Mar 4

Episode 86: The University of Kentucky College of Medicine

In this episode, host Christian Essman sits down with Dr. Wendy Jackson, Associate Dean for Admissions at the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine. Together, we dive into the unique "Kentucky Integrated Curriculum" that blends foundational science with clinical trainin ... Show More

59m 2s

Feb 16

Episode 85: The Science Behind the USMLE

For many pre-meds, the USMLE Step exams are a distant, high-stakes mystery. We know they can be the "gatekeeper" to residency, but who actually decides what's on the test - and why is it designed the way it is? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on how the "USMLE sau ... Show More

57m 46s

Sep 2025

Epsiode 84: Alice L. Walton School of Medicine

In this episode, host Christian Essman sits down with Dan Kallenberger, Assistant Dean for Recruitment, Admissions, and Whole Health Initiation at the brand new Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) in Bentonville, Arkansas. Together, they dive into what makes AWSOM stand ou ... Show More

1h 18m

Jan 2024

#77 Interviewing A Former Medical School Dean of Admissions | Dr. Jennifer Welch x Dr. Adam Nessim

In this video, Dr. Nessim from The Premed Consultants interviews Dr. Jennifer Welch a former Dean of Admissions from a major New York Medical School. They discuss how the medical school admissions process has changed over the years and everything you should do to prepare a strong ... Show More

43m 30s

Jun 2019

Calling All Premeds - New Podcast "All Access: Med School Admissions"

The topic of today's show is not a specialty, but rather a new podcast that I am very excited to help introduce to the world called All Access: Med School Admissions, and the person here to tell us about it is its creator and host, Christian Essman, the Director of Admissions at ... Show More

19m 45s

Apr 2023

#42: Pediatric Dermatology and Program Highlight: The Ohio State University w/ Dr. Joy Mosser

In this Episode, we talk with Dr. Joy Mosser, pediatric dermatologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH and program director of the dermatology residency program at The Ohio State University. We discuss what makes OSU Derm unique, advice for applicants, and more. ... Show More

55m 24s

Jun 2022

#8: What a Program Director Looks for in an applicant: Largo Medical Center with Dr. Richard Miller, DO | Tips for Applicants | Considerations for DO Students | Being an Applicant with Character

<p>In this episode, we talk with Dr. Richard Miller. Dr. Miller graduated from an osteopathic medical school. Instead of doing a traditional residency, Dr. Miller did a preceptorship in dermatology. He boot strapped his way to becoming one of the best dermatologists in the region ... Show More

46m 42s

Apr 2018

Does Med School Rank Matter?

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

9m 9s

Jul 2023

Episode 66: Women in Critical Care Mini-Series - Psychosocial Challenges Facing Physicians

In this episode, critical care specialist guest host, Dr. Amanda Schilling, will discuss psychosocial challenges around the diplomacy of medicine with Alaina Henry, a clinical counselor, Idaho State Supervisor and Adjunct Faculty at Northwest Nazarene University. Join us for this ... Show More

20m 32s

Mar 2021

Episode 163: Human Dx Unknown with Lindsey – breast mass and joint pain

Lindsey, Kiara (#bossladies), and Scott discuss a clinical unknown presented by Devika Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website Want to test your learning? Take our episode quiz Scott Walker Scott Walker grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee (Go Vols) where he completed his Bachelor ... Show More

31m 2s

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