The Premed Years

Dr. Andrea Tooley shares her journey from premed to current Optho resident. She didn't know a lot about the premed journey, but fought to inform herself. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Dr. Andrea Tooley’s YouTube channel Andrea’s blog  www.andreatooley.com Andrea Tooley’s Instagram profile Early Decision application at Indiana University Butler University MedEd Media Network  

Ryan and Allison discuss something that came up with one of the students Ryan is helping. Should your premed advisor tell you that you can't or shouldn't apply? Links: Full Episode Blog Post AAMC Applicants and Matriculants data, Table A-23 Medical School HQ Hangout Group MedEd Media Network ryan@medicalschoolhq.net

Allison and Ryan tackle several questions from the Hangout, our private Facebook group. We cover everything from motivation to residency status. Check it out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post UC Davis Pre-Health Conference Premed Fest Medical School HQ Hangout Facebook Group Follow me on Instagram  @medicalschoolhq The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview AMCAS AACOMAS MSAR

Allison is back! It's double Dr. Gray for today's episode about medical school. We talked about our experiences during the first two years of 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:  Welcome...

Session 235 Jen Briney is host of the Congressional Dish podcast and joins me today to talk about our current healthcare system and where it may be headed. Enter to win a free copy of my new book The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Text BOOKGIVEAWAY to 44222. Promo runs until June 4, 2017. Today's guest is very interesting as it's someone who wouldn't normally be here on th...

Sarah is a current 3rd-year medical student and former CTICU nurse who now wants to be a Cardiothoracic Surgeon! Listen to her journey and how others reacted. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MSAR  (for MD schools) /  College Information Book  (for DO schools) Related episode:  From Nursing to Accepted Premed, A Story of Lost Confidence Related episode:  How Will Being a Nurse Affect My Application t...

The medical school interview process is filled with fear and doubt. Take a listen to hear 5 common questions and learn how to answer them so you're prepared. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Check out my book about the medical school interview:  The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview . Related episode:  The MMI: Everything You Need to Know About the Me...

Ian is a 4th year med student who didn't know what he wanted to do when he grew up, so he created a podcast to help him and others with the same struggles. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Undifferentiated Medical Student  may be heard on  iTunes ,  Stitcher , and  Google Play . MedEd Media Network Careers in Medicine – AAMC Harvard University Extension School Examkrackers Kha...

There are many ways to prepare for the medical school interview. Unfortunately, many students don't do any of these. Take a listen and go in ahead of the game! Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview  (Pre-order the paperback version of the The Premed Playbook on Barnes and Noble before June 6. Upload the receipt here and we will give you one-m...

Chad shares his story about struggling with undergrad as he needed to work, being rejected from Caribbean medical school and his recent application success. 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...

Renee is a former Nurse Educator turned medical student. Always wanting to be a physician, she battled through poor MCAT scores, a failed application and more. 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 M...

Mariah has spent years on the Hill helping lobby for those without a voice. Now, she wants to be a physician. Hear her story of self-doubt and how she overcame! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Cram Fighter  (Use the Code: PREMED25 to get 25% off any regular-priced plan until May 7, 2017.) The Premed Years Podcast 195: How Cram Fighter is Changing the Way You Study for the MCAT Affordable Care Act 21...

Patrick Staropoli is a fourth-year medical student who happens to drive 200 mph on certain weekends racing in NASCAR. We chatted about how he manages it all. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Next Step Test Prep Unite for Sight AutoNation Drive Pink Campaign The AutoNation CureBowl Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Dr. Shikha Jain joins us to discuss the powerful piece she wrote on KevinMD about why she would still encourage her daughter to go into medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast The OldPreMed Podcast Specialty Stories Podcast Specialty Stories Podcast Session 08 with Dr. Shikha Jain Dr. Jain’s article on KevinMD –  Why I Would Still Encourage My Daughter to Go Into Medicine AMSA

Rachel, the Junior National Pre-Soma Director shares her journey to medical school and answers common questions she receives from premeds about DO school. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post Pre-SOMA Website 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 post...

Dr. Lopez shares her journey from rough childhood to becoming a physician. Starting her premed path after having 3 children, she has fulfilled her dream. 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:  Medical Sch...

Dr. Dahle is an EM physician and publisher of WhiteCoatInvestor.com. He has taken on the task of improving the financial literacy of those entering medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The White Coat Investor Check out Jim’s book,  The White Coat Investor Bigger Pockets investment forum Bogleheads.org for mutual fund investing HPSP Program The Short Coat Podcast MedEd Media Network

Zane shares her story of taking some gap years before college to fulfill her dream of being a flying trapeze artist. Her unique path led to her application success. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years Podcast Session 168:10 Acceptances to Medical School! This Nontrad Did It! University of Central Florida –  College of Medicine MedEd Media Network The OldPreMeds Podcast The MCAT Podcast...

Akosua is starting medical school soon after successfully reapplying. Her dreams started in Ghana and she shares her journey with us on the podcast. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Next Step Test Prep

Dr. Hure is a Caribbean medical school grad who went on to complete a Pathology residency in the US. Hear her advice for those thinking about offshore med schools. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Specialty Stories podcast episode 1 PMY  episode 51 : The Journey to a Caribbean School

Dr. Jean Robey is passionate about women in medicine. As a practicing nephrologist, she is now very involved with Physician Moms Group. We celebrate #NWPD. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post @Ethosofmedicine JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama Specialty Stories Podcast (Dr. Robey was on episode 6 discussing about being a private practi...

Ana Jimenez is a medical student at KU with an extraordinary path to med school. As a nontraditional student she overcame many obstacles to realize her dream. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post @jimenezana Specialty Stories Podcast California State University Medical School HQ Facebook Group:  www.medicalschoolhq.net/group University of Central Florida Medical School Admissions Symp...

Kaplan Executive Director of Pre-Health Programs joined me to talk about Kaplan's new survey and so much more about the new MCAT and what they have to offer. 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:  How Can...

Starting May 1st, 2017 AACOM has announced that the grade replacement policy will no longer exist. All grades will count towards your GPA. Listen to hear more. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post AACOM.org’s policy change AACOMAS Related episode:  If I Can’t Get a 3.0 GPA, What Should I Do Next? Related episode:  What MCAT Score Do I Need If I Have a Low GPA? Need MCAT Prep?  Save on...

I work with many students for mock interview prep and too many of them can't clearly answer why they want to be a physician. You need to know your story. Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post For more on clarifying your “why” and communicating it in your application, check out Dr. Gray’s book  The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement . Anytime Mock Interview...