Ryan Gray

The Premed Years

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If you're struggling on your premed journey, trying to figure out the best way to study for the MCAT, or trying to understand how to best apply to medical school, the award-nominated podcast, The Premed Years, has you covered. From interviews with Admissions Committee members and directors to inspirational stories from those who have gone before you, The Premed Years is like having a premed advisor in your pocket. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to music or podcasts so you don't miss an episode. It's free. Every week. Don't forget to watch us...

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Ryan Gray

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289: Stop Wasting Space in Your Personal Statement and ECs 05.06.2018 33:41

After reading hundreds of personal statements and extracurriculars this application cycle, I'm seeing the same mistakes over and over again. Don't do it too! Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY 288: This is How UICOM Reviews Your Medical School Application The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement Connect with us on Instagram @medical...

288: This is How UICOM Reviews Your Medical School Application 29.05.2018 1:07:27

Leila Amiri is the Director of the Office of Medical College Admissions at UICOM. We go step by step through the admissions process at her medical school. 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 to Be...

287: This Student, and Dad, Overcame a Poor GPA to Get Accepted 22.05.2018 38:16

Nick is a former premed student-athlete who didn't do well in school and went into business. Now he's accepted to medical school after fixing his GPA. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

286: Common Mistakes and More About Financing Medical School 15.05.2018 33:29

Travis Hornsby went from trading bonds to figuring out how to pay off his wives med school loans as fast as possible. Now he makes it easy for every student. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT HPSP NHSC NIH Scholarships Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Grad PLUS program

285: Hear How This Immigrant Got An Acceptance to an Ivy League! 08.05.2018 55:00

Fernando immigrated from Brazil and has been on the long, slow road to medical school. After some experiences in the LGBT community, he needed to be a physician. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT Next Step Test Prep

284: What Do You Need to Do When Med School Applications Open? 01.05.2018 29:38

When this podcast goes out, the medical school application cycle for students wanting to start medical school in 2019 is opening. What do you need to do now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview TMDSAS (Texas Medical and Dental School Appli...

283: Common Questions Premeds Have About Osteopathic Medicine 24.04.2018 41:37

This week I'm joined by Dr. William Mayo, President-elect of the AOA. We have a great discussion about the ACGME and AOA/AACOM merger and more. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview MCATbook.com personalstatementbook.com AOA Find Your DO Empathy Study in Cleveland Clinic AOA AACOM COCA or the Committee on College Accreditation for Osteopathic Medi...

282: Premed Q&A Coaching Calls - HPSP, Clincal Experience & More 17.04.2018 30:58

I decided to get on the phone with premed students and answer their questions about relationships, HPSP, secondary essays and so much more! Take a listen! Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast Next Step Test Prep The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT The Premed Hangout Premed Advising Services MSAR PMY 251: How to Protect Your Relationships as a Premed and Med Student

281: What Does the Med School Application Timeline Look Like? 10.04.2018 24:20

When should you start writing your personal statement, your extracurriculars, taking the MCAT, asking for letters of rec and more application timelines? Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post Premed Hangout (our Facebook group) / Medical School HQ Forums Medical School Secondary Application Essay Library Interfolio (use for letters of recommendation) Check out Dr. Gray’s book The Pr...

280: Finishing Prereqs Early, Nursing as a Backup and More Q&A! 03.04.2018 21:37

Session 280 This week we’re taking questions directly from the MSHQ Premed Forums. If you’re not familiar with the forums, check them out and join the conversation! For The OldPreMeds Podcast , we have a sub forum called the Nontrad Premed Forum . We also have the General Premed Forum where traditional students (nontrads welcome too!) can ask questions. In this episode, we have pulled out question...

279: From a Cocktail Waitress to Physician and EM Doc 27.03.2018 35:24

Dr. Elaine Reno is an Emergency Medicine physician. She joins us to talk about her journey to medicine and her role with the Wilderness Medicine program at CU. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Save 10% on Personal Statement and EC Editing Episode 202 with Dr. Todd Miner on Wilderness Medicine Program Wilderness Medicine Program at the University of Colorado Specialty Stories

278: Your MCAT and GPA Don't Matter As Much as You Think They Do 20.03.2018 25:29

You shouldn't be surprised to read online that a student with near perfect stats didn't get an interview invite or acceptance. You're more than your stats. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book all about the personal statement: The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement . Related episode: Can I See Your Stats to See How Competitive I Am? Nee...

277: This Student Didn't Let Her Fear Overcome Her 13.03.2018 44:02

Holly initially didn't think she could become a physician and let her fears dictate her path. She then conquered her fears and has been successful. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media The MCAT Podcast MSAR ryan@medicalschoolhq.net

276: Q&A From the Premed Hangout Facebook Group 06.03.2018 27:56

Today we're talking MD vs PA, DO shadowing, physician letters of recommendation and other questions premed students have asked in the Hangout! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Join the Premed Hangout The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement CIB (College Information Book) MSAR (Medical School Application Requirement...

275: From Nursing to Accepted Premed, A Story of Lost Confidence 27.02.2018 37:06

Ayesha is a successful applicant to med school after she initially lost confidence due to poor grades and became a nurse instead. Her dream never left her. 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: ICU Nurse...

274: 5 Common Mistakes Premeds Make with Extracurriculars 20.02.2018 26:40

From taking on too much, to not doing enough, we'll talk about what you can do to avoid the common mistakes premeds make with their extracurriculars. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Check out my Premed Playbook series of books on Amazon . Related episode: Should I Stop My Extracurriculars to Focus on the MCAT? Related episode: What Is the Best Paid Clinical Experience for Medical School? Need MC...

273: Let's Talk About Osteopathic Docs and What You Need to Know 13.02.2018 34:32

Dr. Daniel Clearfield is a Family and Sports Medicine trained OMT doc. We talked about his journey to DO school, some struggles that DOs have and much more. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Interview

272: How to Start Brainstorming Your Personal Statement Draft? 06.02.2018 30:47

Writing your personal statement is hard. Where do you start? What do you write about? Check out the Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement preorders! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Rev Transcription The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview Facebook Hangout Group MedEd Media The OldPreMeds Podcast The MCAT...

271: Don't Talk About How You Know What Being a Doctor is Like 30.01.2018 25:02

Allison and Ryan talk about a subject that came up in the Premed Hangout Facebook Group about students talking about what it's like being a physician. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Premed Hangout Facebook Group

270: From the Oil Fields and Poor Grades to an SMP and Acceptance 23.01.2018 46:28

Jonathan is a medical student who landed his dream school after struggling as a premed and working in the oil fields. Hear his journey on today's podcast. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement PMY 256: Interview with Dr. King Li of Carle Illinois College of Medicine

269: This Physician Talks About Imposter Syndrome and Her Journey 16.01.2018 37:13

Dr. Danielle Jones is @mamadoctorjones on Instagram. I read her blog post about imposter syndrome, something a lot of premeds struggle with, and wanted to talk. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Danielle’s blog post on Imposter Syndrome Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon) , with installments on the personal statement , the medical school intervie...

268: This Nurse Practitioner is on His Way to Medical School 09.01.2018 34:01

Matt has been accepted to multiple med school after realizing that he wanted to do more with and for patients. After working as an NP, he's starting med school. 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: Why S...

267: First Year Med Student, med_kat28, Talks about Her Journey 02.01.2018 41:09

Katherine is a first-year med student and popular premed Instagrammer. We talk about her struggles, social media for premeds and more. Take a listen & subscribe. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Specialty Stories

266: From the Military to Medical School with an Upward Trend 26.12.2017 50:36

Dylan is a first-year med student after being an EOD tech in the Army for 8 years. After figuring out what he wanted to do, he made it happen with hard work. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media – The OldPreMeds Podcast , The MCAT Podcast , Specialty Stories , and Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview MCATstudygroups.com PMY 265: Learn How to...

265: Learn How to Better Retain Information with a Memory Master 19.12.2017 43:58

Luis Angel was a Memory Master Champion on FOX's Superhuman Show. We talk about how you can learn to retain more information to improve your grades! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Better Memory Now by Luis Angel Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Black Belt Memory program by Ron White