postbac

Should I Choose a Postbac Based on a Certificate?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 96 Some postbac programs market themselves as offering a certificate of completion. Does this certificate mean anything when it comes to med school applications?…

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How Should I Prepare for my Postbac Interview?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 95 The postbac interview is very similar to the med school interview. They want to know your motivations behind the change. Check out how to…

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OPM 94: Should I Skip the Research and Start a Postbac Now?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 94 When you’re faced with a decision about leaving a valuable learning opportunity with research to start a postbac to increase your GPA, what do…

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MD vs PA! Let’s Talk About It with a PA to Help You Decide

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 254 Savanna Perry is a PA who helps pre-PA students get into PA school. In this session of  The Premed Years we chat to discuss the…

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Should I Take Med School Prereqs Before Applying for an SMP?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 93 Our poster is a 29-year-old and has a cumulative 2.5 GPA and he is wondering what he can do to prepare for a successful…

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Almost Everything You Need to Know About Postbac Programs

Almost Everything You Need to Know About Postbac Programs

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 253 Dr. Glenn Cummings is the Associate Dean and Director of the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. We discuss mistakes…

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Studying Prereqs in a Postbac And Studying for the MCAT

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 92 How do you study for your prereqs in a postbac, do well in them, and prepare to be successful on the MCAT? That’s what…

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My Initial GPA was 1.8. Can I Still Get into Med School?

My Initial GPA Was 1.8. Can I Still Get into Med School?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 85 This week on the OldPreMeds Podcast, our poster is worried about her first stint in college and a very poor early GPA. She’s wondering…

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Will B’s in my Orgo and Biochem Classes Hurt My Chances?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 81 Today’s question is a very common one for nontraditional students especially one who has had a lot of struggles going through the process. This…

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What Happens If I'm Worried About Failing in Medical School?

What Happens If I’m Worried About Failing?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 78 This week, I answer a question from a nontrad who is worried about that little voice in his head telling him he may fail…

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