514: Let's Talk Letters of Rec

(00:00) — Growing Up Around Medicine: Hallie describes having two surgical physician associate parents and knowing from childhood that medical school was her path.(04:24) — Division I Fencing Meets Premed: How training at 5:45 a.m., attending class, and working overnight ER shift ... Show More

(00:00) — First Spark: How a hospital shadowing program in high school shifted Justin's view of medicine from negative to hopeful.(00:27) — Immigrant Family Expectations: The doctor-lawyer-accountant conversation that narrowed Justin's focus and why he's grateful for it.(04:34) — ... Show More

(00:00) — Born in India, raised in Canada: How early experiences with navigating healthcare planted the seed for a medical career.(03:03) — Canadian medical school odds: Why the stat-heavy, seat-limited system makes it one of the hardest paths in North America.(06:51) — First app ... Show More

<p>Dr. Dahle and Dr. Gray discuss relevant premed topics in this episode to help those thinking medical school is for them to receive the information they need. Dr. Gray desire is to guide medical school applicants through the admissions process and simplify the process.</p> <p>S ... Show More

In this podcast we talk about whether or not med school rank matters. This can help in choosing med schools to attend and for those who are curious while they are applying for their residency. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Ch ... Show More

Have you ever had to ask for a recommendation letter? In this episode, Andrew and Kassy teach you many useful expressions that are helpful not only in that situation but also in many other everyday scenarios. This episode is designed to improve your vocabulary and boost your conf ... Show More

Our coaching call today centers around a student who has bounced around several schools, majors and paths. How does she communicate she wants to be a doctor?Links:Full Episode BlogMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelBlueprint MCATApplication ... Show More

From letters of recommendation to your CV, what does a complete residency application packet entail and where might students trip up?  In this episode, AMA senior news writer Brendan Murphy talks with Mark C. Meyer, MD, senior associate dean for student affairs at the University ... Show More

Today we talk about what your MCAT diagnostic score means and what you should do moving forward from it.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT 

Can you get into med school if you've been arrested? Will it come up in your interview? What should you disclose about it in your application?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years Podcast Session 197: Can You Become a Doctor If You’ve Been Arrested?The Premed Ye ... Show More

Real answers for your real med school dilemmas. We’ve had some listener question stacking up like it’s the ER waiting room at shift change—and now we’re finally calling some names. This week, we’re clearing the board and giving straight talk on everything from whether Rainey migh ... Show More

Do you need to retake C/D/F classes from earlier in college? Listen to find out why you may not need to retake classes and what you should consider instead.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSch ... Show More

This week we're diving into how a premed could be able to tell whether or not they would be accepted by a school if they have a below-average score. Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT