209: Taking a Gap Year Before Medical School? Should You Do It?| Listen on Anghami

Jan 14

609: From Puerto Rico to MD/PhD: Owning Your Path

(00:00) — Welcome and setup: Dr. Gray frames a conversation about medicine, premed, and medical school.(00:38) — Puerto Rico at the center: Alyssa names her roots and early love of learning from teacher parents.(02:26) — A stroke changes everything: Her father's hospitalization t ... Show More

48m 8s

Jan 7

608: From Community College to Brown: Owning a Nonlinear Path

(00:00) — The first spark: Dr. Gray asks when medicine became real.(01:34) — Military plans, cold feet, and choosing community college: He skips the Air Force and starts at McDonald's while exploring options.(02:50) — Hospital volunteering clicks: Serving patients water and meals ... Show More

39m 9s

Dec 10

607: Why Being Yourself Is the Most Underrated Strategy in Premed

(00:00) - Dream to Physician(09:36) - Navigating Premed at UF(17:46) - Navigating Mentorship in Premed Culture(28:58) - Navigating Medical School Challenges(38:00) - Embracing Support in Medical SchoolWhen Kelviyana was just 15, their world changed overnight as they became the pr ... Show More

42m 57s

Jan 2017

24: MCAT Biology Passage Questions - Breaking them Down

Biology is a huge part of the MCAT. This week we break down a practice biology passage and go through the questions to show you how it's done. Links and Other Resources Check out my book about the MCAT, co-written with Next Step Test Prep: . Related episode: Related episode: . Ne ... Show More

12m 38s

Aug 2016

4 : When Should I Take the MCAT?

Ryan and Bryan return to discuss when the ideal time to take the MCAT is. When you take the MCAT can have a huge impact on your applications. Don't mess it up! Links and Other Resources Check out my book about the MCAT, co-written with Next Step Test Prep: . Related episode: . Re ... Show More

9m 47s

Sep 2016

6: I Keep Running Out of Time on the MCAT

Ryan and Bryan talk about what you need to start doing if you aren't finishing sections of the MCAT. We also tackle speed reading classes. Links and Other Resources Check out my book about the MCAT, co-written with Next Step Test Prep: . Related episode: Related episode: . Need M ... Show More

12m 20s

Mar 2021

124: Should I Focus on my GPA or Getting a Good MCAT Score?

You are starting MCAT prep to take in the spring, but you have many classes and other responsibilities. Should you focus on your classes or squeeze in the MCAT?Links:Full Episode Blog PostAMCASTMDSAS AACOMASBlueprint PrepMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ ... Show More

16m 7s

Dec 2021

156: Is MCAT Test Anxiety Going to Keep Me From Med School?

This premed has been struggling with testing anxiety, and has done poorly on the MCAT because of it. Can he recover from both testing anxiety and a low score?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalS ... Show More

13m 15s

Nov 2020

202: What's the Best Month to Take the MCAT?

As MCAT registration opens for early 2021 test dates, let's discuss what month YOU should take the MCAT, how to plan for it, and what to expect this year.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT (Get $500 off the launch of their new live online courses by using the p ... Show More

24m 6s

May 2023

#72: Submitting To 1 Medical School To Avoid Being A Re-Applicant?

Dr. Nessim discusses the premed strategy of applying to only one medical school if you do not know what your MCAT score is or if you are going to apply this cycle. This strategy makes sense on occasion but is sometimes misunderstood. Interested in premed tutoring or coaching? Vis ... Show More

4m 15s

Feb 2022

260: What is the MCAT Diagnostic For?

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

16 m

Jan 2019

2: What are the USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1 Exams?

Session 02 Once again, we're joined by Dr. Andrea Paul from BoardVitals. In this episode, you will learn all you need to know about Step 1, how long to take it, when to take it, and what makes it different from the MCAT so you know what to expect before we jump right into the act ... Show More

14m 46s

Jun 2021

227: Balancing Your Life as an MCAT Test Taker

The MCAT is a mile wide but it is only an inch deep! I talked with Paul, a Blueprint MCAT Instructor, about his journey and advice for all MCAT test takers.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATAAMC MCAT materials

18m 53s

209: Taking a Gap Year Before Medical Sc...

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