OPM

OPM 234: Dismissed From a Caribbean Med School—What Are Your Options?

Dismissed From a Caribbean Med School—What Are Your Options?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 234 Our question today is a very common question from a student who started medical school at a Caribbean medical school and dropped out.…

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OPM 233: How to Discuss Medical Leave & Illnesses on the Application

How to Discuss Medical Leave & Illnesses on the Application

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 233 You had to take some time away from school to heal from an illness or injury. You aren’t required to disclose it on…

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OPM 232: Should You Take Classes Just for Letters of Recommendation?

Should You Take Classes Just for Letters of Recommendation?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 232 Should you take classes just for a letter of recommendation? Today, I have a great question about letters of recommendation. Questions answered here…

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OPM 231: Which Is Better: Undergraduate or Graduate Postbac Programs?

Which Is Better: Undergraduate or Graduate Postbac Programs?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 231 When is it appropriate to complete postbac coursework at the undergraduate level, and when should you apply for graduate postbac or SMP programs?…

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OPM 230: Lab Testing in a Health Clinic: Does It Count as Clinical?

Lab Testing in a Health Clinic: Does It Count as Clinical?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 230 Working in a lab at a free local health clinic, you assist providers by explaining tests and answering patients’ questions. Is it considered…

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How to Discuss Trauma in Medical School Interviews

How to Discuss Trauma in Medical School Interviews

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 229 If you’ve experienced trauma, this one’s for you. I’ll share what to say, what not to say, and how much is too much…

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OPM 228: When Do You Need a Professional Premed Consulting Service?

When Do You Need a Professional Premed Consulting Service?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 228 Where is the best place to find impartial advice for a nontraditional premed? Should you look to a university prehealth advisor, or hire…

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OPM 227: Should You Take the MCAT Before Retaking Dated Prereqs?

Should You Take the MCAT Before Retaking Dated Prereqs?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 227 You’ve taken your prereqs already, but it’s been a while—13 years! Should you retake your prereqs before you retake the MCAT? Questions answered…

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OPM 226: What to Do When Your Dreams & Your Personal Life Are at Odds

What to Do When Your Dreams & Your Personal Life Are at Odds

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 226 You have a career, a family, and other responsibilities that seem to be at odds with your dreams of becoming a physician. What…

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OPM 225: How to Overcome the Medical School Application Algorithm

How to Overcome the Medical School Application Algorithm

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 225 Our med school hopeful has a 514 MCAT score and a 3.9 graduate GPA, but is worried they might not make it past…

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