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Accepted to Med School with Community College Classes

Who are you? My name is David. I was born and raised in Arizona as the youngest of five kids. I went to Arizona State University for undergrad and have…

Should I Schedule a Second MCAT Date as a Backup?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 24 You walk out of MCAT and don’t think you’ve done well, should you schedule another test date, or should you wait for your…
Getting Into Medical School with Bad Grades

He Figured Out How to Overcome His 2.75 Undergrad GPA

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 263 A couple of weeks ago we talked to a student with a 2.7 undergrad GPA who is now a first-year medical student. This…

A Look at Pathology Match Data, and Lifestyle Reports

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 52 This week, we’re diving into the match data and cover Pathology. Interestingly, Pathology is a small field that seems to be losing interest…

More Biology Questions Broken Down for the MCAT

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 71 Biology infiltrates a lot of different areas of the MCAT, so you need to be prepared for it. We break down some biology…

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…