Kali had always wanted to be a doctor, but difficult classes at the Air Force Academy she attended deterred her. Years later, Kali is navigating her dream.Length of Description (Podcast)

Discover how a devastating sports injury can inadvertently unveil a world of fascination for orthopedic surgery, prompting a career pivot.

After doing poorly in physics, Aaron doubted his ability to succeed as a premed. His pivot to nursing reaffirmed to him that he should follow his dreams!

Director of Admissions at UCF College of Medicine, Laurel Poole, reveals an inside look into their school's admissions process.

When Jasmine graduated with her BA in Communications being a doctor was the last thing on her mind. After seeing her niece in the NICU, everything changed!

A doctor turned admissions committee member shares the shifting tide in what medical schools are really looking for in an applicant.

All in just one year, her financial aid was gone, her grades were plummeting, and her family was struggling. Find out how this premed recovered it all!

Finding your path as a first-gen nontrad! Contact Antonio here: https://www.theantoniohernandez.com/

Learn how this student was able to turn it all around after significantly struggling with the MCAT.

Without the study skills of a type A kind of student, Steven found himself struggling to keep up his grades, here's how he turned around a 2.4 freshman GPA.

Dr. Gray talks with Sam, a newly accepted medical student who recounts his unique path to medicine while prioritizing and balancing family life.

The incredible Dr. Natacha Chough breaks down her journey of how she went from a nontrad applicant to a specialist in Aerospace Medicine.

Dr. Gray speaks with Dr. Deborah Gutman and R.T. Arnold about the struggle premeds have with finding clinical experience.

This student was able to secure medical school acceptance in her first application cycle by sharing her story and applying to schools that matched her goals.

Between two jobs, multiple clubs, and helping around the house, Alex had been a workaholic since she was 15. When she reached college, burnout hit.

Dr. Gray talks with Ellen Miller, EdD, an advisor at Hofstra University, about where medical school advisors get their knowledge.

This is a mini-episode to hopefully get you excited about MappdCon and make the financial burden of attending even less!

Dr. Gray interviews the Director of Recruitment Admissions at A.T. Still University, Andrea O'Brien, about student admissions.

Dr. Gray is joined by Rachel Grubbs and Savanna Perry as they discuss the future of MSHQ and Mappd.

Dr. Gray interviews Jen, a 52 year old OMS 3 student whose positivity and great support system carries her through tough med school moments.

Dr. Gray speaks with Dr. Carlton Abner of Kansas City University on how students can find the mental resiliency to cope with medical school.

Dr. Gray speaks with test prep tutor, Amanda Brem, about the psychology behind what happens on test day and how to better prepare for it.

When Raj started his career in medicine he noticed an alarming trend in clinical care. Now he is advocating for a change.

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

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

Dr. Gray speaks with Deana Golini, former admissions officer at Stanford Medicine and current advisor at MSHQ, about a variety of topics.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdCon.comMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

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

Recent med school grad, Tricia, makes the argument that students should use match lists when building their school lists.Links:Full Episode Blog PostFollow Tricia on TikTok @triciapendergrastmdMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

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

As Latasha applied to medical school she was juggling being a medical student, mother, and wife. Finding balance was the key to her success.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

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

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

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

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

It took Natalie three cycles to get into medical school, but with significant changes to her approach, she was accepted! Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATHPSP

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

Benjamin put his application to medical school on pause for seven years before he found the strength to apply despite feeling nervous and discouraged.

A first-generation, nontraditional reapplicant student shines some light on representation in medicine.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Dr. Gray speaks with medical student, Aren, on rediscovering his interest in medicine. Links:Full Episode Blog PostsMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Dr. Gray speaks with Denise about how she fostered a community while supporting her premed child.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATPre-Med Parents Support Grouppremedparent.com

Dr. Gray speaks with Ryan, a student whose incredible storytelling skills allowed him to push past poor grades and gain medical school acceptance. Links:Full Episode Blog PostFollow Ryan on TikTok: @officialryxnmedMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Dr. Gray interviews Jennifer Ledbetter on how she pushed through naysayers and navigated her way into medical school acceptance.Links:Full Episode Blog PostTikTok: JenLed the PremedMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Dr. Gray and Khevna Joshi talk about how to stop stress from overcoming you as a premed.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Dr. Gray speaks with Dr. Katelyn Cooper about her research on the effects of mentioning mental health issues in medical school applications.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATMSAR

This week I speak with Dr. Maurice Shoals about the value of finding your voice and explaining your path as a nontraditional student.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMARC programMeded MediaBlueprint MCATZulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club

Dr. Bryan Carmody and Dr. Ryan Gray discuss what effect schools leaving the USNWR ranking system will have on medical school applications and medical school admissions at large. Links:Full Episode Blog PostPMY475: The Future of Osteopathic Medicine (Interview with Dr. Bryan Carmody)Meded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Dr. Caleb Marsh and I talk how to handle extracurricular activities, and how they can make or break an application to up and coming medical schools. Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

She destroyed her GPA by skipping classes to focus on working. Two years later she had to recover from those mistakes.Links:Full Episode Blog PostThe Premed Years 230: Chad’s StoryMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Join me as I speak with an indigenous medical student who was inspired to pursue medicine after noticing the lack of access in his tribal community.Links:Full Episode Blog PostInstagram: @vlocarmenTwitter: @vlocarmenMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Dr. Michelle Bloom and I talk balancing work/life responsibilities as a doctor and parent.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATTwitter: @drmishbloom

I talk with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and his experiences balancing his work as a Neurosurgeon in media and how he's used his interests to widen the view in medicine. Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaChasing Life podcastBlueprint MCATInteflex Program

Why do medical schools ask for letters of recommendation? What's the point? Why do we use them? Join Dr. Gray as he covers everything you need to know.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdMeded MediaBlueprint MCAThttps://mappd.com/mylors (Promo Code: MYLORSPODCAST)Choose DO explorer

Join me as I talk with Dr. Bright, as we talk about his journey in academic medicine and the underrepresented students he has guided that have the power to transform healthcare. Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Join me as I talk with Laura Jackson, a non-trad M1 student who immigrated to the US to play college soccer, but never gave up her dream to attend med school.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Guest and co-founder of Mappd, Rachel Grubbs, talks getting involved and working in the premed world as a non premed.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdBlueprint MCAT

Dr. Londono shares her journey as a podiatrist and as an immigrant.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

In this session, we will talk about what it means to be underrepresented in science and medicine. Please welcome Ms. Jasmine Brown! She is a current 3rd year medical student at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, an advocate for supporting minority students in their path towards health and science, & the author of the upcoming book, Twice As Hard!

A med student on their way to residency shares their experiences as a premed and the dedication it took to stay on the right track and set herself up for success.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years Podcast Session 362: The @thecurlymed Shares Her Journey to Medical SchoolIG: @thecurlymed Blueprint MCAT

This non-traditional student spent 31 years as a premed before achieving his dream of medical school acceptance.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Want to know what medical school is actually like? These four medical students are in different phases of their medical school programs and will provide you with their perspective based on their experience. On our panel we have...Emamoke Stephen Odafe is an MS1 at the Uniformed Services University of the Health and Sciences. Sarah Bradley, an MS2 at the Medical University of South Carolina. Luke Hendrix, an MS3 at UT Health San Antonio, MD program. And Yunus Tekin, a 4th year DO medical student at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

As you've been listening to today's speakers, we're sure you have some pre-health questions you want answered. It's time to Ask Mappd! This is live Q&A on any topic with some of the members of the Mappd Advising Team!

This first year medicial student started as a librarian for over a decade and followed her non-traditional path to medical school that included community college courses.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

To kick off our day, we will talk through how to understand application systems with the current Director of TMDSAS, Enrique Jasso Jr, & the Assistant Director of Application Services & Digital Outreach at AACOM, Taylor Jaczko.

My guest and I talk the premed journey and how to navigate having a disability as a premed.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATI Use a Wheelchair. And Yes, I'm Your Doctor

Hear directly from a current or previous director from the three medical school application systems. We welcome to this session Dr. Leila Amiri, along with Mappd's own Courtney Lewis & Dr. Scott Wright!

Dr. Shenelle Wilson talks creating a plan when choosing your undergrad major and how she started nursing school with premed plans.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe MCAT PodcastInstagram: @shenellewilsonmd

In this session, we'll focus on the MCAT. Let's hear from Hunter Enright, a premium MCAT tutor & instructor with Blueprint MCAT Prep, on how to best prepare yourself for this milestone exam!

Guest and Author, Dr. Brian Elliott shares his intel on how we tend to cling to traditions in the medical field as well as how we can forge a path forward.Links:Full Episode Blog Postwww.brianelliottmd.com Meded MediaBlueprint MCAT

While similar, the physician and physician-assistant path are not completely the same. Let's talk with Savanna Perry, the founder of The PA Platform to learn about the PA path as well as how to decide which path is best for you!

Varinia Grannum, one of our expert premed advisors at MSHQ joins us to talk about the stress and fear of failure that premeds have and how to overcome.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappd.com (Use the referral code: VARINIA and get three months free of Mappd App Pro)Blueprint MCAT

Storytelling is a powerful tool to support deeper and more meaningful relationships. But how do we tell good stories? Why should you care about stories on your path to becoming a physician? In this session, we will talk with Doctor Jeff Polish, a Storytelling Coach and the founder of the non-profit storytelling organization, The Monti in Durham, NC. Doctor Polish co-led a course on storytelling in medicine and health at Duke University.

Tyra joins us today to talk about how she has made the most of her time in the states and in community college, networking and making the process easier all.Links:Full Episode Blog Postmcatscholarship.comMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

To kick off our day, we will talk through how to understand application systems with the current Director of TMDSAS, Enrique Jasso Jr, & the Assistant Director of Application Services & Digital Outreach at AACOM, Taylor Jaczko.

Dr. Scott Wright is the former Director of Admissions at UT Southwestern. He used to run the entire TMDSAS system as well. He is now an advisor at Mappd.Links:Full Episode Blog PostAsk MappdMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Dr. Gray celebrates 500 episodes today by having a heart-to-heart with you. He shares his thoughts on what he hopes you do every day as a premed and beyond.Links:Full Episode Blog PostEpisode 230: Rejected From the Caribbean! Now with a US Acceptance!Episode 261: From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First-Year Medical StudentEpisode 256: A Look at Carle Illinois College of Medicine with Dr. King LiEpisode 497: Med School Dean Shares Thoughts on Physician InnovatorsMappdMeded MediaBlueprint MCATThe Premed Hangout

Dr. S. Scott Graham, author of The Doctor and the Algorithm, discusses tech in healthcare and what you can do to prepare yourself.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATThe Doctor and the Algorithm by Dr. S. Scott GrahameShadowing.comSpecialty Stories

Join us as Dr. Gray answers your premed questions LIVE!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPMY437: How to Build the Ultimate Med School ListBlueprint MCATCarle Illinois College of Medicine

Our guest today is the Dean of Carle Illinois College of Medicine, and we had a great conversation on what it means to be a physician innovator.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATCarle Illinois College of Medicine

Today, Hunter joins me on my Instagram live for an awesome Q&A session. Tune in to see if we answered your questions.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Today we recap an Instagram live session I had where I had some great conversations with premeds and answered their questions. Join in to hear!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdAsk MappdMeded MediaBlueprint MCATChoose DO ExplorerMSAR

Courtney Lewis recently left the role of Director of Admissions at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. Today we talk about some of the admissions process!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Today, I share an awesome Q&A session with my IG followers where I answer the top questions many premeds are asking. Tune in to see if I answer yours.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATIG: @medicalschoolhq

Join us today for a recording of a live Q&A session to see if your questions get answered.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATIG: @medicalschoolhq

So many students wonder if they need a postbac to boost their grades. Let's talk about who is the best fit for a postbac journey.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATNational Association for the Advisors in the Health Professions (NAAHP)

In today's episode, we chat with Dr. Chan & Dr. Grace about their research and our upcoming research that YOU can be involved in. Listen in to check it out.Links:Full Episode Blog Postpremedsurvey.com (Once you complete the survey, you'll be entered to win either a $100 gift card or one of five 45-minute calls with me.)Meded MediaBlueprint MCAT

This student has gone through the premed process and medical school with a child- how did she do it? How can other single moms do the same?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Today's student had a family impacted by Harvey and a pregnant girlfriend that contributed to a low GPA when he started off. How does he approach discussing it?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATCasperAAMC PREview

Medical School is EXPENSIVE. Let's talk about a student kept from paying a ton in tuition.Links:Full Episode Blog PostKevin Ahern’s YouTube video on acing your medical school interviewMeded MediaMappdBlueprint MCATMCATflashcards.com

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

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

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

This premed almost gave up on their journey but ended up accepted to their DREAM med school- let's chat about their journey and what inspired them.

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

Today's episode is an Instagram live recap full of great advice for premeds. Tune in to hear if your questions get answered.Links:Full Episode Blog PostPMY437: How to Build the Ultimate Med School ListApplication AcademyMeded MediaBlueprint MCATFree MCAT flashcardsThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT

Today we chat with an amazing incoming medical student from Brazil who made it into a U.S. medical school. Let's talk about her path & what it takes.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATF1 DoctorThe MCAT PodcastAnki

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

Let's tune in to an awesome Q&A session that I didn't want you to miss out on! Will your premed questions get answered?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcesseShadowing.com   Application Academy

Today we recap our awesome friday sessions where I answer questions from premed students like you!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaApplication AcademyThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementBlueprint and Sketchy MCATBlueprint MCATApplication Renovation

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

Today we talk to Dr. Carmody about obstacles osteopathic med schools may face in the future with student loan changes. We talk about other topics as well!Links:Full Episode Blog PostKnow more about Dr. Bryan Carmody on:Website: The Sheriff of SodiumTwitter: @jbcarmodyYouTube Video: Addressing Osteopathic Medicine’s Vulnerabilities: The View through an External LensMeded MediaBlueprint MCATBlueprint MCAT and Sketchy

Today we chat with Mike, a student who had a 1.88 Sophomore year and got accepted into medical school anyways. Let's hear his story of perseverance.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATBlueprint MCAT and SketchyPostbacCASCamp Kesem

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

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

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

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

Dr. Gray discusses why the disadvantaged essay should really be called the context essay and what you should think about when writing it.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATMission Accepted videos

This week, Dr. Gray shares a great episode of Ask The Dean, showing the value of different points of view when it comes to premed advice.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATmedicalschoolhq.net/applyMappd.tvThe MCAT Podcast Session 251: MCAT 101: Tips for Retaking the MCATThe MCAT Podcast Session 437: How to Build the Ultimate Med School List

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

I'm joined today by Caleb, Assistant Director of Temple University’s CST Post Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program, to talk about postbacs!Links:Full Episode Blog PostCST Temple PostbacMeded MediaBlueprint MCATwww.premedforums.com

Today is a fantastic Q&A session with students on IG Live. We had many guests come on with great questions seeking answers to their biggest premed fears.

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

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

This week, I got to do a Q&A with premeds which I love doing. I answered questions from students about interviews, Mappd, and everything in between. Join us!Links:Full Episode Blog PostInstagram: @medicalschoolhqMeded MediaBlueprint MCATMappdeShadowing.comAsk the DeanApplication AcademyThe MCAT PodcastThe MCAT CARS Podcast

Evan applied to medical school and had interviews, but didn't get in. For his second cycle, he asked the right questions and decided to apply early decision.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATAAMC MCAT schedulesThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessMSHQ Mock Interview 

I'm joined by Andrew from Blueprint MCAT to discuss the 2022 medical school application cycle. Plus, what should you expect from the MCAT next year! Join us!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATThe MCAT PodcastWhy We Sleep by Matthew WalkerInside Med Admissions: Listen to what admissions committees think about the application cycle during these COVID times!MCAT Email List AlertTwitter: @AAMC_MCAT

Inspired by a profession devoid of people that looked like him, Bryan wanted to change the look of medicine. Now, he's an M1! Listen to his story!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

Today, I set the record straight on one of the most common questions I hear from students—am I too old to become a doctor? Listen for my answer!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe OldPreMeds PodcastNontrad Premed Forum

Marketing yourself as a physician is going to be a huge part of our lives in today’s day and age. But sometimes, that can go awry. Today, I talk about what premeds, medical students, residents, doctors, and pretty much anyone in the medical care field should be thinking of before posting something online or on social media.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded Media

In this week's IG Q&A, I'm joined by Dorothy from Blueprint MCAT. We discuss application timing, MCAT prep strategies, coursework, and so much more.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATInstagram: @medicalschoolhqMappd (Use the promo code: 30DAYSFREE)

Our student today is in her 30s and wants to go to med school but after calculating her GPA at Mappd.com, she's concerned her grades will hold her back.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappd.com

In our episode today we deal with a lot of self-doubt, talk about MCAT diagnostic timing, HPSP, and even more! Come join us and learn.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATInstagram: @medicalschoolhqThe MCAT PodcastMappdHPSP

Gabby did everything right. She applied early but her MCAT was delayed by COVID. Then she got her score back and she gave up. She was accepted very late!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded Media

This week, I talked with some of you to answer your questions about GPA, research, extracurricular, gap years, how to show your academic capabilities, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdMeded Media@medicalschoolhqThe 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 InterviewAMCAS Course Classification Guide

I had a pleasure talking with Ashley, who shared her amazing journey to med school. Ashley was able to enjoy the process and still receive a ton of acceptances!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded Media

This week, we're celebrating 450 episodes! James took the MCAT 5xs and applied 4xs, and got 3 acceptances! How did he overcome pressure and obstacles? Listen!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATTour for Diversity in Medicine

Wouldn't it be great if you could learn science content effortlessly in a exciting, visual way? Sketchy's co-founders joins me today to talk about Sketchy MCAT.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaSketchy MCATBlueprint MCATThe Premed Years Podcast Session 265: Learn How to Better Retain Information with a Memory MasterVideo of the pancake eating analogy on YouTube

This week, I got to do Q&A with premeds which I love doing. I answered questions from students around the country and even from Canada. Listen now to learn more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

This week, we are doing something a little different. Based on some recent events, I decided to talk about plan Bs and when you should quit the premed journey.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaFollow us on Instagram @medicalschoolhq

It is application season, and I answer all your premed questions. Listen now to learn more about application, shadowing, LORS, and so much more.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaCatch us on Instagram @medicalschoolhqThe MCAT PodcasteShadowingThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessSign up for our Application Academy which will open next year!CASPerThe Premed Years Session 303: How Can I Prepare for the CASPer, What is CASPer and Morewww.nationalpremedday.com 

In this week's Inside Med Admissions, Dr. Wright leads a panel discussing secondary applications with several med school associate deans from TTUHSC and VCOM.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)insidemedadmissions.com 

Students asked loads of questions on many topics. We talked about Covid, if there is a perfect major as a premed, submitting an app without an MCAT, and more!

Hunter (from Blueprint MCAT and The MCAT Podcast) and I had a great time answering questions from IG premeds! Topics include MCAT, app timeline, GPA, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaFollow us on Instagram @medicalschoolhq MappdBlueprint MCATBlueprint's live online courseAAMC materialsBlueprint's Study PlannerThe MCAT PodcastThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Processsecondaryapps.comMedical School Application Cost Estimatordigit.co

In this Inside Med Admissions session, we discuss everything you need to know about LOR with 3 great guests: Leila Amiri, Kristen Anderson, and Joel Daboub!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessBlueprint MCATInside Med AdmissionsMappdAAMC guidelines for letters of recommendation

I'm joined by a student who came to the US, acclimated to the culture, and found the strength to excel in her postbac and succeed during the application cycle.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATApplication AcademyInsight TimerHeadspace

Today, I have Alex, a Blueprint MCAT Instructor and MCAT Podcast guest. We discussed self-learning MCAT content, tips to be a successful MCAT taker, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATThe MCAT Podcast

In this week's IG Q&A, I answered many questions about DO Schools, International Applicants, extracurriculars, and so much more! Listen now to learn more.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessFollow us on IG @medicalschoolhqBlueprint MCATMappdApplication RenovationThe MCAT PodcastThe MCAT CARS PodcastInterfolioHPSP Scholarship MSARPMY437Choose DO Explorer

Today, we have the first episode of Inside Med Admissions with host Dr. Scott Wright. We had 3 great guests join us to discuss admissions during the pandemic.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded Mediamedschoolapplicationbook.com  Application RenovationBlueprint MCAT MappdInside Med AdmissionsAAMC VITACASPerAltus AssessmentsTMDSAS Core Competencies

Joanne Snapp is a pre-health advisor and former medical school admission director. Today, we talked about the Dos and Donts of building a medical school list.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdmedschoolapplicationbook.com  Application RenovationMSARSpecialty Stories

This week, I answered many premed and nontrad questions with everything from clinical experience, in-person vs eshadowing, MCAT prep, LOR, and so much more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded Mediamedschoolapplicationbook.com  Application RenovationMappdAmerican Osteopathic Association (AOA)The MCAT PodcastThe MCAT CARS PodcastBlueprint MCATJack WestinThe 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 StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to The MCATApplication RenovationMSAR

Lydiah is an international student from Kenya who was accepted into a US med school. Today, we talk all about her struggles, determination, and successes!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaKenyatta National HospitalZawadi Africa Education FundRoanoke CollegeHealth Professions Scholarship ProgramBlueprint MCATThe MCAT Podcast

The premed and admissions process is not a competition. There isn't one winner and one loser. Stop competing with your classmates and you'll see that 1+1= > 2!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Hangout

For today's episode, I do a deep-dive Instagram Q&A to answer your questions. We covered everything from military scholarships, match lists, the MCAT, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years Podcast Session 432: Breaking Down The U.S. News and World ReportSpecialty Stories podcast episode 24: Interview with Forensic Pathologist Dr. Judy MelinekThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessMappdMappd.tvPremed.tveshadowing.comHPSPWorking Stiff by Dr. Judy MelinekGetting Things Done by David Allen

Today, I break down the methodology behind the US News rankings of medical schools. Should the rankings help you decide what medical school is good or not? Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATU.S. News and World Report’s rankings of medical schools

Dr. Scott Wright joins me for a live Q&A to answer questions on clinical hours, personal statements, GPA median, financial aid in medical school, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATMappdApplication RenovationAm I Ready to Take the MCAT?MSARMappd.tv 

Today, we talk about declaring minors, starting clubs, MCAT, applications, taking the nurse to doctor path, shadowing, factors in choosing med school, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT PrepThomas Frank’s YouTube channel The MCAT CARS Podcast

Baylor College of Medicine recently switched from AMCAS to TMDSAS. Listen to learn about the differences between the two application services.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaTMDSASAMCASMSARTMDSAS Matching ProcessInside Health Education podcastBlueprint MCAT Prep

In our first Clubhouse Q&A, students from all kinds of backgrounds asked questions about this coming application cycle, GPA trends, prereqs, MCAT, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementAAMC letter of recommendation guidelines

Kristen Anderson is Director of Admissions at the new Noorda COM in Utah. She joins me to talk about applications, curriculum, and her time as a premed advisor.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaNoorda College of Osteopathic MedicinePremed.tvpremedplaybook.com

In this TikTok Q&A, students ask about the MCAT, GPA cutoffs, and more. Want to work with Dr. Gray in the upcoming cycle? Check out applicationacademy.com!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded Mediasecondaryapps.comTikTok: @medicalschoolhqApplicationacademy.comYouTubeApplication RenovationMSARWWAMI Education ProgramTMDSAS

In this Q&A, Dr. Gray answers questions about the med school application. Want to work with Dr. Gray in the upcoming cycle? Check out applicationacademy.com!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaApplicationacademy.comThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementPremed.tvApplication RenovationMappd.com

Dr. Joon Kim, Senior Director and Instructor of Postbaccalaureate Programs at Keck Graduate Institute, answers all of your questions about postbac programs.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaKgi.edu (Use the promo code JOON and have your KGI postbac application fee waived.)National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP)The OldPreMeds Podcast

How do you stand out to medical schools? Tell your story. What was your seed and how was it watered. Listen for my top tips on crafting your story.Links:Full Episode Blog PostPremed WorkshopMeded MediaMappdEmail me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.netMission Accepted series on YouTubePMY 241: Third Application Cycle was a Charm for this Premed!PMY 285: Hear How This Immigrant Got An Acceptance to an Ivy League!PMY 340: Battling Self Doubt and Obstacles On Her Path To Med SchoolPMY 261: From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First-Year Medical StudentPMY 328: This Student Was Her Own Advocate and Earned Two AcceptancesThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

Michael was rejected 4x before he was finally accepted to medical school. What was he doing wrong and what did he change that finally got him accepted?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMake It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. BrownThe Premed HangoutThe MCAT Podcast

Dr. Gray held another Q&A session on Instagram (follow @medicalschoolhq) to answer your questions. His favorite question, "how to stand out" came up again!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaFollow @medicalschoolhq on Instagram.MappdApplication AcademyYouTube video on extracurricularsThe MCAT Podcast eShadowingstudentloanplanner.comEpisode One of The MCAT Podcast

Becoming a physician wasn't the logical choice for Hailey. What made her change her mind and what is her advice for other premeds? Listen and find out!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview

Eliza didn't know until later in life, after having a kid and a career that she wanted to be a physician. She made the switch and made it happen.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewMappdThe MCAT PodcastNext Step Online Course (Now Blueprint)VITA

In this Q&A, Dr. Gray finishes with a rant when a student asks how to stand out in her application. Words to live by!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdMappd.tvAsk the Dean PodcastFollow us on Instagram @medicalschoolhq.Dr. Ricky Brown on TikTok and on Instagram.Specialty Stories Podcast Episode 411 with Dr. Ricky BrowneShadowing.comThe Premed Years Podcast Episode 337: How to Overcome Test Anxiety and Take Back ControlFollow Dr. David Puder on Instagram.YouTube video about how to write extracurricular descriptions

In this episode, Dr. Gray does a deep-dive Q&A on Instagram to answer your questions. He covered everything from VITA, to virtual interview, and the MCAT.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappd.comPMY 405: Virtual Interviews: How to Know—Lights, Camera, Action!Check out our YouTube series:Mission AcceptedApplication RenovationVITACatch us on Instagram @medicalschoolhqThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementEshadowing.comSpecialty Stories 24: What is Forensic Pathology?Follow us on TikTok @medicalschoolhq

Burnout is all too common in medical training. Today we chat with neurologist and mindfulness expert Dr. Romie about how to enjoy your premed path and thrive!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaEvolution Hospitalitywww.drromie.com/Dr. Romie’s TEDx Talk: The Powerful Secret of Your Breath

Dr. Sunny Nakae, author of Premed Prep: Advice From a Medical School Admissions Dean, shares wisdom from her years of experience in medical school admissions.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPremed Prep: Advice From a Medical School Admissions DeanPrevious interview with Dr. Sunny Nakae:Session 342: Discussing the Application Cycle With an Admissions ExpertThe Premed Hangout Group

Join Dr. Galvez and Dr. Gray on the first session of eShadowing and don't forget to check out eShadowing.com for shadowing during COVID.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded Mediaacaplasticsurgeons.orgInstagram: @acapseduInstagram: @ValleyChildrensHandsInstagram: @michaelgalvezmdTwitter: Twitter @michaelgalvezmdWatch on Premed.tveShadowingMedsembly Instagram @medsembly

Dr. Gray goes on Instagram and answers a ton of great, insightful questions that students have. He also makes a huge announcement about how you can work with him!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaFollow me on Instagram @medicalschoolhq.Session 303: How Can I Prepare for the CASPer, What is CASPer, and More!Session 410: This DACA Student’s Journey to Becoming a Medical StudentPodcast Episodes with Dean Rivera of NYUCasper.comeShadowing.comSpecialty Stories

In this episode, Paola goes from a low GPA and multiple college transfers to becoming a medical student on her way to being a doctor.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaSecondary Essay DatabaseDo a mock interview prep with me!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview

Dr. Gray talks with Dr. Ricky Brown about his journey from being a business major and a 2.6 GPA in his senior year of undergrad to now being a plastic surgeon.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappd.comFollow Richard @drrichardjbrown on Instagram.Tiktok:@therealtiktokdoceShadowing.com

In this episode, Dr. Gray talks with Cheril Patel, a DACA recipient, who talks about his journey through undergrad, the application and now a medical student.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdMedical School Admission Requirements (MSAR)Sallie MaeDiscover Student Loans

In this episode of the Premed Years, we take a look at a mock interview Dr. Gray did with a student. At the end of the day, it is just a conversation.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdThe Premed HangoutThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview

Have you been rejected from med school? Are you wondering what the reason could be that you could get rejected? Dr Gray covers 9 reasons why you get rejected.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappd.tvMappd.comThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementDr. Greg Polites on the podcastPMY342: Discussing the Application Cycle with an Admissions Expert

Dr. Heval Kelli has an inspiring story of resilience and hope on his journey to the US. He now shares that hope through the Young Physicians Initiative.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaYoung Physicians InitiativeGrammarly

Dr. Scott Wright, our Mappd VP of Academic Advising, joined me on Instagram Live to discuss common misakes he saw in his various roles in medical education.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdAAMC Core CompetenciesTMDSAS APPLY MagazineTMDSASEpisode 197: Can You Become a Doctor If You’ve Been Arrested?

With the switch to virtual interviews this cycle because of the pandemic, you may be wondering how to prepare for this change. Let's talk about it in this Q&A!

Ask the Dean is a special Q&A that the Mappd team does for Mappd users. You can be one at mappd.com starting on 8/24! You can also still preorder for a bonus.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdMappd.tvPremed.tvMission AcceptedThe MCAT CARS PodcastPancakes Every Day video on YouTube

What's happening with the MCAT? What is the AAMC VITA? Plus, I give tips for applying to medical school this cycle, essays, interviewing, and more! Join us!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview

Following a fibromyalgia diagnosis as a premed, Vikki almost gave up on her premed journey. Now, she's an M3! She joins me today to share her success story!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaCanadian Federation of Medical Students

Diversity of thought improves patient outcomes. Today, I have an inspiring conversation with Dr. Ayeni about why diversity in medical education is so important.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaWhistling Vivaldi by Claude SteeleHow to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. KendiArticle: How Medical Education Is Missing the Bull’s-eye by LaShyra NolenSeeing White Podcast

Episode 400—close to 8 years of The Premed Years. Thank you for being here with me. Today, I have a heart to heart with you about what is going on in the world.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaWhy I Left MedicineThe MCAT PodcastThe MCAT CARS PodcastSpecialty Stories PodcastMappdStudents for Ethical Admissions

You're taking a stand against social injustices, but what happens if you find yourself in trouble with the law—how should you talk about it as a premed?Links:Full Episode Blog PostIf you want to connect with Larry Cohen, email him at ljc@ljcohen.com.Mappd.comMeded MediaThe Premed Years Podcast Session 197: Can You Become a Doctor if You’ve Been Arrested?

Prerak is an MD/MBA candidate at Yale. He joined us for National Premed Day to share his top strategies and study habits for premeds and med students. Listen!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaQuizlet Anki Blueprint MCAT

Shahaan overcame numerous setbacks on his path to medical school. This year, he received 34 interview invites and 16 acceptances. What was his secret?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappd.comInterview with Dr. Greg Polites from WashU on Preparing for the Medical School InterviewCheck out our YouTube channel on premed.tv.Teach for America (TFA)

How do you know you're ready to apply to medical school? Join me for NEW Mappd podcast and YouTube series focused on helping YOU figure out if you're ready.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded Mediamappd.tvmappd.com/ready

Today, I'm joined by Joanne Snapp, Director of Health Professions Advising at UC Davis, to discuss how to shine through your extracurricular involvement.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaUC Davis Pre-Health Conference

What's the best approach for writing your personal statement? What are admissions committees really looking for, specifically? And more! Let's ask the Dean!Links: Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappd.com

How can we start healing and supporting people of color? Alexis shares her experiences as a Nigerian-American premed and weights in. Her advice? Learn. Listen.Links: Full Episode Blog PostMeded Media

Armin Tadayyon is an MD/MBA candidate and an AdCom at the University of Illinois COM. We talk common pitfalls of med school applicants and how to avoid them! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

What's going on in the premed world? I chat live with students and gave tips on navigating the med school app process, writing essays, choosing schools, and more!

Dr. Scott Wright has more than 25 years of experience in medical education. He joins me today to bust myths about med school admissions, talk Mappd, and more! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Mappd Meded Media TMDSAS Blueprint APPLY magazine Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR)

One question that's sure to show up on med school applications this year is how COVID-19 has impacted you. Today, I'll share how you should write about COVID-19. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media premed.tv Secondaryapps.com medicalschoolhq.net/blueprint Episode on how to answer the COVID-19 question Application Renovation videos

Like many premeds, Keith had a rocky start on his journey to med school. What inspired him to turn things around and what was the path like once he knew? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media premed.tv The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview mappd.com (Follow us on Instagram @mappdapp and Twitter @mappdapp.)

Big things are happening at Blueprint MCAT, formerly NextStep! Phil gives us an inside look at their groundbreaking new online MCAT prep course! Don't miss it! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT premed.tv medicalschoolhq.net/blueprint

Carle Illinois College of Medicine thrives on being different and finding solutions to uncertainty. Danny & Nora share how you can too as med school applicants! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media ExplorationMedicine.com Wilderness Medicine Program

She took the MCAT 6 times, applied to med school 4 times, and went on 12 interviews. Now, she has 2 acceptances! What was her secret to finally breaking through? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)

Enrique Jasso, Associate Director, Texas Health Education Service, answers your questions about how TMDSAS and Texas medical schools are reacting to COVID-19. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Inside Health Education Podcast Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) NAPA LISTSERV Rosetta Stone

How will med schools view online & pass/fail courses? Will the application timeline change in 2020? What about shadowing? NYU Grossman School of Medicine Dean, Dr. Rivera, answers! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media PMY Session 152: The MMI: Everything You Need to Know About the Multiple Mini Interview PMY Session 96: 3 Years to Complete Medical School at NYU

COVID-19 has had an undeniable impact on the world. What does it mean for you and the premed process? I answer all of your questions in this special podcast! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media IG @medicalschoolhq If you're interviewing online, shoot us an email at team@medicalschoolhq.net. Get access to the platform for free so you can practice your interviews through a computer screen. PearsonVue.com CASPer test

The med school application cycle is right around the corner! Here are 10 things you need to know before applying and 8 tips for writing your personal statement. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed.tv AAMC Fee Assistance Program AACOMAS Fee Assistance Program Application Renovation Series Ask Dr. Gray SecondaryApps.com The Premed Playbook series AMCAS AACOMAS TMDSAS

I'm joined today by Dr. Cheo Torres to learn more about traditional medicine, cultural competency and how understanding both will make you a better physician. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Check out our YouTube channel on premed.tv Check out Cheo Torres on Coursera If you want to connect with Cheo, email him at cheo@unm.edu. Know more about Cheo’s Curanderismo class every summer. Watch Cheo’s TedTalk Connecting Modern Medicine to Traditional Healing YouTube video where I'm talking with Marichelle about the Atlantis Fellowship program. PMY 318: The Pors and Cons of Global Healthcare

What are residency program directors looking for and is the USMLE Step 1 the most important factor? We're looking at the data and the answer might surprise you!

Join me today for my November 2019 AMSA talk in Austin, TX. Find out what every premed should know before their medical school interview!

Today, you get to come along on a premed meetup I hosted in Chicago! I answered a bunch of questions about how to get into medical school and succeed on your path. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Here’s a YouTube video of what we talked about on the episode today.

Inside Health Education Podcast host, Enrique Jasso, Jr., discusses everything you need to know about the TMDSAS and applying to medical schools in Texas. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Inside Health Education Podcast APPLY Magazine TexasHealth Education Service TMDSAS JAMP (Joint Admission Medical Program)

Kayla was just accepted to med school at 33! Find out how she balanced being a mom, taking prereqs, studying for the MCAT, and applying while working full-time.

Mike Natter didn't always think he was cut out for med school. Today, he is a physician, artist, Instagram presence, and my cohost on the Board Rounds podcast too! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Board Rounds podcast Follow Mike on Instagram @mike.natter

Patrick Ridge, PhD is joining me to help launch a brand new podcast and help premeds become better advocates through Spanish language and cultural knowledge!

This new med student will help Ryan cover the unique challenges faced by international applicants, as well as valuable healthcare experiences to include in apps! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media MSAR PMY Episode 304: How to Choose a Medical School and Put Together a School List

Today's guest fought an uphill battle, from supporting herself at a young age, to challenges on the MCAT, and more. What shifted, and what was her plan?

Today's guest started in community college and overcame academic obstacles. His background in wrestling and bodybuilding helped guide and motivate him. Links: Meded Media

Today’s episode is a special one as I’m sharing with you a talk I gave at the University of Florida for their AMSA Premed Club Meeting. I touch on topics like crafting your personal story, medical school interview tips, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded Media

My guests are the Short Coat Podcast's David Etler and med students from Carver College of Medicine. We'll talk about their journeys to medicine and so much more.

Dr. Crawford is passionate about empowering women in medicine. She is going to tell us all about resilience, balance, and sorting through the misinformation. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Follow Natalie on Instagram @NatalieCrawfordMD. Check out Natalie’s podcast, As a Woman NatalieCrawfordMD.com

" Today's episode features Ryan's address to a live audience at UC Davis! Couldn't make the conference? Tune in for a great conversation and Q&A session!" Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media UC Davis Pre-Health Conference Premed.tv @medicalschoolhq Congressional Dish podcast The Health Care Handbook AppExpenses.com Fee Assistance Program (FAP) FindShadowing.com

Dr. Fajgenbaum is both researcher and participant in the quest to cure his own devastating disease. How does this inspiring doctor stay motivated? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Chasing My Cure by Dr. David Fajgenbaum Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) Sirolimus in Previously Treated Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease

Nathan's story takes us through criminal justice, being a first responder, and a low GPA. His admission to medical school will motivate and inspire you. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Speak Up Podcast by Matthew Dicks #respecttheMCAT premed.tv

Sabina, better known as @thecurlymed on Instagram, shares her amazing journey to medical school. We'll also talk about advising, postbacs, and LGBTQ identity. Links: Full episode blog post Meded Media Follow Sabina on Instagram @thecurlymed

Will shares his story of failing to get into med school two times before finally earning his acceptance. He thinks it's grades, I wonder if it's something else. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

So you've been put on the waitlist. What now? Here are some tips for continuing to stand out while respecting individual school policies. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media PremedScholarship.com Application Renovation (Click here to apply.)

What do adcoms look at first? What do they do with the data you give them? On this episode, I'll talk about the adcom's perspective on your application. Links: Full Episode Blog Post ApplicationRenovation.com Apply to Application Renovation SecondaryApps.com PMY 35: How to Fix Your Medical School Application After Starting Premed Poorly PMY 356: Why Aren’t These Med School Applicants Getting Interviews? The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

Today's topics include disadvantaged status, the MD/PhD, MCAT stress, and more! Ryan takes on your questions from the Medical School HQ Facebook Hangout. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Medical School HQ Facebook Hangout PremedShirts.com The Premed Playbook: Gude to the Medical School Personal Statement Episode 356 on the biggest mistake students make in their application Episode 269 on Imposter’s Syndrome ApplicationRenovation.com FindShadowing.com The MCAT Podcast MCAT CARS Podcast CU Wilderness Medicine Course AppExpenses.com

Over the last 7 years, MSHQ has grown from one website to a whole media company with 12 podcasts, 3 books, and so many resources, most people don't know about! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Next Step Test Prep Jack Westin University of Colorado Wildnerness Medicine Program (Text WILDMED to 44222 to get a link.) Instagram: @medicalschoolhq Email me: ryan@medicalschoolhq.net Tools: MedicalSchoolHQ.net Applications Cost Estimator Secondary Apps UpdateSecondaries.com GPA Calculator MedSchoolReviews.com PremedForums.com FindShadowing.com Podcasts: The Premed Years The OldPreMeds Podcast The MCAT Podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A Specialty Stories The MCAT CARS Podcast Board Rounds The Short Coat Podcast TMDSAS Podcast MedDiaries Books: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application PremedPlaybook.com Events: University of Florida’s Premed AMSA Club – October 2, 2019. UC Davis  Pre-Health Conference – October 19, 2019 AMSA Premed Fest in Texas – November 23-24, 2019 AMSA Convention – April 16-19, 2020 Other Resources: Facebook: MSHQ Hangout Group YouTube Channel: <a href=...

What's one of the biggest mistakes made by medical school applicants? Let's take a hard look at clinical experience and your motivations for med school! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Renovation Apply to Application Renovation PMY 241: Third Application Cycle was a Charm for This Premed PMY 171: Reapplying to Med School: What You Need to Know to Improve AAMC Applicant and Matriculant Data Premed Assessment The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Five Ways to Gain Clinical Experience Without Shadowing

Ryan and Allison discuss the very common question about medical school and how hard it is. Do you have to be really smart to get through? Hint: You Can Do It! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Med Diaries FindShadowing.com Episode 251: Dating in Medical School: What You Need to Know Episode 07: 10 Traits You Need to Succeed in Medical School Check out Allison’s upcoming podcast: HealMyConcussion.com University of Colorado Wilderness Medicine Program Text WILDMED to 44222 and get a link to the course and a $400 off coupon code.

LizzyM is just an equation. How do you fit your history, experiences, struggles, triumphs, and trends into that equation? Spoiler: You can't. Tune in for more. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media LizzyM PMY 342 with Dr. Sunny Nakae: Discussing the Application Cycle with an Admissions Expert

How do you study for the MCAT, and how do you know your prep is working for you? Introducing Next Step's Rachel Grubbs, who is here to tell us more. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep! The MCAT Podcast Episode 158 with Rachel Grubbs The Premed Years Podcast Medical School HQ Facebook Group AAMC Topic Outline Longreads.com

From a small HBCU to emergency medicine to organizing conferences, Alden joins me to talk about encouraging and supporting underrepresented minorities in medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Tour for Diversity Find out more about Tour for Diversity on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Reach out to Alden on Twitter @AMLandryMD and he can help you connect with people. Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)

When Annita moved to Canada, she realized she was ready for a new start. She takes us through her journey from nursing, to the MCAT, to a Canadian medical school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

Dr. Makary is a world-renowned surgeon and author. He joins me to talk about the purpose of medicine, the medical establishment, and how to be consciously disruptive. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Price We Pay: What Broke American Healthcare – and How to Fix It by Dr. Marty Makary Restoring Medicine Iora Health ChenMed Oak Street Health PubMed.org Connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Carle Illinois College of Medicine has no interview and a unique secondary application process. Heather Wright is the Director of Recruitment, and she's here to tell us why. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Carle Illinois Homepage Carle Illinois Admissions Carle Illinois Before You Apply (with admissions requirements) PMY Episode 256: A Look at Carle Illinois College of Medicine with Dean Li Am I Disadvantaged? Meded Media Check out the 2020 NAAHP Conference in New Orleans, where Carle Illinois will have a premed day at the event. SecondaryApps.com

Dr. Reno is a professor of emergency medicine and mentor. Today we cover all things shadowing, from finding opportunities, to saying "thank you"! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media FindShadowing.com Check out our previous episode with Dr. Elaine Reno on Episode 279 Wilderness Medicine Course (To know more about the Wilderness Medicine Program, text WILDMED to 44222 and get a link right on your phone.)

Santiago is a first generation immigrant. He joins me to talk about being inspired by global health, doing a postbac, and leveling the playing field for applicants. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview MCATSelfPrep.com

Christian Essman is Director of Admissions at Case Western Reserve Universtity SOM and podcaster. He joins me to talk admissions process, transparency, and more! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media All Access: Med School Admissions Listen to All Access: Med School Admissions Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Lifebanc The Undifferentiated Medical Student Podcast with Ian Drummond

Robert made the decision to pursue medicine at the age of 40. He discusses his path to an acceptance, having children as a premed, mentors, support systems, and more! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Wilderness Medicine Program (promo code MSHQ)

Today Rosie joins me to discuss the difficult parts of her premed journey, mentorship, burnout, and why she chose to make the transition to academic medicine! Links: Full Episode Blog Post @thefemaledoc Meded Media MedicalSchoolHQ YouTube Channel Secondaryapps.com Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

Mila went from majoring in politics to nursing to premed all while overcoming health issues that pushed her premed journey back. Take a listen to this inspiring episode! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Facebook Premed Hangout The Premed Handbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview

Today Sunny joins me to discuss and give advice on mistakes applicants make, personal statements, premed advisors, and more! This is an episode you don't want to miss! Links: Full Episode Blog Post www.findshadowing.com Meded Media Read Sunny’s blog: Tough Love for Your Personal Statement: Advice from a Medical School Dean Read her other blogs on Reflective MedEd. Follow Sunny on Twitter @DrNakae and find out more about Sunny here.

Noy is an international student from Israel who was accepted to medical school in the US. Today we talk about each step of her journey and how she prepared for it! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

One of Erica's biggest obstacles to overcome on her journey to medical school was her self doubt. Today we discuss the obstacles she faced and how she overcame them! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

Edleda struggled with organic chemistry and at times the class made her doubt if she could do this. Today she discusses overcoming ochem and finding balance as a premed. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

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

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

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

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

When you walk into your medical school interview, if you're not prepared for specific types of questions, it may throw you off completely. Let's talk about them! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media

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

The medical school multiple mini interview lessons subjectivity during the interview day, but make sure you don't make these mistakes during your MMI! Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY 152: The MMI: Everything You Need to Know About the Multiple Mini Interview CASPer test ryan@medicalschoolhq.net

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

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

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

Janet is a nurse who switched to the premed path a few years ago. Listen to how she overcame a 499 on the MCAT and advocated for herself during the app process! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network

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

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

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

SHPEP, or the Summer Health Professions Education Program, is a free summer program for underrepresented premed students at twelve locations throughout the US. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Summer Health Professions Education Program shpep_alumni@aamc.org AAMC

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

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

We had a ton of questions come in from you on Instagram, covering letters of rec, shadowing, research, and so much more. Follow me on IG—I'm @medicalschoolhq. Links: Full Episode Blog Post @medicalschoolhq AAMC’s letter of recommendation writer’s guide Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep! The MCAT Podcast Interfolio AAMC Traffic Rules

Justin is a former military special operations medic who grew a stronger fascination with taking care of patients. Now he has multiple acceptances to med school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Medical School HQ Services Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

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

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

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

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

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

Jackie is jackieplans on Instagram. She has a following watching her journey through medical school as she creates beautiful notes that you can buy. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow me on @medicalschoolhq Follow Jackie @jackieplans on Instagram. PMY 174: Academically Dismissed to Medical School Acceptance Google Keep AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program The White Coat Investor Join the Scholarship!

Adrienne is in her 3rd year of her MD/PhD program and things are getting easier. She's the mom of 3, a Vet, and an amazing example of striving for your dreams. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow Adrienne on Instagram @ssg.to.mdphd. MedEd Media Network The MCAT CARS Podcast Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Pat Tillman Foundation

Dan, from FutureMDlife on Instagram, joined me to talk about his journey and struggles on his path to medical school as well as his Instagram journey. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow @medicalschoolhq on Instagram. Follow Dan on Instagram @FutureMDlife. Follow Steve on Instagram @premedmotivation. MedEd Media Network

Examkrackers Janis Stott joined me to talk about the common misconceptions she sees from students about the MCAT. We also talk about EKs new MCAT Hotline. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Examkrackers Examkrackers Hotline

Jack Westin was featured in Session 259 almost one year ago. Now we've launched the MCAT CARS Podcast and it's going to change the way you prep for the MCAT. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MCAT CARS Podcast Jack Westin PMY Session 259: How Can I Improve My CARS Section Score on the MCAT? MedEd Media Network Jack Westin’s MCAT Question of the Day Save $100 by going to the Jack Westin site for the coupon to be automatically activated. Or text CARSCOUPON to 44222.

The medical school interview can make or break your chance at an acceptance. Don't walk in unprepared. Check out these questions that students struggle with. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network The MCAT CARS Podcast The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT PMY 233: 5 Common Med School Interview Questions and How to Answer Them Facebook Hangout Group The Healthcare Handbook The Congressional Dish Podcast Session 84: The Affordable Care Act Roe v. Wade The MCAT CARS Podcast with Jack Westin

Listen up premeds! I talk about this a lot, but I need to have a dedicated show on this. You have to be yourself in your med school applications and interviews. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Premed Diaries The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statements The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT PMY 288: This is How UICOM Reviews Your Medical School Application The Premed Hangout

Dr. Lee Burnett founded SDN to connect students. Little did he know how big it would get, and how negative the internet would turn. He's hoping to change that. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Student Doctor Network StudySchedule Scutwork Review2.com Interview Feedback LizzyM Score Calculator Medical Specialty Selector SDN Experts Application Cost Calculator

The very first episode of Premed Diaries, a podcast dedicated to you. With Dr. Allison Gray as the host, you are the featured guest by calling 833-MY-DIARY. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Call 1-833-MYDIARY and share your thoughts with us! MedDiaries.com OldPreMeds Podcast MedEd Media Network

I had so much fun the last time we did an Instagram Q&A, that I decided to bring it back! We had a ton of great questions, and hopefully some good answers! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network OldPreMeds Podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A Nontrad Premed Forum The MCAT Podcast Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep! Specialty Stories Follow me on Instagram @medicalschoolhq Interfolio The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview ryan@medicalschoolhq.net

This will hopefully be the most in-depth look at what medical schools you should apply to. Putting together your school list is an important part of your app. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Medical School Application Cost Estimator MSAR (Medical School Admission Requirements) Medical School Facebook Hangout Here’s a video of how you can research medical schools! MedSchoolReviews.com

Ryan is joined by Dr. Kelly Dore who is one of the brilliant minds who developed and researched CASPer. We talk about what it is, how it's scored and more. Links: Full Episode Blog Post CASPer MedEd Media Network The MCAT Podcast OldPreMeds Podcast Specialty Stories Short Coat Podcast TMDSAS Podcast

I asked on Instagram (@medicalschoolhq - follow me!) for questions for this episode. You did not disappoint! Check out the episode for some great questions! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow us on Instagram @medicalschoolhq Med Diaries (Call in 833-MYDIARY and you have 30 minutes to leave a voicemail.) TMDSAS Podcast Premed Coaching Services Khan Academy Organic Chemistry Tutorial Videos The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Interfolio

BJ Miller is a hospice and palliative care specialist at UCSF. A near-death experience as a teenager left him with a unique perspective on disability and death. Links: Full Episode Blog Post BJ Miller’s TEDTalk New York Times article about BJ Miller UK’s Maggie’s Centres Extremis

Ryan is joined by Allison who has previously shared her story of burnout. They discuss burnout and they talk about MedDiaries—their newest project to help. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Medscape National Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2018 Call 1-833-MYDIARY Stay informed of the MedDiaries launch. Get notified!

Dr. Richard Carmona served as the 17th Surgeon General of the US. After being a high school dropout and special forces medic, he found his calling for medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network

Sarah is starting med school this fall and is excited to begin. Listen to her story and how identifying as LGBT affected her med school applications. Links: Full Episode Blog Post If you need any help in your medical school application, maybe we can help. Find out all the services we offer and let us be a part of your journey to medical school. MedEd Media Network

If you've not taken my advice and pushed your MCAT back until June or July, you may be in for a rude awakening when you see your score. What should you do? Links and Other Resource Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: What Is a Competitive MCAT Score? Related episode: How Will an Unbalanced MCAT Score Affect Me? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Red flags seem to confuse a lot of students. They come up in applications and interviews and you need to be prepared to talk about them. Listen to this episode! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the medical school interview: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Related episode: Will My Medical History Affect My Chances at Medical School? Related episode: Please, Don’t Lie on Your Medical School Applications. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Logan Noone is an MSII at PNWU. He became discouraged after listening to a previous Premed Years podcast about not disclosing big red flags. He ignored me! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Avoiding Burnout as a Premed, Med Student, and Beyond. Related episode: Will My Medical History Affect My Chances at Medical School? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

For today's episode, we took a handful of questions that students asked in our Facebook group, the Premed Hangout. We cover a variety of topics. Join now! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Premed Hangout The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview @medicalschoolhq Session 19: Interview with Medical School Interview and Admissions Expert AAMC Fee Assistance Program AACOMAS Fee Assistance Program Submitbookreceipt.com medicalschoolhq.net/secondarysubmission

Michael joined me to talk about his struggle with alcohol since middle school, his failed, first application cycle, and what he did to succeed the second time. Links: Full Episode Blog Post How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan If you’re struggling from alcoholism or addiction, please seek help by calling the Substance Abuse a

Dr. Yousuf is starting his Emergency Medicine residency after failing to match. Learn from his failures and triumphs and how you can avoid similar mistakes. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Can I Come Back from a 2.4 or Should I Go to the Caribbean? Related episode: Rejected from the Caribbean! Now with a U.S. Acceptance! Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Dr. Buck Parker shares his journey of struggling during undergrad to success in medical school and his new course, Secret Study Hacks. Listen to his journey. Links and Other Resource Full Episode Blog Post Follow @DrBuckParker on Instagram and Youtube. Related episode: Building Better Study Skills for the Sciences and the MCAT. Related episode: How to Easily Improve Your Test Scores and Learning Skills. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Caroline is a second-year med student who runs the @carolinecooksclean Instagram account. As a former athlete, she tries her best to stay on top of her health. Links: Full Episode Blog Post @carolinecooksclean MedEd Media @medicalschoolhq The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The MCAT Podcast Hangout Group on Facebook

After reading hundreds of personal statements and extracurriculars this application cycle, I'm seeing the same mistakes over and over again. Don't do it too! Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY 288: This is How UICOM Reviews Your Medical School Application The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Connect with us on Instagram @medicalschoolHQ.

Leila Amiri is the Director of the Office of Medical College Admissions at UICOM. We go step by step through the admissions process at her medical school. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: What to Be Prepared to Discuss in the Med School Interview. Related episode: 5 Biggest Mistakes Students Make in an MMI Interview. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Nick is a former premed student-athlete who didn't do well in school and went into business. Now he's accepted to medical school after fixing his GPA. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

Travis Hornsby went from trading bonds to figuring out how to pay off his wives med school loans as fast as possible. Now he makes it easy for every student. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT HPSP NHSC NIH Scholarships Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Grad PLUS program

Fernando immigrated from Brazil and has been on the long, slow road to medical school. After some experiences in the LGBT community, he needed to be a physician. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT Next Step Test Prep

When this podcast goes out, the medical school application cycle for students wanting to start medical school in 2019 is opening. What do you need to do now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview TMDSAS (Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service) AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service) AACOMAS (American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service) PMY 245: Why Does Texas Have Its Own App and More TMDSAS Questions Interfolio Grammarly Mock Interview Prep The Hangout Group

This week I'm joined by Dr. William Mayo, President-elect of the AOA. We have a great discussion about the ACGME and AOA/AACOM merger and more. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview MCATbook.com personalstatementbook.com AOA Find Your DO Empathy Study in Cleveland Clinic AOA AACOM COCA or the Committee on College Accreditation for Osteopathic Medical Schools LCME

I decided to get on the phone with premed students and answer their questions about relationships, HPSP, secondary essays and so much more! Take a listen! Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast Next Step Test Prep The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Hangout Premed Advising Services MSAR PMY 251: How to Protect Your Relationships as a Premed and Med Student

When should you start writing your personal statement, your extracurriculars, taking the MCAT, asking for letters of rec and more application timelines? Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Premed Hangout (our Facebook group) / Medical School HQ Forums Medical School Secondary Application Essay Library Interfolio (use for letters of recommendation) Check out Dr. Gray’s book The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Related episode: Secondary Essay Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Session 280 This week we’re taking questions directly from the MSHQ Premed Forums. If you’re not familiar with the forums, check them out and join the conversation! For The OldPreMeds Podcast, we have a sub forum called the Nontrad Premed Forum. We also have the General Premed Forum where traditional students (nontrads welcome too!) can ask questions. In this episode, we have pulled out questions from the forums and discuss them here. Also, make sure to register there so you can join an amazing, collaborative community of students and feel free to throw in some questions there. Meanwhile, here are some special announcements: First, we have The MCAT Book coming out soon! Go to mcatbook.com and click on the "Let Me Know" button. Put in your name and email address so you can get notified. Second, I'm currently working on The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement. Just go to the personalstatementbook.com and sign up to get notified once it comes out. Back to today's episode: [03:58] Nursing Major or Premed? "I'm a freshman in college and I've been dealing with "which major problems" since high school. I'm indecisive once it comes to choosing a major. I want to choose nursing not because it's a shorter education route but because I plan on having it as a backup plan if medical school doesn't work out for me. Except, I want to go to medical school but I have lots of self-doubt about my ability mentally and physically to graduate from med school. I also consider having my major be premed because I know if I don't get any prereqs done at the end of four years, I'll have to go back for another two and a half years of college to complete those prereqs before even applying to medical school." You don't need to worry about your major. When it comes to applying to medical school, you don't need to worry about what major you have. It just doesn't matter. The thing that matters the most are the prereqs. "A lot of schools are getting away from having prereqs but you still need those to prepare yourself, to give you that science foundation to do well on the MCAT." Now, a lot of medical schools are getting rid of a lot of prereqs, but you still need to do well on the MCAT which means you still need to take the prereqs anyway And most of the prereqs are centered around doing well for the MCAT. [05:30] The Backup Plan This student has some self-doubt and that's normal. We all have self-doubt. But if you let that dictate having a backup plan, you definitely do as little as possible to succeed in your goal of becoming a physician. Being a nurse is a great career, but if you want to to be a physician, get rid of that backup plan and bite to the nail to achieve that goal. At almost every point of the medical journey, there will always be that self-doubt - as soon as you start medical school, during clinical rotations, internships, or as soon as you becoming an attending. It doesn't end. It's called impostor's syndrome. So you have to let that go and fight through it. Know that if this is what you want, you would do whatever it takes to do it and not have a backup plan to fall back to. On a side note, most schools don't have a "premed" major although there are a few schools that do. But most don't. You can just major in chemistry, biology, exercise physiology, history, Spanish. You can major in whatever you want as long as you get those prereqs. [07:42] Taking Prereqs Classes Out of Order "Some of the classes which I'm retaking were originally taking...

Dr. Elaine Reno is an Emergency Medicine physician. She joins us to talk about her journey to medicine and her role with the Wilderness Medicine program at CU. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Save 10% on Personal Statement and EC Editing Episode 202 with Dr. Todd Miner on Wilderness Medicine Program Wilderness Medicine Program at the University of Colorado Specialty Stories

You shouldn't be surprised to read online that a student with near perfect stats didn't get an interview invite or acceptance. You're more than your stats. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book all about the personal statement: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement. Related episode: Can I See Your Stats to See How Competitive I Am? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Holly initially didn't think she could become a physician and let her fears dictate her path. She then conquered her fears and has been successful. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media The MCAT Podcast MSAR ryan@medicalschoolhq.net

Today we're talking MD vs PA, DO shadowing, physician letters of recommendation and other questions premed students have asked in the Hangout! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Join the Premed Hangout The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement CIB (College Information Book) MSAR (Medical School Application Requirements) The MCAT Podcast MCAT Study Group on Facebook AAMC Study Materials for the MCAT Next Step Test Prep

Ayesha is a successful applicant to med school after she initially lost confidence due to poor grades and became a nurse instead. Her dream never left her. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: ICU Nurse Turned Medical Student Shares Her Journey. Related episode: This Nurse Practitioner Is on His Way to Medical School. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

From taking on too much, to not doing enough, we'll talk about what you can do to avoid the common mistakes premeds make with their extracurriculars. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books on Amazon. Related episode: Should I Stop My Extracurriculars to Focus on the MCAT? Related episode: What Is the Best Paid Clinical Experience for Medical School? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Dr. Daniel Clearfield is a Family and Sports Medicine trained OMT doc. We talked about his journey to DO school, some struggles that DOs have and much more. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Interview

Writing your personal statement is hard. Where do you start? What do you write about? Check out the Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement preorders! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Rev Transcription The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview Facebook Hangout Group MedEd Media The OldPreMeds Podcast The MCAT Podcast Specialty Stories Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A

Allison and Ryan talk about a subject that came up in the Premed Hangout Facebook Group about students talking about what it's like being a physician. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Premed Hangout Facebook Group

Jonathan is a medical student who landed his dream school after struggling as a premed and working in the oil fields. Hear his journey on today's podcast. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement PMY 256: Interview with Dr. King Li of Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Dr. Danielle Jones is @mamadoctorjones on Instagram. I read her blog post about imposter syndrome, something a lot of premeds struggle with, and wanted to talk. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Danielle’s blog post on Imposter Syndrome Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Maintaining Confidence Through the Grueling App Process. Related episode: From Nursing to Accepted Premed, a Story of Lost Confidence. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Matt has been accepted to multiple med school after realizing that he wanted to do more with and for patients. After working as an NP, he's starting med school. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Why She Left the Premed Track, Became an NP, and Is Now an MS1 Related episode: Is It Necessary to Shadow If I’m Already in Healthcare? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Katherine is a first-year med student and popular premed Instagrammer. We talk about her struggles, social media for premeds and more. Take a listen & subscribe. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Specialty Stories

Dylan is a first-year med student after being an EOD tech in the Army for 8 years. After figuring out what he wanted to do, he made it happen with hard work. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media – The OldPreMeds Podcast, The MCAT Podcast, Specialty Stories, and Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview MCATstudygroups.com PMY 265: Learn How to Better Retain Information with a Memory Master

Luis Angel was a Memory Master Champion on FOX's Superhuman Show. We talk about how you can learn to retain more information to improve your grades! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Better Memory Now by Luis Angel Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Black Belt Memory program by Ron White

Dean Strampel from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine joined us to talk about his school and what they are doing for Canadian premeds. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Love in the Time of Medical School by Sarah Epstein Episode 251: How to Protect Your Relationships as a Premed and Med Student

Michael struggled through his undergrad with a 2.75 GPA and realized afterward that he wanted to be a physician. Listen to his journey and what he learned. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my premed advising services, including mock interviews, personal statement editing, and more! Related episode: From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First-Year Medical Student Related episode: ICU Nurse Turned Medical Student Shares Her Journey Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Charles is the founder of #LifeofaMedStudent. Take a listen to learn why he started it, and what you can learn from the med students talking about their life. Links: Full Episode Blog Post #LifeofaMedStudent #LifeofaMedStudent Twitter Twitter #LifeofaMedStudent Instagram Rural Health Program – IU Medical School MedEd Media when is the best time to have a baby four pillars of great med school application

Nneka is a 1st year med student who didn't think she had a chance. After a 2.7 UG GPA, poor MCAT scores and a failed application, learn what she did to succeed. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: What MCAT Score Do I Need If I Have a Low GPA? Related episode: Can I Get into Med School with a Low GPA? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Dr. McDermott is a psychiatrist in private practice who is doing things differently. Listen to her story and see what you can do differently on your journey. Links: Full Episode Blog Post www.doctordenisemd.com Mental Health and How to Thrive www.MCATBook.com Next Step Test Prep The Dr. Denise Show

CARS (Critical Analysis and Reasoning) on the MCAT seems to give students the most trouble. Jack from JackWestin.com is here to help you score higher! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Save $100 on the Jack Westin course with this link: JackWestin.com. AAMC Official Practice Materials. Related podcast: The MCAT CARS Podcast co-hosted with Jack Westin. Related episode: What Is the Best Way to Learn MCAT Testing Strategy? Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.

Stephanie Petrosky, Director of Admissions at NSUDKCPCOM (formally referred to as Nova) joined me to talk about how her team reviews med school applications Links and Other Resource Full Episode Blog Post Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Related episode: Where to Get Letters of Recommendation as a Nontrad. Related episode: How Soon Can I Ask for a Letter of Recommendation? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Dr. Richard Beddingfield is a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and author of Med School Uncensored. We talk about his journey and what he learned along the way. Links: Full Episode Blog Posts MedEd Media Med School Uncensored: The Insider’s Guide to Surviving Admissions, Exams, Residency, and Sleepless Nights in the Call Room

Carle Illinois is hoping to change the way medicine is taught, focusing on engineering and medicine together. This is our discussion with the dean, Dr. King Li Links: Full Episode Blog Posts Carle Illinois College of Medicine Specialty Stories Podcast Episode 43: Community-Based Interventional Cardiology AMCAS AMCAS on Twitter MedEd Media Network

In this Q&A we talk HPSP, shadowing, clinical experiences, mistakes I made on my journey and so much more. Want me to talk with your club? Let me know! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media HPSP The Premed Years Podcast Episode 254: MD vs. PA! Let’s Talk About it with a PA to Help You Decide Habitat for Humanity National Health Service Corps

Savanna Perry is a PA who helps pre-PA students get into PA school? Sound familiar? We chat to discuss the differences in the career field to help you decide! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post The Pre-PA Club Podcast The PA Platform Related episode: “PA Turned MD Talks About Why He Made the Switch” Related episode: “MD or DO vs PA? How Do I Decide Which is Best?”

Dr. Glenn Cummings is the Director of the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program at Bryn Mawr. We discuss mistakes students make and so much more about postbacs. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Bryn Mawr College Postbac Program Related episode: How Should I Evaluate Postbac Programs? Related episode: Choosing Between an SMP and Postbac Program. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

David is a former member of the military and current med student. We discuss his journey with ADHD, PTSD and what made him successful getting into med school. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Ignoring Advice, He Disclosed His Bipolar Disorder in Apps. Related episode: Crushing It with Mental Illness During Med School. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Sarah Epstein is a Marriage and Family Therapist and author of Love in the Time of Medical School. We talk about how you can keep your relationships strong. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Love in the Time of Medical School by Sarah Epstein Related episode: How Relationships Change as a Premed and Med Student Related episode: Should You Consider Romance When Selecting a Med School? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

With Houston still feeling the effects of Hurricane Harvey, and Hurricane Irma gunning towards Florida, how can we help and learn from those on the ground? Links: Full Episode Blog Post AMSA AMSA Premeda Pre-SOMA

Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider is a Hospitalist turned evangelist for Palliative Care. Learn what you can be doing now to help patients in their most critical times. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep! Extremis Documentary End Well Symposium (December 7, 2017 in San Francisco) Get Palliative Care UngerleiderFund.org Specialty Stories Podcast Episode 7: What is a Hospitalist? An Academic Doc Talks with Us

Have you ever wondered what the whole path to becoming a doc looks like? Ryan breaks down every step of the premed & med student journey to give you an idea! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep! Specialty Stories Podcast Hangout Group Facebook page

Dr. Maureen Leonard discusses her journey to medicine and her life as a physician scientist, working 70-80% of her time doing research with "just" an MD. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Is Research More Important Than Clinical Experience? Related episode: Do I Really Need to Do Research as a Nontrad Premed? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Dr. Gray answers several voicemails, as well as questions sent in during the Facebook Live. The Facebook Live videos will be a new podcast coming soon! Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY 241: Third Application Cycle was a Charm for This Premed! AAMC Postbac Page AMSA PremedFest Interfolio MedEd Media Network Academy of Podcasters Podcast Movement Facebook Hangout Group ryan@medicalschoolhq.net www.medicalschoolhq.net/facebook

This week Dr. Gray got the chance to speak to the executive director of the TMDSAS, Dr. Scott Wright. We got behind the scenes at the TMDSAS for you! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post The TMDSAS Podcast List of the ten medical schools in Texas Related episode: What Do You Need to Do When Med School Applications Open? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Prerak is a premed student who is about to start medical school at Yale after a successful undergrad at Berkeley. Listen to his story and check out his YouTube. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Prerak Juthani on YouTube React! (Prerak’s Organic Chemistry Board Game) Related episode: This Med Student Took a Leave of Absence and Started Osmosis. Related episode: The One Thing You Need to Do to Stand Out as a Premed! Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Allison joins us to talk about her experience with burnout during residency and we talk about how you can hopefully cope during a stressful time. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related post: Avoiding the Burn: 7 Tips for Premeds and Med Students. Related episode: The Dark Side of Medical Education: Premed Through Residency. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Once you submit your primary application, the work isn't over, secondary essays are still a huge part of your medical school application. Listen to the show! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out our Medical School Secondary Application Essay Database. Check out our Secondary Essay Editing service. Related episode: Does It Matter How Fast I Turn Around My Secondary Essays? Related episode: What Does the Med School Application Timeline Look Like? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Many students would have given up, but Natalie didn't. She took each obstacle and learned from it, ultimately gaining acceptance to six medical schools. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Hangout Group on Facebook The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview Mock Interview Platform MedEd Media Network AAMC List of Postbaccalaureate Programs

Ryan jumped on a Facebook Live and answered your questions live. Check out the great questions that came in. Join us at http://medicalschoolhq.net/group. Links: Full Episode Blog Post TEDTalk by Simon Sinek: Start With Why AMSA Premed Fest on November 4-5, 2017 The Premed Years Podcast Session 171: Reapplying to Medical School – What You Need to Know to Improve Specialty Stories Episode 29: What is OB/GYN? www.medicalschoolhq.net/group Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep! MedEd Media Network The Premed Years The OldPreMeds Podcast Specialty Stories Podcast MSAR College Information Book

Dr. Andrea Tooley shares her journey from premed to current Optho resident. She didn't know a lot about the premed journey, but fought to inform herself. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Dr. Andrea Tooley’s YouTube channel Andrea’s blog www.andreatooley.com Andrea Tooley’s Instagram profile Early Decision application at Indiana University Butler University MedEd Media Network  

Ryan and Allison discuss something that came up with one of the students Ryan is helping. Should your premed advisor tell you that you can't or shouldn't apply? Links: Full Episode Blog Post AAMC Applicants and Matriculants data, Table A-23 Medical School HQ Hangout Group MedEd Media Network ryan@medicalschoolhq.net

Allison and Ryan tackle several questions from the Hangout, our private Facebook group. We cover everything from motivation to residency status. Check it out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post UC Davis Pre-Health Conference Premed Fest Medical School HQ Hangout Facebook Group Follow me on Instagram @medicalschoolhq The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview AMCAS AACOMASMSAR

Allison is back! It's double Dr. Gray for today's episode about medical school. We talked about our experiences during the first two years of medical school. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Welcome to Your Third Year of Medical School. Related episode: Top 7 Things You Should Know as a Medical Student. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Session 235 Jen Briney is host of the Congressional Dish podcast and joins me today to talk about our current healthcare system and where it may be headed. Enter to win a free copy of my new book The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Text BOOKGIVEAWAY to 44222. Promo runs until June 4, 2017. Today's guest is very interesting as it's someone who wouldn't normally be here on the podcast but with the changing landscape of our U.S. healthcare system, I thought of bringing an expert in this field. Jen Briney's Congressional Dish podcast is devoted to talking about bills that go through Congress. She has read the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Current TBAC, the new AHCA, and has discussed what's in there or not. She comes on the podcast today to talk about these things so you can come prepared for your medical school interviews. This is going to be a good primer for our healthcare system even if you listen to this in 2018 or 2019, assuming there are no dramatic changes. [03:15] The Congressional Dish Podcast Being a Congress-watcher, Jen watches Congressional hearing and reads bills and laws being created so that taxpayers, like her, would know what's going with their money. What led her to become so familiar with healthcare was the government shutdown in 2013 when the Republicans were trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). She did not like the system as a whole because it's an insurance system, not a healthcare system. But Jen believes it's better than we had before because rules have been put in on the insurance industry. Currently, the Republicans have control of all of government. They're trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act but instead of repealing it, they're putting together bills very quickly with no hearings and no overall plan. What Jen does now is she's reading all the different versions. She has read the first one that failed. But now the house just passed another version of the American Health Care Act, which she's reading for her next episode. [05:22] An Insurance Policy, Not a Healthcare Policy Jen explains there are different ways you can give people healthcare. A lot of other countries do "single payer" where you pay taxes and the government pays for healthcare. It's one of those essential government functions. Conversely, the United States buys health insurance which is supposed to cover the big catastrophes. Before the ACA, these are for profit companies so what they would do is only cover healthy people because it would cost them the least. What health insurance does is you give them $100 a month and as long as you're healthy, they just put that in their pockets. That's profit. But as soon as you get sick, that's when they have to start to pay for stuff and they really don't like this part. In order to have this system that still had private insurance at the center of it, the Affordable Care Act put rules in place. Before the ACA, there would be lifetime limits. You'd sign up for a plan. You get cancer and then you look in the fine print of your insurance and they would say, "Once we hit $1 million, we're not paying for anything for you ever again." And you would go bankrupt. Another common practice with health insurance where once someone would get sick, they would just drop their plan. They would no longer cover you because they don't have to. Basically, they were doing all kinds of shady things to make money. Why Jen thinks the ACA is better is because there are certain rules. For instance, there are now 10 essential health benefits that if you buy health insurance, they have to cover it such as preventive care. Jen shares her experience that when she went to get a physical...

Sarah is a current 3rd-year medical student and former CTICU nurse who now wants to be a Cardiothoracic Surgeon! Listen to her journey and how others reacted. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MSAR (for MD schools) / College Information Book (for DO schools) Related episode: From Nursing to Accepted Premed, A Story of Lost Confidence Related episode: How Will Being a Nurse Affect My Application to Medical School? Related episode: This Nurse Practitioner Is On His Way to Medical School Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

The medical school interview process is filled with fear and doubt. Take a listen to hear 5 common questions and learn how to answer them so you're prepared.Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my book about the medical school interview:&nbsp;The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview.Related episode:&nbsp;The MMI: Everything You Need to Know About the Med School Interview.Related episode:&nbsp;Medical Ethics Questions You Can Expect in Your Interview.Need MCAT Prep?&nbsp;Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Ian is a 4th year med student who didn't know what he wanted to do when he grew up, so he created a podcast to help him and others with the same struggles.Links:Full Episode Blog PostThe Undifferentiated Medical Student&nbsp;may be heard on&nbsp;iTunes,&nbsp;Stitcher, and&nbsp;Google Play.MedEd Media NetworkCareers in Medicine – AAMCHarvard University Extension SchoolExamkrackersKhan AcademyCase Western Reserve University School of MedicineAMCASAACOMASryan@medicalschoolhq.net

There are many ways to prepare for the medical school interview. Unfortunately, many students don't do any of these. Take a listen and go in ahead of the game!Links:Full Episode Blog PostThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview&nbsp;(Pre-order the paperback version of the The Premed Playbook on Barnes and Noble before June 6. Upload the receipt here and we will give you one-month free access to the Anytime Mock Interview platform.)Cram Fighter&nbsp;(Create custom MCAT study schedule specific to your needs, your materials, your schedule. Use the Promo Code PREMED25 to save 25% off any of their regularly priced plans until May 7, 2017.)The Premed Years Podcast Session 19: Interview with a Medical School Interview and Admissions ExpertAMCASAACOMASTMDSAS ApplicationMt. SAC Pre-Health Conference

Chad shares his story about struggling with undergrad as he needed to work, being rejected from Caribbean medical school and his recent application success.Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my&nbsp;Premed Playbook&nbsp;series of books (available on&nbsp;Amazon), with installments on&nbsp;the personal statement,&nbsp;the medical school interview, and&nbsp;the MCAT.Related episode:&nbsp;Journey to a Carribean Medical School.Need MCAT Prep?&nbsp;Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Renee is a former Nurse Educator turned medical student. Always wanting to be a physician, she battled through poor MCAT scores, a failed application and more.Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my&nbsp;Premed Playbook&nbsp;series of books (available on&nbsp;Amazon), with installments on&nbsp;the personal statement,&nbsp;the medical school interview, and&nbsp;the MCAT.Related episode:&nbsp;Interview with a 56-year-old Medical Student.Related episode:&nbsp;How Old Is Too Old to Start Medical School?Need MCAT Prep?&nbsp;Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Mariah has spent years on the Hill helping lobby for those without a voice. Now, she wants to be a physician. Hear her story of self-doubt and how she overcame! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Cram Fighter (Use the Code: PREMED25 to get 25% off any regular-priced plan until May 7, 2017.) The Premed Years Podcast 195: How Cram Fighter is Changing the Way You Study for the MCAT Affordable Care Act 21st Century Grant program Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program The Liver Meeting The OldPreMeds Podcast

Patrick Staropoli is a fourth-year medical student who happens to drive 200 mph on certain weekends racing in NASCAR. We chatted about how he manages it all. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Next Step Test Prep Unite for Sight AutoNation Drive Pink Campaign The AutoNation CureBowl Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Dr. Shikha Jain joins us to discuss the powerful piece she wrote on KevinMD about why she would still encourage her daughter to go into medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast The OldPreMed Podcast Specialty Stories Podcast Specialty Stories Podcast Session 08 with Dr. Shikha Jain Dr. Jain’s article on KevinMD – Why I Would Still Encourage My Daughter to Go Into Medicine AMSA

Rachel, the Junior National Pre-Soma Director shares her journey to medical school and answers common questions she receives from premeds about DO school. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Pre-SOMA Website Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related post: MD vs DO: What Are the Differences (and Similarities)? Related episode: Let’s Talk About Osteopathic Docs and What You Need to Know. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Dr. Lopez shares her journey from rough childhood to becoming a physician. Starting her premed path after having 3 children, she has fulfilled her dream. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Medical School Mom: Prioritizing Family, School, and More. Related episode: This Nontrad Overcame More Obstacles Than Anyone I Know. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Dr. Dahle is an EM physician and publisher of WhiteCoatInvestor.com. He has taken on the task of improving the financial literacy of those entering medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The White Coat Investor Check out Jim’s book, The White Coat Investor Bigger Pockets investment forum Bogleheads.org for mutual fund investing HPSP Program The Short Coat Podcast MedEd Media Network

Zane shares her story of taking some gap years before college to fulfill her dream of being a flying trapeze artist. Her unique path led to her application success. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years Podcast Session 168:10 Acceptances to Medical School! This Nontrad Did It! University of Central Florida –  College of Medicine MedEd Media Network The OldPreMeds Podcast The MCAT Podcast Specialty Stories

Akosua is starting medical school soon after successfully reapplying. Her dreams started in Ghana and she shares her journey with us on the podcast. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Next Step Test Prep

Dr. Hure is a Caribbean medical school grad who went on to complete a Pathology residency in the US. Hear her advice for those thinking about offshore med schools.Links: Full Episode Blog PostSpecialty Stories podcast episode 1PMY&nbsp;episode 51: The Journey to a Caribbean School

Dr. Jean Robey is passionate about women in medicine. As a practicing nephrologist, she is now very involved with Physician Moms Group. We celebrate #NWPD. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post @Ethosofmedicine JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama Specialty Stories Podcast (Dr. Robey was on episode 6 discussing about being a private practice nephrologist). National Women Physician Day (use the hashtag #NWPD on February 3rd to get the latest updates) Elizabeth Blackwell (use the hashtag #iamblackwell to celebrate the first female doctor)

Ana Jimenez is a medical student at KU with an extraordinary path to med school. As a nontraditional student she overcame many obstacles to realize her dream. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post @jimenezana Specialty Stories Podcast California State University Medical School HQ Facebook Group: www.medicalschoolhq.net/group University of Central Florida Medical School Admissions Symposium

Kaplan Executive Director of Pre-Health Programs joined me to talk about Kaplan's new survey and so much more about the new MCAT and what they have to offer. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: How Can I Improve My CARS MCAT Score? Related episode: Common MCAT Prep Mistakes & How to Avoid Them.

Starting May 1st, 2017 AACOM has announced that the grade replacement policy will no longer exist. All grades will count towards your GPA. Listen to hear more. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post AACOM.org’s policy change AACOMAS Related episode: If I Can’t Get a 3.0 GPA, What Should I Do Next? Related episode: What MCAT Score Do I Need If I Have a Low GPA? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

I work with many students for mock interview prep and too many of them can't clearly answer why they want to be a physician. You need to know your story. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post For more on clarifying your “why” and communicating it in your application, check out Dr. Gray’s book The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement. Anytime Mock Interview Platform One-on-One Mock Interview Prep with Dr. Gray Related Episode: 5 Biggest Medical School Personal Statement Mistakes Related Episode: 5 Common Med School Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Whether you are just starting out on your journey, or ready to apply this coming year, there are things that you should keep in mind for the new year. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years podcast session 11: Interview with a 56-Year Old Medical Student ryan@medicalschoolhq.net www.medicalschoolhq.net/premedcalendar www.OldPreMeds.org

Prompted from a post in our Facebook group, I wanted to tell you why I think having a backup plan for medical school is a bad idea. Backed by science of course! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Rejected from the Caribbean! Now with a US Acceptance! Related episode: Is the Role of Your Premed Advisor to Tell You No. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Dr. Hure is a Caribbean medical school grad who went on to complete a Dermatology residency and Dermatopathology fellowship. Hear her specialty story. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.mededmedia.com Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net Specialist Stories Podcast The OldPreMeds Podcast The MCAT Podcast

A voicemail was sent in asking a question about international students getting accepted to medical school. I answer that and other premed questions. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post MSAR College Information Book www.medicalschoolhq.net/group Ryan is working with students for the 2017 application (for acceptance in 2018) and his prices are going up in January. If you’re interested in working with Ryan one-on-one to hep you get ready for your applications, go to www.medicalschoolhq.net/coaching. If you want to invite Ryan to talk at your club meetings, reach out to Ryan through email at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net.

There are so many moving pieces to the medical school application. The most common mistake is waiting too long to start it. Don't be the one who misses out! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post ryan@medicalschoolhq.net TMDSAS AACOMAS AMCAS MSAR College Information Book www.medicalschoolhq.net/group www.medicalschoolhq.net/coaching

Ryan answers two emails that came in on the same day about gap years and decided to dig into what it is and the pros and cons of taking one. Check it out! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Harvard Crimson article about students taking gap years before medical school. Related episode: What Are Some Good Gap Year Ideas? Related episode: Develop Your Patient Skills with an Incredible Gap Year. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Allison and Ryan discuss the recent election results and whether or not it should affect your decision to apply to medical school. Oh, and we celebrate 4 years! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Book Mentions: The Spirit Catches You When You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman Atul Gawande’s books Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer

Shiv Gaglani started medical school knowing he was interested in business. Two years later, he co-founded Osmosis and is now making an impact in the world. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Entrepreneurial Premed Stands Out for the Ivys. Related episode: 5 Reasons to Go to Medical School, and 5 Not To. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Recorded live at the AMSA PremedFest conference at USF and the UC Davis Pre-Health conference, listen to what students are thinking about for a specialty. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out the AMSA Convention – February 2017 and use the code: MSHQ17 to save some money on this big event happening in DC. UC Davis Pre-Health Conference Texture app www.mededmedia.com

Ryan talked to Hanaan about why her lack of mentorship as a premed, switching to an NP program and then figuring out that she truly wants to be a physician. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Interview with Dr. Hala Sabry of Physician Moms Group. Related episode: Do I Have Enough Time to Be a Premed and a Mom? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Ryan talked about some of the most common questions that he answers for premed students, as well as common mistakes premed students make. Hear them now! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related post: Premed 101: What You Need to Know to Get into Medical School. Related post: 10 Books Every Premed Should Read (While Not Studying). Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Ryan answers questions that have come in through our Facebook group, and email. We cover a lot of different topics, so there will be something for you. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.mededmedia.com OldPreMeds.org AMCAS AACOMAS ACGME AOA

Ryan answers questions that have come in through our Facebook group, and email. We cover a lot of different topics, so there will be something for you. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.mededmedia.com OldPreMeds.org AMCAS AACOMAS ACGME AOA

Todd Miner joins Ryan to talk about how the Wilderness Medicine program at the University of Colorado SoM is helping premeds get exposure to medicine. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.coloradowm.org Visit AMSA Conference to check out upcoming conferences near you. Save money when you register and use the code: MSHQ17. Wilderness Medicine program at the University of Colorado SoM

Dr. Sabry started Physician Moms Group to help herself through tough times. What came out of it is something special. With 60+k members, PMG is making waves. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Physician Mother Group PMG Facebook group Connect with Hala through email at hala_sabry@yahoo.com www.mededmedia.com Elite Medical Scribes www.medicalschoolhq.net/ems

200 Episodes and almost 1,000,000 downloads. You've been there for us, and I hope that we've been there for you on your journey to medical school. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Send Ryan an email at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net www.MedEdMedia.com www.OldPreMeds.org www.medicalschoolhq.net/group Next Step Test Prep OldPreMeds Podcast The Premed Playbook The MCAT Podcast modern version of the Hippocratic Oath

The Short Coat Podcast is from the students at Iowa's Carver College of Medicine. After talking to them, I think every med school should have a podcast! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.mededmedia.com The Short Coat Podcast University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview on Kindle www.medschoolinterviewbook.com

Anje'le is a current medical student who used an often overlooked aspect of postbac programs - linkage. She used the linkage to earn her a spot in medical school. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.mededmedia.com Next Step Test Prep – Check out their first MCAT course. Use the Coupon Code: MSHQ to get some discounts. Sign up for a free audio book at www.audibletrial.com/mshq www.medicalschoolhq.net/10books for a list of good books to read including the amazing books from Atul Gawande.

Larry Cohen is a lawyer who works a lot with healthcare workers who find themselves fighting to get or keep their licenses. If you have questions, listen now. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post If you wish to speak with Larry to find out more, contact him through email at ljc@cohenscounsel.com or call him at 602-404-4022 or 602-2266-3080. Related episode: What Are Med School Red Flags and How Do You Talk About Them? Related episode: Should I Write About Red Flags in My Personal Statement? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Dr. Nii Darko took the long road to medicine. Growing up a first gen student left him learning about medicine from The Cosby Show. Learn how it influenced him. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Nii’s podcast, Docs Outside the Box Nii’s blog, Keeping Up with the Darkos Join the AMSA Premed Fest on October 1-2, 2016 in Tampa, Florida and get the chance to hang out with other premed students, medical student, and doctors and learn about the reality of what becoming a physician looks like. Learn about emerging issues like physician-assisted suicide, how to ace your interview, and participate in suturing clinics. Every activity is focused on helping you get into medical school. Use this Coupon Code: MSHQ17  and get a discounted registration cost of $49 for AMSA members and $69 for non-AMSA members. Take this opportunity to meet and greet Dr. Ryan Gray at the event. He will be one of the speakers specifically talking about how to ace your medical school interview. www.mededmedia.com www.medschoolinterviewbook.com

Cramfighters came from Amit watching his wife struggle coming up with a plan to study for the boards. What was born is a new way to create a study schedule. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.cramfighter.com www.mededmedia.com www.medschoolinterviewbook.com

Jeff Gazzara wasn't going to let his vision stop him from becoming a physician. Learn how he overcome obstacles and some possible biases on his journey. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.themcatpodcast.com www.medschoolinterviewbook.com

The MCAT Podcast is a collaboration between Next Step Test Prep and the Medical School Headquarters. This is a must listen to for those prepping for the MCAT. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Go to www.medicalschoolhq.net/mcatclass and use the coupon code: MCATPOD to save money off their tutoring and 10% off their products www.mcatpodcast.com/subscribe

Ryan discusses some key facets of the medical school interview. Being prepared to talk about yourself is one of hardest parts. Ryan breaks it down for you. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the medical school interview: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Related episode: What If I Don’t Have a Response to an Interview Question? Related episode: Common Medical School Interview Mistakes and How to Fix Them. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Ryan takes questions asked in the Hangout and answers them here. If you have questions about the interview, check out http://www.medschoolinterviewbook.com! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.medschoolinterviewbook.com www.medicalschoolhq.net/group

Ryan answers some questions that were called and emailed in. One wanted to know about flight medic training, another about her chances and many other questions. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.medschoolinterviewbook.com AAMC website Table A-23  of the AAMC data AMCAS application Texas application AACOMAS application

Jake always knew he was premed in undergrad, but poor MCAT prep made him take a couple gap years to reset his plan of attack. He did that and is now at LECOM. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years Episode 100: Your Amazing Premed Stories!

Dr. Saundra McGuire teaches students around the country how to better utilize their time studying so they learn the material and score higher on tests! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Dr. McGuire’s book Teach Students How to Learn Related episode: How to Overcome Test Anxiety and Take Back Control. Related episode: What’s the Best Way to Learn MCAT Testing Strategy? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Rachel is a Canadian premed and recently received two acceptances to medical school in Canada. Check out her story and how she did it! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Next Step Test Prep www.medicalschoolhq.net/nextstep – Get $50 off their tutoring services

In Session 182, I picked apart Ned's piece on retiring the premed curriculum. This week he joins me to defend his article. Listen and decide for yourself. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Ned’s article It’s Time to Retire Premed on the Scientific American Blog Network PMY PMY Session 182 PMY Session 16 about FlexMed FlexMed at Mt. Sinai www.mededmedia.com www.medicalschoolinterviewbook.com

Brian shares his nontraditional path to medicine, which included teaching for 9 years before realizing that medicine was truly his calling. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.medicalschoolhq.net/mockinterviews

Ryan talks with Jimmy about his path to medicine, which started out as pre-nursing student and not liking studying the minutiae. He now has an acceptance! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.MedEdMedia.com AmeriCorps Princeton Review Khan Academy mcat books www.MedSchoolInterviewbook.com MSHQ Episode 19

Ryan and Allison discuss why a Neurology resident was fired from her residency after a video of her during a not so flattering night. Listen to hear our take. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: The Role of Residency Training for Physicians. Related episode: Can You Become a Doctor If You’ve Been Arrested? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Ryan discusses an article that was published, written by a Harvard medical student, about retiring the traditional premed path. Hint - Ryan doesn't agree! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.medicalschoolhq.net/group FlexMed program at ICAHN School of Medicine MSHQ Session 16 Scientific American Blog article, It’s Time to Retire Premed Gap Medics

Ryan and Allison answer questions submitted through the MSHQ Hangout on Facebook. We talk about taking a Gap Year, teamwork and more. Check it out now! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post www.medicalschoolhq.net/group Elite Medical Scribes –  Learn more from them on The Premed Years Session 171

Dr. Brett Ferdinand is a physician and creator of Gold-Standard.com and MCAT-Prep.com. He joins Ryan to share his thoughts on the 10 most common MCAT Myths. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the MCAT, co-written with Next Step Test Prep: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT. Related episode: 3 Biggest Mistakes When Preparing for the MCAT. Related episode: When Should I Take the MCAT? Check out The MCAT Podcast for more great MCAT advice!

Elizabeth's experience with the MCAT test prep companies left her wanting more, so she joined forces with medQuest to start an MCAT course! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post MedQuest FastPass video course MedQuest FastPass book on Amazon Save 50% off the course through the month of May 2016 by using the coupon code: medschoolhq (After May 2016, save 20% off the course using the same code.) AAMC’s website Kaplan MCAT prep course Try listening to this podcast on Google Play Music at medicalschoolhq.net/gpm If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan clarifies an answer he gave on last weeks podcast to help drive home his message. Also an exciting announcement about The MCAT Podcast! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Session 177 Session 12 OldPreMeds podcast Go to theMCATpodcast.com and sign up to be notified once we launch the newest addition to MedEdMedia here at Medical School Headquarters. If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests that you can take. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan answers your questions! We talk about MCAT timing, GPA, picking an undergrad and much more! Take a listen and don't forget to subscribe! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years Podcast Session 171: Reapplying to Med School – What You Need to Know to Improve OldPreMeds podcast Session 12 Any questions? Drop them here www.medicalschoolhq.net/question If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests that you can take. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan is joined by Ryan from thewhitecoatfitness.com who shares what he has learned about maintaining health and fitness through medical school. Take a listen! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post The Whitecoat Fitness Loyola University Chicago If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests that you can take. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan and Allison cover a different kind of topic. They look back at their training and discuss what they wished they would have learned about during med school. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Do you need help with your interviews? Go to medicalschoolhq.net/mockinterview and Ryan can help you prepare for it where he will take you through the interview process. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests that you can take. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq Tweet Allison @allison_mshq or send her an email at allison@medicalschoolhq.net.

Kain started off on the wrong foot, and was academical dismissed. Listen to his story as he made up his mind to go back and finish school and become a doctor! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: How Will My Academic Dismissal Affect My Chances? Related episode: Can I Recover From a Bad GPA to Get into Medical School? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Kristina wasn't a great high school student, and didn't do well in community college. She gave up her dream until she finally pushed and will be a med student! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Missouri University MedPrep program Listen to Session 113 to learn more about Gap Medics Session 005 – Interview with OldPreMeds Publisher Richard Levy Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website.

Ken Tao of the Princeton Review joins us to talk about common mistakes he sees premed students make as they prepare for the MCAT. Listen, learn, and avoid them! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post AAMC practice tests / Khan Academy MCAT videos. Related episode: 10 Common MCAT Myths. Related episode: Which MCAT Materials Are Best for Me? Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.

Christine is the former Dean of Admissions at UC Irvine and talks to us today about the biggest reason premeds get rejected and the steps to correct an app. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Rejected at 32: What Should I Do Now? Related episode: Should I Turn Down a DO Acceptance and Reapply to MD Schools? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Brad is a former PA, who is now a first year medical student. Hear him talk about the difference between a PA and an MD and why he's changing careers now. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Related episode: MD vs PA! Let’s Talk About It With a PA to Help You Decide Related episode: Concerns About Transitioning From PA to MD/DO Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT to maximize your score. Use promo code “MSHQ” to get $50 off their tutoring programs or course!

This is a special episode, recorded live at the AMSA PremedFest outside of Tampa, FL on Jan 30th 2016. I asked students what impact they want to make as docs. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out the AMSA website at www.amsa.org www.amsapremedfest.org If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Jessica shares her nontraditional premed journey that started as an acting career. After a health scare with her dad, she rededicated herself to medicine. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: How Do I Transition from the Military to Being Premed? Related episode: Almost Everything You Need to Know About Postbac Programs. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Danny is a nontraditional premed who shares his story about living in China for several years before coming back to the states and starting a postbac. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Ryan offers one-on-one mock interviews so go to https://medicalschoolhq.net/mock-interview-prep and find out how Ryan can help you. If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows that produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Sidney shares her premed story about going to school in Idaho, not being around many premed students and applying to schools that are part of the WWAMI program.

Ryan answers questions that have been emailed in and talks about his upcoming Medical School Interview book! Go to medschoointerviewbook.com for more info! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: He Overcame His 2.75 Undergrad GPA. Related episode: How Do I Know If Medicine Is Right For Me? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep! Listen to Other Episodes

Ryan answers a question from the Facebook Hangout about how to answer medical ethics questions and resources to help. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the medical school interview: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Related episode: 5 Medical School Interview Questions Premeds Struggle With Related episode: Preparing for the Medical School Interview Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, Ryan introduces the OldPreMeds podcast, which you can find at OPMPodcast.com. Take a listen! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post dopremedright.com – Buy a t-shirt while there are supplies! OldPreMeds.org Listen to our first episode at OPMPodcast.com/1 to find out more about who we are. Find us on iTunes and go to opmpodcast.com/itunes and leave us a rating and review. Check out MedEdMedia.com for all the shows that we produce including the Medical School Headquarters and the OldPreMeds Podcast. We will soon be launching a medical school podcast as well so stay tuned! Email Dr. Ryan Gray at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq.

Ryan goes through the big changes in 2015 and talks about the top 7 podcast episodes of the year. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out MedEdMedia.com for what’s to come in the future here at the Medical School Headquarters. If you wish to contribute articles, you can have them posted on the Medical Headquarters School website by visiting www.medicalschoolhq.net/contribute to sign up on the list. Session 121 – 7 Reasons Premeds Don’t Get Into Medical School Session 127 – The Medical School Application Personal Statement Session 161 – 5 Biggest Medical School Personal Statement Mistakes Session 116 – How to Earn Awesome Grades with Thomas Frank Session 120 – How This Non-Trad Beat a Bad MCAT Score and a Low GPA Session 123 – Overcoming 12 Withdrawals and 5 F’s as a Premed Session 128 – 9 Tips to Successfully Submit Your Med School Applications Session 137- MCAT 2015 – A Review of All the Changes and New Tips Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get discount off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Better yet, share this podcast with your friends. Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan discusses the 5 most common mistakes he sees when reviewing personal statements. One of the most common is not giving yourself enough time. Take a listen! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Personal Statement Writing Course to help you tell your story. Related episode: What Should Nontrads Focus on in Their Personal Statements? Related episode: Stop Wasting Space in Your Personal Statement and ECs. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Ryan is joined by Dr. Adele Wolfson, a biochemistry professor at Wellesley College. They discuss the liberal arts and how beneficial they can be to everything! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Dr. Wolfson’s essay “Science Matters” Dr. Wolfson’s study “The Liberal Education of STEM Majors” Related episode: Pros and Cons of the Liberal Arts for Premed Students Related episode: All About FlexMed (Formerly “HuMed,” Humanities in Medicine) Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Allison and Ryan answer questions sent in from listeners like you! We talk about the HPSP scholarship, "what are my chances?" and talk about our new projects! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post MSHQ Episode 75: What Are My Chances of Getting into Med School? Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a rating and/or review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq.

Dr. Paddy Barrett is a physician and host of The Doctor Paradox podcast where he digs into why physicians are struggling staying happy in an amazing profession. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out Paddy’s website The Doctor Paradox or connect with him on Facebook and Twitter @paradox_doctor. Paddy’s good reads: Victor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a rating and/or review there! Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Amanda shares her story of wanting to be a PA, to learning what a DO physicain is and her journey to now being a first year osteopathic medical student. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Daniel Wrenne is a certified financial planner and works directly with medical students and residents to help them maximize their financial situations. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Know more about student loans and visit Daniel’s website at www.wrennefinancial.com and check out their blog. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Jayme is currently junior in undergrad and has an early acceptance to the ATSU Still Scholars Early Acceptance Program! That means no MCAT! Take a listen. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post MSHQ 074 : 1st Year of Medical School For A Non-Traditional Premed Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Saidat joins us to talk about her traditional journey to medical school which ended with her having two acceptances - one from a MD and one from a DO school. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Chris Thompson is currently a 4th year medical student and YouTuber helping others on their medical school journey. Listen to the show to hear the path he took! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out Chris’ YouTube Channel: Student Doctor Thompson Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Dr. Rivera joins us once again, this time to talk about the Multiple Mini Interview - also known as the MMI. We discuss everything you need to know to maximize your MMI! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the medical school interview: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Related episode: Do I Have to Know Laws or Specific Medicine for the MMI? Related episode: What Should I Do If I’m Faced with a Hard MMI Scenario? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Dr. Strong has a very successful Youtube channel helping those in medicine understand some very difficult topics. He shares his top tips for premeds! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Eric’s YouTube Channel: Strong Medicine 10 Things Every PreMed Should Know About Becoming a Doctor Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan and Allison talk about what the podcast has brought to us as physicians and how thankful we are for each and everyone of you for taking time to listen! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Dr. Daniel Paull is an authoer and current Ortho resident who chronicled his journey and the tips and tricks he learned along the way in his book! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out Daniel’s book on Amazon. Related episode: What Do the First Two Years of Medical School Look Like? Related episode: Welcome to Your 3rd Year of Medical School. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Dr. Antonio Webb is a current Ortho resident and author of Overcoming the Odds. He shares his story of overcoming his odds and becoming what he is today. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information, articles, and stories. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq Know more about Dr. Antonio Webb and visit www.antoniowebbmd.com or get the book on Amazon. Follow him on Instagram/overcomingtheoddsbook

Ryan digs through the emails and Facebook posts to find the questions that you need to hear the answers to. If you have questions, check out our group. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Premed Q&A: All Your Instagram Questions Answered! Related episode: Premed Q&A: Pregnancy, Canadian Students, and More! Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

We discuss the common mistakes that he has seen during mock interviews with premed students. Learn from other's and be prepared for your med school interview! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the medical school interview: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Related episode: Preparing for the Medical School Interview. Related episode: Medical Ethics Questions You Can Expect in Your Interviews. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Premed collaboration at it's finest. We jumped on Blab to talk with premeds about their questions and struggles. We talked about the MCAT, GPA and so much more! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post For more premed Q&A, check out my podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A. Related episode: What Kind of Job Should I Get Before Applying to Medical School? Related episode: Taking a Gap Year Before Medical School: Should You Do It? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Ashley joins Ryan to talk about her dedicated path to medical school. Now a medical student, she overcame 2 cycles of rejection, 2 masters, and a baby! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan talk to Silvia about her LONG journey to medical school, including taking 11 years to complete her premed studies, battling depression and more! Listen now! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a rating or review there! Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit medicalschoolhq.net/listen Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan talks about his frustrations with how some premed students rank what medical schools they are applying to. He breaks down one of the more popular lists. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post U.S. News and World Report medical school rankings methodology  Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Visit our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Check out their May/June 2015 issue featuring Ryan. http://www.premedlife.com/features.html Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get discount off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan answers questions that were sent in by listeners like you! Calculating your premed GPA, raising your GPA after you have graduated, and MCAT prep are some. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips and tricks to help you maximize your MCAT score and which also includes discount codes for MCAT prep. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. New issue published every 2 months!  Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get discount off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out OldPreMeds.org if you have other more questions and get tons of great information from them. Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan and Allison talk about some major changes in their lives which will affect the Medical School Headquarters. They also answer some premed questions! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan is joined by Frank, who spent the last five years working full-time as an engineer, and working on his premed postbac. He starts med school this year! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Melissa, a non-trad, shares her journey as a burnt out premed to yoga instructor and world traveler to gaining acceptance to medical school starting this year. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift: Download our free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Bryan from Next Step Test Prep joins us to talk about his experiences taking the new MCAT 2015. He received a 44 on the old one, and did just as well this time! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Bailey from Elite Medical Scribes joins the podcast to talk about what a medical scribe is and how you, the premed, can benefit immensely from the experience! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: The Struggle with Consistency in Shadowing and Volunteering Related post: Premed Clinical Experience: Shadowing vs Volunteering Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Brian talks about his long journey to medical school that includes 4 applications cycles and 9 MCAT tests! Listen to what he has learned on his path. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: MCAT Retakes: Change and Improve to Get the Score You Want. Related episode: 54-year-old Med Student Overcame 5 MCATs, Rejection, and More. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Ryan answers questions that have come in through our Facebook group. Students ask questions about MCAT prep, shadowing and volunteering hours and much more! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan and Allison talk about bedside manner, and what you, as a premed, can do now to help you with your bedside manner for the future. Take a listen! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post MSHQ Episode 132 with Dr. Joel Topf Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan is joined by Dr. Topf, who blogs about his craft at pbfluids.com. They discuss a non-traditional path through the medical education system. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get a good deal of their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Joel’s books: Fluid Electrolyte and Acid-Base book The Microbiology Companion @kidney_boy and @DrSnit superhero avatars article Burton Rose’s UpToDate Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan and Allison talk about a piece on KevinMD about a medical school dropout, who talks about her dream being crushed by the process. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post 15th Annual Premeds ConferenceJune 11-13, 2015 Los Angeles, California KevinMD Article: Leaving Medical School for a Startup.` And With No Regrets Op-ed article written by Karen Sibert: Don’t Quit This Day Job Episode 29:  Interview with ZDoggMD, Yes – He is a Real Doctor Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Darby joins Ryan on the podcast to discuss what life was like as a non-traditional applicant to Canadian medical school, and life as a Canadian premed. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: From Canada to the Caribbean: This Doctor’s Journey. Related episode: Two Canadian Medical School Acceptances for This Premed. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

We dig deep into their email boxes and pull questions that you, the premed, have asked. We answer a handful of great questions coving a lot of different topics. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Episode 71: Crushing the Myths of TV Doctor Dramas MSAR Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips and trips to help you maximize your MCAT score. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!

Ryan and Allison are back together talking about the AMCAS and AACOMAS applications. These medical school applications are a difficult and you need to be prepared! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Check out jointheacademy.net because we may be opening up soon! Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!

Ryan and Allison give a sneak peak inside the Academy, the premiere premed advising community, and share a webinar given on the medical school personal statement. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book all about the personal statement: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement. Related episode: 5 Biggest Medical School Personal Statement Mistakes Related episode: Writing Personal Statements for Medical School Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Ryan discusses a question from a premed who only applied to DO schools, got accepted, and is now thinking about waiting a year and applying to MD schools. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: DO vs Caribbean Medical School? What Should I Do? Related episode: Should We Even Have a DO Degree? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Ryan and Allison talk about the NRMP - National Resident Matching Program, the system that determines where you will be doing your residency training. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Ryan is going to be part of the panel of physicians for Next Step Test Prep. Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Dr. Rashid Taher from DrSmarts.com joins Ryan to talk about his path to becoming an Opthamalogist and founder of Dr. Smarts, a leading site for MCAT prep. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Matt tells his story of a failed start as a premed undergrad career and how he turned it around. Now he has a med school acceptance. Listen to his whole story! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Overcoming 11 F’s, This Med School Immigrant Story Is Great Related episode: What MCAT Score Do I Need If I Have a Low GPA? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

The Center for Patient Partnerships offers an amazing experience to premeds, medical students and physicians to together with patients, advocating for them. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post The Center for Patient Partnerships Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: What Is the Best Paid Clinical Experience for Med School? Related episode: Should You Take a Gap Year Before Medical School? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

Ryan is flying solo to talk about 7 top reasons premed students fail to gain acceptance to medical school. The third reason is the most inexcusable!Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.Related episode: 6 Secondary Essay Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.Related episode: 5 Biggest Medical School Personal Statement Mistakes.Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code "MSHQ" at Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Listen to Ben share his story not doing well in undergrad, changing to premed, and finding out how to succeed, overcoming a low MCAT score to get an acceptance!Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my&nbsp;Premed Playbook&nbsp;series of books (available on&nbsp;Amazon), with installments on&nbsp;the personal statement,&nbsp;the medical school interview, and&nbsp;the MCAT.Related episode:&nbsp;What MCAT Score Do I Need to Overcome My Low GPA?Related episode:&nbsp;What If You’ve Applied and Your MCAT Score Is Bad?Need MCAT Prep?&nbsp;Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course&nbsp;at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Allison and Ryan answer a question that was emailed in from Grace. She asked how Allison balanced being a new mom, and an attending. We discuss this in detail!Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostEpisode 61 - Medical School Mom – Prioritizing Family, School and MoreFree MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well.Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listenHang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we'll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us.Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!Any questions you want us to answer? Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or Allison at allison@medicalschoolhq.net or leave us a note at medicalschoolhq.net/contact

Kevin Pho is most known for his blog, KevinMD, is still a practicing physician. We talk about healthcare today and what you should know about it as a premed.Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out Kevin's book: Establishing, Managing, and Protecting Your Online ReputationRelated episode: The Intersection of Medicine, Social Media and TechnologyRelated episode: Interview Prep: What Is Happening in Our Healthcare System?Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course&nbsp;at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Tom Peteet in an internal medicine resident who take a roundabout way to get to medical school. He shares his premed path with us and his plans for the future.Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my&nbsp;Premed Playbook&nbsp;series of books (available on&nbsp;Amazon), with installments on&nbsp;the personal statement,&nbsp;the medical school interview, and&nbsp;the MCAT.Related episode:&nbsp;First Year of Med School for a Nontraditional Premed.Related episode:&nbsp;How Do I Choose a Major as a Nontraditional Premed?Need MCAT Prep?&nbsp;Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Thomas Frank is the publisher of College Info Geek and host of the podcast by the same name - helping undergrads be awesome at college. He can help premeds too!Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostGet Thomas's book on&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;or download the ebook:&nbsp;10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades.Twitter @TomFrankly&nbsp;/ YouTube channel.Related episode: Learn How to Better Retain Information with a Memory Master.Related episode: What Is the Best Way to Learn MCAT-Taking Strategy?Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course&nbsp;at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Rich Levy from OldPreMeds.org joins us for the second time to talk non-traditional premed news and his upcoming conference. If you're a non-trad, check it out!Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my&nbsp;Premed Playbook&nbsp;series of books (available on&nbsp;Amazon), with installments on&nbsp;the personal statement,&nbsp;the medical school interview, and&nbsp;the MCAT.Related episode:&nbsp;Introduction to the OldPreMeds Podcast.Related episode:&nbsp;How to Get Letters of Recommendation as a Nontrad.Need MCAT Prep?&nbsp;Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course&nbsp;at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Dr. Molly Martin didn't really know she wanted to be a physician until later in undergrad. Listen to her journey, which includes a love for the Latino culture.Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostMedical Spanish Podcast –&nbsp;www.medicalspanishpodcast.comReach out to Dr. Martin on Twitter&nbsp;@medspanishpodListen to our podcast for free at iTunes:&nbsp;medicalschoolhq.net/itunes&nbsp;and leave us a review there! We are also on Android! Listen to us using your Android device clicking on the Android icon right on our homepage.&nbsp;https://medicalschoolhq.net/Hang out with us over at&nbsp;medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us.Email me at&nbsp;ryan@medicalschoolhq.net&nbsp;or connect with me on Twitter&nbsp;@medicalschoolhq

Ricky from GapMedics.com stops by to discuss what shadowing abroad can do for the premed and what experiences are available. We discuss travel, safety and more.Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out&nbsp;Gap Medics.Related episode:&nbsp;The Pros and Cons of Global Healthcare ExperiencesRelated episode:&nbsp;Shadowing Secrets for Every PremedNeed MCAT Prep?&nbsp;Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Ryan and Allison discuss a very disturbing article on KevinMD from a physician who seems disgruntled with the healthcare system. We talk about why we disagree!Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out our private Facebook group at www.medicalschoolhq.net/group and hang out with us.KevinMD article on There Was a Time When Doctors Were DoctorsListen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!Connect with us on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Improving patient communication, whether as a premed or medical student or beyond is the number one skill that you can start working on now with real benefits!Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.Related episode: 16 Golden Rules of Medicine for Premeds and Beyond.Related episode: How Much Clinical Experience Do I Need for Med School Apps?Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code "MSHQ" at Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Ryan and Allison discuss what they are looking forward to in 2015 and what you can do as a premed and medical student to prepare yourself!Links and Other Resources:Full Episode Blog PostBlueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep): Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website.Know more about Next Step from our previous episodes:Episode 59:&nbsp;MCAT Retakes – Change and Improve to Get the Score You WantEpisode 87: 5 Things You Need to Do to Start Preparing for MCAT 2015Know more about the Academy: www.jointheacademy.netListen to our podcast for free at iTunes:&nbsp;medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!

Ryan talks about some of his favorite highlights from 2014, including some awesome download numbers from the podcast and visitors to the website.Links and Other Resources:Full Episode Blog PostFree MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well.Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes:&nbsp;medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!Check out our partner magazine,&nbsp;www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information.Episode 23 - Interview with Dr. Polites of MedPrep at Wash. U.Episode 62 - Allison’s Story – When the Doctor Becomes the PatientEpisode 64 - The Brain Science Podcast Host Ginger Campbell Shares Her JourneyEpisode 76 - 5 Traits Patients Want Their Doctors to HaveEpisode 79 - PreMedLife Magazine Partners with the Medical School HQ Podcast!Episode 91 - Preparing for the Medical School InterviewEpisode 92 - What an Attending Would Tell Her Premed &amp; Medical School SelfEpisode 96 - NYU’s 3 Year MD Program – a Discussion with Their Dean

Ryan now has an acceptance to medical school, but as a premed, that wasn't always a sure thing. With several alcohol related incidents, he needed to change!Links and Other Resources:Full Episode Blog PostCheck out Dr. Gray’s&nbsp;Premed Playbook&nbsp;series, with books on the medical school personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT!Related episode:&nbsp;Disclosing a DUI Didn’t Hold Him Back from Med SchoolRelated episode:&nbsp;What Are Med School Red Flags and How Do You Talk About Them?Related episode:&nbsp;Interview with a Medical School Interview and Admissions ExpertNeed MCAT Prep?&nbsp;Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course&nbsp;at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

As a premed, you think you are kind of the hill. Then medical school hits and you realize you are average! Then in practice you realize there is more to learn!

Dr. Anita Showalter began her undergrad career as a nursing student. After some twists and turns, ultimately decided that being a physician was what she wanted!Links and Other Resources:Full Episode Blog PostStudent Doctor NetworkFree MCAT Gift: Free 30-page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score.Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes:&nbsp;medicalschoolhq.net/itunes&nbsp;and leave us a review there!Connect with us on Twitter&nbsp;@medicalschoolhq

Dr. Bryan Vartabedian from 33charts.com joins us to discuss how premeds, medical students and physicians need to take advantage of their online presenceLinks and Other Resources:Full Episode Blog PostBlueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep): Maximize your MCAT score and get $100 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website.Episode 59 –&nbsp;MCAT Retakes – Change and Improve to Get the Score You WantEpisode 87 –&nbsp;5 Things You Need to Do to Start Preparing for MCAT 2015Dr. Bryan Vartabedian’s blog&nbsp;33 chartsGet Dr. Vartabedian’s book&nbsp;The Public Physician.Connect with Dr. Bryan Vartabedian on Twitter&nbsp;@doctor_vCheck out our partner magazine,&nbsp;www.premedlife.com&nbsp;to learn more about awesome premed information.Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes:&nbsp;medicalschoolhq.net/itunes&nbsp;and leave us a review there!

Session 104 What a great two-year journey it has been for the Medical School HQ Podcast. Yup! This 104th episode actually marks the second year anniversary of our podcast. Four episodes ago we played the 100th podcast, where we featured stories from our listeners. Today, let this episode be our opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for what amazing journey it has been for us as physicians as well as being able to help medical students walk through their medical school journey. Sure there are challenges and the future may seem bleak, but there is always light at the very end of the tunnel so let’s continue to hold on to each other. There is so much negativity in the physician world today where physicians would discourage students to go to medical school and that’s sad. We started this podcast with the aim to show you everything you need to know about getting to medical school: all the triumphs, struggles, and what not. And as long as you’re doing it for the right reasons? It should all be worth it! At at that time during the initial podcast, our website had over 50,000 page views. Fastforward to today, we’re over 600,000 page views and over 200,000 podcast downloads. Wow! We continue to grow everyday and that’s because of you listening right now who still continue to give us feedback . We have over 220 5-star ratings in iTunes. For all of you guys taking the time to go to medicalschoolhq.net/itunes, giving us reviews and sharing us to your friends, THANK YOU! We wouldn’t have grown as big as we are today without your help. So in this episode, we are talking about the things we are thankful for in general. Allison: Given the opportunity everyday that she can make a difference, no matter how small it is, still it’s a difference! The feeling of a patient telling you that you have helped them improve their quality of life. When you’re seeing people who are dying and you’re trying to help the family ease through the suffering - it’s rewarding. Working with a team especially in an inpatient setting The way medical teaching structure works Ryan: His ability to reassure patients that everything’s going to be okay is a huge part of healing in of itself. Being in a room, behind closed doors, and be one-on-one with a patient Their podcast helping students get to medical school If you just started listening to this podcast, go back to start and listen to Episode 1. We guarantee that the information you will get from the podcast will help you get into medical school. And congratulations to all the listeners who have made it to medical school and who have take the time to let us know how we have helped them in their journey. We are so honored to have been a part of your journey and thank you for letting us know. Some pieces of advice for premed students: Yes, you can be a physician and still be thankful for being a physician. On a sad note, there was an article written on medical students who committed suicide. It’s not an easy road. But hold fiercely your dreams and desire to do this because it is worth it! Do it for the right reasons. Get informed. It’s not all rainbows and sunshine. There are challenges definitely! But it’s all worth it if you do it for the right reasons. Let’s continue to be supportive of one another. There are days you feel like quitting, so let’s all support each other. It’s collaboration that’s going to make us better. Join the Academy, we’ve got 5...

Shay is the author of the book Getting Into Medical School: The Ultimate Guide for the Anxious Premed. Listen to her journey and how she overcame mistakes.Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.Related episode: Overcoming Obstacles on Her Way to Medical School.Related episode: 54-year-old Med Student Overcame 5 MCATs, Rejection, and More.Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code "MSHQ" at Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Neal was a minister, but wanted something different when he was interaction with others in medical environments. Listen to his journey back into school &amp; more!Links and Other Resources:Full Episode Blog PostListen to our podcast for free at iTunes:&nbsp;medicalschoolhq.net/itunesiAnnotate app:&nbsp;www.branchfire.com/iannotateNotability:&nbsp;www.gingerlabs.com/SpeedUp TV:&nbsp;www.speedup.co.id/speeduptv.phpInkling:&nbsp;www.inkling.comBlueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep): Maximize your MCAT score and get $100 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through MSHQ

The Academic Medicine journal had a great article about the habits and attitudes of physicians, things you can start doing now as a premed! We talk about them.Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my&nbsp;Premed Playbook&nbsp;series of books (available on&nbsp;Amazon), with installments on&nbsp;the personal statement,&nbsp;the medical school interview, and&nbsp;the MCAT.Related episode:&nbsp;5 Traits Patients Want Their Doctors to Have.Related episode:&nbsp;10 Traits You Need to Succeed in Medical School.Need MCAT Prep?&nbsp;Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course&nbsp;at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Session 100!! Your premed stories are shared this week! 6 different listeners called/wrote in to share their premed journey to medical school. You must listen!Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostFor more episodes full of premeds calling in and sharing their stories, check out the Premed Diaries podcast!Related episode: 1st Year of Medical School for a Nontraditional Premed.Related episode: Zig or Zag: There Are Multiple Premed Paths to Medical School.Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code "MSHQ" at Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Thomas, a listener of the podcast, emailed in a great question about balancing family life and being a physician. We give our thoughts on the subject and more!Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.Related episode:&nbsp;Medical School Mom: Prioritizing Family, School,&nbsp;and More.Related episode: How to Provide for Your Family as a Premed.Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code "MSHQ" at Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

Dr. Danielle Ofri has a great piece in the New York Times titled "The Physical Exam as Refuge." Allison and I discuss this and give our thoughts for the premed.Links and Other Resources:Full Episode Blog PostCheck out my&nbsp;Premed Playbook&nbsp;series of books (available on&nbsp;Amazon), with installments on&nbsp;the personal statement,&nbsp;the medical school interview, and&nbsp;the MCAT.Related episode:&nbsp;Welcome to Your 3rd Year of Medical School.Related episode:&nbsp;Prescription Writing 101 (with Example Prescriptions).Need MCAT Prep?&nbsp;Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course&nbsp;at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

In this episode, Allison and Ryan answer listener questions about choosing an undergrad, clinical volunteering, what to do before medical school and much more!Links and Other Resources:Full Episode Blog PostAny questions? Record a voice message, call us, or simply write an email over our “Ask Us a Question” page. www.medicalschoolhq.net/questionTo download the 30+-page report with tricks and discount codes for MCAT Prep go to www.freemcatgift.comMSHQ Podcast Episode Mentions:MSHQ Podcast Episode 3: Picking an Undergraduate ProgramMSHQ Podcast Episode 12: Shadowing Secrets for Every Premed and BeyondMSHQ Podcast Episode 46: How Relationships Change in Medical SchoolMSHQ Podcast Episode 64: An Interview with Dr. Ginger CampbellMSHQ Podcast Episode 89: How to Choose Which Medical Schools to Apply ToMSHQ Podcast Episode 96: An Interview with Dr. Rivera from NYUBook: Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. DubnerList of Medicine-Related Podcast:The Brain Science Podcast - Dr. Ginger CampbellEM Basic - Dr. Steve CarrollEMCrit Podcast - Dr. Scott WeingartThe Art of Medicine PodcastERCastConnect with Allison at allison@medicalschoolhq.net.Did you like today’s episode? Tell us what you think and leave us a review on&nbsp;iTunes or Stitcher!Hang out with us on our private Facebook group where you will also find tons of resources.

Dr. Rivera, Director of Admissions at NYU, talks about their innovative 3 year MD program and what it means for the future of medicine. Hint - It sounds great!Links and Other ResourcesFull Episode Blog PostCheck out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.Related episode: 3-year PA-to-DO Accelerated Medical School at LECOM.Related episode: 10 Traits You Need to Succeed in Medical School.Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code "MSHQ" at Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

In this episode we talk to Deandre, a 1st year BU Medical Student who was lost as a premed. He spent several years at community college before finding his way!Links and Other Resources:Full Episode Blog PostConnect with Deandre on Twitter @doctororbustDeandre’s blog: doctororbust.wordpress.comRelated episode: Interview with a 56-Year-Old Medical StudentRelated episode: Deciding if Medicine is Right for Me at 30 Years OldNeed MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course&nbsp;at&nbsp;Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)!

In today’s episode, I talk with Ryan Michler, a financial advisor who specializes in working with physicians. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success, Starting Now. Related episode: How Do I Pay for a Postbac and Can I Repay Loans? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today's episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Chad Hendrickson, who recently got out of army as a dermatologist and is now working private practice. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Military Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Related episode: Military Medical School and Being a Medical Officer Related episode: How Do I Transition from the Military to Being a Premed? Related episode: Life as a Flight Surgeon Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, Ryan is joined by Allison as they talk about Allison’s first work anniversary in private practice. This episode is framed for premed students and medical students or even residents as to what certain things need to be considered when thinking about work in private practice. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Read one of articles gleaned from this podcast, 8 Pieces of Information Every Premed Should Know Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Back again for the fourth time, Dr. Greg Polites graces today’s show. Dr. Polites is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. He serves as Chairman of the Central Subcommittee for Admissions to the School of Medicine and is the former coursemaster for the Practice of Medicine for the 1st and 3rd-year medical students there. In today’s episode, Greg and I talk all about preparing for the medical school interview. Before we get started, I also want to mention my book all about the medical school interview. Check it out on Amazon: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the medical school interview: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Other Premed Years episodes with Dr. Greg Polites: Session 23, our first interview. Session 35 on Fixing a Med School App. And Session 88 on Personal Statements. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Lea, a premed student at Pitzer College in California. Today she shares with us tips for developing study habits, preparing for the MCAT, the 7-year BA/DO program that she’s currently attending, the tools and resources she used along the journey, and just a little bit of everything. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post College Info Geek from Thomas Frank Study Hacks Blog from Cal Newport Related episode: How Do I Remember Material I Studied Four Months Ago? Related episode: How Can I Best Utilize Mnemonics for the MCAT? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison talk about choosing a medical school, the thought processes behind why they chose the schools they applied to, and things you need to consider as you’re going through the process of figuring out where to go to. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post USA Today article: “Poor people with diabetes more likely to lose a limb“ MSAR (for MD schools) / CIB (for DO schools) Related episode: The Journey to a Caribbean Medical School Related episode: What are My Chances of Getting into Med School? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Greg Polites. For his third time on the show, Greg talks about the dos and don’ts of writing personal statements and why students make mistakes on personal statements. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book on personal statements, The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement. Check out my Personal Statement Writing Course. Check out my Personal Statement Editing service. Related episode: How to Write Personal Statements with Dr. Arora Related episode: How to Start Brainstorming Your Personal Statement Draft Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, I talk with Bryan from Next Step Test Prep about the changes made to the MCAT for 2015. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the MCAT, co-written with Next Step Test Prep: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT. Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide to help you maximize your MCAT score! Related podcast: The MCAT Podcast, co-hosted with Next Step Test Prep. Related podcast: The MCAT CARS Podcast, co-hosted with Jack Westin. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% Off Exams and “MSHQTOC” for $50 Off Tutoring or Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison answer some questions that have been emailed to us over the last couple of months. This week, we touch on topics involving taking prerequisites at a community college, personal statements, volunteering opportunities, finding a mentor, choosing an undergrad school, and more Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post MSHQ 019: Interview with a Medical School Interview and Admissions Expert MSHQ 023 : Interview with Dr. Polites of MedPrep at Wash. U. MSHQ 035 : How to Fix an App After Starting Premed Poorly MSHQ 047 : Avoid Burnout as a Premed, Med Student and Beyond MSHQ 068: The Changing Landscape of Medical School Admissions Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison tackle the article on KevinMD.com called “Why Premedical Students Need Liberal Arts” written by Armaan Rowther. Rowther wrote this article based on a commencement speech given by Fareed Zakaria at Sarah Lawrence College. Links & Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post KevinMD.com article, “Why premedical students need the liberal arts“ Related Episode: How a Liberal Arts Degree As a Premed Might Be the Best One Related Episode: All About FlexMed (Formerly HuMed, Humanities in Medicine) Related post: Best Premed Major to Get Into Medical School Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison talk about an article recently released in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch about some legislation being passed in Missouri where graduating medical students may be allowed to skip internship or residency and straightly go into practicing medicine. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Article about Assistant Physicians Malcolm Gladwell‘s Outliers: The Story of Success Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In today’s episode, I talk with Alex Breslin, a premed student at the University of Florida studying biology. He started the UF Dream Team, a nonprofit organization run by students where they volunteer with pediatric patients in the cardiac care unit at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Dream Team UF Facebook page. Related episode: Entrepreneurial Premed Stands Out for the Ivys. Related episode: The One Thing You Need to Do to Stand Out as a Premed! Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

With so much information on the Internet, it can be challenging to sort out the best and most trusted sources of information you need in your journey to medical school. Today we cover the top 10 premed resources students need to be going to for information. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Related episode: What I Wish Every Premed Student Would Know. Related episode: Which MCAT Materials Are the Best for Me? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison review the 2014 Physician Compensation Report from Medscape. Every year, Medscape.com puts out a survey laying out various information including compensation based on different specialties, physician satisfaction, etc. with 24,000 physicians in 25 different specialties as respondents. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post 2014 Medscape Physician Compensation Report Check out ZDogg’s Turntable Health Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In today’s episode, I talk with Danielle Ward as she shares about her own share of successes and failures on the path to medical school. Danielle was rejected from medical school twice. She also took the MCAT 4 times over 5 years to finally get an acceptance at the Georgia Campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Follow Danielle’s journey on her blog, aspiringminoritydoctor.com. Related episode: 54-year-old Med Student Overcame 5 MCATs, Rejection, and More. Related episode: 1st Year of Medical School for a Nontraditional Premed. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Tasheema Prince, founder of Premed Life Magazine, as she shares about her decision to take a detour from medicine, how she went about with medical writing, the beginnings of PremedLife Magazine, and its partnership with the Premed Years Podcast. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. You may go to your premed advising office and suggest to get a magazine at the school by sending an email to info@premedlife.com. Top schools producing medical school applicants Most viewed posts in Premed Life Magazine: The Best Cities for Med School Highly Effective Habits of Premed Students Session 07: 10 Traits You Need to Succeed in Medical School Connect with Premed Life on Twitter @premedlife and Facebook. If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan and Allison talk about the dark side of medical education which starts in the premed world with “goners” as most people know them. Additionally, the Academic Medicine Journal published by the AAMC also released several articles talking about medical student mistreatment based on the responses to the medical school graduation questionnaire. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Academic Medicine Journal Session 17: Step Up Your MCAT Prep With the Princeton Review Why Failing Med Students Don’t Get Failing Grades – New York Times Article The Princeton Review – Save 10% off of the MCAT Ultimate Classroom or Live Online Course – Promo Code 2 minutes in! If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq and email Allison allison@medicalschoolhq.net.

In today’s episode, I talk with Ben Abney, a true nontraditional medical student. Ben sent in a 4,000-word email titled “How a 38-Year Old Active Duty Applicant with a Family and Average Scores Got into Medical School.” His hope is to help other people who may find themselves in a similar situation. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: First Year of Medical School for a Nontraditional Premed. Related episode: Overcoming 12 Withdrawals and 5 F’s as a Premed. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison share some lessons they’ve learned which they hope to pass on to you as you go through your premedical or medical education so you can hold on to them once you’re practicing. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Session 062: Allison’s Story – When the Doctor Becomes the Patient Session 056: Taking Care of Patients in Today’s Electronic World Session 050: 16 Golden Rules of Medicine If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq and email Allison at allison@medicalschoolhq.net.

In today’s episode, I have a heart-to-heart talk with you to hopefully put your mind at ease. “What are my chances of getting into medical school?” This is the question every premed student has. But this stressful question is ultimately a waste of your energy and time. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post AAMC Data on MCAT and GPA Related episode: Why Do You Want to Be a Doctor? You Need to Know This! Related episode: Stop Wasting Space in Your Personal Statement and ECs. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, I talk with Carrie, who is 36 years old as she is finishing her 1st year in medical school. Carrie shares with us her very nontraditional path into medicine, coming from a corporate world and being married with three daughters. She also talks about the power of surrounding herself with like-minded individuals through OldPreMeds. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: First Year Med Student, med_kat28, Talks About Her Journey. Related episode: From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First-Year Medical Student. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Jordan, a member of the Academy and a nontraditional student starting medical school this Fall. In his undergrad years, he was a student athlete and started as a premed. He tried looking into other career fields yet he kept coming back to medicine. Today, Jordan shares his experiences, why he ultimately decided to pursue medicine, and getting sidetracked after o-Chem. Learn about the thought processes Jordan used which you can also apply to your own situation. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq Also tweet Allison @allison_mshq.

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Al Sandra, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Development Sciences at Biogen Idec where he oversees clinical development in neurological and immunological diseases, global regulatory affairs, global safety and benefit risk management, global clinical development operations and biometrics. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Ryan and Allison bust some myths and point out several inaccuracies in many TV doctor shows. They also paint some pictures of what real life is really like for a physician during residency and as an attending physician. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq Tweet Allison @allison_mshq.

In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison talk about family meetings, in line with last week’s podcast about end-of-life care, and specifically how you’re going to communicate that during a family meeting and how to best set up family meetings. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Session 69: Palliative Care – There is Always Something You Can Provide If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq Tweet Allison @allison_mshq.

In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison talk about end-of-life care, which can affect everybody in medicine, whichever point of the medical career path you’re in, especially as a resident and a practicing physician wherein you will be encountering patients who are moving forward or at their end-of-life that involves a lot of medical care that really needs to be addressed. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post New England Journal of Medicine 2010 article: Early Palliative Care for Patients with Metastatic Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq and Allison @allison_mshq.

Dr. Benjamin Chan is the Assistant Dean of Admissions at the University of Utah School of Medicine and currently works as an inpatient attending physician at the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI). He is also the host of the podcast Talking Admissions and Med Student Life. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Dr. Chan’s Bio University of Utah School of Medicine Check out Dr. Benjamin Chan’s podcast Talking Admissions and Med Student Life If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Jose Cavazos, the Assistant Dean of the MD/PhD Program at The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. He is also the Program Director for clinical neurophysiology (a fellowship in neurology). Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Army Vet, Mom of 3, Wanted to Quit During Her MD/PhD. Related episode: Bench to the Bedside: MD/PhD Student Interview. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, Ryan talks with Cheri, an athlete in undergrad who went to Stanford Medical School and is currently in fellowship training at Harvard. Cheri is also an accomplished Paralympic wheelchair racer who has bagged a number of medals for our country. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out this YouTube video about Cheri: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZrqIGxhFt8 Session 62: Allison’s Story – When the Doctor Becomes the Patient If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In this episode, I talk with Alec Lee, a former premed and co-founder of M Prep. We discuss the most common MCAT questions they receive, including how many months and hours to study for the MCAT. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Common MCAT Prep Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. Related episode: Which MCAT Prep Materials Are Best for Me? For more MCAT tips, listen to The MCAT Podcast.

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Ginger Campbell, host of the Brain Science Podcast. Presently, Ginger is also an ER doctor in Alabama. Aside from talking about her awesome podcast, Ginger also shares her experiences relating to her path into medicine, some challenges, and her golden nuggets of wisdom for new and upcoming doctors. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years Podcast Session 063: PA to DO – What Route Should YOU Take and Questions to Ask Brain Science Podcast episode mentions: Episode 102: Dangers of Diagnostic Inflation with Dr. Allen Frances Episode 8: How Neurons Communicate Episode 32: A Brief Introduction to Brain Anatomy Books and Ideas Podcast Interviews with: Paul Offit from the Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia on Vaccine Safety Robert Martensen Follow Ginger on Twitter @docartemis If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net...

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Mark Kauffman, the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), who was previously a PA. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post If you are currently a PA, check out LECOMs Accelerated Physician Assistant Pathway. Related episode: Physician vs PA: How Do I Decide Which Is Best? Related episode: Questions About Transitioning from PA to MD/DO Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, Ryan and Allison talk about what it’s like when the doctor becomes the patient. Specifically, Allison shares her personal story of being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease,  its impact on her practice and her family, and the most important lessons learned. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Session 047: Avoiding Burnout as a Premed, Med Student, and Beyond Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America Team Challenge Leah4Sci.com – Organic Chemistry Resources & Tutoring If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Rebekah Costello, a 4th-year medical student at Midwestern University Chicago – College of Osteopathic Medicine, and author of a blog at doctorandmom.blogspot.com. Rebekah shares with us her medical school experience as nontraditional student who went through seven different higher-education institutions before finally landing at the school she’s at. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Mothers in Medicine blog OldPreMeds Podcast Related episode: How to Protect Your Relationships as a Premed and Med Student Related episode: Balancing Family Life With Premed and Medical School Related episode: Do I Have Enough Time to be a Premed and a Mom? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Ajay Major and Aleena Paul, both 2nd year medical students at Albany Medical College. They went to Union College for undergrad where the got accepted to the school’s Leadership in Medicine Program, which is a combined BS/MBA/MD program – Yes, 3 degrees in 8 years! Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.turntablehealth.com www.zdoggmd.com Session 29: Interview with ZDoggMD, Yes – He is a Real Doctor Go say hi to Ajay and Aleena on Twitter and say thanks for taking their time to talk to us! Twitter handle: @InTrainingDoc If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In this episode, Ryan talks with Bryan Schnedeker, the Academic Director at Next Step Test Prep and the National Director for their MCAT Programs. Today, we talk about MCAT retakes, what it exactly means to retake the MCAT, things to consider, and assessing what went wrong with the first MCAT you took. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Official website for AAMC practice tests Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep! Related episode: How Can I Score Higher on My MCAT Retake? Related episode: Should I Retake the MCAT? Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score, which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Dr. Gray’s book about the MCAT, The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT.

In this episode, Ryan is joined by Allison. As the new year ushers in, they talk about the highlights of 2013, some things they’ve missed, and some exciting things to come moving forward. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Episode mentions: Session 19 – Interview with a Medical School Interview and Admissions Expert Session 7 – 10 Traits You Need to Succeed in Medical School Session 17 – Step Up Your MCAT Prep with The Princeton Review Session 32 – Top 7 Things You Should Know as a Medical Student Session 35 – How to Fix a Medical School Application After Starting Premed Poorly Session 26 – 6 Myths of Osteopathic Medical School Session 47 – Avoiding Burnout as a Premed, Med Student and Beyond Session 10 – Interview with Columbia Postbac Premed Program 2008 Science Article about MCAT Test Format A Brief Guide to Osteopathic Medicine Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonreview.com/podcast If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about...

In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison talk about a number of relevant resources for premeds, medical students, and residents, whether you’re looking for books to help you prepare for your medical school applications or you simply want to take a breather and read some fun yet insightful books. (Plus, some movie recommendations and what stethoscope to use!) Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related post: 10 Books Every Premed Should Read (While Not Studying) Related episode: What MCAT Prep Books Should I Buy? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Regina Harrell, an Internal Medicine physician and an assistant professor in the College of Community Health Services at the University of Alabama. She plays a significant role in the geriatric rotation for family medicine residents at the Capstone Village, an awesome place to learn about geriatric care. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post NPR Article – Why A Patient’s Story Matters More Than A Computer Checklist Regina Harrell, MD Bio The Crimson White Article Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonreview.com/podcast If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In today’s episode, we talk about how to pick a medical specialty. We cover 5 key things that are instrumental in forming your path and choosing your specialty at whichever point of your journey you may be right now. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post 12 Medical Specialty Stereotypes Book: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty Medical Specialty Algorithm Related episode: How to Think About Choosing a Residency and Specialty. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Sujay Kansagra, an attending pediatric neurologist at Duke Medical Center. He is the author of the top reviewed Everything I Learned in Medical School: Besides All the Book Stuff, a memoir about his medical school experiences at Duke as well as the author of Why Medicine?: And 500 Other Questions for the Medical School and Residency Interviews. His third book is in the works which will be a comprehensive medical school advice manual for anyone in high school, college, or even in medical school. Sujay has mastered the use of Twitter under his Twitter handle @medschooladvice. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Dr. Sujay Kansagra’s Books: Everything I Learned in Medical School: Besides All the Book Stuff Why Medicine?: And 500 Other Questions for the Medical School and Residency Interviews Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonreview.com/podcast If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email

In today’s episode, I talk with Dalya Ferguson, a 2nd-year medical student at the University of Texas in Houston who also blogs at The Health Scout Blog. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out Dalya Ferguson’s blog and Twitter (@HealthScoutBlog). Related episode: First Year of Medical School for a Nontraditional Premed. Related episode: Premed 101: What You Need to Do to Get into Medical School. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, I talk with Alexa Mieses, a 2nd-year medical student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. (Update: Alexa is now Dr. Alexa Mieses!) Today, we talk about mentorship, its impact on Alexa’s life and her path into medicine, and why she now passes this onto others as she continues to be a positive influence through mentoring. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Alexa’s Website Alexa’s Book: The Heartbeat of Success: A Med Student’s Guide to Med School Admissions Related post: Premed Advisors: Don’t Believe Everything You Hear Related episode: Is the Role of Your Premed Advisor to Tell You No? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Today, Jered shares with us his path to medical school specifically the struggles he faced, having to take the MCAT four times, getting into a Caribbean medical school, and having that passion to pursue medicine at all cost. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Follow @jeredweinstock Caribbean Medical School Interview Resources PCOM Postbac Program Session 34: #RespectTheMCAT with @PremedP Session 45: 45: 5 Reasons to Go To Medical School, and 5 to Not Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonreview.com/podcast If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

This episode marks the 50th session of the podcast, and I start it off by reciting the modern version of the Hippocratic Oath, which is being used in many medical schools today when physicians graduate at the end of medical school. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Modern Version of the Hippocratic Oath Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT Related episode: Interview with Dr. Drummond about Physician Burnout. Related episode: What Is the Future of Medicine, and Should It Matter to You? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In this Halloween edition of the podcast, Ryan and Allison talk about the scariest stuff they’ve encountered during their path to premed, medical school, residency, and beyond – with most of them coming from first time experiences they’ve had. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonreview.com/podcast If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq Tweet Allison @allison_mshq or send her an email at allison@medicalschoolhq.net.

In this episode, Ryan and Allison bring you an exciting and different format as they jump on Google Hangouts to do a live Q&A session where they answer questions that cover things like extracurriculars, best MCAT prep tips, picking up premed schools, reasons to be a physician, letters of recommendation, and dual degree BS/MD programs and whether they’re worth your time. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Session 35: How to Fix an App After Starting Premed Poorly Session 3: Picking a Premed Undergraduate College and a Premed Major Session 23: Interview with Dr. Polites of MedPrep at Wash. U. Session 45:  5 Reasons to Go To Medical School, and 5 to Not Session 12: Shadowing Secrets for Every Premed and Beyond 2008 Science Article about the MCAT Test Format Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonreview.com/podcast If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq Tweet Allison @allison_mshq or send her an email at allison@medicalschoolhq.net.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Dike Drummond about a common and serious issue in the medical world today—physician burnout. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Follow Dr. Drummond on Twitter / blog /Facebook. Article: Burnout and Satisfaction With Work-Life Balance Among US Physicians… Article: Burnout and Suicidal Ideation among U.S. Medical Students Related episode: The Dark Side of Medical Education: Premed Through Residency. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, we talk about relationships in medical school which include personal relationships, relationships with family and friends, and newly-formed friendships. This is a very important topic to discuss because, in more ways than one, becoming a physician will affect you, and your relationships will change. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out Sarah Epstein’s book Love in the Time of Medical School: Build a Happy, Healthy Relationship with a Medical Student. Related episode: Should You Consider Romance When Selecting a Med School? Related episode: Avoid Burnout as a Premed, Med Student, and Beyond. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

Should you go to medical school? How do you know if medicine is right for you? In today’s episode, we talk about 5 reasons to go to medical school and 5 reasons to not. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: How Do I Know If Medicine Is Right for Me? Related episode: Why You Should Still Consider a Career in Medicine. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, I talk with Tony Sozzo for the second time on the show, this time about how to pay back your medical school loans. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success, Starting Now. Related episode: How to Provide for Your Family as a Premed. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Owen Farcy, Director of MCAT 2015 at Kaplan and host of The Pulse, Kaplan’s monthly webinar series. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Kaplan’s MCAT 2015 Page with sign up for the MCAT 2015 Practice Test The Pulse – Monthly Pre-med Webinar Series Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonreview.com/podcast If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq Tweet Allison @allison_mshq or send her an email at allison@medicalschoolhq.net.

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Brandi Sinkfield, an attending general anesthesiologist who had her fair share of struggles along the path to medical school. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Rejected from the Carribean! Now with a U.S. Acceptance. Related episode: How to Fix a Medical School Application After Starting Premed Poorly Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Faye Reiff-Pasarew of The Art of Medicine Podcast. Faye is an artist by heart but seeing that being a physician was the best fit for her career-wise and it was something she would see herself doing day in and day out, she decided to dive into the world of medicine where she is currently a 3rd-year internal medicine resident at Mount Sinai in New York City. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post The Art of Medicine Podcast – iTunes Link Columbia Postbac Program Podcast Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – FlexMed Podcast Course description for Narrative Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine Academy for Medicine and the Humanities The Art of Medicine Facebook page Email Faye at faye@theartofmedicinepodcast.com Session 10: Interview with Columbia Postbac Premed Program Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonreview.com/podcast If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at...

In today’s episode, I talk with Hanna about MD/PhD programs, along with the many other dual-degree programs such as MD/MPH, MD/MBA, and more. Even DO schools have many options for dual-degree programs. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Follow Hanna on Instagram and Twitter. Hanna’s Blog, MD/PhD to Be Related episode: Can I Start an MD/PhD Program at an Older Age? Related episode: MD/PhD Program Director Shares What You Need. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, Ryan and Allison discuss a controversial topic, which is huge in residency today, specifically the residency work hour restrictions. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Why doesn’t medical care get better when doctors rest more? A brief history of duty hours and resident education Libby Zion Law Doctors-in-training spend very little time at patient bedside, study finds Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonreview.com/podcast If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq Tweet Allison @allison_mshq or send her an email at allison@medicalschoolhq.net.

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Vineet Arora from FutureDocsBlog.com about the do’s and don’ts of writing your personal statements. These tips apply to medical school personal statements as well as residency personal statements. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post FutureDocs Blog / @FutureDocs on Twitter Check out my book all about the personal statement: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement. Related episode: How to Start Brainstorming Your Personal Statement Draft? Related episode: What Should Nontrads Focus on in the Personal Statement? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, we talk about life as a medical student on the wards. We talk about what it’s like to be a new 3rd-year medical student. There is no summer between 2nd and 3rd year. This is to match you up with the calendar of the residents coming in. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: What Do the First Two Years of Medical School Look Like? Related episode: Top 7 Things You Should Know as a Medical Student. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

I’m a flight surgeon in the air force, and in today’s episode, Allison is going to interview me all about it. What is life like as a flight surgeon? And what’s the path I took to aerospace medicine? All that and more, coming up! Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Military Medical School and Medical Officer Life. Related episode: Ex-Army Dermatologist Talks About His Path Through USUHS. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, I talk to Dr. Greg Polites for the second time on this show (the first time was in Session 23). This time we’re covering how to fix your application after starting off poorly as a premed, solutions to some possible scenarios, and red flags in your application and how to avoid them. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Can I Recover from a Bad GPA to Get into Medical School? Related episode: From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First Year Medical Student. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, Ryan talks with Marteney, otherwise known as @premedprincess_ on Twitter with over 9,000 followers and spreading the premed gospel on Twitter. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Examkrackers Books Kaplan Princeton Review Check out Session 2 and Session 17 for more great info about the MCAT, as well as the MCAT and MCAT Prep posts. Save $225 on the Princeton Review’s MCAT Ultimate or MCAT Self-Paced Prep Course through March 30th 2016 by going to www.princetonreview.com/podcast If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In this episode, Ryan and Allison talk about their experiences as they transitioned into medical school. First off, congratulations to Allison for graduating from her residency training and she’s now out in the “real” world. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Pancakes Every Day! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5RapBjos3I If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq Tweet Allison @allison_mshq or send her an email at allison@medicalschoolhq.net.

Last week’s 8 Pieces of Information Every Premed Should Know got great responses, so we decided to follow it up with today’s episode: medical school tips and, specifically, the 7 things you should know as you enter medical school. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: 10 Traits You Need to Succeed in Medical School. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

The premed world is full of myths and misinformation. Let’s set the record straight about some of these things today. In this episode, we talk about 8 pieces of information and advice that every premed should hear as they’re going through this journey. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: What I Wish Every Premed Would Know. Related post: Premed 101: What You Need to Know to Get into Medical School. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Lt. Col (Dr.) Aaron Saguil, the Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Admissions at F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, better known to most people as USUHS (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences) or, in layman’s terms, the military medical school.  Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Related episode: Shadowing a Military Physician, HPSP, and More Related episode: Ex-Army Dermatologist Talks About His Path Through UHUHS Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Zubin Damania, a.k.a. ZDoggMD, a hospitalist, healthcare visionary and internet personality. We talk about his path to medicine, his struggles, and the exciting Downtown Project in Las Vegas, Nevada. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post ZDoggMD YouTube Channel Downtown Project Homepage Free Will (book by Sam Harris) My article on Tiger Woods and the Premed Gunner Mentality (at KevinMD.com) Related episode: What I Wish Every Premed Student Would Know Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Mike McInnis, Chief Educator at Doctors in Training, a small company that focuses mainly on test prep specifically for USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Exam) and COMLEX (Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination) to help medical students pass the boards. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Doctors in Training USMLE webite Step 1 Question Formats /  Step 2 CK Question Formats Step 2 CS Tools / Step 2 CS Patient Notes Related post: USMLE Step 1 Basics: Learn What Step 1 Is All About Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Liza Thompson, a former director of the postbac programs at both Goucher College and Johns Hopkins with over 20 years of experience. She currently runs Thompson Advising, an advising company for medical school applicants and postbac applicants. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post AAMC Postbac program list Thompson Advising Related episode: Interview with Columbia Postbac Premed Program Related episode: How Do I Pay For a Postbac? Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring, courses, and other prep materials to maximize your MCAT score. Use promo code “MSHQ” to save!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Patrick and Jonathan, both 3rd-year DO medical students at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. They wrote A Brief Guide to Osteopathic Medicine – For Students, By Students, which is published on AACOM. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Brief Guide to Osteopathic Medicine: For Students, By Students Related episode: Let’s Talk Osteopathic Docs and What You Need to Know Related episode: Common Questions Premeds Have About Osteopathic Medicine Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison talk about the 5 keys to successful internship after med school and remember their experiences being interns. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Here is a sample patient list that we put together. Johns Hopkins Study – 12% of Intern Time Spent at the Bedside ACGME Duty Hour Regulations If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests and save 10% using the code “MSHQ”. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq Tweet Allison @allison_mshq or send her an email at allison@medicalschoolhq.net.

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Ben Azevedo, otherwise known as Bow Tie Ben, where he explains why he has such a nickname. Ben is a 4th year medical student who runs a bow tie business, New Orleans Bow Ties, a perfect example of what this show has been preaching about that you need to give yourself a break outside of medical school. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post New Orleans Bow Ties Ben on Twitter @BenAzevedo and @NOLABowTies New Orleans Bow Ties on Instagram New Orleans Bow Ties on Twitter New Orleans Bow Ties on Facebook Ben’s Tumblr Page Tulane University School of Medicine If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests and save 10% using the code “MSHQ”. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Greg Polites, a physician, an educator, and a mentor at Washington University in St. Louis where he teaches the MedPrep program. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Common MCAT Prep Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. Related episode: The Extreme Burden of Being a Physician (It’s Worth It). Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, I talk with Allison Greco, creator of the now-closed blog at MD2B. Allison is graduating from Jefferson Medical College (now renamed Sidney Kimmel Medical College). She will start her internal medicine residency at Jefferson in July. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Connect with Allison Greco on Twitter: @grecoa3. Related episode: Dr. Pho of KevinMD Talks About His Path and Medicine Today. Related episode: The Intersection of Medicine, Social Media and Technology. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Tony Sozzo, the Director of Student Financial Planning at New York Medical College (NYMC). That’s where Ryan went to medical school and he attributes Tony to being a valuable asset to him and everyone helping students realize that they have more control over this than they realize. With Tony’s great financial planning, NYMC has a default rate of only 0.8%. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post www.annualcreditreport.com If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests and save 10% using the code “MSHQ”. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In today’s episode, I talk with the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program. Back in session 18, we covered the Air Force HPSP Program. Both of these are scholarships that allow you to get medical school paid for and get a monthly stipend through medical school. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out the National Health Service Corps website. Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related post: Medical School Scholarships: Get Paid to Study. Related episode: MSHQ Premed Scholarship. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Norma Wagoner. With almost 30 years of experience in the admissions process, she has served as the Dean of Admissions for multiple medical schools, such as Rush University, University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post McGill Fact Sheet about the MMI Check out my book about the medical school interview: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Related episode: Tricky Medical School Interview Questions Related episode: Ten Medical School Interview Tips: Go in Ahead of the Rest Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with TSgt Stephanie Satinsky to discuss the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). Stephanie is the Air Force HPSP recruiter for the New England area. Ryan could have gone through this topic by himself, but he wanted to bring in someone who can discuss the program as it is at the present moment. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Listen to Ryan talk about this subject on the Lost in Premed Podcast Health Restrictions on Chapter 5 of 48-123 Medicine and the Military Air Force HPSP Fact Sheet / Air Force Commissioned Officer Training Medical Requirements: Air Force Instruction 48-123 (Search for “5.3. Standards”) Related Episode: National Health Service Corps Scholarship Info Related episode: Will the HPSP Scholarship Be Too Hard with a Family? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, I talk with Chris Manual, a senior lead instructor with The Princeton Review, where he has been teaching for 11 years. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out MCAT prep options from The Princeton Review. Related episode: Common MCAT Prep Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. Related episode: Should I Take an MCAT Prep Course? Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Dr. David Muller, the Dean for Medical Education at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (MSSM) about FlexMed, a program that allows you to apply to medical school as early as high school senior or undergrad freshmen or sophomore, as well as skip most of the traditional premed requirements like the MCAT, organic chemistry, biochemistry, or physics. FlexMed is basically an upgrade of what was previously called HuMed (Humanities in Medicine). Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post FlexMed Program 2010 Published HuMed Article Some criticism of the FlexMed program Wall Street Journal Article Hang out with us in the Premed Hangout Facebook group! Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT, full-length practice tests, and more to maximize your MCAT score. Use promo code “MSHQ” to save!

In this episode, I speak with David Koenecke, the Assistant Vice President of Admissions at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM). Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Watch this interview on YouTube ATSU KCOM website AACOM: What is Osteopathic Medicine? Related episode: Let’s Talk About Osteopathic Docs and What You Need to Know. Related episode: Common Questions Premeds Have About Osteopathic Medicine. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

talks with Roheet from TheBiopsy.com where he shares with us his premed path. Roheet is currently in a gap year not because he initially chose to, but because he had to reapply to medical school for having not been accepted the first time, although reapplying is not something unusual and which, in fact, was something that Ryan had to go through as well. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post During his gap year, Roheet started his not-for-profit org in his hometown that promotes community dialogue through debates on topics of national importance. Check out greatcvdebate.wix.com Check out Roheet’s blog TheBiopsy.com or connect with him on Twitter @thebiopsy Dr. Bryan Vartabedian on Twitter @Doctor_v MSAR Coursera If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests and save 10% using the code “MSHQ”. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Today, I talk with Dr. Deborah German, the Dean of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine (UCF COM). UCF COM was the first allopathic medical school to be built from the ground up in the U.S. in almost 30 years. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Dean of MSUCOM Talks About Mission to Increase Canadian DOs. Related episode: A Look at Carle Illinois College of Medicine with Dean Li. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, we talk all about shadowing, which is a pretty common topic for premed students to have questions about. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Is It Necessary to Shadow If I’m Already in Healthcare? Related post: Premed Clinical Experience: Shadowing vs Volunteering. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Kate, a 56-year-old 3rd-year medical student at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, as she shares with us her nontraditional path to becoming a physician. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post West Virginia School of Medicine National Health Service Corps AAMC list of postbac programs If you’re looking to connect with other nontraditional premed students, check out our Nontraditional Premed Forum, or join the Premed Hangout Facebook group! Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Victoria Rosner, the Associate Dean and Coordinator of Academic Affairs at Columbia University’s Postbac Premed Program. Dr. Rosner leads the advising team in support of students in Columbia’s postbac premed program. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post New York Times article about postbac programs Related episode: How Should I Evaluate Postbac Programs? Related episode: Choosing Between an SMP and a Postbac Program. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Ryan Nguyen, a 1st year medical student at Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He now blogs at WhiteCoatDO.com., a premed blog that provides a wealth of information about the admissions process. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post WhiteCoatDO.com PracticalPremed.com http://calnewport.com/blog/ (Study Hacks) mdjourney.com Examkrackers books Kaplan MCAT Course Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over a medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests and save 10% using the code “MSHQ”. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Torray, a postbac student at Charles Drew University (affiliated with UCLA) and a former teacher. Like Russel in Session 6, Torray shares his experience as a nontraditional premed student. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Charles Drew Post-Bac Torray’s Research on PubMed Atul Gawande’s Books MSAR®: Getting Started Medical School Admission Requirements Med School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Medical School Experience: By Students, for Students If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.m

In today’s episode, I’m joined for the first time by my wife, Dr. Allison Gray. Allison is a Senior Neurology Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: Top Habits and Attitudes of Humanistic Physicians. Related episode: 5 Reasons to Go to Medical School, and 5 Not To. Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Russell, a nontraditional premedical student. He is a 35-year old music teacher with a wife and 3 children. Having decided to pursue a career in medicine late in life, where he got 4-5 interviews, getting 2 acceptances, and going to Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post AMCAS – M.D. Application Service AACOMAS – D.O. Application Service MCAT Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine OldPreMeds.org – Website Dedicated to Non-Traditional Pre Medical and Medical Students Cobra Insurance Kent State IVF Pulmonary Embolism Pernicious Anemia Blighted Ovum D&C If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests and save 10% using the code “MSHQ”. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq.

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Richard Levy, the Executive Director of the National Society for Nontraditional Premedical and Medical Students and the publisher of the OldPreMeds.org, which is the main website for the society. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds.org 10 Things Every Non-Traditional Premed Should Know Pancakes Every Day Video and Original Post MCAT 2013 AACOMAS Instruction Manual If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students. Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org. For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future! Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well. Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us. Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests and save 10% using the code “MSHQ”. Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there! Email Ryan at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In today’s episode, I talk with Eric and Amy from MCAT for Me, a new business aimed at shaking up the world of test prep by providing free MCAT prep. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out MCAT for Me and their Youtube channel for their free MCAT prep. Free MCAT prep from Khan Academy. Related post: Best MCAT Course (with a Promo Code). Related episode: Should I Take an MCAT Prep Course? Check out my book about the MCAT, co-written with Next Step Test Prep: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT.

In today’s episode, I talk about choosing an undergraduate school and picking a premed major, two of the most common questions raised by high school or undergraduate students interested in medicine. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post A great book for scholarships: How to Go to College Almost for Free Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: What Is the Best Major for Medical School? Related episode: Should I Change My Major to Something More “Premed”? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, I talk about choosing an undergraduate school and picking a premed major, two of the most common questions raised by high school or undergraduate students interested in medicine. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post A great book for scholarships: How to Go to College Almost for Free Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT. Related episode: What Is the Best Major for Medical School? Related episode: Should I Change My Major to Something More “Premed”? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, I cover some MCAT basics including MCAT prep, the new changes in the MCAT 2015, and a ton of free MCAT resources that will help you on your journey. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the MCAT, co-written with Next Step Test Prep: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT. Related episode: When Should I Register for the MCAT? Related episode: What Prereqs Do I Have to Have to Take the MCAT? Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In this session of The Premed Years I give a brief introduction to the origins of MedicalSchoolHQ.net and why it was started. I talk about why I think podcasting is the next step in bringing great premed information to the masses. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post University of Florida McGill University Premed Advising HPSP (Health Professions Scholarship Program) ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) New York Medical College