Latest Nontraditionalpremed Podcast Episodes
OPM344: How Do I Explain my Nontraditional Journey?
OldPreMeds Podcast - January 26, 2024 07:18 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsLike 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.
343: I'm an International Career Changer. How Do I Go to Med School?
OldPreMeds Podcast - January 17, 2024 18:46 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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
342: Am I Wrong for Retaking Classes At Community College?
OldPreMeds Podcast - December 20, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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
341: Can I Take Prereqs While on Active Duty?
OldPreMeds Podcast - December 13, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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 t...
340: Is an SMP My Only Option?
OldPreMeds Podcast - November 29, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsAfter 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
339: My Online Professors Won't Write Me a Science LOR
OldPreMeds Podcast - November 22, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT
338: I Left Grad School to Pursue Medicine: Does That Look Bad?
OldPreMeds Podcast - November 15, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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
337: From Law School Dismissal to Med School: Where Do I Start?
OldPreMeds Podcast - November 08, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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
336: How Can I Be Sure I'm Ready for My Third Application Cycle?
OldPreMeds Podcast - November 01, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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
335: Is My Clinical Experience Too Old?
OldPreMeds Podcast - October 25, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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
334: Military Contracts, Kids, and Postbacs: How Do I Plan?
OldPreMeds Podcast - October 04, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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
333: Can I Show My Non-Typical Path in the Disadvantaged Essay?
OldPreMeds Podcast - September 27, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis nontrad has taken a different route than most, but isn't sure if their path qualifies them for the disadvantaged essay.
332: Will My 15-Year Old Prereqs Make the Cut?
OldPreMeds Podcast - September 20, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThey 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
331: Do I Have A Chance With a 496 MCAT?
OldPreMeds Podcast - September 13, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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)
330: Are my 2 DUIs a Deal-Breaker?
OldPreMeds Podcast - September 06, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsI 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
329: High Science Grades, Low Cumulative GPA
OldPreMeds Podcast - August 16, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis student has a GREAT science GPA, but their old classes hurt their cumulative. Will they be ok?
328: Bio Degree to RN to MD
OldPreMeds Podcast - August 09, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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
327: Balancing a Spouse, Kids, House, and PREMED
OldPreMeds Podcast - August 02, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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
326: Is There A Way to Identify LGBTQ+ Friendly Med Schools?
OldPreMeds Podcast - June 21, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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
325: Should I Quit My Job and Move Away for a Postbac?
OldPreMeds Podcast - May 24, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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?
324: Is My Addiction Recovery History A Deal-Breaker?
OldPreMeds Podcast - May 17, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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
323: Can I Use A Letter of Recommendation from 3 Years Ago?
OldPreMeds Podcast - February 15, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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 Bluepr...
322: Should I Talk About My Prior Career in Personal Statement?
OldPreMeds Podcast - February 08, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis 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: Guid...
321: How Important is Clinical Experience?
OldPreMeds Podcast - February 01, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis older premed has work, travel, family, school, and MCAT. Does she really need clinical experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post eShadowing Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT
320: Admissions Advisor From a Med School Discouraged Me
OldPreMeds Podcast - January 27, 2023 17:22 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis career changer works full-time as a nurse while taking classes, but an admissions advisor told her she needs to be in school full-time. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT
319: Avoid Burnout in My Gap Years
OldPreMeds Podcast - January 11, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis recent graduate has to do science GPA repair, get clinical experience, and take the MCAT. Is it possible to do all this in 2-3 years? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast Mappd Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT
318: From Optometry to Opthalmology
OldPreMeds Podcast - January 04, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis non-trad is already in their 3rd year of optometry school. Is it too late to switch to medical school? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The MCAT Podcast Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT
317: Should I Retake Bio When I Got C+?
OldPreMeds Podcast - December 14, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis postbacc wants to retake biology - her grade was a C+ and she doesn't remember much. Her school says she's not allowed to though. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT
316: How Many Credits for My DIY Postbacc?
OldPreMeds Podcast - December 07, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsThis student needs to take Organic Chem 1 and Organic Chem 2, and she plans to take Physiology. How many more postbacc credits does she need? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com (referral code OLDPREMEDS) myLORS.com premedhangout.com Blueprint MCAT Application Renovation
315: Is There Still a Stigma for Community College?
OldPreMeds Podcast - October 19, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsWill adcoms accept community college and online classes? Or is there a stigma? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT
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