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The Premed YearsHis Story Helped Him Push Past a Poor GPADr. Gray speaks with Ryan, a student whose incredible storytelling skills allowed him to push past poor grades and gain medical school acceptance. Links:Full Episode Blog PostFollow Ryan on TikTok: @officialryxnmedMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT2023-04-1239 minThe Premed YearsWhat Does It Mean When Schools Leave USNWR?Dr. Bryan Carmody and Dr. Ryan Gray discuss what effect schools leaving the USNWR ranking system will have on medical school applications and medical school admissions at large. Links:Full Episode Blog PostPMY475: The Future of Osteopathic Medicine (Interview with Dr. Bryan Carmody)Meded MediaBlueprint MCAT2023-03-0139 minThe Premed YearsGoing Live with Dr. GrayJoin us as Dr. Gray answers your premed questions LIVE!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPMY437: How to Build the Ultimate Med School ListBlueprint MCATCarle Illinois College of Medicine2022-08-2456 min
OldPreMeds PodcastLaw School to Med School?This law student wants to become a med student with no clinical experience. Dr. Gray weighs in here. Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaNontrad Premed ForumPremedforums.comwww.premedhangout.com (Use #OPMquestion)2022-07-2910 minThe Premed YearsA Q&A with Dr. GrayJoin us today for a recording of a live Q&A session to see if your questions get answered.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATIG: @medicalschoolhq2022-06-2946 minOldPreMeds PodcastAm I Wrong To Pursue My Dream After All This Time?This premed mom is doubting if she should be pursuing her goal of becoming a doctor- what does Dr. Gray think?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaNontrad Premed ForumPremedforums.comBlueprint MCAT2022-03-3018 minOldPreMeds PodcastI Overcame My 1.13 GPA- Do I Still Need More Time?This nontrad Veteran already overcame a low GPA- now they're up against the MCAT. What's Dr. Gray's timeline advice?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaNontrad Premed ForumPremedforums.comBlueprint MCAT2022-02-2309 minThe Premed YearsAnother Q&A With Dr. GrayLet's tune in to an awesome Q&A session that I didn't want you to miss out on! Will your premed questions get answered?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcesseShadowing.com Application Academy2022-02-231h 25The Premed YearsQ&A Session with Dr. GrayToday we recap our awesome friday sessions where I answer questions from premed students like you!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaApplication AcademyThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementBlueprint and Sketchy MCATBlueprint MCATApplication Renovation2022-02-161h 01
Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&APass/Fail Grades, What Do Med Schools Think?This student is worried that their P/F grades will impact them getting into medical school, will it? Let's Ask Dr. Gray!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewBlueprint MCAT2022-01-2613 minThe Premed YearsA Different Way to Think About the Disadvantaged EssayDr. Gray discusses why the disadvantaged essay should really be called the context essay and what you should think about when writing it.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATMission Accepted videos2021-12-0109 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&AShe Had an Upward Trend, but Lost It. What Now?Today on Ask Dr. Gray, our student has concerns about her GPA. While it's not low, the upward trend isn't all there. Let's talk about how she can recover.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical...2021-11-1725 minThe Premed YearsDifferent Points of ViewThis week, Dr. Gray shares a great episode of Ask The Dean, showing the value of different points of view when it comes to premed advice.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCATmedicalschoolhq.net/applyMappd.tvThe MCAT Podcast Session 251: MCAT 101: Tips for Retaking the MCATThe MCAT Podcast Session 437: How to Build the Ultimate Med School List2021-11-171h 01The Premed YearsPremed Q&A with Dr. Gray on Interviews, Mappd, qnd More!This week, I got to do a Q&A with premeds which I love doing. I answered questions from students about interviews, Mappd, and everything in between. Join us!Links:Full Episode Blog PostInstagram: @medicalschoolhqMeded MediaBlueprint MCATMappdeShadowing.comAsk the DeanApplication AcademyThe MCAT PodcastThe MCAT CARS Podcast2021-09-2954 minThe Premed YearsPremed 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 Statement2021-06-241h 02The Premed YearsQ&A Session on TikTok About BS/MD Programs, MCAT, and MoreIn this TikTok Q&A, students ask about the MCAT, GPA cutoffs, and more. Want to work with Dr. Gray in the upcoming cycle? Check out applicationacademy.com!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded Mediasecondaryapps.comTikTok: @medicalschoolhqApplicationacademy.comYouTubeApplication RenovationMSARWWAMI Education ProgramTMDSAS2021-01-2034 minThe Premed YearsQ&A Session about the Medical School Application CycleIn this Q&A, Dr. Gray answers questions about the med school application. Want to work with Dr. Gray in the upcoming cycle? Check out applicationacademy.com!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaApplicationacademy.comThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementPremed.tvApplication RenovationMappd.com2021-01-1338 minThe Premed YearsQ&A Session on IG with More Focus on Not Standing OutDr. Gray held another Q&A session on Instagram (follow @medicalschoolhq) to answer your questions. His favorite question, "how to stand out" came up again!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaFollow @medicalschoolhq on Instagram.MappdApplication AcademyYouTube video on extracurricularsThe MCAT Podcast eShadowingstudentloanplanner.comEpisode One of The MCAT Podcast2020-12-1629 minThe Premed YearsStop Trying to Stand Out. You ARE NOT Better Than. Be YOU!In this Q&A, Dr. Gray finishes with a rant when a student asks how to stand out in her application. Words to live by!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdMappd.tvAsk the Dean PodcastFollow us on Instagram @medicalschoolhq.Dr. Ricky Brown on TikTok and on Instagram.Specialty Stories Podcast Episode 411 with Dr. Ricky BrowneShadowing.comThe Premed Years Podcast Episode 337: How to Overcome Test Anxiety and Take Back Control2020-11-2529 minThe Premed YearsMed School Backup Plans, VITA, and more from a Massive Q&AIn this episode, Dr. Gray does a deep-dive Q&A on Instagram to answer your questions. He covered everything from VITA, to virtual interview, and the MCAT.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappd.comPMY 405: Virtual Interviews: How to Know—Lights, Camera, Action!Check out our YouTube series:Mission AcceptedApplication RenovationVITACatch us on Instagram @medicalschoolhqThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School InterviewThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement...2020-11-1841 minThe Premed YearseShadowing with a Plastic and Reconstructive Hand SurgeonJoin Dr. Galvez and Dr. Gray on the first session of eShadowing and don't forget to check out eShadowing.com for shadowing during COVID.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded Mediaacaplasticsurgeons.orgInstagram: @acapseduInstagram: @ValleyChildrensHandsInstagram: @michaelgalvezmdTwitter: Twitter @michaelgalvezmdWatch on Premed.tveShadowingMedsembly Instagram @medsembly2020-10-281h 04The Premed YearsPremed Q&A Deep Dive and Big AnnouncementDr. Gray goes on Instagram and answers a ton of great, insightful questions that students have. He also makes a huge announcement about how you can work with him!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaFollow me on Instagram @medicalschoolhq.Session 303: How Can I Prepare for the CASPer, What is CASPer, and More!Session 410: This DACA Student’s Journey to Becoming a Medical StudentPodcast Episodes with Dean Rivera of NYUCasper.comeShadowing.comSpecialty Stories2020-10-2149 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&AHow do Med Schools View Nontrads With Limited Clinical Experience?How do Medical Schools view nontraditional students with limited clinical experiences due to other commitments. Dr Gray discusses the importance of this topic.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-10-2118 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&AHow Do I Know if I Am Competitive Enough to Get Into Med School?How do you know if you are competitive amongst other applicants? Dr. Gray breaks down this students stats to help him know if he is 'good' enough?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement2020-10-1420 min
The MCAT CARS PodcastA Passage About Ellen Degeneress and Being a Nice PersonIn the CARS Practice Passage, Dr. Gray and Jack Westin unfold this passage about Ellen Degeneres and always having to be a "nice person."Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack WestinLink to the article:https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/ellen-degeneress-relatability-crisis2020-10-0731 minThe Premed YearsFrom a 2.6 GPA in His Senior Year to a Plastic SurgeonDr. Gray talks with Dr. Ricky Brown about his journey from being a business major and a 2.6 GPA in his senior year of undergrad to now being a plastic surgeon.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappd.comFollow Richard @drrichardjbrown on Instagram.Tiktok:@therealtiktokdoceShadowing.com2020-10-0742 minOldPreMeds PodcastHow to Obtain Letters of Recommendations in Online Classes?How do you ask an online professor for a letter of recommendation? Dr Gray gives his advice on how to ask for Letters of Recommendation, online or not.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaNontrad Premed ForumPremedforums.comMappd.com2020-09-3009 minThe Premed YearsThis DACA Student's Journey to Becoming a Medical StudentIn this episode, Dr. Gray talks with Cheril Patel, a DACA recipient, who talks about his journey through undergrad, the application and now a medical student.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdMedical School Admission Requirements (MSAR)Sallie MaeDiscover Student Loans2020-09-3036 minThe Premed YearsA Behind The Scenes Look at a Mock InterviewIn this episode of the Premed Years, we take a look at a mock interview Dr. Gray did with a student. At the end of the day, it is just a conversation.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappdThe Premed HangoutThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview2020-09-2315 minThe Premed Years9 Resons Medical Schools Will Reject You!Have you been rejected from med school? Are you wondering what the reason could be that you could get rejected? Dr Gray covers 9 reasons why you get rejected.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappd.tvMappd.comThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementDr. Greg Polites on the podcastPMY342: Discussing the Application Cycle with an Admissions Expert2020-09-1635 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A101: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Applying to Med School with a Mug ShotCan you get into med school if you've been arrested? Will it come up in your interview? What should you disclose about it in your application?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years Podcast Session 197: Can You Become a Doctor If You’ve Been Arrested?The Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-08-1911 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A100: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How to Choose Your Premed MajorWhat's the best premed major for you? Will med schools actually care what you majored in? What factors should you consider? That's what we're covering today!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupSpecialty Stories Podcast2020-08-1209 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A99: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Am I Too Old for Medical School?You're NOT too old to go to medical school—and today, I'm explaining why. I'm also addressing HOW to tell your story on your application.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe OldPreMeds PodcastThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal StatementThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-08-0613 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A98: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Is This GPA Really THAT Bad?What is the GPA cut-off at most medical schools? And what can you do if you're worried about a low GPA number from your past holding back YOUR application?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Grouppremed.tv2020-07-2920 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A96: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Should I Retake My Old Prerequisites?Our caller's prereq grades were pretty bad—but he's in a Special Master's Program doing much better now. So does he still need to retake old prerequisites?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-07-1516 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&AAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Disclosing Mental Illness When ApplyingShould you mention your history with mental health issues in your medical school application? Plus, what issues often affect disadvantaged students and URMs?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupMedical School Applications Cost Estimator2020-07-0819 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A94: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Advice Premeds With an Institutional ActionHow do med schools view institutional actions like alcohol violations? Are they red flags that will get your app thrown out? How does it vary between schools?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupUniversity Services, Uniformed Health Sciences (USUHS)2020-07-0118 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A93: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: MD or MD/Phd—Which Is Right for You?You're interested in a career that offers the best of both worlds—a few days a week seeing patients and a few days of research—but, is an MD/PhD the best option?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaSpecialty Stories Episode 9: Interview with Dr. Maureen LeonardMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-06-2419 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A92: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Clarifying Clinical Experience—What Counts?What counts as clinical experience? How many hours should you have when applying to med school? And is it okay to keep working a non-clinical job as a premed?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaSpecialty StoriesMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-06-1711 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A91: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Will the Changes to the USMLE Affect COMLEX?Will DO and international medical schools be adversely affected by the changes to USMLE Step 1? What does the NRMP survey data say? Listen and find out!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastSpecialty StoriesMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupPremed.tvPMY 379: USMLE Step 1 Went Pass/Fail: What Does That Mean for Premeds?2018 NRMP Program Director Survey2020-06-1112 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A90: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Should I Apply Early Decision to Med School?When is it a good idea to apply early decision to med school? And what are you committing to when you check the "I'm interested in rural medicine" checkbox?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe MCAT PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupThe Old Premeds Podcast Session 215: Are You Sure You Want to Be a Physician?2020-05-2817 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A89: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: When Should You Say "No" as a PremedToday's premed is considering a gap year. She's only a sophomore! We talk about how important it is to be selective with extracurriculars and how to say no!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupSpecialty Stories2020-05-2817 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A88: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: I Submitted a Committee Letter, But Now...Committee letters are typically comprised of several LORs from professors and faculty in a single packet. What do you do when you only receive a summary letter?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-05-1309 min
Board Rounds Prep for USMLE and COMLEXWhat's Causing This College Freshman's Anxiety?An 18-y/o college freshman presents with increased social anxiety. He wants to make friends but is afraid of being rejected. What's his diagnosis?
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Follow us on Instagram @mike.natter and @medicalschoolhq2020-05-1300 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A87: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How Are Gap Years Viewed by Med Schools?Are you making the most of your gap year? We'll talk about how med schools view gap years (spoiler: they don't care), interview day experiences and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe MCAT PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupSession 85: Should I Push my Med School App Back a Year?2020-05-0613 minBoard Rounds Prep for USMLE and COMLEXWhat Is Making This Man's Heart Skip a Beat?A 36-y/o male presents to the hospital because he fears his heart may be "skipping a beat." His workup and history are normal, so what's causing his symptoms?
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Follow us on Instagram @mike.natter and @medicalschoolhq2020-05-0600 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A86: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Her 3.4 GPA isn't the Problem!Our caller today wants to know what she should focus on to enhance her med school application: GPA, MCAT prep, or clinical experience. I'll help her prioritize!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout GroupThe MCAT CARS Podcast2020-04-2912 minBoard Rounds Prep for USMLE and COMLEXWhy Is This Boy Torturing and Killing Animals?A 15-year-old boy has a history of torturing and killing animals. He has also exhibited violent behavior towards other students at school. What's his diagnosis?
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The Premed Years 373: From Art School to Med School (https://medicalschoolhq.net/thepremedyears/)2020-04-2900 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A85: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Should I Push my Med School App Back a Year?Is it worth rushing to submit your med school application late in the cycle, or should you wait a year while you strengthen your application? The data says...Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-04-2217 minBoard Rounds Prep for USMLE and COMLEXSweating the Details: Is it an Attack or a Disorder?A 52-y/o female presents with short, reoccurring episodes of chest tightness, pounding palpations, shortness breath, and severe anxiety. What's her diagnosis?
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Follow us on Instagram at @mike.natter and @medicalschoolhq.2020-04-1500 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&AAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Discussing Caregiving on the Med School AppIn many cases, caregiving is an amazing way to gain clinical experience in a non-traditional setting. How should you talk about it on your med school application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group secondaryapps.com Premed.tv The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement2020-04-0916 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A83: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Writing About Obstacles in Your ApplicationIf you've faced adversity on your path to med school, you aren't alone! Today, we'll talk about how to discuss obstacles in the med school application process.Links:Full Episode Blog PostThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interviewsecondaryapps.comMeded MediaThe Premed Years PodcastMSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-04-0826 minBoard Rounds Prep for USMLE and COMLEXUSMLE and COMLEX Prep: Cranial Nerve NucleiUsing our knowledge of cranial nuclei and some spacial awareness, which cranial nerve nuclei receives fibers from the carotid baroreceptors? Let's find out!
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Meded Media (https://medicalschoolhq.net/meded-media/)2020-04-0800 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A81: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: 8 Common Med School Application MistakesNot getting any medical school interview invites? Let's look at the 8 most common areas students make mistakes in their medical school application. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group MCATpodcast.com Application Renovation The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement2020-03-2515 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A80: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Masters vs Postbac to Raise Your Premed GPAHow do you decide between a special Master's program (SMP) and a postbac? Today, I share why I think a postbac is the better choice for this student. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group Check out more resources on YouTube premed.tv AAMC’s postbac database2020-03-1815 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A79: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: What Counts as an Upward Trend in Your GPA?Today's caller had a mediocre GPA from her undergrad in business. Now, she's on the premed path taking prereqs and her GPA is improving—but is it enough? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group Calculate your GPA on whatsmygpa.com2020-03-1125 minThe Premed YearsApplying to Medical School & Writing Your Personal StatementThe med school application cycle is right around the corner! Here are 10 things you need to know before applying and 8 tips for writing your personal statement. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed.tv AAMC Fee Assistance Program AACOMAS Fee Assistance Program Application Renovation Series Ask Dr. Gray SecondaryApps.com The Premed Playbook series AMCAS AACOMAS TMDSAS2020-03-1137 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A78: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How to Deal With Imposter SyndromeEveryone experiences imposter syndrome as a premed, medical student, and resident physician. Today, I share how to deal with these feelings on the premed path. Links: Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-03-0417 minBoard Rounds Prep for USMLE and COMLEXUSMLE and COMLEX Prep: Etiology of Postoperative CholecystitisA 46-y/o female has RUQ pain and distension following surgical repair of a splenic laceration. Which process most likely resulted in her current condition?
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PMY 373: From Art School to Med School with Dr. Mike Natter
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Follow Dr. Mike Natter on Instagram @mike.natter and check out all his amazing artwork.2020-02-1200 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A73: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How To Pull in the ReaderHelp your reader inhabit those important "why medicine" moments with you. Show your experiences through anecdotes and appeal to their senses. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast The MCAT Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-02-1009 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A72: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: I Have a Low GPA, Should I Do a Postbac?What's the magic number for an MCAT score that will outshine your low GPA (spoiler: there is none), and when is it time to do a post-bac degree? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast Episode 19: Interview with a Medical School Interview and Admissions Expert MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group The MCAT Podcast2020-02-0516 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&AAsk Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: MD vs DO Applications?The AMCAS and AACOMAS are slightly different application services. Do you need to tailor your personal statement to each of them? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group Specialty Stories Podcast The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement2020-02-0310 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A70: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: What Can I Do to Boost My Apps During the Application Cycle?Our caller is a working dad with a DIY postbac and tons of shadowing and bench work experience. What else can he do to elevate his application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group OldPreMeds Podcast2020-01-2910 minAsk Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A69: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: Does Having a Nursing Background Hurt Me?Do nursing courses count toward your medical school prerequisites, and is there any truth to low medical school acceptance rates for nurses? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group2020-01-2709 minBoard Rounds Prep for USMLE and COMLEXUSMLE and COMLEX Prep: Acute Renal FailureA 52-year-old female with renal failure has perioral numbness, paresthesias of the hands and feet, and muscle cramps. What metabolic findings might we expect?
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Follow Dr. Mike Natter and his amazing artwork on Instagram @mike.natter2019-10-3000 minOldPreMeds PodcastVisible Tattoos and Piercings at InterviewsHave you ever seen a doctor with visible tattoos? They're out there. Does that mean you can have visible tattoos and piercings at your medical school interview? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum The Premed Years Podcast Meded Media The MCAT Podcast The MCAT CARS Podcast Ask Dr. Gray YouTube Channel: premed.tv Application Renovation (Apply to be featured on our second season!) Meet Up at These Upcoming 2019 Events: UC Davis Prehealth Conference (Octo...2019-10-0911 minThe Premed YearsDid You Know About These Amazing Premed Resources?Over the last 7 years, MSHQ has grown from one website to a whole media company with 12 podcasts, 3 books, and so many resources, most people don't know about! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Next Step Test Prep Jack Westin University of Colorado Wildnerness Medicine Program (Text WILDMED to 44222 to get a link.) Instagram: @medicalschoolhq Email me: ryan@medicalschoolhq.net Tools: MedicalSchoolHQ.net Applications Cost Estimator Secondary Apps UpdateSecondaries.com GPA Calcu...2019-09-2525 min
Specialty StoriesAn Anesthesiology Program Director on His Specialty Session 102 Dr. Ryan Matika Residency Program Director in Anesthesiology talks about what he's looking for in his applicants. He also shares what his residents look for when students are doing rotations. Specialty Stories is part of the Meded Media. If you haven’t yet, please check out all the other resources we provide to help premeds, medical students, and residents on their medical journey! [01:07] Interest in Anesthesiology Ryan got interested in anesthesiology when he was in his second year in medical school. They had a program where they were as...2019-07-0339 minThe Premed YearsDiscussing the Application Cycle With an Admissions ExpertToday Sunny joins me to discuss and give advice on mistakes applicants make, personal statements, premed advisors, and more! This is an episode you don't want to miss! Links: Full Episode Blog Post www.findshadowing.com Meded Media Read Sunny’s blog: Tough Love for Your Personal Statement: Advice from a Medical School Dean Read her other blogs on Reflective MedEd. Follow Sunny on Twitter @DrNakae and find out more about Sunny here.2019-06-1238 minSpecialty StoriesAcademic Pediatric Hospitalist Shares His Career Session 93 Dr. Potisek is an academic Pediatric Hospitalist. Today, he discusses the reasons he chose pediatrics, the different facets of his job, and the types of patients he sees. Also, please check out all our other episodes on MedEd Media Network. [01:10] Interest in Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine Dr. Potisek has always enjoyed being around kids. But it was during the third year of medical school that he realized there were so many things about pediatrics that he really loved. So by the end of that year, he was choosing between...2019-05-0124 minOldPreMeds PodcastHow Does Affirmative Action Affect Medical School AdmissionsAs a Canadian & Metis woman, our student is looking for insight on being an Indigenous applicant and if there are affirmative action policies in place in the US? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network Nontrad Premed Forum The Premed Years The MCAT Podcast The MCAT CARS Podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A Specialty Stories2018-12-2608 minOldPreMeds PodcastIntroduction to Premed Diaries: Helping Premeds with BurnoutThe very first episode of Premed Diaries, a podcast dedicated to you. With Dr. Allison Gray as the host, you are the featured guest by calling 833-MY-DIARY. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Call 1-833-MYDIARY and share your thoughts with us! MedDiaries.com The Premed Years Podcast MedEd Media Network Nontrad Premed Forum2018-10-0321 minThe Premed YearsIntroduction to Premed Diaries: Helping Premeds with BurnoutThe very first episode of Premed Diaries, a podcast dedicated to you. With Dr. Allison Gray as the host, you are the featured guest by calling 833-MY-DIARY. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Call 1-833-MYDIARY and share your thoughts with us! MedDiaries.com OldPreMeds Podcast MedEd Media Network2018-10-0323 minOldPreMeds PodcastCan I Recover From a Bad GPA to Get Into Med School?This week we have a very common dilemma for a student who struggled early but found a way to turn it around but is now wondering if she can still get in. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum Send me an email at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net. MedEd Media Network2018-09-2608 minThe Premed YearsInstagram Q&A: Deferring, Nursing Majors, LORs and More!I had so much fun the last time we did an Instagram Q&A, that I decided to bring it back! We had a ton of great questions, and hopefully some good answers! Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media Network OldPreMeds Podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A Nontrad Premed Forum The MCAT Podcast Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring...2018-09-2617 minOldPreMeds PodcastWhat is the Best Paid Clinical Experience for Med School?The question today is one from a student who is looking to get more clinical experience and is also looking for paid jobs. He wants to know which is better. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Nontrad Premed Forum MedEd Media Network The Premed Years Podcast Specialty Stories The MCAT Podcast Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A2018-07-2507 minSpecialty StoriesA Community Prolotherapist Talks About His Specialty Session 74 Dr. Ross Hauser is residency trained in physiatry and has gone on to train in prolotherapy. He talks about what it is and why it's the future! Ross is very passionate about prolotherapy. If you want to learn more about this, visit his website on Caring Medical. Also, check out all the rest of our episodes on MedEd Media Network, including The Premed Years Podcast, The MCAT Podcast, The OldPreMeds Podcast, Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A, and some more coming in the future! [02:05] Interest in Prolotherapy 2018-07-1842 minSpecialty StoriesHow Will The Single GME Accreditation System Affect You? Session 65 If you're an allopathic/MD Medical school, this may affect you a little bit, but not as much as this would affect DO students. In July of 2020, the AOA, AACOM, and ACGME will form a single GME Accreditation system. What this means for DO students is something that not a lot of schools are warning their students of. So if you're a premed entering osteopathic medical school or you're a 1st year or 2nd year osteopathic medical student, this is something you need to hear. By the way, be sure...2018-03-0700 minThe Premed YearsHow to Start Brainstorming Your Personal Statement Draft?Writing your personal statement is hard. Where do you start? What do you write about? Check out the Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement preorders! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Rev Transcription The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview Facebook Hangout Group MedEd Media The OldPreMeds Podcast The MCAT Podcast Specialty Stories Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A2018-02-0732 minSpecialty StoriesHow Hard is the Neurosurgery Match? A Look at the Data. Session 56 Neurosurgery follows the rules of economics. There are very few spots, so it is really competitive to get into. We covered the NRMP Match data for Neurosurgery. Neurosurgery is one of those residencies that are super hard to get into. Ryan has had an academic neurosurgeon previously on Episode 20 of this podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast. We're on Spotify now! Check us out there as well as on any Android phone, or on Stitcher and Google. Nevertheless, the podcast app on the iOS is the best way to subscribe...2018-01-0324 minThe Premed YearsFrom the Military to Medical School with an Upward TrendDylan is a first-year med student after being an EOD tech in the Army for 8 years. After figuring out what he wanted to do, he made it happen with hard work. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MedEd Media – The OldPreMeds Podcast, The MCAT Podcast, Specialty Stories, and Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview MCATstudygroups.com PMY 265: Learn How to Better Retain Information with a Memory Master2017-12-2752 minSpecialty StoriesAcademic OB/GYN Discusses Her Journey to the SpecialtySession 54 Dr. Esther Koai is an academic general OB/GYN. Listen to what drew her to OB/GYN, what she recommends you do if you're interested in it and so much more. She talks about her role, why she chose the specialty, and what you should be thinking about if you're interested in getting into OB/GYN. Also, check out all our podcasts on MedEd Media. For suggestions of physicians you want interviewed here on the Specialty Stories, shoot Ryan an email at ryan@medicalschoolhq.net. [01:07] An Interest in...2017-12-2023 minSpecialty StoriesWhat Does Vascular Surgery at an Academic Setting Look Like? Session 47 Dr. Westley Ohman is an academic Vascular Surgeon in the St. Louis area. We discuss why he chose academics, what makes a good vascular surgeon and more. Good news to all premeds out there! We have a new podcast called Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A. Or if you know someone who's a premed, point them to the podcast as well as all our shows on MedEd Media. [01:54] Interest in Vascular Surgery Westley had exposure to vascular surgery from an engineering standpoint as an undergrad. But it wasn't...2017-11-0148 minOldPreMeds PodcastHow Should I Prepare for my Postbac Interview?The postbac interview is very similar to the med school interview. They want to know your motivations behind the change. Check out how to prepare for it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Premed Playbook: Guide to Medical School Interview by Dr. Ryan Gray PMY 253: Almost Everything You Need to Know About Postbac Programs MedEd Media Network2017-10-1105 minThe Premed YearsAsk Dr. Gray, Premed Q&A - Lots of Great Questions AnsweredDr. Gray answers several voicemails, as well as questions sent in during the Facebook Live. The Facebook Live videos will be a new podcast coming soon! Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY 241: Third Application Cycle was a Charm for This Premed! AAMC Postbac Page AMSA PremedFest Interfolio MedEd Media Network Academy of Podcasters Podcast Movement Facebook Hangout Group ryan@medicalschoolhq.net www.medicalschoolhq.net/facebook2017-08-0942 minThe Premed YearsIs the Role of Your Premed Advisor to Tell You No?Ryan and Allison discuss something that came up with one of the students Ryan is helping. Should your premed advisor tell you that you can't or shouldn't apply? Links: Full Episode Blog Post AAMC Applicants and Matriculants data, Table A-23 Medical School HQ Hangout Group MedEd Media Network ryan@medicalschoolhq.net2017-06-1428 minOldPreMeds PodcastThe Specialty Stories Podcast is Live! Session 52 This is a full recording of the first episode of the Specialist Stories podcast, which is another addition to the MedEd Media Network. The idea of this podcast was actually born out of The Academy where Ryan had several interviews with different specialists to help students get an understanding of what each specialty was like as well as their pros and cons. Through the Specialist Stories podcast, Ryan interviews different physicians from various specialties to help medical students and premedical students get different perspectives on what led them to their career path. G...2016-12-1440 minSpecialty Stories1: What is a Dermatopathologist? Dr. Hure Shares Her Story Session 01 Welcome to the first episode of the Specialist Stories podcast, sharing with you stories of specialists from every field to give you the information you need to make sure you make the most informed decision possible when it comes to choosing your specialty. This podcast is hosted by Dr. Ryan Gray where he will interview different physicians from various specialties to help medical students and premedical students get different perspectives on what led them to their career path. The Specialist Stories podcast is part of the MedEd Media Network where you will...2016-12-1437 min