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Feb 2021
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430: Answering All of Your Burning Preme...

RYAN GRAY
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Today, we talk about declaring minors, starting clubs, MCAT, applications, taking the nurse to doctor path, shadowing, factors in choosing med school, and more!

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Meded Media

Blueprint MCAT Prep

Thomas Frank’s YouTube channel 

The MCAT CARS Podcast

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