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OPM 94: Should I Skip the Research and Start a Postbac Now?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 94 When you’re faced with a decision about leaving a valuable learning opportunity with research to start a postbac to increase your GPA, what do…
Are MCAT Prep Courses Worth It?

MCAT Prep on Any Budget (Should I Spend $3,000?)

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Are MCAT Prep Courses Worth It? I found a post on Twitter about a student claiming she needed to spend $3,000 on an MCAT prep…

MD vs PA! Let’s Talk About It with a PA to Help You Decide

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 254 Savanna Perry is a PA who helps pre-PA students get into PA school. In this session of  The Premed Years we chat to discuss the…

The ShortCoat Podcast: The Donors Who Get No Plaques Or Portraits

Original Article: The Donors Who Get No Plaques Or Portraits Deeded Bodies: Medical Students’ First Patients Donors are very important to universities and medical schools, typically contributing money to further the…

Academic Neuromuscular Neurologist Talks About Her Specialty

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 42 Dr. Vanessa Baute is a Neuromuscular Neurologist. She has been in the academic setting for the last five years out of her fellowship…

Is the MCAT Getting Harder?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 61 Is the MCAT getting harder with new iterations? A common thing I see in many social media posts and even in emails to…

Should I Take Med School Prereqs Before Applying for an SMP?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 93 Our poster is a 29-year-old and has a cumulative 2.5 GPA and he is wondering what he can do to prepare for a successful…
Almost Everything You Need to Know About Postbac Programs

Almost Everything You Need to Know About Postbac Programs

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 253 Dr. Glenn Cummings is the Associate Dean and Director of the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. We discuss mistakes…

The ShortCoat Podcast: Rejection Happens

Original Article: Rejection Happens “When you’re following your inner voice, doors tend to eventually open for you, even if they mostly slam at first.” ― Kelly Cutrone Euthalia (not her actual name,…

Studying Prereqs in a Postbac And Studying for the MCAT

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 92 How do you study for your prereqs in a postbac, do well in them, and prepare to be successful on the MCAT? That’s what…