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Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome

Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 78 Everyone experiences imposter syndrome as a premed, medical student, and resident physician. Today, I share how to deal with these feelings on the…

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OPM 216: Disclosing Sources of Motivation When Applying to Med School

Disclosing Sources of Motivation When Applying to Med School

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 216 This premed and mother of two is wondering when and how to discuss her motivation for applying to medical school: her children. Your…

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Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: Does Having a Nursing Background Hurt Me?

Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: Does Having a Nursing Background Hurt Me?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 69 Do nursing courses count toward your medical school prerequisites, and is there any truth to low medical school acceptance rates for nurses? Our…

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Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: Non-traditional Routes to Medical School

Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: Non-traditional Routes to Medical School

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 68 Our question comes from an applicant who has taken a somewhat winding path during her premed career. We’ll sort through grades, trends, and…

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Ask Dr. Gray Q&A: How Do Canadians Stand out for US Schools?

Ask Dr. Gray Q&A: How Do Canadians Stand out for US Schools?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 65 It’s Day 2 of our live Q&A session where I bring one of you on the podcast. Today, we have a Canadian student…

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OPM 207: How and When to Get Shadowing Experience

How and When to Get Shadowing Experience

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 207 What is the best way to find shadowing experiences? Is there an ideal time to get all of your shadowing done? Listen to…

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OPM 206: What to Know About Physician Shadowing Etiquette

What to Know About Physician Shadowing Etiquette

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 206 Is there such a thing as etiquette when shadowing doctors? What can you expect to do and what, if anything, should you avoid?…

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Should You Mention Having Children in Your Application?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 205 If you are a parent applying to medical school, this one’s for you: should you mention kids in your application / personal statement?…

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OPM 204: Can You Use Your Notes During Medical School Interviews?

Can You Use Your Notes During Medical School Interviews?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 204 You know exactly what you want to say during your medical school interview. So can you use notes to jog your memory? Your…

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Do Political Social Media Posts Impact Your Application?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 203 Do medical schools care about your internet presence? What if you take your strong political views to social media? Your questions answered here…

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