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How Do I Know If I Am Ready to Take the MCAT?

How Do I Know If I Am Ready to Take the MCAT?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 37 This week, we’re breaking from our normal pattern of going through MCAT questions as we talk about how to determine if you are really…

Maintaining Confidence Through the Grueling App Process

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 228 Today, I will be talking with Mariah whom I’ve worked with through the application process and helped her gain an acceptance to medical school…

What is Pain Medicine? A Community Doc Shares His Story

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 17 Dr. Fred Weiss is a Radiologist by training who did a Fellowship in Pain Medicine. However, he’s going to share with us today what…

Which Postbac Should I Choose? Does Prestige Matter?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 68 Our poster this week is trying to decide between two postbac programs in New York and is worried about picking one that may be…
Breaking Down MCAT Chemistry Discrete Questions

Breaking Down MCAT Chemistry Discrete Questions

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 36 My name is Dr. Ryan Gray and I am joined again by Blueprint MCAT (formerly Next Step Test Prep)‘s MCAT guru, Bryan, as we…

Time Management for a NASCAR Driving Medical Student

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 227 What does driving 200mph in a circle and medicine have in common? This week, I invited Patrick Staropoli, a fourth-year medical student who matched…

A Private-Practice Nephrologist Who Also is in Academics

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 16 This week’s guest is Dr. Joel Topf, a private practice and academic Nephrologist who loves teaching and the small details. Back in Episode 06…
Looking at MCAT Biochemistry Questions

Looking at MCAT Biochemistry Discrete Questions

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 35 This week, we break down some Next Step MCAT biochemistry discrete questions to help you understand what you need to know for your test…

How Should I Prepare For My First Shadowing Experience?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 67 This week’s question is all about shadowing, basically some do’s and don’ts to make sure you get the most out of your shadowing experience.…
Interventional Radiology: A Community Doc Shares His Story

Interventional Radiology: A Community Doc Shares His Story

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 15 This week, I speak with Dr. Fayyaz Barodawala, a community-based interventional radiologist from Atlanta, Georgia. We talk about his career decisions, his work hours…