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 might regret her choice of DNP over med school, Worried Traveler’s fears of survivin ... Show More
Jul 2
Medicine is Changing. Step Up and Shape It
As societies and governments wrestle with the rise of artificial intelligence, The Short coats sit down with Dr. Lindsey Knake, a CCOM alum neonatologist and associate chief health information officer, to map out where AI actually stands in medicine right now. M2s Mukund Viswanad ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 25
The No-Guilt Summer: Med Students Finally Breathe
It's freeform Friday on the pod, which means the Iowa City parking situation is excellent, the rising M2s are bored and slightly guilty about it, and absolutely willing to tell a full story about a stranded boat. As their first year in medical school recedes into their past, Elli ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 18
Game of Med School — We Actually Made It
Can The Short Coats make a card game that captures the twists and turns of medical school? Well, we've given it a try, and now we finally play it — the Game of Med School, a prototype card-based playthrough of the full medical school path, from premed clubs to residency match. Cy ... Show More
1h 19m
Feb 2021
430: Answering All of Your Burning Premed Questions
Today, we talk about declaring minors, starting clubs, MCAT, applications, taking the nurse to doctor path, shadowing, factors in choosing med school, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT PrepThomas Frank’s YouTube channel The MCAT CARS Podcast
32m 24s
Feb 2024
Medical Elective Placements: Top Tips
In this episode of the podcast, we speak to three final-year medical students - Milena, Jaisila, and Arthur - about their experiences planning and undertaking a medical elective placement. We understand this can be quite a daunting prospect. So, we hope that this offers helpful a ... Show More
28m 47s
Jun 2021
446: Live Premed Q&A on GPA, Applications, and So Much More!
It is application season, and I answer all your premed questions. Listen now to learn more about application, shadowing, LORS, and so much more.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaCatch us on Instagram @medicalschoolhqThe MCAT PodcasteShadowingThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the ... Show More
22m 15s
Jun 2021
448: Premed Q&A With Dr. Gray on SMPs, MCAT, Canada, and more!
This week, I got to do Q&A with premeds which I love doing. I answered questions from students around the country and even from Canada. Listen now to learn more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
1h 1m