Episodes
Like many nontrads, our student today is concerned about her path to applying to medical school and wondering what the best way to approach it is.
Published 01/26/24
This nontrad is looking for insights on how to best pursue medical school as an international student with an engineering degree.
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Mappd.com
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 01/17/24
This nontrad is looking for guidance on retaking some classes from undergrad at a community college after some negative feedback from their premed advisor.
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 12/20/23
This nontrad is a registered nurse in the Air Force and is looking for the right time to begin their coursework. Is it possible to do while on active duty?
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
medicalschoolhq.net/advising
Application Academy
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Community College for the Air Force
Published 12/13/23
After receiving interview feedback from an admissions committee, this nontrad is questioning if their only way into medical school is to pursue an SMP.
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 11/29/23
This nontrad is struggling to get science LORs due to the distance and circumstances of online science classes. Does a behavioral health LOR fulfil the same need?
Published 11/22/23
This nontrad is wondering if they should disclose that they left their 2-year graduate program early after realizing their true dream was to pursue medicine.
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Application Academy
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 11/15/23
This nontrad is seeking guidance on how to frame their story and where to start as they transition to pursue medicine after their dismissal from law school.
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Application Academy
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 11/08/23
This nontrad wants to know if they should pursue a postbacc or SMP before beginning their third application cycle.
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
MSAR
Application Renovation
Published 11/01/23
This nontrad is wondering if they should include three years of clinical working experience they have from 12 years ago on their application.
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Medical School HQ - Advising
Published 10/25/23
This premed isn't sure if their timeline is going to line up well when they have so much on their plate already.
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 10/04/23
This is a mini-episode to hopefully get you excited about MappdCon and make the financial burden of attending even less!
Published 09/27/23
This nontrad has taken a different route than most, but isn't sure if their path qualifies them for the disadvantaged essay.
Published 09/27/23
They have a career as a nurse, but have never given up their dream of becoming a physician. This nontrad is looking for guidance on which prereqs to re-take.
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Mappd
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 09/20/23
This student has a 496 MCAT but feels confident about the rest of the application. Should they apply now, or should they wait a year?
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Mappd (promo code OLDPREMEDS)
Published 09/13/23
I got 2 DUI’s in my 20’s. I’m now 38. One was 15 years ago, another was 9 years ago. The 2nd was due to a “zero tolerance” law.
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 09/06/23
This student has a GREAT science GPA, but their old classes hurt their cumulative. Will they be ok?
Published 08/16/23
This Nurse is ready to pursue their dream- how can they tackle their academic past?
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Mappd
Meded Media
MSAR
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 08/09/23
This student has a lot on their plate- how do people balance it all? Let's help them out!
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 08/02/23
This premed is a lesbian looking for schools and communities that will accept her identity. How can she find places that feel safe to her?
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 06/21/23
This career changer is struggling to get all the classes she needs. Should she take the leap to quit her job and attend a postbac program full time?
Published 05/24/23
This premed is in substance use recovery and has been sober for a few years. They are willing to do the work, but will med schools even consider them?
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 05/17/23
This premed asked a professor from a few years ago to write a letter and instead they offered to resend an old letter dated 3 years back. Should the use it?
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
MappdCon 2023
myLORs (promo code OLDPREMEDS)
AAMC core competencies
Meded Media
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
Published 02/15/23
This career changer is being advised to talk about her prior career in her personal statement. She disagrees but feels obligated by her mentor. What now?
Links:Full Episode Blog Post
Meded Media
Application Academy
The MCAT Podcast
Premed Hangout
Blueprint MCAT
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
Published 02/08/23