Ryan Gray
OldPreMeds Podcast
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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Episodes
294: Nursing School to Postbac to Medical School 09.11.2021 9:48
This nontrad is finishing up their nursing degree but is now considering medical school and wonders if they should jump right into a postbac to take prereqs. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
293: Is It Clinical Experience: Dispensing Medication 02.11.2021 10:56
Today's nontrad premed dispenses medication in a children's home and wants to know whether or not it's considered clinical experience. Listen and find out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
292: From India to the US: Do I Need a Bachelor's or a Postbac? 21.10.2021 8:30
This international student hopes to attend med school in the US. Will their coursework suffice, do they need more coursework in the US, or will a postbac work? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
291: Low GPA: What Should I Do During My Gap Year? 12.10.2021 13:09
Today's nontrad is a teacher for Teach for America. They want to know if a postbac is a good idea to raise their GPA, or if their teaching experience is enough. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
290: Hospital Admin to Physician: Do I Need To Start Over? 05.10.2021 13:00
This nontrad has experience as a hospital administrator. Now they are thinking about changing careers and becoming a physician but should they start over? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
289: How to Select Your Activities for your Med School App 28.09.2021 9:24
When filling out your med school application activities section, which activities should you include? Today, I share my tips for crafting an impactful story. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
288: From Pharmaceutical Sales Rep to Physician 07.09.2021 12:12
This student wants to know if their experience as a pharmaceutical sales rep will help or hurt their chances of getting into medical school. Listen! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Application Academy Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook series
287: Am I Too Old To Get a College Degree and be a Doctor? 31.08.2021 11:09
Our question asker today is 33 years old with no college courses under his belt. Is he too old to go down this path and graduate medical school at 41? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
286: How Should I Convey Advancement on My Med School App? 24.08.2021 11:07
Today's nontrad is the GM at a bakery. With their eyes now set on med school, how should they discuss career advancement on their application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
285: Do I Need Another Degree or Can I Take Individual Classes? 17.08.2021 10:30
Can intentional convos with doctors be listed on an application? Can it count as shadowing if these convos are similar to that with doctors they've shadowed? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
284: How Can I Get Into Medical School After All These Fs? 10.08.2021 16:38
Our student today is in her 30s and wants to go to med school but after calculating her GPA at Mappd.com, she's concerned her grades will hold her back. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd The Premed Years Podcast Episode 288 Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
283: Are Volunteer Hours Really Necessary? 04.08.2021 11:48
Does one really need to volunteer? Would schools frown upon lack of hours if time is spent in class, work, or with family? Listen as I discuss that and more! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Episode 451 of The Premed Years Podcast Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
282: Will Adcoms Understand Why I Lack Clinical Experience? 27.07.2021 11:02
You have school, a job, or a family to take care of which limits the time left for clinical experience. Would med schools take that into consideration? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
281: What Should I Do If I'm Failing My Postbac? 20.07.2021 12:17
Most students aim for good grades during a postbac to prove their academic capabilities to med schools. What do you do if your postbac ends up being a disaster? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT PMY230: Interview with Chad
280: Is a "Colorful Truth" Better Than Discussing a Red Flag? 06.07.2021 12:58
This student asks if a "colorful truth" would be better than talking about their mental disorder and psychiatric intervention. Should you be true to yourself? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
279: Will It Look Bad to Use an Old Letter of Recommendation? 22.06.2021 9:36
Our student today is asking if it's better to use an old LOR or get one from a current professor. Does it matter how old a LOR is when applying to med school? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT The MCAT Podcast
278: When Should I Give Up? 15.06.2021 19:31
This week, we are doing something a little different. Based on some recent events, I decided to talk about plan Bs and when you should quit the premed journey. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT The MCAT Podcast Application Renovation videos Mappd
277: Is Having a Nonconformist Perspective a Good Thing? 01.06.2021 11:40
Today, this student is concerned about things they have published in the past. They are wondering if it may be a problem latter in the application process. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT premed.tv The MCAT Podcast The MCAT Podcast Session 9: What Prereqs Do I Have to Have to Take the MCAT
276: Do I Need to Complete an SMP After DIY Postbacc? 25.05.2021 15:26
Today's student asked a popular question among nontrads. SMP and/or Postbac? If you have a similar question, hopefully listening to this podcast can help you. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT The Premed Years podcast
275: Does Course Load Matter During a Postbac? 18.05.2021 11:18
How many classes will it take to show that you are academically ready for med school? 1 class, 2 classes? I answer that question here on this week's episode! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT
274: How Do I Address Poor Grades While in the Military? 27.04.2021 13:12
This student says he "fooled" around while in the military and didn't take classes seriously. Now that he wants to go to med school, will his low GPA haunt him? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT The MCAT Podcast Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
273: How to Rewrite the Personal Statement as a Reapplicant 21.04.2021 10:26
This nontrad student is applying again and is not sure how to go about rewriting the PS with a lack of experiences. Here is my advice on how to approach this.
272: How to Talk About My Depression in My Application? 06.04.2021 11:34
Today, I answer a question regarding a student's unintended gap years as they battled depression. Should they talk about it in their application or not? Listen. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to The Medical School Application Process
271: Should I Move My Family to Get Shadowing Experience? 23.03.2021 9:57
This former pastor has great experience interacting with people in crisis. Does he need to move his family to shadow doctors and get clinical experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com The MCAT Podcast Blueprint MCAT
270: 2 Undergrad Degrees. 2 Different GPAs. Which One Counts? 16.03.2021 6:43
This nontrad has two different undergraduate degrees earned 10+ years apart. Would only the recent GPA be counted towards the med school application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com
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