OldPreMeds Podcast Archives

How Do I Explain my Nontraditional Journey?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 344 Like many nontrads, our student today is concerned about her path to applying to medical school and wondering what the best way to…

I’m an International Career Changer. How Do I Go to Med School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 343 This week, we get asked by an international student hoping to pursue medical school in the US. As a nontrad, international career-changer, what…

Am I Wrong for Retaking Classes At Community College?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 342 Is it acceptable for a student to take postbaccalaureate science classes at a community college? While some advisors and schools may disapprove, most…

Can I Take Prereqs While on Active Duty?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 341 This nontrad is a registered nurse in the Air Force and is looking for the right time to begin their coursework. Is it…

Is an SMP My Only Option?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 340 After receiving interview feedback from an admissions committee, this nontrad is questioning if their only way into medical school is to pursue an…

My Online Professors Won’t Write Me a Science LOR

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 339 This nontrad is struggling to get science LORs due to the distance and circumstances of online science classes. Does a behavioral health LOR…

I Left Grad School to Pursue Medicine: Does That Look Bad?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 338 The student is currently in their fourth gap year and left a counseling graduate program midway through because they realized they wanted to…

From Law School Dismissal to Med School: Where Do I Start?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 337 This nontrad is seeking guidance on how to frame their story and where to start as they transition to pursue medicine after their…

How Can I Be Sure I’m Ready for My Third Application Cycle?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 336 This episode discusses a question from a student who is on their third application cycle without any interview invites. What should they check…

Is My Clinical Experience Too Old?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 335 This nontrad is wondering if they should include three years of clinical working experience they have from 12 years ago on their application.…