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Why is the Med School Personal Statement So Important?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 14 The med school application essay, better known as the personal statement, is very important. It’s a key factor in whether or not you’ll…

More Physics MCAT Questions Broken Down for You

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 69 Today, I am once again joined by Bryan of Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep), as we take a grab bag of…

How Can Breastfeeding Medicine Fit Into Your Practice?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 50 Dr. Kristina Lehman is a Med-Peds doc who specializes in Breastfeeding Medicine, helping new moms and new babies through the struggles of breastfeeding.…
From a Low 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First-Year Medical Student

From a 2.7 Undergrad GPA to First-Year Medical Student

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 261 Nneka is a 1st-year med student who didn’t think she had a chance to fulfill medical school GPA requirements. . After a low…
Will Not Having My Prereqs Done Before Apps Hurt Me?

Will Not Having My Prereqs Done Before Apps Hurt Me?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 101 Our poster today is looking at his med school application timeline and wondering if completing his prereqs after he applies to medical school…
What are Some Good Gap Year Ideas? Medical School HQ

What are Some Good Gap Year Ideas?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 13 Taking a gap year before medical school provides you with a great opportunity to accomplish a lot as a premed. In today’s episode,…

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…