All Access: Med School Admissions
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 211 ratingsApplying to medical school can be a very complex and confusing process! All Access: Med School Admissions by Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions & Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, brings listeners into informative and entertaining conversations between admissions colleagues from medical schools across the US. Christian and his guests try to bring transparency to the medical school application process and help prospective applicants put themselves in the best position to be a competitive applicant.
More info at: https://case.edu/medicine/admissions-programs/md-programs/podcast-all-access-med-school-admissions
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Episode 21: University of California-Irvine School of Medicine
December 22, 2019 21:03 - 1 hour - 103 MBCalifornia dreamin'? No way! You're not dreaming! This is our first medical school interview from the great state of California... introducing the University of California-Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Megan Osborn, a proud graduate of UC-Irvine SOM, the Dean of Admissions, the Dean of Student Affairs, an ER physician, a mom, a spouse, a golfer, a tennis player, an awesome podcast guest.... (big inhale). She walks us through the highlights of their curriculum, and most importantly, how th...
Episode 20: Holiday Homework & Personal Statement Tips
December 06, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 67.9 MBBonus Episode! Christian Essman does a solo episode discussing "homework" to do over the holidays for those that are planning to apply to medical school next spring. There are also a few embedded pieces of advice for current applicants with acceptances to med schools (FAFSA & Choose Your Medical School Tool). Finally, Mr. Essman provides you with his tips on writing personal statements along with an excerpted portion of his conversation with Mr. Paul White from Johns Hopkins discussing pe...
Episode 19: The University of Washington School of Medicine
November 18, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe stay in the state of Washington to bring you the University of Washington School of Medicine with their Director of Admissions, Stella Yee. Since they are the medical school for five, yes five, states, we discuss not only how they train students throughout these states but also how their unique admissions process works. Have a question for the show? Send it to [email protected] Visit https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess for more information on this episode and others. If you haven...
Episode 18: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
October 25, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThis episode finally gets us to a medical school out West, in particular, the Pacific Northwest with Dr. Leila Harrison, the Interim Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Admissions, and Recruitment. She has an extensive background in admissions and education which really comes through in our conversation. WSU Elson S. Floyd is a relatively new medical school (2015) which is exciting to hear how they have created a unique mission-based and community-based medical school as the second ...
Episode 17: Preparing for Interviews & Tips from a Med Student
October 18, 2019 03:03 - 1 hour - 110 MBAll Access is deviating slightly from our regular show format and are bringing you a bonus episode! Since we are in the thick of interview season, I thought you'd like to hear some insight from a current medical student about how she prepared for interviews, reflections/lessons learned, & some travel tips. So, if you have interviews coming up or you just want to hear what the interview process entails, then listen up! We'll be back to med school deans in the next episode! Have a ques...
Episode 16: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine + Listener Questions
October 03, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBAll Access is talking with another med school in Chicago and is bringing you the Assistant Dean for Admissions from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. We go pretty deep into everything Loyola offers and what they are looking for in their applicants within a Jesuit value-based institution. We wrap up the show answering listener questions about masters vs. post-bacc programs which is a popular topic. Have a question for the show? Send it to [email protected] Visit ...
Episode 15: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
September 23, 2019 01:36 - 1 hour - 134 MBAll Access is taking you back to Chicago and is bringing you the Admissions Team from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. The Associate Dean AND Director of Admissions get in on the conversation along with a current medical student. You will hear the student perspective along with some insight into the value of medical students in the admissions process. We touch on a lot of issues and advice that can be applicable to a lot of medical school admissions processes. Have ...
Episode 14: Back to School with a Pre-Med Advisor
September 07, 2019 20:56 - 1 hour - 104 MBAll Access is deviating from our regular show style and med school guests and taking you "Back to School" with a Pre-Med Advisor from the University of Chicago, Joni Krapec. Joni has a unique career background as a former Director of Admissions at a top medical school. Dr. Mehta, CaseMed Dean of Admissions, also joins me on this episode where Joni provides us helpful insight for pre-meds and how advisors can help them through this process. Have a question for the show or just want to say...
Episode 13: Harvard Medical School & Listener Questions
August 29, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBAll Access is taking you back to Boston to get you inside Harvard Medical School. That's right - the Office of Admissions at Harvard Medical School with their Director of Admissions, Melissa Friedman. We take you through some of the unique aspects of their curriculum and, most importantly, what their screening and interview process is like. Melissa Friedman and I end the show answering listener questions about personal statements and interview day tips. Have a question for the show? Send ...
Episode 12: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Interview Day Tips
August 15, 2019 01:22 - 1 hour - 130 MBAll Access takes you inside the home of this podcast - the Office of Admissions at the CWRU School of Medicine with the Associate Dean of Admissions. As with other episodes we discuss some of the unique curricular features and, most importantly, some of the things we value in our applicants. Since we're on the cusp of another interview season, Dr. Mehta provides you with some of her tips for interviews and interview days. Have an admissions question for the show? Send it to [email protected]...
Episode 11: The University of Michigan Medical School
August 08, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBAll Access is taking you back to the state of Michigan to get you inside the Office of Admissions at the University of Michigan Medical School with their Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dr. Steven Gay. Among the many topics we discuss, you will get the insight into what they are looking for (and not looking for) in their applicants. Dr. Gay and I also spend time answering listener questions from non-traditional applicants. Have a question for the show? Send it to [email protected] Visit ...
Episode 10: The University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine
August 02, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBHey Y'all, All Access takes you down south to the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine with their Associate Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management, and Assistant Professor of Medical Education. We spend some time at the end of our conversation answering listener questions about how to select medical schools and things to consider when making your choices. Visit https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess for more information on this episode and others. Resources: The Unive...
Episode 9: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine; Listener Questions about Reapplying to Medical School
July 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBEnjoy this fun conversation about the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine with their Director of Admissions. We spend some time at the end of our conversation talking about tips for applicants that may need to reapply to medical school. Visit https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess for more information this episode and others. Resources: The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine CCOM Rural Iowa Scholars Program (CRISP) Distinction Tracks The Short Coat Podcast AAMC ...
Episode 8: University of Texas-Austin Dell Medical School
July 17, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBIn this episode we learn about Dell Med by talking with Mr. Joel Daboub, their Director of Admissions. Mr. Daboub also provides a thorough breakdown of the TMDSAS application process for those applicants applying to medical schools in Texas. Please visit https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess for more information this episode and others. Resources: The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School The Leading EDGE Curriculum TMDSAS - Texas Medical Dental (and Veterinary) School App...
Episode 7: Tufts University School of Medicine
July 03, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBListen in as we talk to the Dean for Admissions at Tufts University School of Medicine about their admissions process and an exciting new curriculum they have coming this year. We also talk about the ins and outs of shadowing and medically-related experiences. To get more information about this episode and others visit: https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess Resources: The Tufts University School of Medicine The Maine Track New Curriculum Overview Dr. Neumeyer's Interests & Recommen...
Episode 6: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Personal Statement Tips
June 17, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBWe learn about the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University with the Assistant Dean for Admissions. We also discuss tips about personal statements. To get more information about this episode and others visit: https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess Resources: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Genes to Society Curriculum AAMC: Crafting Your Personal Statement Section 8 of the AMCAS Application: Essays Contact: [email protected]
Episode 5: All Access Update & Thank You!
June 10, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 7.34 MBShow update and info on what's coming up next! Check out All Access: Med School Admissions show page for more information and resources: https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess
Episode 4: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Listener Questions
May 29, 2019 20:06 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn this episode we learn about Vanderbilt University School of Medicine by talking with the Director of Admissions, Jenn Steffen-Kimble. We also answer listener questions about the medical school interview day. Please visit https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess for more information this episode and others. Resources: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Guidelines for Letters of Recommendation Contact: [email protected] Think Tank by Audionautix is licensed under a Crea...
Episode 3: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine; Listener Questions
May 29, 2019 20:06 - 2 hours - 174 MBWe learn about the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and their admissions process with Dr. Joel Maurer, Assistant Dean for Admissions. We also answer listener questions. Learn more about this episode and others at https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess Resources: The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine S.C.R.I.P.T. CASPer situational judgement test Multiple Mini Interviews Contact: [email protected]
Episode 2: University of Rochester School of Medicine; Listener Questions
May 29, 2019 20:05 - 1 hour - 161 MBWe learn about the University of Rochester School of Medicine and their admissions process with the Associate Dean for Admissions. We also answer listener questions. To get more information about this episode and others visit https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess Resources: The University of Rochester School of Medicine Dr. Nobay's Interests & Recommendations: Books: How Doctors Think, Dr. Jerome Groopman The God of Small Things, Arundhati Roy Unaccustomed Earth, Jhumpa Lahir...
Episode 1: Med Admissions Lingo & Application Timeline
April 27, 2019 20:52 - 26 minutes - 40.1 MBThis episode sets the stage for future episodes. Christian Essman describes some of the terms and phrases used in the admissions application process. Additionally, he provides a walk through of the application timeline. Additional information for All Access: Med School Admissions can be found at: https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess Resources: AAMC - Association of American Medical Colleges Bookmark this site now! MSAR - Medical School Admissions Requirements AMCAS - American Med...
000: Welcome to All Access: Med School Admissions!
April 20, 2019 16:23 - 4 minutes - 10.7 MBAll Access: Med School Admissions is a new podcast for the pre-med community. You will learn about different medical schools, what makes their programs unique, and understand what they are looking for in their prospective students. Most importantly, you will pick up insightful tips and reliable advice about the medical school application process directly from the most authoritative sources out there. For more information about this podcast visit: https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess