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Is My New Research Opportunity Worth it in the Long Run?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 135 Our student today asks the question but kind of answers it as well. With a new opportunity for research experience, he’s wondering if…

Ignoring Advice, He Disclosed His Bipolar Disorder in Apps

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 295 If you’re struggling with mental illness and you’re debating whether or not to put that in your application to medical school, today’s interview…

Premed Hangout Q&A: Interviews, Mistakes, and Much More!

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 294 For today’s episode, we took a handful of questions that students asked in our Facebook group, the Premed Hangout. We cover a variety…

How Do I Pay for a Postbac and Can I Repay Loans?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 134 In this episode, the poster asks about taking a postbac and worrying about having to pay a huge debt. But do you really…

Next Step Full Length 10, Discretes, Questions 27-30

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 102 We’re back with discrete questions from full-length 10. We’re looking at enzymes, ATP, antioxidants, and buoyancy. Check it out and don’t forget to…

Secret Study Hacks Link

A few weeks ago I talked to Dr. Buck Parker on the Premed Years and we discussed his Secret Study Hacks course. At the end of the episode, I mentioned…

The ShortCoat Podcast: Why You Might Want to Wait to Apply to Medschool

Original Article: Why You Might Want to Wait to Apply to Medschool Your Med School Application is Too Important to Rush Listener Hanna wrote in to ask an important question: is…

Can You be an Alcoholic and Still Get Into Medical School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 293 If you’re listening to this before July 6th, 2018, I’m giving away 100 copies of each of my books. 100 winners will get…

What if I Don’t Have Time for Volunteer Experiences?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 133 Today, our student is worried about a secondary question asking about volunteer healthcare experiences. This nontrad works in healthcare, but is a mom…

MCAT Podcast Ep. 101: Next Step Full Length 10, Passage 4, Questions 18-21

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 101 Once again, I’m joined by Bryan of Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep) for some more full length 10, passage 4. Passage…