Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&amp;A

The MCAT Podcast

Session 85: Should I Push my Med School App Back a Year?

86: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Her 3.4 GPA isn't the Problem! Apr 29, 2020

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Our caller today wants to know what she should focus on to enhance her med school application: GPA, MCAT prep, or clinical experience. I'll help her prioritize!

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85: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Should I Push my Med School App Back a Year? Apr 22, 2020

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Is it worth rushing to submit your med school application late in the cycle, or should you wait a year while you strengthen your application? The data says...

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84: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Is it Bad to Take Prereqs in the Summer? Apr 15, 2020

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Time is a precious commodity when you're a nontraditional student like today's caller. How should you spend your time as a nontraditional premed?

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82: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Discussing Caregiving on the Med School App Apr 08, 2020

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In many cases, caregiving is an amazing way to gain clinical experience in a non-traditional setting. How should you talk about it on your med school application?

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The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

secondaryapps.com

Premed.tv

83: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Writing About Obstacles in Your Application Apr 08, 2020

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If you've faced adversity on your path to med school, you aren't alone! Today, we'll talk about how to discuss obstacles in the med school application process.

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The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview

secondaryapps.com

81: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: 8 Common Med School Application Mistakes Mar 25, 2020

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Not getting any medical school interview invites? Let's look at the 8 most common areas students make mistakes in their medical school application.

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The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

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Application Renovation

80: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Masters vs Postbac to Raise Your Premed GPA Mar 18, 2020

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How do you decide between a special Master's program (SMP) and a postbac? Today, I share why I think a postbac is the better choice for this student.

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Check out more resources on YouTube premed.tv

AAMC’s postbac database

79: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: What Counts as an Upward Trend in Your GPA? Mar 11, 2020

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Today's caller had a mediocre GPA from her undergrad in business. Now, she's on the premed path taking prereqs and her GPA is improving—but is it enough?

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