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Jan 2015
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111: 6 Tips For Improving Patient Commun...

RYAN GRAY
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Improving patient communication, whether as a premed or medical student or beyond is the number one skill that you can start working on now with real benefits!

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Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.

Related episode: 16 Golden Rules of Medicine for Premeds and Beyond.

Related episode: How Much Clinical Experience Do I Need for Med School Apps?

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