The Premed Years

Latest Episodes:

197: Can You Become a Doctor If You've Been Arrested? Aug 30, 2016

Show notes

Larry Cohen is a lawyer who works a lot with healthcare workers who find themselves fighting to get or keep their licenses. If you have questions, listen now.

Links and Other Resources:

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If you wish to speak with Larry to find out more, contact him through email at ljc@cohenscounsel.com or call him at 602-404-4022 or 602-2266-3080.
Related episode: What Are Med School Red Flags and How Do You Talk About Them?
Related episode: Should I Write About Red Flags in My Personal Statement?
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196: 2 Applications, an MBA and more. This doc is Outside the Box Aug 23, 2016

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Dr. Nii Darko took the long road to medicine. Growing up a first gen student left him learning about medicine from The Cosby Show. Learn how it influenced him.

Links and Other Resources:

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Nii’s podcast, Docs Outside the Box

Nii’s blog, Keeping Up with the Darkos

Join the AMSA Premed Fest on October 1-2, 2016 in Tampa, Florida and get the chance to hang out with other premed students, medical student, and doctors and learn about the reality of what becoming a physician looks like. Learn about emerging issues like physician-assisted suicide, how to ace your interview, and participate in suturing clinics. Every activity is focused on helping you get into medical school. Use this Coupon Code: MSHQ17 and get a discounted registration cost of $49 for AMSA members and $69 for non-AMSA members.

Take this opportunity to meet and greet Dr. Ryan Gray at the event. He will be one of the speakers specifically talking about how to ace your medical school interview.

www.mededmedia.com

www.medschoolinterviewbook.com

195: How Cram Fighter is Changing the Way You Study for the MCAT Aug 16, 2016

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Cramfighters came from Amit watching his wife struggle coming up with a plan to study for the boards. What was born is a new way to create a study schedule.

Links and Other Resources:

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www.cramfighter.com

www.mededmedia.com

www.medschoolinterviewbook.com

194: Overcoming Disability and Biases Aug 09, 2016

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Jeff Gazzara wasn't going to let his vision stop him from becoming a physician. Learn how he overcome obstacles and some possible biases on his journey.

Links and Other Resources:

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www.themcatpodcast.com

www.medschoolinterviewbook.com

193: Introduction to The MCAT Podcast Aug 02, 2016

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The MCAT Podcast is a collaboration between Next Step Test Prep and the Medical School Headquarters. This is a must listen to for those prepping for the MCAT.

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www.mcatpodcast.com/subscribe

192: The Medical School Interview - How to Talk About You Jul 26, 2016

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Ryan discusses some key facets of the medical school interview. Being prepared to talk about yourself is one of hardest parts. Ryan breaks it down for you.

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: What If I Don’t Have a Response to an Interview Question?
Related episode: Common Medical School Interview Mistakes and How to Fix Them.
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191: Medical School Interview Q&A Jul 19, 2016

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Ryan takes questions asked in the Hangout and answers them here. If you have questions about the interview, check out http://www.medschoolinterviewbook.com!

Links and Other Resources:

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www.medschoolinterviewbook.com

www.medicalschoolhq.net/group

190: Premed Q&A - What Are My Chances and More Jul 12, 2016

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Ryan answers some questions that were called and emailed in. One wanted to know about flight medic training, another about her chances and many other questions.

Links and Other Resources:

Full Episode Blog Post

www.medschoolinterviewbook.com

AAMC website

Table A-23 of the AAMC data

AMCAS application

Texas application

AACOMAS application

189: Failed MCAT Prep to Successful Applicant After Two Gap Years Jul 05, 2016

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Jake always knew he was premed in undergrad, but poor MCAT prep made him take a couple gap years to reset his plan of attack. He did that and is now at LECOM.

Links and Other Resources:

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The Premed Years Episode 100: Your Amazing Premed Stories!

188: How to Easily Improve Your Test Scores and Learning Skills Jun 28, 2016

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Dr. Saundra McGuire teaches students around the country how to better utilize their time studying so they learn the material and score higher on tests!

Links and Other Resources:

Full Episode Blog Post
Dr. McGuire’s book Teach Students How to Learn
Related episode: How to Overcome Test Anxiety and Take Back Control.
Related episode: What’s the Best Way to Learn MCAT Testing Strategy?
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