nontrad premed

Which Postbac Should I Choose? Does Prestige Matter?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 68 Our poster this week is trying to decide between two postbac programs in New York and is worried about picking one that may be…

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How Should I Prepare For My First Shadowing Experience?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 67 This week’s question is all about shadowing, basically some do’s and don’ts to make sure you get the most out of your shadowing experience.…

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Should I Take Online Courses to Prepare for the MCAT?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 66 This week, a student asked about retaking old prerequisite classes that they previously did well in, hoping to better prepare for the MCAT. The…

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Can I See Your Stats to See How Competitive I Am?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 65 Our poster today is a working mom who fell into a very common premed trap of trying to compare her stats to those of…

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How to Go to Med School Without Taking the MCAT

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 64 On OldPreMeds Podcast, We take questions directly from our Nontraditional Premed Forum forum and deliver the answers right here to you! OldPreMeds Question of the Week:…

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I’m Switching From Optometry, What Do I Do Now?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 63 Our poster today is a former student interested in optometry but is now trying to pursue medicine. A poor MCAT score is holding him…

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What Should I Focus on with Old Prereqs and ECs?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 62 My name is Dr. Ryan Gray and I am the Director of the National Society for Nontraditional Premedical and Medical Students, also known as…

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What Are My Chances After Dropping Out at a Caribbean Medical School?

What Are My Chances After Dropping Out at a Caribbean School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 48 In today’s episode, I shed light on a question from a poster who dropped out of a Caribbean medical school in the past. Specifically,…

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How do MD Schools View Shadowing DOs?

How Do MD Schools View Shadowing DOs?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 47 In this episode, we tackle a question about shadowing experiences and whether it matters that you’re shadowing a DO (osteopathic) when interested in going…

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What Can I Do If My GPA Is Too Low for a Postbac Program?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 45 In today’s episode, I’m joined once again by Rich, as we take questions directly from the Nontrad Premed Forum. We’re going to outline possible routes…

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