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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…

Round Four of our Deep Dive into MCAT Discrete Questions

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 49 This is our 4th week of diving into a grab bag of discrete MCAT questions from various topic areas. Follow along and have a…

TheShortCoat Podcast: Which is More Important: the MCAT or Your Job?

Original Article: Which is More Important: the MCAT or Your Job? Should you put your life on hold for the MCAT? This Week’s Medical NewsAs a planned parenthood sex educator, listener…
Can You Have Kids and Be a Good Medical Student?

Can You Have Kids and Be a Good Medical Student?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 80 This week, we’re answering a question that comes up a lot, usually from women, which is whether or not you can have kids…

What is OB/GYN? A Community Doc Shares Her Thoughts

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 29 Dr. Renée Darko is a community-based OB/GYN. In our podcast, she talked about her path to OB, what you should be thinking about during…