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MCAT Recap and Advice

My MCAT Recap Five months, hundreds of dollars, and two existential crises later, I can say I have survived my MCAT preparation and test day. For so long, I looked…

Schedule Coaching!

Congrats on signing up for coaching. Save this link and use it when you want to schedule time with me each month: https://calendly.com/medicalschoolhq/coaching I’m truly grateful to be helping you…
10 Acceptances to Medical School! This Nontrad Did it!

10 Acceptances to Medical School! This Nontrad Did it!

Jessica shares her nontraditional premed journey that started as an acting career. After a health scare with her dad, she rededicated herself to medicine.

Can I start an MD/PhD Program at an Older Age

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 8 In this podcast, Ryan and Rich take a plunge into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the…

Should I Mention Children in My Med School Application?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 7 Every week, Ryan and Rich share their thoughts and insights here on the OldPreMeds Podcast as they seek to answer the questions raised…

What is a Premed Postbac? How Danny Figured it Out!

Danny is a nontraditional premed who shares his story about living in China for several years before coming back to the states and starting a postbac.

Choose a Premed Major That Reflects Who You Are

This is a guest post by Amanda Mitchell. Choosing a Premed Major That Reflects Who You Are One of the first decisions a premed student must make is what their…
How to Get the Best Letters of Recommendation as a Nontrad

How to Get the Best Letters of Recommendation as a Nontrad

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 6 In today’s episode, we’re touching on medical school letters of recommendation—what the admissions committee is looking for, how to get strong ones, and…

Regional Medical Schools and Sidney’s Premed Path

Sidney shares her premed story about going to school in Idaho, not being around many premed students and applying to schools that are part of the WWAMI program.
HPSP, Premed Major, Choosing an Undergrad, and More Q&A

Premed Q&A: HPSP, Premed Major, Choosing an Undergrad, and More

Ryan answers questions that have been emailed in and talks about his upcoming Medical School Interview book! Go to medschoointerviewbook.com for more info!