The Premed Years

Latest Episodes:

326: How Reapplying to Med School was Successful for this Student Feb 19, 2019

Show notes

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

325: How Do International Medical Graduates Practice in the US? Feb 12, 2019

Show notes

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

324: Free Summer Programs for Premed Students through SHPEP Feb 05, 2019

Show notes

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

323: From Premed to Physical Therapy School—Back to Premed Jan 29, 2019

Show notes

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

322: What to Write About In the Personal Statement and More Q&A Jan 22, 2019

Show notes

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

321: Premed Q&A: All of Your Instagram Questions Answered! Jan 15, 2019

Show notes

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

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The MCAT Podcast

Interfolio

AAMC Traffic Rules

320: From Military Special Operations to Med School Acceptances Jan 08, 2019

Show notes

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

319: Disclosing a DUI Didn't Hold Him Back from Med School Jan 01, 2019

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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

318: The Pros and Cons of Global Healthcare Experiences Dec 25, 2018

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Lawson is the executive director at Atlantis, a leading global healthcare experience fellowship that gives you the chance to explore other healthcare systems.