The Premed Years

Latest Episodes:

226: Why You Should Still Consider a Career in Medicine Mar 21, 2017

Show notes

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

225: Common Questions for Premeds About Osteopathic Medicine Mar 14, 2017

Show notes

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.
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224: Teen Mom to Physician, Starting Med School with 3 Children Mar 07, 2017

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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.
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223: Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success, Starting Now Feb 28, 2017

Show notes

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

222: Working Full-time and Taking Many Years to Finish Premed Feb 21, 2017

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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

221: Leaving West Africa to Fulfill a Dream of Being a Physician Feb 14, 2017

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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

220: From Caribbean Med School to a US Pathology Residency Feb 07, 2017

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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 Post

Specialty Stories podcast episode 1

PMY episode 51: The Journey to a Caribbean School

219: How to Improve the Path for Women in Medicine Jan 31, 2017

Show notes

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)

218: This Nontrad Overcame More Obstacles Than Anyone I Know Jan 24, 2017

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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

217: How are Med Schools Looking At Your New MCAT Score? Jan 17, 2017

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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.