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MCAT Logistics if You Have to Travel to Take Your Test

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 41 If you’re interested in learning how to best prepare for your medical school interview, text PREORDER to 44222 and I will send you the…

TheShortCoat Podcast: Self-doubt and Riding the Ethical Railroad

Original Article: Self-doubt and Riding the Ethical Railroad One of our podcasting goals is to encourage others to create their own shows, especially medical learners.  So John Pienta, Irisa Mahaparn, Adam…

Last-Minute MCAT Tips Leading Up to Test Day

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 40 Your MCAT day is approaching—how should you maximize your last couple of weeks leading up to test day to make sure you get the…

Looking at the Match Data for General Surgery

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 21 General Surgery is gaining popularity as a residency choice, which shows in the high competition for spots. It’s generally understood that you need…
Advice to a Premed Postbac Student with Bad Grades

Advice to a Premed Postbac Student with Bad Grades

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Struggling with Bad Grades Even in Your Postbac Program? The premed path is long and daunting. But what should you do if you’re so committed…

Struggling to Choose a Specialty, He Started Podcasting

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 232 Ian is a 4th year medical student taking some time off to figure out what he wants to do with his life so he…

Let’s Talk MCAT Physics Discrete Questions

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 39 This week, we’re going to talk Physics! We’re diving into several Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep) physics questions to help you understand…

Let’s Talk MCAT Physics Discrete Questions

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/themcatpodcast/MP39.mp3″ color=”004075″ title=”Let’s Talk MCAT Physics Discrete Questions” ] Session 39 This week, we’re going to talk Physics! We’re diving into several Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep) physics…
Should I Give up on MD Dream If I Apply Late in the Cycle?

When Is It Too Late to Apply to Medical School? (MD vs DO)

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts   Is July, August, or September Too Late to Apply to Medical School? This week we have a question from someone considering applying to medical…

An Academic Neurosurgeon Discusses What His Job is Like

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 20 Dr. Stephen Grupke is an attending Neurosurgeon at the University of Kentucky. In our episode today, he discusses the residency path to neurosurgery, what…