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9 Things We Wished Medical School Taught Us

Ryan and Allison cover a different kind of topic. They look back at their training and discuss what they wished they would have learned about during med school.
Can I Take Community College Courses for a Medical School Postbac?

Can I Take Community College Courses for a Postbac?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 14 This week on the OldPreMeds Podcast, we tackle the question of how much community college classes will hurt your medical school application. Specifically…
Academically Dismissed to Medical School Acceptance

Academically Dismissed to Medical School Acceptance

Kain started off on the wrong foot, and was academical dismissed. Listen to his story as he made up his mind to go back and finish school and become a doctor!

Should I Apply Early Decision to Medical School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 13 This week’s topic on the OldPreMeds Podcast is applying early decision to medical school—whether it’s a wise decision and how to weigh out…
How This Nontrad Got the Motivation to Return to be a Premed

How This Nontrad Got the Motivation to Return to be a Premed

Kristina wasn't a great high school student, and didn't do well in community college. She gave up her dream until she finally pushed and will be a med student!
How Does Graduate GPA Affect Medical School Admissions?

How Will Grad School Affect My Chances of Getting In?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 12 Today on the OldPreMeds Podcast, we talk about the impact of grad school on your medical school application. Specifically, we cover the implications…

Common MCAT Prep Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Ken Tao of the Princeton Review joins us to talk about common mistakes he sees premed students make as they prepare for the MCAT. Listen, learn, and avoid them!
Which MCAT Prep Materials Are Best for Me?

Which MCAT Prep Materials Are Best for Me?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 11 Today on the OldPreMeds Podcast, we discuss the best resources for studying for the MCAT, what you need to do, and some things…
Reapplying to Med School: What You Need to Know to Improve

Reapplying to Med School: What You Need to Know to Improve

Christine is the former Dean of Admissions at UC Irvine and talks to us today about the biggest reason premeds get rejected and the steps to correct an app.

PA Turned MD Talks About Why He Made the Switch

Brad is a former PA, who is now a first year medical student. Hear him talk about the difference between a PA and an MD and why he's changing careers now.