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What Does a Private-Practice Based Neuroradiologist Do?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 46 Dr. Narayan Viswanadhan is a community-based Neuroradiologist in the Tampa area. We discuss why he chose the community, what his day looks like,…

Author of Med School Uncensored Talks About his Journey

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 257 Dr. Richard Beddingfield is a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and author of Med School Uncensored: The Insider’s Guide to Surviving Admissions, Exams, Residency, and Sleepless…

The ShortCoat Podcast: Alumni Visit

Original Article: Alumni Visit A visit with those who made it through med school Alumni Nate Curl, MD (emergency medicine, ’07) and Cathryn Turner (pediatric psychiatry, ’10) returned to the Carver…

Should I Choose a Postbac Based on a Certificate?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 96 Some postbac programs market themselves as offering a certificate of completion. Does this certificate mean anything when it comes to med school applications?…
Should I Take the MCAT in the Spring or Summer?

Should I Take the MCAT in the Spring or Summer?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 64 One of the most perplexing problems facing premeds is if they should take the MCAT in the spring or wait until the summer…
A Look at Carle Illinois College of Medicine with Dr. King Li

A Look at Carle Illinois College of Medicine with Dr. King Li

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts An Interview with Dr. King Li of Carle Illinois College of Medicine Carle Illinois is hoping to change the way medicine is taught, focusing on…
What Is a Cardiac Anesthesiologist?

What Is a Cardiac Anesthesiologist?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 45 Dr. Maninder Singh is an academic Cardiac Anesthesiologist. He’s been out of his fellowship now for four and a half years. And he’s…

The ShortCoat Podcast: Planning Now for MD Happiness

Original Article: Planning Now for MD Happiness Can You Plan Now for Happiness Later? Once you’re on the path to doctorhood, it can be hard to step off.  You’ll probably be…

How Should I Prepare for my Postbac Interview?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 95 The postbac interview is very similar to the med school interview. They want to know your motivations behind the change. Check out how to…
MCAT Sign-Up: When to Register for the MCAT

MCAT Sign-Up: When to Register for the MCAT

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 63 This week, we talk about when you can and should register for the MCAT. We cover what students should be doing right this…