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MCAT CARS: International Relations and Game of Thrones
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 55 This passage draws connections between European history and Westeros. Not a Game of Thrones fan? Remember: don’t spend too much time on any…
Navigating MCAT Psychology and Sociology Vocab
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 168 Today, we’re hitting some of the high notes, which are things students find very confusing and very complex. Let’s tackle some MCAT definitions:…
Testing Our Capacity for Empathy with MCAT CARS
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 54 If there is such a thing as the in-group and the out-group, can we expect to have absolute empathy for everyone? Jack Westin…
What Does It Take to Be a Surgical Oncologist?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 119 Dr. Tania Arora specializes in surgical oncology, and she’s here to tell us about workflow, lifestyle, and what’s on the horizon for this…
Possible Complications of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 34 A patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has not been using his heparin, and now he’s back with LLE weakness. What are…
How to Prepare for Postbac Program Interviews
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 202 Are interviews for postbac premed programs similar to medical school interviews? Here’s what you need to know to prepare. Your questions answered here…
The @thecurlymed Shares Her Journey to Medical School
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 362 Sabina, better known as @thecurlymed on Instagram, shares her amazing journey to medical school. We’ll also talk about advising, postbacs, and LGBTQ identity.…
How to Write About How You Fit a Medical School’s Mission
Most medical schools have a specific mission. A lot of schools will ask you on their secondary application about how you fit with their mission. This question is different than…
How to Write About Diversity in Your Secondary Essays
With the majority of students applying to medical schools still being white, a lot of these students ask how they can add diversity to the school. Think outside of the…
How to Write About Your Obstacles, Challenges, and Problems in your Secondary Essays
If the school is asking about obstacles in your journey, one of the biggest things students fear is being pitied. Students don’t want to write about their story because they…
