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How The Founder of PMG, Dr. Sabry, is Changing the World

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 201 In this episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Hala Sabry, founder of the Physician Mother Group (PMG), a growing community of mommy physicians that initially…
Can Being a Single Parent Prevent Me from Becoming a Doctor?

Can Being a Single Parent Prevent Me from Becoming a Doctor?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 40 In today’s episode, I answer a question from a single dad who is interested in going to medical school. Can you be a single…
How Am I Expected to Know Everything on the MCAT?

How Am I Expected to Know Everything on the MCAT?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 8 In today’s episode, we talk about what you need to know for the MCAT: How much material is actually covered? If you’re scared about…

What is coming next for the Medical School Headquarters

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 200 Ryan begins the episode with reciting the modern version of the Hippocratic Oath, which has been a tradition here on The Premed Years where…
What's the Best Way to Work Through MCAT Passages?

What’s the Best Way to Approach MCAT Passages?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 7 In today’s episode, we talk about the best ways students can work through MCAT passages. If you’re struggling with finishing sections of the test…

Does Shadowing a Family Member Look Bad?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 39 In this episode, Ryan tackles a concern raised by an aspiring medical student regarding how shadowing with immediate family or volunteering for a family…

The Short Coat Podcast Visits the Premed Years

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 199 In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Dave Etler, the mastermind behind The Short Coat Podcast that broadcasts from within the walls of University of…

What Should Nontrads Focus on in Their Personal Statement

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 38 In this episode, we tackle personal statements for the “older among us.” Is there a need to justify why you applied to medical school…
Is Research More Important than Clinical Experience?

Is Research More Important than Clinical Experience?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 37 This week’s OldPreMeds question comes from a student asking about research experience for medical school. Specifically, this student wants to know whether medical schools…

Can I Get in Enough Shadowing and Clinical Experience?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 36 In today’s episode, Ryan welcomes a question from a student named Matt regarding getting shadowing and clinical experience – how much is enough, what…