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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

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.

Physician, Paralympic Athlete and So Much More

In today's episode Dr. Cheri Blauwet shares her path of becoming a physician. Her story starts with a spinal cord injury at the age of 1. You need to listen.
The 3 Most Common MCAT Questions M Prep Receives

How Long Should You Study for the MCAT?

Alec is a former premed, turned MCAT prep guru and he joins us to talk about the 3 most common questions that he receives at M Prep, the test prep company that he runs.