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SS 180: Exploring Academic Soft Tissue and Sarcoma Pathology

Exploring Academic Soft Tissue and Sarcoma Pathology

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 180 Dr. Jose Mantilla is an academic doctor who originally wanted to be a psychiatrist but eventually ended up in pathology. We discuss patient…

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CARS 121: Understanding Passage Structures and Interpreting Tone

Understanding Passage Structures and Interpreting Tone

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 121 Tone provides a deeper sense of one’s attitude. Understanding tones and structures in a CARS passage will help you get a better sense…

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OPM 272: How to Talk About My Depression in My Application?

How to Talk About My Depression in My Application?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 272 Today, I answer a question regarding a student’s unintended gap years as they battled depression. Should they talk about it in their application…

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ADG 128: How Will Admissions View Transferring Between Universities?

How Will Admissions View Transferring Between Universities?

Apple Podcast | Google Podcast Session 128 This student is wondering how med school admissions will view transfers between different schools. I also answer other questions about school lists, HPSP,…

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PMY 436: Rapid Fire Questions and Answers With Instagram Premeds

Rapid Fire Questions and Answers With Instagram Premeds

Apple Podcast | Google Podcast Session 436 This week, I answered many premed and nontrad questions with everything from clinical experience, in-person vs. eShadowing, MCAT prep, LOR, and so much…

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PMY 435: This 3x International Applicant is Going to Medical School

This 3x International Applicant is Going to Medical School

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 435 Lydiah is an international student from Kenya who was accepted into a U.S. med school. For someone raised in the slums on the…

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CARS 120: Exploring Hypnosis in Comparison to Psych Experiments

Exploring Hypnosis in Comparison to Psych Experiments

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 120 Today, Jack and I focus on learning as we read this passage about hypnosis. As always, I’m joined by Jack Westin from JackWestin.com.…

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ADG 127: Can I Share My Passion for a Specific Specialty in My App?

Can I Share My Passion for a Specific Specialty in My App?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 127 This student has a passion for pediatrics. Would it be an issue to disclose it on the med school application? We also discussed…

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OPM 271: Should I Move My Family to Get Shadowing Experience?

Should I Move My Family to Get Shadowing Experience?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 271 This former pastor has great experience interacting with people in crisis. Does he need to move his family to shadow doctors and get…

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How do Med Schools View Nontrads With Limited Clinical Experience?

How do Med Schools View Nontrads With Limited Clinical Experience?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 105 How do medical schools view nontraditional students with limited clinical experiences due to other commitments? Let’s discuss the importance of this topic! Our…

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