Episodes
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
Published 09/13/23
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 [email protected]  Meded Media Blueprint MCAT
Published 09/06/23
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
Published 08/30/23
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
Published 08/24/23
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
Published 08/16/23
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
Published 08/09/23
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
Published 08/02/23
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
Published 07/26/23
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
Published 07/12/23
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
Published 07/05/23
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
Published 06/28/23
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
Published 06/21/23
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
Published 06/14/23
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.
Published 06/07/23
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
Published 05/31/23
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
Published 05/25/23
Learn how this student landed an acceptance while he was open about his autism throughout the medical school application process!
Published 05/17/23
Benjamin put his application to medical school on pause for seven years before he found the strength to apply despite feeling nervous and discouraged.
Published 05/10/23
A first-generation, nontraditional reapplicant student shines some light on representation in medicine. Links:Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT
Published 05/03/23
Dr. Gray speaks with medical student, Aren, on rediscovering his interest in medicine.
Published 04/26/23
Dr. Gray speaks with Denise about how she fostered a community while supporting her premed child.
Published 04/19/23
Dr. Gray speaks with Ryan, a student whose incredible storytelling skills allowed him to push past poor grades and gain medical school acceptance.
Published 04/12/23
Dr. Gray interviews Jennifer Ledbetter on how she pushed through naysayers and navigated her way into medical school acceptance.
Published 04/05/23
Dr. Gray and Khevna Joshi talk about how to stop stress from overcoming you as a premed.
Published 03/29/23
Dr. Gray speaks with Dr. Katelyn Cooper about her research on the effects of mentioning mental health issues in medical school applications.
Published 03/22/23