OPM

OPM 288: From Pharmaceutical Sales Rep to Physician

From Pharmaceutical Sales Rep to Physician

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 288 This student wants to know if their experience as a pharmaceutical sales rep will help or hurt their chances of getting into medical…

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OPM 286: How Should I Convey Advancement on My Med School App?

How Should I Convey Advancement on My Med School App?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 286 Today’s nontrad is the GM at a bakery. With their eyes now set on med school, how should they discuss career advancement on…

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OPM 285: Do I Need Another Degree or Can I Take Individual Classes?

Do I Need Another Degree or Can I Take Individual Classes?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 285 This student has a 3.89 GPA with dual degrees in art and design and is trying to figure out the best way to…

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OPM 284: How Can I Get Into Medical School After All These Fs?

How Can I Get Into Medical School After All These Fs?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 284 Our student today is in her 30s and wants to go to med school but after calculating her GPA at Mappd.com, she’s concerned…

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OPM 286: Are Volunteer Hours Really Necessary?

Are Volunteer Hours Really Necessary?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 283 Does one really need to volunteer? Would schools frown upon lack of hours if time is spent in class, work, or with family?…

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OPM 282: Will Adcoms Understand Why I Lack Clinical Experience?

Will Adcoms Understand Why I Lack Clinical Experience?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 282 As a nontraditional student when you have more responsibilities than the average premed out there, is it a good enough reason to not…

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OPM 281: What Should I Do If I'm Failing My Postbac?

What Should I Do If I’m Failing My Postbac?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 281 Most students aim for good grades during a postbac to prove their academic capabilities to med schools. What do you do if your…

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OPM 280: Is a "Colorful Truth" Better Than Discussing a Red Flag?

Is a “Colorful Truth” Better Than Discussing a Red Flag?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 280 This week, we answer a common question among students who have a history of an illness or any mental health issue. Should you…

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OPM 279: Will It Look Bad to Use an Old Letter of Recommendation?

Will It Look Bad to Use an Old Letter of Recommendation?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 279 This week, we have a question about letters of recommendation, and especially older ones. Should you go for a recent online professor that…

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OPM 278: When Should I Give Up?

When Should I Give Up?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 278 This week, we are doing something a little different. Based on some recent events, I decided to talk about plan Bs and when…

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