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Why Is It Hard to Get Into Med School as an International Student?

Why Is It Hard to Get into Med School as an International Applicant?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 6 Applying to medical school as an international applicant can be a huge obstacle to overcome. But why is it so hard? That’s what…

Is Research Required to be Accepted to Med School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 4 One of the most common questions I get is whether or not research experience is required to get into medical school. So, do…

What Should I Do If I am Faced with a Hard MMI Scenario?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 5 The MMI scenario is written very specifically. It’s not meant to be easy. Sometimes it’s there to make you think and put you…
How Much Does It Cost to Apply to Medical School?

How Much Does It Cost to Apply to Medical School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 03 Applying to medical school is expensive. There’s the cost of applications, travel, accommodations, food, and an outfit, such as a suit. Make sure…

Why Should I Be Careful in Social Media?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 02 Everybody is on social media now. That includes the admissions committees. Make sure that what the public can see won’t get you rejected.…

The ShortCoat Podcast: “I’ve Got Some Bad News”

Original Article: “I’ve Got Some Bad News” Delivering bad news is an art. When  many people think about becoming a physician, they focus on the positive side of the practice of…

What is the Best Major for Medical School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 01 Do you know what the best major is for medical school? Do you have to major in biology, chemistry, or another science? Let’s…
How Soon Should You Ask a Doctor for a Letter of Recommendation?

How Soon Can I Ask for a Letter of Recommendation?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 99 If you’re like most nontraditional premeds, you probably don’t have a lot of time to shadow doctors. If you can’t build great relationships over…
How Can I Improve My CARS Section Score on the MCAT?

How Can I Improve My CARS Section Score on the MCAT?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 259 CARS (Critical Analysis and Reasoning) on the MCAT seems to give students so much trouble. Today, Jack from JackWestin.com is here to help…

What Does the Pediatric Residency Match Data Look Like?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 48 Pediatrics is a primary care specialty. Usually, primary care spots are easy to match into. Does pediatrics keep up the trend? We’ll dig…