nontrad

OPM 248: What's Next for This Nontrad After An Academic Suspension?

What’s Next for This Nontrad After An Academic Suspension?

Session 248 After a rough start to college before deciding to pursue medicine, this student is asking what to do next on his pursuit of medical school. Questions answered here…

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OPM 247: How to Obtain Letters of Recommendations in Online Classes?

How to Obtain Letters of Recommendations in Online Classes?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 247 Is it appropriate to ask for letters of recommendation from your online science professors? How do you ask for it in a way…

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OPM 246: Is Crisis Text Line during COVID actually Clinical Hours?

Is Crisis Text Line during COVID actually Clinical Hours?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 246 Have you had trouble finding clinical experience during the pandemic? Does a crisis text line count as clinical experience for your application? Questions…

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OPM 245: More Classes or MCAT Prep? How Should You Focus Your Time?

More Classes or MCAT Prep? How Should You Focus Your Time?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 245 Which is better – taking more science courses or spending more time prepping for the MCAT? With a GPA below 3.0, should you…

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OPM 244: What Constitutes "Strong Ties" to Out-of-State Med Schools?

What Constitutes “Strong Ties” to Out-of-State Med Schools?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 244 Today’s question is something that confuses a lot of students when they’re applying in-state versus out-of-state. What constitutes strong ties to a public…

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OPM 243: The Nontraditional Path for the Traditional Premed

The Nontraditional Path for the Traditional Premed

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 243 You’re considering applying to out-of-state medical schools, so what are out-of-state medical schools really looking for? What constitutes “strong ties?” Questions answered here…

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OPM 242: How Can You Find Out If Being a Physician Is Right for You?

How Can You Find Out If Being a Physician Is Right for You?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 242 Questions answered here on the podcast are taken directly from the Nontrad Premed Forum over at premedforums.com. Please go ahead and register for an…

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OPM 241: What to Do If You Aren't Willing to Relocate for Med School

What to Do If You Aren’t Willing to Relocate for Med School

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 241 Today’s question is a common one for nontrad students who are hesitant about having to move to get into a medical school. But…

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OPM 240: How Often Are MCAT Prep Resources Updated?

How Often Are MCAT Prep Resources Updated?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 240 You purchased MCAT prep books, but decided to postpone the MCAT until next year. How long are your prep materials good for? Does…

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OPM 239: How to Talk About Being Inspired by Your Child's Adversity

How to Talk About Being Inspired by Your Child’s Adversity

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 239 This nontrad mom found her passion for medicine through her child’s adversity. How should she discuss it on her medical school personal statement?…

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