Ryan Gray

OldPreMeds Podcast

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The National Society for Nontraditional Premedical & Medical Students, Inc., better known by our website name, OldPreMeds.org or simply OPM, is a professional/pre-professional society and educational conduit for non-traditional students who seek to become Physicians. For those whose path to medicine is not the traditional high school to college to medical school, OPM's mission is to assist and advise on how to successfully prepare, apply, and succeed in both medical schools and residency training programs. Founded in 1998, our now over 10,000 registered members span from the very early premed...

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119: How Important is Volunteering as a Nontrad Premed? 28.03.2018 9:20

When you're a nontraditional premed student working full-time and going to school doing a DIY postbac, should you be concerned about volunteering and other ECs? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum personal statements and extracurriculars editing

118: Should I Postpone my MCAT Based on Low Practice Exams? 21.03.2018 10:29

Today we have a nontrad student working full-time who hasn't taken the prereqs in over a decade not scoring well on his full-length exams. What should he do? 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: 3 Bigges...

117: Does it Matter if I Don't Finish My Second Degree? 14.03.2018 7:07

Our poster today has already completed one degree and is going back for a DIY postbac and is wondering if leaving her second degree early will be a problem. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum One-on-One Premed Advising

116: Can I Take the MCAT and Apply to Med School with Prereqs? 07.03.2018 10:10

Our question today is from a paramedic firefighter who is now interested in going to medical school but doesn't necessarily want to take the prereqs. Can they? Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out our Nontrad Premed Forum , and ask a question of your own! Related episode: How Recent Should My Prereqs Be to Apply to Medical School? Related episode: Taking Prereqs and Prepar...

115: Can I Take Classes at Another School While in a Postbac? 28.02.2018 7:37

Today we have an interesting question from a student who is in a postbac but is looking at taking a class during the summer at another school. Is it possible? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media OldPreMeds Forum The Premed Hangout

114: Changing Careers with ADHD, Focusing on GPA and More 21.02.2018 9:42

Our student today is changing careers and has some very specific questions about whether he should put ADHD in his application and what he should focus on. Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds Forum MedEd Media

113: How Do I Choose a Major as a Nontraditional Premed Student? 14.02.2018 11:23

How should you choose your degree? What if you aren't sure you're 100% committed to becoming a physician? What if you doubt yourself? What should you do? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement . You can preorder it now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Nontrad Premed Forum Next Step Test Prep

112: Can I Get into Med School With a Low GPA? 07.02.2018 9:07

Our poster today is wondering if she can get into medical school after starting her undergrad poorly. What should you do if you have a low science GPA? Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out our Nontrad Premed Forum , and ask a question of your own! Related episode: What MCAT Score Do I Need if I Have a Low GPA? Related episode: Medical School Mom: Prioritizing Family and S...

111: Should I Delay My Application Another Year? 31.01.2018 8:37

When you decide to go to med school a little later, you may not have the shadowing and clinical experience you want, should you delay your application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Next Step Test Prep The Premed Years Podcast Specialty Stories Nontrad Premed Forum

110: Should I Get a Second Degree or Just Take More Classes? 24.01.2018 6:42

Our student this week is questioning if she should delay graduation vs studying for another degree. She's trying to raise her GPA to be more competitive. 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 Should...

109: What Kind of Job Should I Get Before Applying to Med School? 17.01.2018 10:42

With a current full-time job, kids and a roof to put over her family's head, this nontrad premed is wondering what she can do to get more exposure to medicine. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out our Nontraditional Premed Forum , and ask a question of your own! Related episode: What is Medical Scribing and How Can It Benefit Premeds? Related episode: What Job Should I Do...

108: Should I Change My Major to Something More 'Premed'? 10.01.2018 10:14

Today we have a student who is worried that her current major isn't preparing herself for medical school and is wondering if she should change majors. Links: Full Episode Blog Post www.medicalschoolhq.net/forums MedEd Media Network

107: Should I Apply to Medical School This Year or Wait? 03.01.2018 8:44

Our poster today is trying to figure out what schedule will work best for them. Should they apply this year or next based on the prereqs they have remaining? Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMed forums at MedicalSchoolHQ.net Premed Forum The MCAT Podcast Next Step Test Prep

106: Should I Take an MCAT Prep Course? 27.12.2017 10:50

The MCAT is one of the biggest beasts on the premed path. Our poster today is questioning if they should take a prep course to help them with their score. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the MCAT, co-written with Next Step Test Prep: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT . Related episode: MCAT Prep on Any Budget (Should I Spend $3,000?) . Related episod...

105: How Much Shadowing Do I Need for Medical School? 20.12.2017 8:05

The shadowing vs clinical experience debate rages on in this post. This nontrad student wants to know how many hours of shadowing she needs for her apps. Links & Resources: Full Episode Blog Post MSHQ Nontraditional Premed Forum Related episode: How to Effectively Shadow a Physician as a Premed Student Related episode: What Is the Best Paid Clinical Experience for Med School? Related post: Pre...

104: Am I Too Old to go to Med School and be a Surgeon? 13.12.2017 8:40

If you're thinking about going to medical school and being a surgeon but worried about how old you are, check out our latest episode!(Hint: Age doesn't matter) 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: 54-Yea...

103: Postbac Interview Questions and Resumes for Med School 06.12.2017 3:59

What types of questions will postbac programs ask during your interview and how should you format your resume? Those are the questions we cover today. Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds.org forums The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview MedEd Media

102: Should I Take Science Prereqs at the Same School? 29.11.2017 5:58

If you've taken some science med school prereqs at one school, how important is it to take the rest at the same school? That is what we're covering this week. Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds.org forums Medical School HQ Services

101: Will Having My Prereqs Done After Apps Hurt Me? 22.11.2017 7:19

Our poster today is looking at his med school application timeline and wondering if completing his prereqs after he applies will hurt his application. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out our Nontrad Premed Forum , and ask a question of your own! Related episode: Can I Apply to Medical School Without Prerequisites? Related episode: How Recent Should My Prereqs Be for Med S...

100: Should I Leave the Military to Go Back to School Full-time? 15.11.2017 10:10

The military, like any job, can get in the way of you achieving your goal of becoming a physician. Our question today revolves around what to do to make it work. Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds.org USUHS HPSP MedicalSchoolHQ.net The Premed Years Podcast

99: How Soon Can I Ask for a Letter of Recommendation? 08.11.2017 9:38

If you're like most nontraditional premeds, you probably don't have a lot of time to shadow. If you can't build great relationships for LORs, what do you do? 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: How to G...

98: If I Can't Get a 3.0 GPA, What Should I Do Next? 01.11.2017 9:45

If you needed an extra 4-5 years to get above a 3.0 GPA, what would you do? That's what our nontrad premed student is asking on today's podcast episode. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Related episode: From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First Year Medical Student Related episode: Carribean Medical Schools: What You Need to Know Related episode: What MCAT Score Do I Need If I Have a L...

97: Should I Quit My Job and Focus 100% on Being Premed? 25.10.2017 8:02

Our poster today is a working professional but wants to now go to medical school. He's caught in the dilemma of continuing to work or quit his job to be premed.

96: Should I Choose a Postbac Based on a Certificate? 18.10.2017 5:17

Some postbac programs market themselves as overing a certificate of completion. Does this certificate mean anything when it comes to med school applications? Links: Full Episode Blog Post OldPreMeds.org forums AAMC postbac directory

95: How Should I Prepare for my Postbac Interview? 11.10.2017 5:03

The postbac interview is very similar to the med school interview. They want to know your motivations behind the change. Check out how to prepare for it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to Medical School Interview by Dr. Ryan Gray PMY 253: Almost Everything You Need to Know About Postbac Programs MedEd Media Network