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A Community Plastic Surgeon Gives Us a Look at His Job

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 32 Dr. Russell Babbitt is a Plastic Surgeon in private practice for the last seven years. He took the time to share with us…

TheShortCoat Podcast: Harry Potter and the Suddenly Bald Litigant

Original Article: Harry Potter and the Suddenly Bald Litigant What do you do when you’re pulled in too many directions? The world of work, and medical school, is often about adjusting for…

Can’t Find Volunteering that Works with Working Full-time!

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 82 Our question this week is from a nontrad looking at making a switch to medicine. He is working full-time and he can’t find any…

Secondary Essay Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 242 Ever after you submit your primary application, the work isn’t over. Secondary essays are still a huge part of your medical school application.…

How Can I Score Higher on my MCAT Retake?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 50 In our episode today, we dive into MCAT retakes. If you are worried about needing to retake the MCAT, this episode is for…

What Does a Headache Specialist’s Job Look Like?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 31 Dr. Kristen Sahler is a community-based Neurologist who specializes in headache medicine. She has been practicing for four years outside of her fellowship…

TheShortCoat Podcast: Medical Education’s Underrepresented Minorities Challenge

Original Article: Medical Education’s Underrepresented Minorities Challenge Most Med Schools Prize Minorities…but they can be hard to find. This Week’s Medical NewsThis week, Teneme Konne introduced Dave to some students participating…

A Deep Dive Into Ophthalmology Residency Match Data

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 30 This week, we’re doing a deep dive into the 2017 Ophthalmology Match Summary Report which is actually outside the NRMP match. The match is…

Third Application Cycle was a Charm for this Premed!

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 241 Many students would have given up, but Natalie didn’t. She had to apply to medical school three times. The first time around, she ignored…

Will B’s in my Orgo and Biochem Classes Hurt My Chances?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 81 Today’s question is a very common one for nontraditional students especially one who has had a lot of struggles going through the process. This…