Archive for April 2019
Using Our MCAT CARS Skills to Analyze the Homework Gap
Session 27 This week is a fun article about homework and technology. Jack Westin joins us once again as we look at a passage today that’s easier to read. But usually the easier the passages are, the harder the questions. If you want to get a good score then be sure to read all of…
Read MoreRebounding From Two Low MCAT Scores to Gain an Acceptance
Session 335 This week, Austin shares an amazing story of how he pushed through a poor MCAT score that ultimately landed him an acceptance. Back on Episode 261, Nneka got a 2.7 undergrad GPA and is now in medical school. [01:25] Interest in Becoming a Physician Austin’s parents were both in healthcare. He initially thought…
Read MoreNext Step Full Length 10, Psych/Soc Passage 7
Session 142 This week, we continue on with our breakdown as we discuss Passage 7 of Next Step Test Prep’s full length 10 Psych/Soc. Next Step Test Prep’s Clara is joining us again as we dive into group psychology which is huge on the MCAT. Particularly, this passage is about the bystander effect. It’s the…
Read MoreUSMLE and COMLEX Prep: Psychiatry—Coping Mechanisms
Session 14 This week, we’re covering Psychiatry, specifically about coping mechanisms. Once again, we’re joined by Board Vitals, your USMLE and COMLEX test prep company. Help your classmates study for their Step 1 or Level 1. If you have some weaknesses in topics, let us know. Shoot me an email at [email protected] [02:03] Question of…
Read MoreA Community Allergist and Immunologist Shares Her Specialty
Session 92 Dr. Neeta Ogden is an allergist and immunologist. She has been out of training for about 13 years and she talks about her career as an allergist in a community setting. She shares some tips and tricks for you as you’re going through the process to hopefully become an allergist if this is…
Read MoreDoes Aging Out Exist in Medical School Admissions
Session 175 Our poster today is asking about aging out. Is there such a thing as being too old to go to medical school? Let’s find out! If you haven’t yet, please register for an account over at the Nontrad Premed Forum, where our questions on this podcast are taken from. Also, be sure to…
Read MoreNext Step Full Length 10, Psych/Soc Passage 6
Session 141 This week, we’re continuing the breakdown of Psych/Soc, specifically focused on the topic of medicalization. You will probably find a surprising number of questions on the MCAT regarding sociological relationships to health and disease. As always, we’re joined by Clara from Next Step Test Prep. Click Here to Download Handout [02:04] Passage 6…
Read MoreHow Do Admissions Committees View Audited Courses
Session 174 Our questions here are taken directly from the Nontrad Premed Forum. If you haven’t yet, be sure to sign up for free so you can begin to ask away and hopefully, we can answer them here on the podcast. Meanwhile, check out all our other podcast on MedEd Media Network where you can…
Read MoreMCAT CARS Skills—The Impact TB had on Architecture
Session 26 Another week of passage, another week to help you get the MCAT score of your dreams. As always, I’m joined by Jack Westin from JackWestin.com as we dive into this article about tuberculosis and architecture. Check out Jack Westin and sign up for their daily CARS passages that get sent right to your…
Read MoreWhat to Be Prepared to Discuss in the Med School Interview
Session 334 When you walk into your medical school interview, if you’re not prepared for specific types of questions, it may throw you off completely. Let’s talk about them! Today, we talk about the things you need to prepare for to discuss in the medical school interview. When expectations don’t meet reality, that’s when there’s…
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