Premed

Should I Write About Red Flags in My Personal Statement?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 41 In this episode, Ryan tackles a question about personal statement specifically about whether or not you should mention red flags in your personal statement.…

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Can Being a Single Parent Prevent Me from Becoming a Doctor?

Can Being a Single Parent Prevent Me from Becoming a Doctor?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 40 In today’s episode, I answer a question from a single dad who is interested in going to medical school. Can you be a single…

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What is coming next for the Medical School Headquarters

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 200 Ryan begins the episode with reciting the modern version of the Hippocratic Oath, which has been a tradition here on The Premed Years where…

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The Short Coat Podcast Visits the Premed Years

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 199 In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Dave Etler, the mastermind behind The Short Coat Podcast that broadcasts from within the walls of University of…

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What Should Nontrads Focus on in Their Personal Statement

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 38 In this episode, we tackle personal statements for the “older among us.” Is there a need to justify why you applied to medical school…

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Finding a Masters Program Postbac to Fix Early Mistakes

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 198 In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Anje’le as she shares about her journey going into medical school, her decision on getting a Special Master’s…

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3 Biggest Mistakes When Preparing for the MCAT

3 Biggest Mistakes When Preparing for the MCAT

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 5 In today’s episode, we talk about the 3 biggest mistakes premed students make when preparing for the MCAT, along with how to avoid these…

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Can You Become a Doctor If You've Been Arrested?

Can You Become a Doctor If You’ve Been Arrested?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 197 In this episode, Ryan talks with his lawyer uncle, Larry, (who is also the first in-studio guest and first lawyer on the show). Larry…

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2 Applications, an MBA and More. This Doc is Outside the Box

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 196 In this episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Nii Darko, an amazing surgeon and podcaster. His podcast Docs Outside the Box, featuring “ordinary doctors extraordinary…

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When Should I Take the MCAT?

When Should I Take the MCAT?

Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Session 4 In today’s episode, we talk about when to take the MCAT, which is such a big question. It has huge implications for your application,…

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