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Postbac Interview Questions and Resumes for Med School

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 103 What types of questions will postbac programs ask during your interview and how should you format your resume? These are the questions we…

Can (Or Should) I Work During Medical School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 23 Medical school is hard. You don’t have to be a genius, but you do have to work a lot. Does it leave time…
What Are the Different Types of MMI Stations?

What Are the Different Types of MMI Stations?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 22 What are the different types of MMI stations you can encounter on your medical school interview day? MMI stands for Multiple Mini Interview.…

The ShortCoat Podcast: More Surgery for Better Global Health: Dr. Mark Shrime

Original Article: More Surgery for Better Global Health: Dr. Mark Shrime Is surgery too expensive for global health? Mark Shrime is an otolaryngologist (and American Ninja Warrior competitor) who may just…
How Should I Use the MSAR to Look at Med Schools?

How Should I Use the MSAR to Look at Med Schools?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 21 The MSAR is a helpful tool that the AAMC offers premed students. Too many students use it in the wrong way, though. How…

Should I Talk About Being Respected as a Physician?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 20 There are many reasons to want to be a physician, but should “being respected” be one of those reasons that you talk about…

When Should I Register for the MCAT?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 19 The MCAT is arguably one of the most important pieces of your medical school application. Registering for it is one of the most…

How Should I Approach the “Blind” Med School Interview?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 18 There are several types of medical school interviews. One of them is the blind interview. How should you prepare for a blind med…

Should I Take Science Prereqs at the Same School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 102 If you’ve taken some science med school prereqs at one school, how important is it to take the rest at the same school?…

Breaking Down Discrete MCAT Chemistry Questions

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 70 Chemistry on the MCAT is hard for a lot of premed students. Today, I and Bryan of Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test…