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

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169: How To Thoroughly Review Your Own Med School Application 13.03.2019 10:25

Many people experience the frustration of not knowing what they are doing wrong. Today I'll talk about how to review your own medical school application! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Medical School Admissions Consulting Nontrad Premed Forum

168: When Do You Quit Your Current Program And Pursue Premed? 06.03.2019 11:56

When you know you want to pursue medicine, but are currently in another program or job, what should you do? Quit or Keep Going? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum 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...

167: Where Do You Place Clinical Research in the EC Categories? 27.02.2019 9:04

If you have worked in clinical research where you interact with patients, but you also are collecting data, does it count as clinical? Research? Or both? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network Next Step Test Prep (Use the promo code MSHQ to save $50 off.)

166: Will Competency-Based Degrees Work For Med School? 20.02.2019 8:30

Our student attained a competency-based degree through a regionally accredited institution, but has taken the prereqs at a community college. Will this suffice? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network Next Step Test Prep (Use the promo code MSHQ to save $50 off.)

165: Where to Get Letters of Recommendation As A Nontrad 13.02.2019 6:12

Who should write your letters of rec as a nontrad? Your boss? Your undergrad professors? Or your prereq science professors? Here is everything you need to know! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network

164: How To Provide For Your Family As A Premed 06.02.2019 6:23

Undergrad is costly, medical school is even more costly. How do you ensure you can provide for your family throughout this journey? Here is how to plan ahead. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

163: Is Changing Careers Concerning to ADCOMS 30.01.2019 8:16

Our student today is currently in a DPT program, but realized he wanted to do more for his patients. Will his 4th career change be concerning to ADCOMs? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

162: Are All US Medical Schools Created Equal 23.01.2019 7:50

It is known that there is a stigma surrounding going to a Caribbean Medical Schools, but our student today is wondering if all US Med Schools are respected? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

161: DIY Postbac or Second Bachelor's Degree 16.01.2019 6:43

Our student today is trying to decide if they should do a DIY Postbac at a CC or take loans to get a second bachelor's degree. How to decide what is right? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network

160: The Struggle With Consistency In Shadowing And Volunteering 09.01.2019 9:31

Consistency is key, but what happens when there are areas of consistency in your application, but your shadowing and clinical are not? How will this be viewed? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Board Rounds MCAT CARS Podcast Jack Westin Nontrad Premed Forum

159: Former OPM to Pediatric Resident—It's Possible 02.01.2019 4:06

Today our student is a former OPM who has matched into a pediatric residency. Just a reminder that it is completely possible, so what is stopping you? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network MedDiaries Podcast Nontrad Premed Forum

158: How Does Affirmative Action Affect Medical School Admissions 26.12.2018 7:52

As a Canadian & Metis woman, our student is looking for insight on being an Indigenous applicant and if there are affirmative action policies in place in the US? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Nontrad Premed Forum The Premed Years The MCAT Podcast The MCAT CARS Podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A Specialty Stories

157: Pastor To Aspiring Physician: Discussing Faith In Apps 19.12.2018 9:49

As a pastor, his faith which is rooted in serving others is the driving force in becoming a physician. Should you discuss your faith in applications? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview

156: Attending A Premed Conference as an OldPreMed 12.12.2018 11:12

As an older applicant are there benefits to attending a premed conference? Can you make connections with schools that will ultimately help your application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum UC Davis Prehealth Conference AAMC Minority Student Career Fair MedEd Media Network

155: When Should You Consider A Special Masters Program 05.12.2018 7:29

Our student is interested in pursuing an SMP to help with shadowing and research opportunities. Are SMP's worth doing even if you have good grades in prereqs? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network

154: When and How Should I Tell My Friends and Family I'm Premed 28.11.2018 8:13

Today, our student has been keeping a secret and is wondering when he should come out to his friends and family that he may want to be a physician! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Premedscholarship.com Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network

153: Nontraditional International Applicant Worried About Chances 21.11.2018 11:06

As an international applicant, today's student is worried about his chances of getting into medical school and even if he should apply or look at something else. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network The MCAT CARS Podcast

152: How to Improve Your Med School Application as a Reapplicant 14.11.2018 10:07

Applying to medical school is hard. Needing to reapply is even harder. Where do you start? What do you have to redo? That's what our question is today. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MCAT CARS Podcast PMY 171: Reapplying to Med School: What You Need to Know to Improve

151: Shadowing a Military Physician, HPSP, and More 07.11.2018 15:06

Our student today is interested in HPSP or Public Health Services but wants to know what a day in the life of a military doc is like. We answer her questions. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum Scribe America MedEd Media Network HPSP USUHS

150: Improve Your CARS Score with the MCAT CARS Podcast! 31.10.2018 33:03

Jack Westin was on the Premed Years Session 259 almost one year ago. we've launched the MCAT CARS Podcast and it's going to change the way you prep for the MCAT. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Jack Westin PMY Session 259: How Can I Improve My CARS Section Score on the MCAT? MedEd Media Network Jack Westin’s MCAT Question of the Day

149: Do LORs from Non-MD "Doctors" Still Count as Physician LORs? 24.10.2018 7:46

As a nontrad student, you have had a lot of experience working in another field, like optometry. Can the Optometrists LOR count as your physician letter? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network The MCAT CARS Podcast

148: Should I Delay Med School Apps to Work on Extracurriculars? 17.10.2018 14:34

Our poster today is worried that she isn't doing enough shadowing or volunteering to apply next cycle and is wondering if she should take a gap year to fix it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Premed Diaries Episode 2: The Financial Pressure of a Premed Parent MedEd Media Network Nontrad Premed Forum Premed Hangout on Facebook The Premed Years Podcast

147: Will My Path and Injury Prevent Keep Me From Med School? 10.10.2018 12:03

Our poster today struggled with grades after a traumatic brain injury. She's finally figured it out but wondering if medical school is not attainable now. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network Premed Years Podcast MCAT Podcast Next Step Test Prep Specialty Stories

146: Introduction to Premed Diaries: Helping Premeds with Burnout 03.10.2018 20:46

The very first episode of Premed Diaries, a podcast dedicated to you. With Dr. Allison Gray as the host, you are the featured guest by calling 833-MY-DIARY. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Call 1-833-MYDIARY and share your thoughts with us! MedDiaries.com The Premed Years Podcast MedEd Media Network Nontrad Premed Forum

145: Can I Recover From a Bad GPA to Get Into Med School? 26.09.2018 7:56

This week we have a very common dilemma for a student who struggled early but found a way to turn it around but is now wondering if she can still get in. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum Send me an email at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net . MedEd Media Network