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OPM 225: How to Overcome the Medical School Application Algorithm

How to Overcome the Medical School Application Algorithm

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 225 Our med school hopeful has a 514 MCAT score and a 3.9 graduate GPA, but is worried they might not make it past…

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OPM 224: Can You Gain Clinical Experience Remotely?

Can You Gain Clinical Experience Remotely?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 224 I’ve always said it’s considered clinical experience when you’re close enough to smell the patient, but what about remote counseling and similar opportunities? …

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Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Is it Bad to Take Prereqs in the Summer?

Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Is it Bad to Take Prereqs in the Summer?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 84 Time is a precious commodity when you’re a nontraditional student like today’s caller. How should you spend your time as a nontraditional premed?…

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OPM 223: What's the First Step After Deciding to Apply to Med School?

What’s the First Step After Deciding to Apply to Med School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 223 You’re switching gears and getting ready to pursue a career in medicine, but what’s your first step on this new path? Your questions…

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Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Writing About Obstacles in Your Application

Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Writing About Obstacles in Your Application

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 83 If you’ve faced adversity on your path to med school, you aren’t alone! Today, we’ll talk about how to discuss obstacles in the…

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Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Discussing Caregiving on the Med School App

Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Discussing Caregiving on the Med School App

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 82 In many cases, caregiving is an amazing way to gain clinical experience in a non-traditional setting. How should you talk about it on…

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OPM 222: Should You Go All-In on a Career in Medicine, or...

Should You Go All-In on a Career in Medicine, or…

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 222 Students often ask if they should continue their current path, or abandon everything in pursuit of their interest in medicine. Today, I’ll answer!…

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OPM 221: Applying to Medical School as an International Student

Applying to Medical School as an International Student

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 221 What is the best path to medical school as an international student? How do med schools view international coursework? Let’s find out! If…

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OPM 220: Clinical vs Volunteer Experience: Do You Need Both?

Clinical vs Volunteer Experience: Do You Need Both?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 220 This premed has 4 years of clinical experience as a CMA, but do they still need volunteer experience prior to applying to med…

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OPM 219: How Do You Show Med Schools You can Handle the Pressure?

How Do You Show Med Schools You can Handle the Pressure?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 219 Do AdCom’s really expect you to quit your job and take classes full-time to show you can handle the demands of med school?…

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