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She Made Every Mistake Possible, Yet Is Still a Medical Student!

She Made Every Mistake Possible, Yet Is Still a Medical Student!

Shay is the author of the book Getting Into Medical School: The Ultimate Guide for the Anxious Premed. Listen to her journey and how she overcame mistakes.

A 3rd Year DO Student’s Journey from Being a Minister

Neal was a minister, but wanted something different when he was interaction with others in medical environments. Listen to his journey back into school & more!
2015 and 2014 MCAT Advice for Premeds

Last Minute Advice for Premeds for the 2014 and 2015 MCAT

The MCAT is changing after Jan 2015. The 2015MCAT will replace what has been the standard for some time now. Check out this last minute advice.
The Top Habits and Attitudes of Humanistic Physicians

The Top Habits and Attitudes of Humanistic Physicians

The Academic Medicine journal had a great article about the habits and attitudes of physicians, things you can start doing now as a premed! We talk about them.
Your Amazing Premed Stories!

Your Amazing Premed Stories!

Session 100!! Your premed stories are shared this week! 6 different listeners called/wrote in to share their premed journey to medical school. You must listen!
Balancing Family Life with Premed and Medical School

Balancing Family Life with Premed and Medical School

Thomas, a listener of the podcast, emailed in a great question about balancing family life and being a physician. We give our thoughts on the subject and more!
Let's Get Touchy Feely: All About the Physical Exam

Let’s Get Touchy Feely: All About the Physical Exam

Dr. Danielle Ofri has a great piece in the New York Times titled "The Physical Exam as Refuge." Allison and I discuss this and give our thoughts for the premed.

MCAT 2015 Practice Test – Official AAMC Test Now Available

The AAMC has released the first MCAT2015 Practice test. Find out everything that you need to know about the new test here.

More Premed Q&A – Undergrads, Volunteering and More

In this episode, Allison and Ryan answer listener questions about choosing an undergrad, clinical volunteering, what to do before medical school and much more!
NYU School of Medicine 3 Year Program

3 Years to Complete Medical School at NYU

Dr. Rivera, Director of Admissions at NYU, talks about their innovative 3 year MD program and what it means for the future of medicine. Hint - It sounds great!