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What Are My Chances of Getting into Med School?
What are my chances is one of the most wasted questions premeds ask about getting into medical school. It's a stat nobody can tell you, because you're unique.
1st Year of Medical School for a Nontraditional Premed
Carrie is finishing her 1st year of med school at the young age of 36. She started on her premed journey at 33 and is showing you why it's never too late!
A Non-Traditional Path Into Medical School
Jordan Rennicke talks about his path into medicine, including a couple detours he took along the way. After looking into physical therapy and being a PA, Jordan came full circle back to medicine and is starting medical school this fall!
A Look Into the Pharmaceutical Industry with a Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Al Sandrock joins us today to talk about some of the options available to physicians in "industry" and what you can do to get some experience today.
Crushing the Myths of TV Doctor Dramas
Allison and I tackle something that we always gripe about - Medical TV Dramas. If you want to be a doctor because of one of these shows, you must listen to this.
7 Tips to Running a Successful Family Meeting
Allison and I build upon Session 69 and talk about the family meeting. It is during these family meetings that you must have the art of communication down. Family meetings are what many families remember the most of a loved ones hospital stay, so you owe them the best possible experience.
Palliative Care – There is Always Something You Can Provide
We talk about palliative care and how as physicians we have a huge impact on the experiences that patients and family members have with end-of-life care.
The Changing Landscape of Medical School Admissions
Dr. Chan is the Assistant Dean of Admissions at Univ. of Utah School of Medicine and he joins us to talk about the changing landscape of premed and med school.
The Princeton Review MCAT Prep Promo Code and Info
The Princeton Review is a household name when it comes to MCAT test prep. They have more than 4,000 instructors in the US and Canada and even more in other…
How to Get into an MD/PhD Program: Interview with a Program Director
Dr. Jose Cavazos, Assistant Dean for MD/PhD Program and Assistant Dean at UTHSCSA, shares what he looks for in successful premed applicants to dual degree programs.