applications

Should You Come Out as LGBTQ in Your Medical School Applications?

The medical school application is your chance to show the admissions committee who you are, but you might be wondering what or how much to show them. I generally recommend…

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OPM 276: Do I Need to Complete an SMP After DIY Postbacc?

Do I Need to Complete an SMP After DIY Postbacc?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 276 Today’s student asked a popular question among nontrads. SMP and/or Postbac? If you have a similar question, hopefully listening to this podcast can…

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OPM 275: Does Course Load Matter During a Postbac?

Does Course Load Matter During a Postbac?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 275 How many classes will it take to show that you are academically ready for med school? 1 class, 2 classes? I’m answering that…

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OPM 273: How to Rewrite the Personal Statement as a Reapplicant

How to Rewrite the Personal Statement as a Reapplicant

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 273 This nontrad student is applying again and is not sure how to go about rewriting the personal statement with a lack of experiences.…

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OPM 272: How to Talk About My Depression in My Application?

How to Talk About My Depression in My Application?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 272 Today, I answer a question regarding a student’s unintended gap years as they battled depression. Should they talk about it in their application…

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OPM 271: Should I Move My Family to Get Shadowing Experience?

Should I Move My Family to Get Shadowing Experience?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 271 This former pastor has great experience interacting with people in crisis. Does he need to move his family to shadow doctors and get…

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What is a WF on the Transcript? Is it the Same as a W?

What is a WF on the Transcript? Is it the Same as a W?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 30 If you have a WF on your transcript, you may not understand the full implications of how that will affect your medical school…

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Which Looks Better: CNA Work or Hospital Volunteering?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 209 If you have questions answered here, register for free on the Nontrad Premed Forum and ask away! Listen to this podcast episode with…

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OPM 208: Is it Too Late to Apply to DO School This Cycle?

Is it Too Late to Apply to DO School This Cycle?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 208 Our poster today is asking about the DO timeline. The rule of thumb is to always apply early. But what could be your…

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Applying to Brand New Medical Schools

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 193 New medical schools look just like more established programs on paper. How do you evaluate a brand new medical school before you apply?…

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