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The Premed Years Podcast
The Premed Years has been nominated as an Academy of Podcasters Awards finalist as a top podcast in the Science & Medicine category for three straight years: 2015, 2016 and 2017! This free resource has helped thousands of students learn more about how to get into medical school. Are you next?
New episodes of The Premed Years are released every Wednesday. To make sure you don’t miss an episode, subscribe for free using the links below and get the show on your device automatically each week!
About The Show
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About The Host
Dr. Ryan Gray is a former United States Air Force Flight Surgeon who found a passion for helping premed students on their journey to medical school. Best known for his podcasts, which have been downloaded over 3,000,000 times, Dr. Gray has interviewed numerous admissions committee members and deans of admissions for medical schools.
Through The Premed Years podcast and the Medical School Headquarters sites, Dr. Gray has helped thousands of students gain the confidence they require to successfully navigate the premed path.
Dr. Gray lives outside of Boulder, CO, with his wife Allison, who is a neurologist, and their daughter Hannah. Dr. Gray is also a Clinical Instructor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Featured EpisodeNavigating Challenges in the Premed Life on the Way to Hopkins
Session 574 Daniela, despite early academic struggles and discouragement from advisors, secured an impressive 14…
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