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OPM 276: Do I Need to Complete an SMP After DIY Postbacc?

Do I Need to Complete an SMP After DIY Postbacc?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 276 Today’s student asked a popular question among nontrads. SMP and/or Postbac? If you have a similar question, hopefully listening to this podcast can…

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OPM 275: Does Course Load Matter During a Postbac?

Does Course Load Matter During a Postbac?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 275 How many classes will it take to show that you are academically ready for med school? 1 class, 2 classes? I’m answering that…

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OPM 273: How to Rewrite the Personal Statement as a Reapplicant

How to Rewrite the Personal Statement as a Reapplicant

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 273 This nontrad student is applying again and is not sure how to go about rewriting the personal statement with a lack of experiences.…

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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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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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OPM 249: 12 Years After Undergrad, Should They Complete a Master's?

12 Years After Undergrad, Should They Complete a Master’s?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 249 12 years after her undergrad with a poor GPA, this nontrad has gotten straight A’s in her prereqs. Should she complete a Master’s…

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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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