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422: 5x Reapplicant Gets Accepted to Medical School

5x Reapplicant Gets Accepted to Medical School

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 422 Michael was rejected 4x before he was finally accepted to medical school. What was he doing wrong and what did he change that…
259: How to Organize Your Activities on Your Med School App

How to Organize Your Activities on Your Med School App

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 259 The essence of today’s question is how much is too much? How should you talk about your experiences in a way that shows…
SS 172: Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry with a Fellowship Director

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry with a Fellowship Director

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 172 Dr. Anique Forrester is the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship Program Director at UM SOM. She shares what makes a competitive applicant, talks about lifestyle,…
adg 114: Do I Have Enough Clinical Experience as a Nontrad?

Do I Have Enough Clinical Experience as a Nontrad?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 114 As a nontraditional premed, you need to get clinical experience – but do you need to switch to a clinical job? Not necessarily.…
MP 205: What Makes a Successful MCAT Test Taker?

What Makes a Successful MCAT Test Taker?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 205 This week, I’m joined by Blueprint MCAT premium tutor, Armin Tadayyon. We talk about what makes a successful test taker, how to overcome…
SS 171: What Is Psychosomatic and Addiction Psychiatry?

What Is Psychosomatic and Addiction Psychiatry?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 171 Dr. Walter Luchsinger is an academic psychosomatic and addiction psychiatrist. He joins me today to talk about his unique specialty and what makes…
OPM 258: Which Is More Important: Degrees or Coursework?

Which Is More Important: Degrees or Coursework?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 258 This IMG with a foreign degree now has 66+ credits in the U.S. Does she need to complete another degree in the U.S.,…
CARS 106: Does the AAMC Ask Polarizing Questions on the MCAT?

Does the AAMC Ask Polarizing Questions on the MCAT?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 106 Our passage today is about a topic that might be considered controversial—QAnon. Will you see these types of passages on the MCAT? Listen…
PMY 421: Q&A Session on IG with More Focus on Not Standing Out

Q&A Session on IG with More Focus on Not Standing Out

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 421 Dr. Gray held another Q&A session on Instagram (follow @medicalschoolhq) to answer your questions. His favorite question, “how to stand out” came up…
ADG 113: When Is It Appropriate to Apply Early Decision?

When Is It Appropriate to Apply Early Decision?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 113 You have strong ties to a medical school, but should you apply early decision? Today, we talk about how to show your dream…