The Premed Years

Latest Episodes:

266: From the Military to Medical School with an Upward Trend Dec 26, 2017

Show notes

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

265: Learn How to Better Retain Information with a Memory Master Dec 19, 2017

Show notes

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

264: Dean of MSUCOM Talks About Mission to Increase Canadian DOs Dec 12, 2017

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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

263: He Figured Out How to Overcome His 2.75 Undergrad GPA Dec 05, 2017

Show notes

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
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262: The Physician Behind #LifeofaMedStudent Shares His Journey Nov 28, 2017

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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

261: From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First Year Medical Student Nov 21, 2017

Show notes

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?
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260: This Doc Is Proving You Don't Have to Follow the Rules Nov 14, 2017

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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.

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Full Episode Blog Post

www.doctordenisemd.com

Mental Health and How to Thrive

www.MCATBook.com

Next Step Test Prep

The Dr. Denise Show

259: How Can I Improve My CARS Section Score on the MCAT? Nov 07, 2017

Show notes

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.

258: Director of Admissions Talks About the Admissions Process Oct 31, 2017

Show notes

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?
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257: Author of Med School Uncensored Talks About his Journey Oct 24, 2017

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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.