Ryan Gray

The Premed Years

Science EN ↓ 640 episodes

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...

Author

Ryan Gray

Category

Science

Podcast website

www.premedyears.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

528: This Teenage Mom Took Three Cycles and Finally Has Success 02.05.2023

A first-generation, nontraditional reapplicant student shines some light on representation in medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

527: From Substance Abuse Counselor Intern to Medical Student 25.04.2023

Dr. Gray speaks with medical student, Aren, on rediscovering his interest in medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Posts Meded Media

526: Parents of Premeds—Listen to this to Learn how to Support 18.04.2023

Dr. Gray speaks with Denise about how she fostered a community while supporting her premed child. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Pre-Med Parents Support Group premedparent.com

525: His Story Helped Him Push Past a Poor GPA 11.04.2023

Dr. Gray speaks with Ryan, a student whose incredible storytelling skills allowed him to push past poor grades and gain medical school acceptance. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow Ryan on TikTok: @officialryxnmed Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

524: How to Push Through to the Life you Want as a Premed 04.04.2023

Dr. Gray interviews Jennifer Ledbetter on how she pushed through naysayers and navigated her way into medical school acceptance. Links: Full Episode Blog Post TikTok: JenLed the Premed Meded Media

523: How to Keep Yourself From Getting Too Overwhelmed 28.03.2023

Dr. Gray and Khevna Joshi talk about how to stop stress from overcoming you as a premed. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

522: Can I Include Mental Health Struggles in my Application? 21.03.2023

Dr. Gray speaks with Dr. Katelyn Cooper about her research on the effects of mentioning mental health issues in medical school applications. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT MSAR

521: Finding Your Voice as a Nontraditional Student 15.03.2023

This week I speak with Dr. Maurice Shoals about the value of finding your voice and explaining your path as a nontraditional student. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MARC program Meded Media Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club

520: What Does It Mean When Schools Leave USNWR? 28.02.2023

Dr. Bryan Carmody and Dr. Ryan Gray discuss what effect schools leaving the USNWR ranking system will have on medical school applications and medical school admissions at large. Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY475: The Future of Osteopathic Medicine (Interview with Dr. Bryan Carmody) Meded Media

519: How to Figure Out if You're a Good Fit for a New School 21.02.2023

Dr. Caleb Marsh and I talk how to handle extracurricular activities, and how they can make or break an application to up and coming medical schools. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

518: Working Led to Poor Grades. Perseverance Led to an Acceptance! 14.02.2023

She destroyed her GPA by skipping classes to focus on working. Two years later she had to recover from those mistakes. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Years 230: Chad’s Story Meded Media

517: Finding Balance as an Indigenous Medical Student 07.02.2023

Join me as I speak with an indigenous medical student who was inspired to pursue medicine after noticing the lack of access in his tribal community. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Instagram: @vlocarmen Twitter: @vlocarmen Meded Media

516: Finding the Holy Grail of Work/Life Balance 31.01.2023

Dr. Michelle Bloom and I talk balancing work/life responsibilities as a doctor and parent. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Twitter: @drmishbloom

515: Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Being a Doctor in Media 26.01.2023

I talk with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and his experiences balancing his work as a Neurosurgeon in media and how he's used his interests to widen the view in medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Chasing Life podcast Inteflex Program

514: Let's Talk Letters of Rec 17.01.2023

Why do medical schools ask for letters of recommendation? What's the point? Why do we use them? Join Dr. Gray as he covers everything you need to know. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Mappd Meded Media https://mappd.com/mylors (Promo Code: MYLORSPODCAST) Choose DO explorer

513: The Power of Underrepresented Students 10.01.2023

Join me as I talk with Dr. Bright, as we talk about his journey in academic medicine and the underrepresented students he has guided that have the power to transform healthcare. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

512: Nontrad College Soccer Coach to Med School Student 03.01.2023

Join me as I talk with Laura Jackson, a non-trad M1 student who immigrated to the US to play college soccer, but never gave up her dream to attend med school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

511: Getting Involved in the Premed World 13.12.2022

Guest and co-founder of Mappd, Rachel Grubbs, talks getting involved and working in the premed world as a non premed. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd

MappdCon22: Financial Planning for Medical School 08.12.2022

Welcome to Meagan Landress, from Student Loan Planner. Meagan has extensive experience guiding students along their journey of loan repayment. Thank you for being here to offer invaluable tips to our premed community.

510: The Path to Podiatry with Dr. Londono 06.12.2022

Dr. Londono shares her journey as a podiatrist and as an immigrant. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

MappdCon22: Underrepresented in Science & Medicine 04.12.2022

In this session, we will talk about what it means to be underrepresented in science and medicine. Please welcome Ms. Jasmine Brown! She is a current 3rd year medical student at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, an advocate for supporting minority students in their path towards health and science, & the author of the upcoming book, Twice As Hard!

509: The Hardest Thing about Medical School...From an MS4 29.11.2022

A med student on their way to residency shares their experiences as a premed and the dedication it took to stay on the right track and set herself up for success. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast Session 362: The @thecurlymed Shares Her Journey to Medical School IG: @thecurlymed  

508: Pastor to Premed. 49 yo 1st year Med Student Shares His Journey 22.11.2022

This non-traditional student spent 31 years as a premed before achieving his dream of medical school acceptance. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media

MappdCon22: What is Medical School Actually Like? 17.11.2022

Want to know what medical school is actually like? These four medical students are in different phases of their medical school programs and will provide you with their perspective based on their experience. On our panel we have...Emamoke Stephen Odafe is an MS1 at the Uniformed Services University of the Health and Sciences. Sarah Bradley, an MS2 at the Medical University of South Carolina. Luke H...

MappdCon22: Ask Mappd 10.11.2022

As you've been listening to today's speakers, we're sure you have some pre-health questions you want answered. It's time to Ask Mappd! This is live Q&A on any topic with some of the members of the Mappd Advising Team!

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