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Should I Come Up With A Structure to Answer my Questions?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 12 The medical school interview is hard. Can you make it easier by having a structure to answer your questions? Or will that ultimately…

Should I Look Up Who My Interviewers Are Before I Go?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 11 Some medical schools will tell you who is interviewing you. How much research should you do on your interviewers before your medical school…

The ShortCoat Podcast: The Business of Medicine

Original Article: The Business of Medicine Should medical students learn more about the business of medicine? Medical school definitely hasn’t made a priority of teaching about how medicine works as a…
Should I Meet with Admissions Committees Before I Apply?

Should I Contact Med School Admissions Committees Before I Apply?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 10 In this episode, I’m discussing whether or not you should reach out to the medical school admissions committees before you apply or while…

Should I Leave the Military to Go Back to School Full-time?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 100 The military, like the any job, can get in the way of you achieving your goal of becoming a physician. Our question today…

Breaking Down MCAT Psych/Soc Practice Questions

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts MCAT Psych/Soc Practice Questions Explained Psych/soc can be sneaky hard on the MCAT. Many students feel it’s one of the hardest sections of the MCAT.…
What Is Pediatric Radiation Oncology? (It's Not Radiology)

What Is Pediatric Radiation Oncology? (It’s Not Radiology)

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 49 Dr. Victor Mangona is a private practice Radiation Oncologist specializing in Pediatrics and Proton Therapy. If you’re interested in Rad Onc, listen to…

This Doc Is Proving You Don’t Have to Follow the Rules

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 260 Dr. Denise McDermott is a psychiatrist in private practice who is doing things differently. Listen to her story and see what you can…

What is My Goal on the Multiple Mini (Med School) Interview?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 9 What is the reason of the MMI? The core of the MMI is that it’s a communications test. It’s about how you communicate.…

What if I Don’t Have a Response to an Interview Question?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 8 While I’m doing mock interview with students, I often hear from students that they weren’t prepared for the question or they haven’t formulated…