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(00:00) — Family roots and Flint crisis: Medicine in the house, art dreams, and volunteering during Flint’s water crisis point Omar toward health.(02:00) — Why physician, not just public health: Leadership and impact pull him to the MD path.(03:30) — Mentors and mission work: See ... Show More

(00:00) — Meet Dr. Leila Amiri + her route from peer advising to admissions: How a peer advising job led to a career shaping medical school classes.(03:20) — What’s stayed the same—and why the “black box” persists: Core expectations endure while parts of the process remain opaque ... Show More

(00:00) — Opening and early spark: Maya recalls childhood, cultural expectations, and her mom’s cancer shaping her why.(03:05) — High school full circle: Research at Dana-Farber and reading her mom’s records makes medicine click.(04:26) — ER simulation at Midscience: Realizing sh ... Show More

Today we talk to a student interested in military medicine. I share some of my story and she shares hers!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaHPSPUSUHSMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Prem ... Show More

This student's premed advisors told her that she needed to find a different career path because of her grades. Let's see what I think.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaThe Premed Years Podcast Session 230Medical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagr ... Show More

This student overcame challenges during his first year and now has over 80 credit hours with a 4.0. How much should he discuss his early academic challenges?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSc ... Show More

This student is debating retaking their MCAT and reapplying or holding out for the waitlist. What should they do?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Preme ... Show More

How should someone who is underrepresented in medicine approach the medical school application process? My advice? Don't worry about standing out—be yourself!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaAAMC core competenciesMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube chan ... Show More

This inspiring premed is NINE years sober and AA has contributed to her pursuit of medicine. Is it too risky to note in her application?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Applic ... Show More

[This episode is brought to you by Pattern. We hope you’ll check out their disability insurance offerings for docs at http://patternlife.com/partner/shortcoat.] As many of us are, The Short Coats–including this week’s M1 co-hosts Nathen Spitz, Maddie Wahlen, and Caitlin Matteson– ... Show More

Med school motivation Episode 4: “if we did all the things we are capable of doing we would literally astonish ourselves.” -Thomas Edison. Today, we break down this quote and discuss how you can overcome self-doubt, better yourself, experience success you never thought possible. ... Show More

<p>In this video, Dr. Nessim, founder of The Premed Consultants, shares his insights on writing a compelling personal statement for medical school admissions. He addresses a common question from his pre-med mentee about what to focus on when writing a personal statement. He empha ... Show More