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From Premed to Nurse Practitioner to Medical School

Why She Left the Premed Track, Became an NP, and is now an M1

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 205 In today’s episode, I talk with Hanaan, a nurse practitioner who is now going to medical school. Hanaan is also married with three kids…

What Can I Do If My GPA Is Too Low for a Postbac Program?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 45 In today’s episode, I’m joined once again by Rich, as we take questions directly from the Nontrad Premed Forum. We’re going to outline possible routes…
What MCAT Prep Books Should I Buy?

What MCAT Prep Books Should I Buy?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 13 Books, books, everywhere there’s books! All the MCAT prep books! Overwhelming, isn’t it? Today, we’ll help you identify what books you need to have…

How to Write About an Extended Gap in My Personal Statement?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 44 In this episode, Ryan answers a commonly asked question among nontraditional students which is about how you can fit in your life experiences into…
What I Wish Every Premed Would Know

What I Wish Every Premed Student Would Know

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 204 In this episode, I talk about some of the most common things I see premed students struggle with—the students I work with for application…

Is an MCAT Study Group Helpful to Prepare for the MCAT?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 12 In today’s episode, Ryan and Bryan talk about using study groups to study for the MCAT. What are the advantages of joining study groups?…
Is One-on-One Tutoring for the MCAT Worth It?

Is One-on-One Tutoring for the MCAT Worth It?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 11 In today’s episode, we talk about private MCAT tutoring. It’s the best form of MCAT prep you can get, individualized to you personally, but…

Premed Q&A – Maximizing Gap Years, Residency Merger and More

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 203 In this episode, Ryan answers some questions from students about the different things they have on their mind which may also help you on…
Questions for a Student with a Low Undergrad & Postbac GPA

Questions from a Student with a Low Undergrad & Postbac GPA

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 43 In today’s episode, I answer some questions from a student who is struggling with a low undergrad and postbac GPA around 2.4, along with…

Gain Experience Through Premed Wilderness Medicine Programs

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 202 In this episode, Todd Miner joins Ryan to talk about how the Wilderness Medicine program at the University of Colorado SoM is helping premeds…