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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 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?
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…
I Keep Running Out of Time on the MCAT
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 6 In today’s episode, we talk all about timing during the MCAT. Running out of time is one of the most common problems, if not…
Finding a Masters Program Postbac to Fix Early Mistakes
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 198 In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Anje’le as she shares about her journey going into medical school, her decision on getting a Special Master’s…
