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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144: Can I Combine Experience in my AMCAS or AACOMAS Application? 19.09.2018 8:12

Our student today wants to know about combining multiple jobs into one experience or if he should keep them all separate. What should you do on AMCAS? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network

143: How Can I Get Into a Postbac With a Linkage to Med School? 12.09.2018 8:49

This week we have a question from a 34-year-old student who wants to get into a postbac program with a linkage to med school and he's wondering how to do it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network

142: Will the HPSP Scholarship be Too Hard with a Family? 05.09.2018 8:17

Our poster today is an Air Force pilot who now wants to go to medical school He has three kids and a wife and is worried the HPSP scholarship won't be enough. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum TMDSAS Podcast MedEd Media HPSP USUHS

141: Am I Doing Enough Right Now to Get Into Med School? 29.08.2018 9:44

Jay started in the workforce right after college and knew it wasn't for him. He's found his way to medicine but is frustrated that he can't do more, sooner. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Share your story with us. Dial 833-MYDIARY Session 140: Burnout in Medicine and Our Newest Project to Help With It! Nontrad Premed Forum

140: Burnout in Medicine and Our Newest Project to Help With It! 22.08.2018 19:40

Ryan is joined by Allison who has previously shared her story of burnout. They discuss burnout and they talk about MedDiaries—their newest project to help. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Medscape National Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2018 Call 1-833-MYDIARY Stay informed of the MedDiaries launch. Get notified !

139: Is Working in a Physical Therapy Clinic Good for Med School? 15.08.2018 7:10

Getting clinical experience is hard. This student wants to know if working in a physical therapy clinic will help him with his medical school applications. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network The Premed Years Podcast Session 171: Interview with the former Dean of Admissions at UC Urvine

138: Can I Come Back From a 2.4 or Should I Go to the Caribbean? 08.08.2018 9:24

Our poster today struggled to combine school work with being an entrepreneur. Graduating with a 2.4 GPA, he's wondering what is next to get into med school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

137: Losing Confidence to Apply Even with Great Grades 01.08.2018 9:05

What happens if you screw up your undergrad GPA and lack the confidence to apply to med school, even with a great masters GPA? That's what we talk about today. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media

136: What is the Best Paid Clinical Experience for Med School? 25.07.2018 6:47

The question today is one from a student who is looking to get more clinical experience and is also looking for paid jobs. He wants to know which is better. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network The Premed Years Podcast Specialty Stories The MCAT Podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A

135: Is My New Research Opportunity Worth it in the Long Run? 18.07.2018 6:34

Our student today asks the question but kind of answers it as well. With a new opportunity for research experience, he's wondering if it's worth the sacrifices. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

134: How Do I Pay for a Postbac and Can I Repay Loans? 11.07.2018 13:47

If you're a nontraditional student, taking out loans can be intimidating. How do you do it? How do you pay them back? Is it possible to pay them back? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years Podcast Session 286: Common Mistakes and More About Financing Medical School The Premed Years Podcast Session 223: Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success, Starting Now White Coat Investor White Coat...

133: What if I Don't Have Time for Volunteer Experiences? 04.07.2018 7:54

Today our student is worried about a secondary question asking about volunteer healthcare experiences. They work in healthcare and don't have time. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

132: Should I Move to Increase My Chances of an Acceptance? 27.06.2018 8:27

Our student today is wondering if she should move to Texas to increase her chances of getting into a state school, and lesson her tuition costs? Will it work? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum

131: Should I Mention Kids in my Med School Application? 20.06.2018 7:11

As a nontraditional student, you may have kids in tow when you head to medical school. Is that a red flag to medical school? Should you mention your kids? Episode Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Next Step Test Prep

130: I Didn't Get into Medical School. What Should I Do Next? 13.06.2018 12:58

When you don't get into medical school, you may feel like your journey is over. It's not. The question is what to do next and that's what we talk about today. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out our Nontraditional Premed Forum , and ask a question of your own! Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon) , with installments on the personal statemen...

129: Should I Drop Out of My DNP Program to Go to Med School? 06.06.2018 9:39

If you're in the middle of a DNP program but want to be a physician, what would you do? I'd drop out and start working on medical school, that's what I'd do! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum Premed Hangout The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The White Coat Investor The Premed Years Session 286: Common Mistakes...

128: How Do I Transition from the Military to Being a Premed? 30.05.2018 9:22

After a significant life event with his daughter being born with a rare congenital disorder, our poster today wants to get out of the military and go to medical school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum Next Step Test Prep

127: Can I Get Into a Good Medical School with my Past Grades? 23.05.2018 8:08

Our poster today is wondering about his past IVY league undergrad GPA and MBA GPA and if he has a chance to get into a 'good' medical school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum Facebook Premed Hangout The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

126: Should I Retake Core Classes From 10 Years Ago with C's? 16.05.2018 9:25

If you've taken your med school prereqs a long time ago and you did poorly in them, should you retake them or take higher level courses? What about the MCAT? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Years Podcast Session 188 The Premed Years Podcast Session 230 Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview

125: Should I Take the C or Withdraw From My Class? 09.05.2018 9:17

What should you do if your mom passes away during your semester and your struggling to pass? Should you drop out? What about if you're getting ready to transfer? 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: Should I Retake Core Classes from 10 Years Ago with C’s? R...

124: How Can I Study for the MCAT if I have Chronic Pain? 02.05.2018 10:44

Living with chronic pain is hard. Living with chronic pain as a premed might be impossible. Our question today is from a premed struggling with a new diagnosis. Links: Full Episode Blog Post mcatBook.com The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT

123: Should I Move States to Improve My Chances? 25.04.2018 9:54

If you're a nontrad student looking at potential medical school, you may realize that your dream school is in another state. What do you do now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MCATbook.com Nontrad Premed Forum

122: How Can I Get Shadowing Experience in Canada? 18.04.2018 5:52

Canadians think they have it much harder than their US counterparts when it comes to getting shadowing and clinical experience. It's just not the case. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media The Premed Hangout

121: How Much Clinical Experience Do I Need for Med School Apps? 11.04.2018 8:54

As you start to look at your extracurriculars for medical school, you may start worrying that you don't have enough clinical experience. How much is enough? Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Check out our Nontrad Premed Forum , and ask a question of your own! Related episode: How Much Shadowing Do I Need for Medical School? Related episode: Am I Doing Enough Right Now to Get Int...

120: Is There Risk in Applying to New Medical Schools? 04.04.2018 11:58

As you build your school list, you may find that there are new medical schools opening when you are applying. Is it a good idea to apply to those schools? Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out our Nontrad Premed Forum , and ask a question of your own! Related episode: How to Choose Which Medical Schools to Apply To . Related episode: Are All U.S. Medical Schools Created Equ...