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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Ryan Gray

Episodes

319: Avoid Burnout in My Gap Years 10.01.2023 13:46

This recent graduate has to do science GPA repair, get clinical experience, and take the MCAT. Is it possible to do all this in 2-3 years? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast Mappd Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

318: From Optometry to Opthalmology 03.01.2023 13:45

This non-trad is already in their 3rd year of optometry school. Is it too late to switch to medical school? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The MCAT Podcast Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

317: Should I Retake Bio When I Got C+? 13.12.2022 10:14

This postbacc wants to retake biology - her grade was a C+ and she doesn't remember much. Her school says she's not allowed to though. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

316: How Many Credits for My DIY Postbacc? 06.12.2022 13:28

This student needs to take Organic Chem 1 and Organic Chem 2, and she plans to take Physiology. How many more postbacc credits does she need? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com ( referral code OLDPREMEDS) myLORS.com premedhangout.com Blueprint MCAT Application Renovation

315: Is There Still a Stigma for Community College? 18.10.2022 7:24

Will adcoms accept community college and online classes? Or is there a stigma? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

314: Are There More Non-trads Now? 11.10.2022 13:46

This non-trad wants to know if non-trads are becoming more common. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ)

313: Can Volunteer Experience Expire? 27.09.2022 7:23

This older premed is in great shape with clinical, but they are not sure about their volunteer experiences. What counts? How old can it be? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

312: I Messed Up As A PA Student. Is Med School Even Possible? 06.09.2022 10:28

This PA school grad wants to become a physician- but they had some bumps in the road. Can they fix them? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

311: Does Being A Father Put You At A Disadvantage? 30.08.2022 7:53

This non-trad working father worries that his obligations put him at a disadvantage and wonders how to communicate the problem to admissions committees. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

310: Caribbean MD vs. DO? 24.08.2022 11:55

This premed was accepted to a Caribbean MD school- but wants to know if they should hold out for a DO acceptance in the states. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

309: I Struggled In Engineering, Will I Make It As A Premed? 16.08.2022 11:58

This nontrad struggled through their engineering journey. Can they make the shift to premed and survive? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

308: Single Mom to a Deaf Toddler–Can I Make It? 09.08.2022 9:54

This mom is in a rural community and needs help figuring out how to reach her goal of working with those like her child- how can we Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media www.premedhangout.com   Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

307: Law School to Med School? 28.07.2022 9:15

This law student wants to become a med student with no clinical experience. Dr. Gray weighs in here. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com www.premedhangout.com (Use #OPMquestion)

306: How Do I Classify Additional Undergrad Work? 12.07.2022 8:36

This premed took additional classes while still "Degree Seeking", how should they classify their courses? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT AMCAS Applicant Guide

305: I'm Over 40- Where Do I Even Start? 17.05.2022 11:26

This nontrad premed needs help getting started- what path should they take? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

304: Does My Speech Pathologist Experience Help Me? 03.05.2022 9:00

This premed is a speech pathologist who wants to know what their work experience would be considered. What is it classified as? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

303: Am I Wrong To Pursue My Dream After All This Time? 29.03.2022 18:05

This premed mom is doubting if she should be pursuing her goal of becoming a doctor- what does Dr. Gray think? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

302: Getting LORs After Graduating Years Ago 22.03.2022 6:02

This student has been out of school for YEARS. How can they get Letters fo Rec? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT's spaced repetition flashcard program Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

301: Mechanic to Med School, How Do I Start? 15.03.2022 11:19

Today's nontrad is a mechanic premed who lives in a rural area and needs help getting up to date. Let's help this student! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy . Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

300: Do I Need to Diversify my Clinical Experience? 08.03.2022 9:41

Today's 2022 applicant was told that their clinical experience wasn't enough. Do they need more or was that person wrong? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Renovation Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

299: I Overcame My 1.13 GPA- Do I Still Need More Time? 22.02.2022 8:28

This nontrad Veteran already overcame a low GPA- now they're up against the MCAT. What's Dr. Gray's timeline advice? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

298: Will My 7-Year-Old Drug Charge Hold Me Back? 15.02.2022 10:07

This nontrad has great stats but is worried that an old drug charge will keep them out of med school. Can they overcome it? Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY197: Can You Become a Doctor If You’ve Been Arrested? PMY399: Social Injustices, the Law, and Applying to Medical School Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

297: Do I Apply Earlier or Gain Clinical Experience? 14.12.2021 18:42

Today's nontrad has some shadowing hours but little-to-no clinical experience. Are they better off waiting a year to gain that experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

296: I Failed My First Posbac. Now What? 07.12.2021 12:56

Our nontrad today struggled through their postbac and is wondering what their options are now. Let's give this premed hope and a path forward! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT Mappd The Premed Years Podcast Session 230: Rejected From the Caribbean! Now with a US Acceptance!

295: Should I Take Premed Prereqs While in an Accelerated BSN? 30.11.2021 10:16

This nontrad is completing her ABSN but has decided to pursue the premed path. Should she start taking prereqs now or wait until she finishes her ABSN? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT