20209 minutes, 55 seconds
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87: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How Are Gap Years Viewed by Med Schools?

Are you making the most of your gap year? We'll talk about how med schools view gap years (spoiler: they don't care), interview day experiences and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe MCAT PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupSession 85: Should I Push my Med School App Back a Year?
5/6/202013 minutes, 14 seconds
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86: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Her 3.4 GPA isn't the Problem!

Our caller today wants to know what she should focus on to enhance her med school application: GPA, MCAT prep, or clinical experience. I'll help her prioritize!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupThe MCAT CARS Podcast
4/29/202012 minutes, 50 seconds
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85: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Should I Push my Med School App Back a Year?

Is it worth rushing to submit your med school application late in the cycle, or should you wait a year while you strengthen your application? The data says...Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
4/22/202017 minutes, 16 seconds
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84: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Is it Bad to Take Prereqs in the Summer?

Time is a precious commodity when you're a nontraditional student like today's caller. How should you spend your time as a nontraditional premed?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
4/15/202011 minutes, 24 seconds
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82: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Discussing Caregiving on the Med School App

In many cases, caregiving is an amazing way to gain clinical experience in a non-traditional setting. How should you talk about it on your med school application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group secondaryapps.com Premed.tv The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
4/8/202016 minutes, 42 seconds
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83: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Writing About Obstacles in Your Application

If you've faced adversity on your path to med school, you aren't alone! Today, we'll talk about how to discuss obstacles in the med school application process.Links:Full Episode Blog PostThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interviewsecondaryapps.comMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
4/8/202026 minutes, 19 seconds
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81: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: 8 Common Med School Application Mistakes

Not getting any medical school interview invites? Let's look at the 8 most common areas students make mistakes in their medical school application. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group MCATpodcast.com Application Renovation The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
3/25/202015 minutes, 25 seconds
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80: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Masters vs Postbac to Raise Your Premed GPA

How do you decide between a special Master's program (SMP) and a postbac? Today, I share why I think a postbac is the better choice for this student. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group Check out more resources on YouTube premed.tv AAMC’s postbac database
3/18/202015 minutes, 25 seconds
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79: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: What Counts as an Upward Trend in Your GPA?

Today's caller had a mediocre GPA from her undergrad in business. Now, she's on the premed path taking prereqs and her GPA is improving—but is it enough? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group Calculate your GPA on whatsmygpa.com
3/11/202025 minutes, 8 seconds
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78: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome

Everyone experiences imposter syndrome as a premed, medical student, and resident physician. Today, I share how to deal with these feelings on the premed path. Links: Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
3/4/202017 minutes, 36 seconds
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77: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A - What's the Best Way to Prep for the MCAT?

Should you start thinking about the MCAT as you're still taking prerequisites? Today's caller is getting started early. Dr. Gray talks timelines and prep.
2/26/20207 minutes, 37 seconds
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76: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Mentioning Mental Illness in Applications

There are ways to touch upon mental illness in your application that are more discreet. But what if it's a major part of your story? Dr. Gray answers. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
2/19/202015 minutes, 41 seconds
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75: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Postbac vs Masters to help a low GPA?

If you have a low GPA, first ask yourself why. Before picking between post-bac, masters, and SMP programs, be honest about where you need to improve. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
2/17/202010 minutes, 7 seconds
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74: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Giving Up on My Med School Dream

What do you do when a premed advisor recommends a drastic change of course? Should this caller call it quits on US MD and DO schools? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group Check us out on YouTube at premed.TV
2/12/202015 minutes, 54 seconds
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73: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How To Pull in the Reader

Help your reader inhabit those important "why medicine" moments with you. Show your experiences through anecdotes and appeal to their senses. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast The MCAT Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
2/10/20209 minutes, 5 seconds
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72: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: I Have a Low GPA, Should I Do a Postbac?

What's the magic number for an MCAT score that will outshine your low GPA (spoiler: there is none), and when is it time to do a post-bac degree? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast Episode 19: Interview with a Medical School Interview and Admissions Expert MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group The MCAT Podcast
2/5/202016 minutes, 12 seconds
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71: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: MD vs DO Applications?

The AMCAS and AACOMAS are slightly different application services. Do you need to tailor your personal statement to each of them? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group Specialty Stories Podcast The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
2/3/202010 minutes, 41 seconds
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70: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: What Can I Do to Boost My Apps During the Application Cycle?

Our caller is a working dad with a DIY postbac and tons of shadowing and bench work experience. What else can he do to elevate his application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group OldPreMeds Podcast
1/29/202010 minutes, 36 seconds
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69: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: Does Having a Nursing Background Hurt Me?

Do nursing courses count toward your medical school prerequisites, and is there any truth to low medical school acceptance rates for nurses? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
1/27/20209 minutes, 16 seconds
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68: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: Non-traditional Routes to Medical School

Our question comes from an applicant who has taken a somewhat winding path during her premed career. We'll sort through grades, trends and more.
1/22/202015 minutes, 52 seconds
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67: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: Dual Bachelors, SMP, or Something Else?

Today's caller asks: if she has a long academic record, below average GPA, and an average sGPA, should she take a leap and apply?
1/20/202011 minutes, 1 second
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66: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: Taking Classes At a Lot of Schools

Does it look bad to take classes at a slow place while working, or to take them at different institutions? What if you are a nontraditional student?
1/15/20208 minutes, 15 seconds
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65: Ask Dr. Gray Q&A: How Do Canadians Stand out for US Schools?

Just as in any other application, try to stand out with your personal statement and your credentials. Your nationality be more relevant as you select your schools! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group MSAR (Medical School Admissions Requirements)
1/13/20206 minutes, 59 seconds
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64: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A About Disciplinary Actions

Our first live Q&A session! today's question involves whether and how to talk about academic probation in AMCAS and the rest of your application. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
1/8/20206 minutes, 52 seconds
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63: If I've Shadowed PAs, Should I Include that in my Apps?

Should you include shadowing mid-levels as an activity on your applications? No, but here are some ideas for how to include them. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
1/6/20205 minutes, 10 seconds
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62: Why Aren't There a lot of Osteopathic Physicians?

There are a lot more MD medican schools than there are DO schools. What accounts for the difference in numbers, and how does that affect you? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group The OldPreMeds Podcast
1/1/20206 minutes, 59 seconds
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61: Stop Worrying About Your Personal Statement Until This Point

What should you do, before you start worrying about what your personal statement says about you? Write, write, and write! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast The OldPreMeds Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group Rev.com Temi.com
12/30/20196 minutes, 17 seconds
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60: What is an Appropriate Gift for a Physician you Shadow?

Shadowing is a valuable part of the premed process, but you don't need to gift the physician you followed! What can you do instead?
12/25/20195 minutes, 16 seconds
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59: How Should You Approach Certain Questions in Your Interview?

When you are asked a question on an interview, do not answer based on what the interviewer wants to hear. Just be you, and answer from the heart.
12/23/20195 minutes, 41 seconds
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58: How to Reduce Anxiety Around the Med School Interview

There's a lot on the line in a medical school interview. How do you practice for interviews and reduce your stress so that you can truly shine?
12/18/20197 minutes, 57 seconds
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57: What Are Some Differences Between AMCAS, AACOMAS, And TMDSAS?

Deciding where to apply for medical school involves different processes and results in different consequences. How do you sort through them all?
12/16/20199 minutes, 7 seconds
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56: How Many Medical School Should I Apply To?

Picking medical schools to apply to isn't a haphazard process! Here, we discuss the time requirements, costs and other considerations.
12/12/20198 minutes, 29 seconds
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55: Can I Take Med School Prereqs Online?

Many medical schools don't accept online courses, but is that true across the board? Here's what to consider before taking prereqs online.
12/10/20195 minutes, 50 seconds
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54: Should I Use (and Trust) School Chance Predictors?

What are medical school chance predictors? Can a web-based algorithm actually tell you anything your character and your chances of getting in?
12/6/20197 minutes, 28 seconds
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53: Can I Do My Med School Prereqs at a Community College?

Community college is a practical choice for many students. Will premed courses taken at a CC hold as much weight as those taken at 4-year universities?  
12/4/20195 minutes, 52 seconds
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52: What is the Acceptance Rate to Medical School?

If you've applied to medical school, you have seen the annual aceptance rates to DO and MD schools. What does that tell you about your chances?
11/27/20197 minutes, 3 seconds
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51: How Important is my GPA to Get Into Medical School?

Your GPA gets you past the mysterious digital shredder of medical schools. Every class is important, and every grade counts. Tune in for more.
11/25/20197 minutes, 11 seconds
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50: What MCAT course do You Recommend?

What's the first thing you should look for in an MCAT test prep company? Hint: It's not the price! Here's some tips on finding quality test prep. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Next Step Test Prep (Get $50 off by using the promo code MSHQ.) The MCAT Podcast The OldPreMeds Podcast
10/23/20197 minutes, 46 seconds
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49: How Should I Start Preparing for my Personal Statement?

Take the first step toward writing your personal statement by brainstorming. Make a mind map, recall your memories, and dig deep for your "why".
10/21/20194 minutes, 59 seconds
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48: What is the Difference Between a Masters and a Postbac Program?

Session 48 Postbac, Masters, and SMP programs have pretty significant differences, from the degree conferred to financial aid eligibility, etc. Pick wisely! If you haven’t yet, please check out all our other podcasts on Meded Media as you’re trying to get as many resources as you can to help you along this premed journey. Did you struggle in your undergrad classes? Or did you major in something completely random and you never took any science courses and now you need them? How do you determine what's the best path forward versus a "postbac" program or a Masters Program in Biomedical Sciences? (There's also that which is called Special Masters Program or SMP.) So, what's the difference? [01:15] What's the Difference Between Postbac and Master's Programs Q: Which one will prove to the admissions committees that I can handle the coursework? Is a postbac program good enough? Or does it have to be this Masters Program in hard sciences like Biomedical Sciences or Masters in Microbiology? (Masters in Public Health is not considered a hard science.) A: The difference is that one is a Master's degree and one isn't. Postbac programs historically are programs affiliated either separately form an institution. There are a lot of private postbac programs out there now while there are some programs that are part of the university. There's also a postbac program for nontraditional students looking to improve their grades or are switching from another career so they need to take all the sciences. At the core of a postbac program or a masters program, they both do the same thing. They're both there to help improve or add to your science GPA. Medical school is hard. There are a lot of sciences. If you can't get a good science GPA then you haven't proven to yourself or the admissions committee that you can handle the coursework. The last they want to do is accept a student who is not going to finish school. [03:35] Which One to Choose: Federal vs. Private Loans Master's program is a degree program which you can get federal financial aid for. Postbac programs are not degree-programs, which means you don't get a degree at the end. Some postbac programs give you a certificate but the certificate these days might not qualify itself for financial aid. This being said, you have to just do your research and follow up with them. Private loans are to be avoided at all cost. They're not very flexible. For instance, they don't care if you have problems in the future. When you get federal loans as you go through medical school and residency training, they are very flexible with how you pay back the loans. You have a lot more leeway if any issues come up. As you're looking at these different options, think about federal versus private loans. [05:10] Formal Postbac versus Do-It -Yourself Postbac Think about whether you need to do a formal postbac versus a do-it-yourself postbac. You don't have to do a formal postbac. Formal postbac programs are super expensive. One of the tricks for a do-it-yourself postbac is to tell them you want a second degree. Go and apply as a degree-seeking student and just don't finish the degree. [06:00] Master's Program versus Postbac Programs A Master's program is going to give you a Master's degree. A lot of people will choose this being the safer bet. You have a Master's degree now. Just in case medicine doesn't work out, now you have a master's degree to lean back on. A lot of these master's programs are postbac programs that are just wrapped in a pretty exterior of a master's program. This means they're there to improve your sciences, prepare...
10/16/201910 minutes, 1 second
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47: What Are My Chances of Getting into an Allopathic Medical School?

Session 47 There are lots of moving parts to the medical school application. How do you know if you’ve got a good shot at admission to an MD program? We record these LIVE on Facebook at 3pm Eastern on most weekdays. Like our Facebook page to be notified. And don't forget to check out our amazing Facebook group. [00:38] What Are Your Chances? It's a very common question students are asking as to what their chances are for getting into a medical school. The answer that I always give is "I have no idea what your chances are!" I have zero clue on what your chances are. Nobody out there knows what your specific chances are. You can look at the AAMC. They have a graph and table where it has MCAT and GPA. You can find where your MCAT and GPA are that table. And based on historical data, they cite the number of people getting into medical school. You could see your chances based on that data, but it's still not accurate.  First, that's historical data. And if you're involved in the stock market, past performance does not predict future gains or performance. [02:30] Variables to Consider There are so many variables that you should take into account when you're talking about your chances. Are you an underrepresented minority? Are you Caucasian? That comes into account. Other factors include your socio-economic status, your parents' education levels, your state residency (depending on where you're applying), your extracurriculars, your personal statement. When to apply also comes into account as well as who wrote your letters of recommendation. Did they write strong letters or just generic letters?  What does your MCAT score look like in each section? Your grades and your trends are huge factors too. [03:40] Chances in an Allopathic (MD) Medical School Why does "allopathic" matter? DO or MD, it's a physician at the end of the day, so it doesn't matter. What specifically draws you to an MD school? Why MD vs DO? Do you have any sort of bias? Or you probably got information that you don't want to go to a DO school since you won't be able to do xyz residency. That's not true! So you have to take this into account as well as to why allopathic and not osteopathic. [04:40] The Biggest Variable As you go through this process, your chances of applying or getting into medical school are zero if you don't apply and more than zero if you do apply. There are so many pieces of the application process that need to go into your favor. You need to have good enough GPA and MCAT score. You have to have a great personal statement, extracurriculars, and great letters of recommendation. You need to apply on time. You have to write good secondaries and turn those around on time. You have zero idea, specifically, what that medical school is looking for that year. Every medical school is trying to build a foundational core of students every year.  They may be looking for LGBT or underrepresented minority students. They could be looking for the nurse or the nontraditional students. Every year, they're looking for something specific to bring into their class. This year, it might be your turn, and next year, it may not be. You don't know. Or you might be the perfect candidate at school A and you're not at school B. Stop worrying about what your chances are and maximize each part of the application as you go through this process.  Focus on your GPA and MCAT score. Get those extracurriculars and some leadership experience. Get shadowing...
10/9/201917 minutes, 6 seconds
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46: Is There a Benefit to Going to a Pass/Fail Medical School?

2/8/20187 minutes, 35 seconds
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45: How Do I Know if Medicine is Right for Me?

Becoming a physician is long and it's expensive. It can wreck relationships, cause you to hate your job and more. How do you find out if it's right for you?
2/7/20184 minutes, 59 seconds
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44: Do I Need to Rewrite My Personal Statement if I Reapply?

If you're like the majority of premed students, you didn't get into medical school the first time you applied. Do you have to rewrite your personal statement?
2/5/20185 minutes, 3 seconds
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43: Am I Smart Enough for Medical School?

If you're early on in your premed journey, or well on your way, you have probably questioned if you are smart enough to be a doctor. Let's talk about that.Links:Full Episode Blog PostThe Premed Years Podcast Episode 269: This Physician Talks About Imposter Syndrome and Her JourneyThe Premed Years PodcastMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook page
2/2/20187 minutes, 39 seconds
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42: Where do I Send Letters of Recommendations?

During the application process, you need to have letters of recommendations submitted to go along with your app. Let's talk about where to have those sent.Links:Full Episode Blog PostInterfolioMedEd MediaSpecialty Stories PodcastMedical School HQ Facebook page
2/1/20186 minutes, 12 seconds
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41: What is a Letter of Intent and Should I Send One?

If you've been waitlisted at a med school sometimes letting them know that you will go to there school if accepted is something they need to hear.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook page
1/24/20185 minutes, 40 seconds
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40: When Should You Send Emails to Med School Admissions Offices?

Waiting for a rejection or acceptance to medical school is hard. After you've intereved at a medical school, when should you send an email to the adcome?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
1/23/20189 minutes, 20 seconds
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39: What Proof Do You Need for EC Activities on Your Application?

When you are filling out your med school application, you need to fill in your extracurriculars. What should you be doing to keep track and prove your ECs?
1/19/20185 minutes, 3 seconds
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38: Do I need to Write a Different Essay for Each Application?

If you are applying to both MD and DO medical schools, should you write a different personal statement for each med school application service?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
1/18/20185 minutes, 45 seconds
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37: What Types of Physicians Should I Shadow?

Shadowing seems to be one of the hardest extracurriculars that premeds face. How many physicians should you shadow and what types of specialties too?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook page
1/17/20185 minutes, 8 seconds
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36: How do Premed Committee Letters Work?

The premed committee letter is supposed to help you with your application to med school. I think it does the opposite, but what is it? That's for today's show.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageThe OldPreMeds Podcast
1/16/20188 minutes, 7 seconds
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35: Does it Hurt to Take the MCAT Multiple Times?

The MCAT is one of the biggest hurdles you'll face as a premed. What happens if you have to take it multiple times? How will that affect your med school apps?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageThe MCAT Podcast
1/15/20185 minutes, 17 seconds
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34: What Will Happen if I Can't Get a Transcript from a School?

For your AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS applicatino to be verified, you need to turn in a transcript from every school. What happens if you can't get one?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
1/11/20187 minutes, 35 seconds
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33: What are the Tiers of Medical Schools?

If you hear premed students talking about tiers of medical schools, turn and run away. Medical school is medical school. They all train you to be a physician.
1/10/20185 minutes, 54 seconds