The Premed Years

Latest Episodes:

147: Shadowing, Grades, Research and more Premed Q&A Sep 15, 2015

Show notes

Ryan digs through the emails and Facebook posts to find the questions that you need to hear the answers to. If you have questions, check out our group.

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: Premed Q&A: All Your Instagram Questions Answered!
Related episode: Premed Q&A: Pregnancy, Canadian Students, and More!
Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

146: Common Medical School Interview Mistakes and How to Fix Them Sep 08, 2015

Show notes

We discuss the common mistakes that he has seen during mock interviews with premed students. Learn from other's and be prepared for your med school interview!

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: Preparing for the Medical School Interview.
Related episode: Medical Ethics Questions You Can Expect in Your Interviews.
Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

145: Premed Jobs, Gap Years, GPA, MCAT and More Q&A Sep 01, 2015

Show notes

Premed collaboration at it's finest. We jumped on Blab to talk with premeds about their questions and struggles. We talked about the MCAT, GPA and so much more!

Links and Other Resources

Full Episode Blog Post
For more premed Q&A, check out my podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A.
Related episode: What Kind of Job Should I Get Before Applying to Medical School?
Related episode: Taking a Gap Year Before Medical School: Should You Do It?
Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

144: Premed's Journey Through 2 Masters and a Baby Aug 26, 2015

Show notes

Ashley joins Ryan to talk about her dedicated path to medical school. Now a medical student, she overcame 2 cycles of rejection, 2 masters, and a baby!

Links and Other Resources

Full Episode Blog Post
Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well.
Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen
Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us.
Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information.
Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!
Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

143: Overcoming Obstacles on Her Way to Medical School Aug 18, 2015

Show notes

Ryan talk to Silvia about her LONG journey to medical school, including taking 11 years to complete her premed studies, battling depression and more! Listen now!

Links and Other Resources

Full Episode Blog Post

Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well.

Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us.

Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a rating or review there!

Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit medicalschoolhq.net/listen

Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

142: How Not to Select a Medical School as a Premed Aug 11, 2015

Show notes

Ryan talks about his frustrations with how some premed students rank what medical schools they are applying to. He breaks down one of the more popular lists.

Links and Other Resources

Full Episode Blog Post

U.S. News and World Report medical school rankings methodology

Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well.

Visit our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. Check out their May/June 2015 issue featuring Ryan.

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Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get discount off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website.

Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!

Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen

Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us.

Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

141: Calculating Premed GPA and other Listener Questions Aug 04, 2015

Show notes

Ryan answers questions that were sent in by listeners like you! Calculating your premed GPA, raising your GPA after you have graduated, and MCAT prep are some.

Links and Other Resources

Full Episode Blog Post

Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips and tricks to help you maximize your MCAT score and which also includes discount codes for MCAT prep.

Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information. New issue published every 2 months!

Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us.

Check out OldPreMeds.org if you have other more questions and get tons of great information from them.

Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen

Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!

Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

140: Major Changes at MSHQ and Some Premed Q&A Jul 28, 2015

Show notes

Ryan and Allison talk about some major changes in their lives which will affect the Medical School Headquarters. They also answer some premed questions!

Links and Other Resources

Full Episode Blog Post

Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen

Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us.

Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!

Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

139: Learning From a Successful 5 Year Premed Postbac Journey Jul 21, 2015

Show notes

Ryan is joined by Frank, who spent the last five years working full-time as an engineer, and working on his premed postbac. He starts med school this year!

Links and Other Resources:

Full Episode Blog Post
Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well.
Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!
Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen
Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us.
Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

138: From Yoga Instructor to Medical School Acceptance Letter Jul 14, 2015

Show notes

Melissa, a non-trad, shares her journey as a burnt out premed to yoga instructor and world traveler to gaining acceptance to medical school starting this year.

Links and Other Resources:

Full Episode Blog Post
Free MCAT Gift: Download our free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well.
Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website.
Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!
Get us free on your device. Subscribe and listen to new episodes each week. Visit www.medicalschoolhq.net/listen
Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us.
Email me at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net or connect with me on Twitter @medicalschoolhq