The Premed Years

Latest Episodes:

296: What are Med School Red Flags & How Do You Talk About Them? Jul 24, 2018

Show notes

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.
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295: Ignoring Advice, He Disclosed His Bipolar Disorder in Apps Jul 17, 2018

Show notes

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?
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294: Premed Hangout Q&A: Interviews, Mistakes, and Much More! Jul 10, 2018

Show notes

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

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medicalschoolhq.net/secondarysubmission

293: Can You be an Alcoholic and Still Get Into Medical School? Jul 03, 2018

Show notes

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

292: President of His Caribbean Med School Class to Failed Match Jun 26, 2018

Show notes

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!
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291: Dr. Buck Parker: Academic Struggles to an 'A' Student Jun 19, 2018

Show notes

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.
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290: How Do You Focus on Your Health While a Premed Student? Jun 12, 2018

Show notes

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

289: Stop Wasting Space in Your Personal Statement and ECs Jun 05, 2018

Show notes

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.

288: This is How UICOM Reviews Your Medical School Application May 29, 2018

Show notes

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!

287: This Student, and Dad, Overcame a Poor GPA to Get Accepted May 22, 2018

Show notes

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.