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If you're struggling on your premed journey, trying to figure out the best way to study for the MCAT, or trying to understand how to best apply to medical school, the award-nominated podcast, The Premed Years, has you covered. From interviews with Admissions Committee members and directors to inspirational stories from those who have gone before you, The Premed Years is like having a premed advisor in your pocket. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to music or podcasts so you don't miss an episode. It's free. Every week. Don't forget to watch us on YouTube, or follow us on Instagram too! We're medicalschoolhq everywhere!

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If you're struggling on your premed journey, trying to figure out the best way to study for the MCAT, or trying to understand how to best apply to medical school, the award-nominated podcast, The Premed Years, has you covered. From interviews with Admissions Committee members and directors to inspirational stories from those who have gone before you, The Premed Years is like having a premed advisor in your pocket. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to music or podcasts so you don't miss an episode. It's free. Every week. Don't forget to watch us on YouTube, or follow us on Instagram too! We're medicalschoolhq everywhere!

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Episodes

547: Big Announcements!

9/20/2023
Dr. Gray is joined by Rachel Grubbs and Savanna Perry as they discuss the future of MSHQ and Mappd.

Duration:00:58:56

546: Mindset Matters: Conquering Medical School at 52

9/13/2023
Dr. Gray interviews Jen, a 52 year old OMS 3 student whose positivity and great support system carries her through tough med school moments. Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY472: This Student Started Medical School at 50 Instagram: @the.road.to.doctor.jen Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:36:56

545: Finding Mental Resiliency As a Premed and Beyond

9/6/2023
Dr. Gray speaks with Dr. Carlton Abner of Kansas City University on how students can find the mental resiliency to cope with medical school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MappdCon 2023 Email Carlton at cabner@KansasCityUniversity.edu Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:45:16

544: The Secret Psychology Behind Test Day

8/30/2023
Dr. Gray speaks with test prep tutor, Amanda Brem, about the psychology behind what happens on test day and how to better prepare for it. Links: Full Episode Blog Post The Brem Method The Brem Method on YouTube Instagram: The Brem Method Meded Media Blueprint MCAT The Premed Hangout Group

Duration:00:39:01

543: How to Change Healthcare from the Inside

8/24/2023
When Raj started his career in medicine he noticed an alarming trend in clinical care. Now he is advocating for a change. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Healthcare for Humans Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys

Duration:00:41:01

542: From Chronic Career Changer to MS1

8/16/2023
Before Gergana was an MS1, she was in the military, and before that, she was a programmer. Listen to this nontrad student's unconventional story. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:39:32

541: The Secret to Becoming a Master at Studying

8/9/2023
Dr. Gray speaks with Doug McLemore, test prep specialist and founder of IcosaPrep, on what premeds can do to be better prepared. Links: Full Episode Blog Post IcosaPrep How We Learn by Benedict Carey Outsmart Your Brain by Daniel T. Willingham. Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:42:31

540: Shaking Up Med School Admissions for Nontrad Applicants

8/2/2023
Dr. Gray speaks with Deana Golini, former admissions officer at Stanford Medicine and current advisor at MSHQ, about a variety of topics. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MappdCon.com Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:42:55

539: What's Going On In The Heads of Admission Committees?

7/26/2023
Dr. Gray speaks with Christine Crispen, an advisor from Chapman University and MSHQ, on what exactly is going on with admissions committees. Links: Full Episode Blog Post MappdCon 2023 The Premed Years Podcast 171 Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:46:22

538: How To Stop Romanticizing Your School List

7/12/2023
Recent med school grad, Tricia, makes the argument that students should use match lists when building their school lists. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Follow Tricia on TikTok @triciapendergrastmd Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:45:51

537: How to Increase Your Chances of Getting An Acceptance

7/5/2023
Dr. Gray talks with Joanne Snapp about how attending conferences can make a huge difference in a student's medical school admissions experience. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:36:26

536: How This 41 Year Old 4th Year Found Balance

6/28/2023
As Latasha applied to medical school she was juggling being a medical student, mother, and wife. Finding balance was the key to her success. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement

Duration:00:37:38

535: Medicine Needs to Stop Eating Their Young

6/21/2023
When Dr. Tran graduated from medical school, he noticed a negative trend in our approaches toward medical education. Now he's fixing it fix it by encouraging a change. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Dr. Paul Tran’s TikTok Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:51:58

534: Triumph in Transparency: Using My Disability as a Strength

6/14/2023
When Kruti's transparency about her disability not only helped her gain acceptance into medical school but also allowed her to determine which schools would provide an environment that was welcoming. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:44:25

533: How an Underrepresented Student Got 18 Acceptances

6/7/2023
When Sam started his journey as a premed, he wasn't quite sure where he fit in or if he was cut out for medical school. After a fantastic experience shadowing, he changed his mindset and found new motivation to succeed. Now Sam has 18 acceptances to medical school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Institute for Responsible Citizenship

Duration:00:49:08

532: From Self Doubt to Success: 9 Medical School Acceptances

5/31/2023
When Nico started his premed journey, he doubted that he was as qualified as other premeds. He didn't feel that he had the formative "ah ha" moment that other people have when they realize that they want to be a doctor. Despite this, Nico was able to rise above and gain 9+ acceptances to medical school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:44:09

531: This Immigrant Reapplicant Found Acceptance In Her Third Cycle

5/25/2023
It took Natalie three cycles to get into medical school, but with significant changes to her approach, she was accepted! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT HPSP

Duration:00:34:08

530: He Was Open About Autism in His Application

5/17/2023
Learn how this student landed an acceptance while he was open about his autism throughout the medical school application process! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:36:41

529: From Respiratory Therapist to Med Student After Seven Years

5/10/2023
Benjamin put his application to medical school on pause for seven years before he found the strength to apply despite feeling nervous and discouraged.

Duration:00:35:53

528: This Teenage Mom Took Three Cycles and Finally Has Success

5/3/2023
A first-generation, nontraditional reapplicant student shines some light on representation in medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:36:19

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