Ryan Gray

Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A

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The Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A podcast is a coaching session between Dr. Gray and a premed student looking for answers on their premed journey. You can sign up to be on Ask Dr. Gray through our Premed Hangout at premedhangout.com.

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Ryan Gray

Episodes

223: Will Community College Credits Hurt My Chances for Acceptance? 13.06.2023 8:47

This dual-enrolled 9th grader wants to know if taking his premed classes at community college would potentially hurt his chances of getting into medical school.

222: Should I Delay My Application to Attend ROTC Camp? 06.06.2023 25:15

This student is worried about being able to submit her application on time because she's going to an ROTC camp without internet access for most of July. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Pl...

221: Will Sharing My Child's Crisis Ruin My Personal Statement? 30.05.2023 18:30

This premed wants to share their personal experience with their daughter's mental health crisis in their personal statement, but she isn't sure how medical schools will respond. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years Podcast Episode 437: How to Build the Ultimate School List MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Ap...

220: How Do I Portray My Authentic Self in My Application? 23.05.2023 25:20

This non-traditional student wants to know if their personal statement and activities show the whole picture of who she is as an applicant. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide...

219: Can I get into Med School with a History of Bad Grades? 02.05.2023 13:18

This student has a history of bad grades but they've been able to turn it around. They want to know if their past will affect their application. Links: Full Episode Blog Post WWAMI program MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Pre...

218: How do I Handle Being a Young Med School Applicant? 26.04.2023 27:18

This young applicant wants to know how they can outweigh their age in their medical school application. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application P...

217: My MCAT Score Wasn't Great. Should I Retake It? 18.04.2023 19:53

This student has an okay but not great GPA trend and MCAT score. They want to know if retaking the MCAT would improve their chances. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the...

216: Is it Okay to Hit Pause On Extracurriculars? 11.04.2023 19:30

This student who has a history of struggling with school wants to know if it's okay to put extracurriculars off so they can focus on one thing at a time. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed P...

215: Must Research Have a Clear Application? 04.04.2023 8:03

This student wants to know if research experience has to have a clear application in order to be useful when he applies to an amnesty program. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Gu...

214: Do I Have Enough Clinical Experience as a MD/PhD Applicant? 28.03.2023 18:22

This student wants to know if her 300 hours of clinical experience is enough as a MD/PhD applicant. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Proce...

213: How Do I Build the Perfect School List as a DACA Student? 21.03.2023 22:11

This DACA student wants to know how to build a good school list that reflects their specific needs. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MSAR Premed Years Podcast Episode 437 MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide t...

212: Building a Personal Statement as a Nurse Practitioner Premed 14.03.2023 16:39

This nurse practitioner premed needs help with forming her personal statement and answering the question, why do you want to be a doctor? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide t...

211: I Keep Getting a Bad MCAT Score. What Do I Do? 07.03.2023 27:05

This student struggled with getting the score they needed from the MCAT after taking it twice, and now they don't know where to go from there. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Gu...

210: Can International Students Go the Traditional Route? 01.03.2023 20:19

This international student wants to know if they can follow the traditional application timeline or if they won't be able to because of their international status. Links: Full Episode Blog Post F1 Doctors MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal S...

209: Can you stagger your applications? 22.02.2023 24:14

This nontraditional student wants to know if it makes sense to stagger applications. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process The Premed P...

208: The Disadvantaged Essay 14.02.2023 6:09

Walk through editing and reviewing a disadvantaged essay with Dr. Gray. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process The Premed Playbook: Guid...

207: How Do I Juggle Work and School? 07.02.2023 9:38

This nontraditional student wants to know how to navigate being a full time worker and student.

206: What should I do to make up for a lower GPA as a nontraditional international student? 31.01.2023 11:18

This nontraditional Canadian student's GPA wasn't great. He wants to know what he can do to improve his overall application. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical...

205: How Do I Budget Clinical Activities Into My Busy Schedule? 27.01.2023 25:09

This music major premed is very busy. They want to know what they can possibly do to squeeze in clinical hours during the school year. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to t...

204: How Do I Find a Guide as a Nontraditional Student? 17.01.2023 25:52

This premed wants to know where he can find guidance as a nontraditional student. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process The Premed Play...

203: How Can I Advocate For Myself? 10.01.2023 15:02

This student poses the question, how can I adovcate for myself in a way that is firm but not annoying? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Pr...

202: Does a Master's Degree Improve my Chances? 03.01.2023 23:47

This premed wants to know if he needs to get a master's degree. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Specialty Stories Podcast Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process The Pre...

201: Is it Okay to Cut out Research if I'm Too Busy? 27.12.2022 20:21

This nontrad stay at home mom student wants to know if it will hurt her application if she is unable to fit in research within her busy schedule. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Pla...

200: Should I Include Something in My Personal Statement I Don't Want? 20.12.2022 22:47

Everyone is telling this premed student that she needs to include her military experience in her personal statement, what should she do? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to...

199: What Do I Do to Recover From Bad Undergrad Grades? 13.12.2022 15:06

This premed has had a rocky undergrad path which lead to poor grades. She wants to know where she should go from there. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Medical School HQ Facebook page Medical School HQ YouTube channel Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ Join the Application Academy ! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical Scho...