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Is it Okay to Cut out Research if I’m Too Busy?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 201 This nontrad, stay-at-home mom wants to know if it will hurt her application if she is unable to fit in research within her…
Should I Include Something in My Personal Statement I Don’t Want?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 200 Everyone is telling this premed student that she needs to include her military experience in her personal statement, what should she do? Ask…
Who Should You Ask for Letters of Recommendation?
Many factors go into deciding who to ask to write you a letter of recommendation (LOR) for your medical school application. Add on the fact that each school can have…
What Do I Do to Recover From Bad Undergrad Grades?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 199 This premed has had a rocky undergrad path which leads to poor grades. She wants to know where she should go from there.…
First Year MCAT Prep | MCAT Blueprint Series
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 291 My guest and I cover how to prepare for the MCAT in the first year of being a premed student. The average MCAT…
Should I Retake Bio When I Got C+?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 317 This postbac wants to retake biology – her grade was a C+ and she doesn’t remember much. Her school says she’s not allowed…
Getting Involved in the Premed World
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 511 Guest and co-founder of Mappd, Rachel Grubbs, talks about getting involved and working in the premed world as a non-premed. For more podcast…
How to Prep for the MCAT
If you’re taking the MCAT in the first few months of 2023, you might be making your study plan or already in the thick of MCAT prep. The MCAT is…
Writing about Imposter Syndrome-Is It Okay?
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 198 This premed student wants to write about imposter syndrome in the adversity section of her secondaries. Is that okay to do? Ask Dr.…
The Path to Podiatry with Dr. Londono
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 510 Dr. Elisabeth Londono shares her journey as a podiatrist and as an immigrant. Being a podiatrist is as close to being an MD…
