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Tips and Insights for Residency Applicants from a Motivated MS4

Student interview with Abby

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Abby, an MS4 on the residency interview trail. Abby, thank you for sharing your story with us! What have you loved most about medical school so far? What are you …

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An NYIT Student’s Advice to Aspiring Doctors: Follow Your Own Timeline

Student interview with Reuben

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Reuben, an NYIT student who uses motivational words to “speak things into existence.” Reuben, thank you for sharing your story with us! Was there a particular person or event that …

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How to Get Accepted to Geisinger Medical and Graduate Debt Free [Episode 343]

Podcast interview with Dr. Michelle Schmude

[powerpress] Interview with Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean of Admissions at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine [Show Summary] Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is focused on admitting students who are passionate about community service, as well as allowing as many students as possible to graduate from medical school debt free. Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean …

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Entrepreneurship at HBS: How Stride will Help You Fund Your Future [Episode 341]

Podcast interview with Tess Michaels

[powerpress] Learn about HBS 2+2 from Tess Michaels, entrepreneur and HBS 2+2 student [Show Summary] Stride Funding is an innovative start-up that is revolutionizing student financing with income share arrangements instead of traditional student loans. Today Linda talks to Tess Michaels, founder of Stride Funding, and second-year student at Harvard Business School who joined the …

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Inspiring and Providing a Voice for the Underrepresented Med Community

Student interview with Kai

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet J. Kai, a medical student with a passion for inspiring members of underrepresented groups to pursue a healthcare career. Kai, thank you for sharing your story with us! Where do …

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Med Student, Entrepreneur, Exercise Addict: How Does He Do It? [Episode 339]

Podcast interview with Adam Goodcoff

[powerpress] Interview with Adam Goodcoff, fourth year medical student and co-founder of an online community for healthcare professionals [Show Summary] Med student Adam Goodcoff shares info on what life is like as a med student, how he became interested in medicine, what he plans to do when he graduates, and his new digital platform, “The …

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Karan’s Surprising Route to Medical School…Without an Application

Student interview with Karan

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Karan, an M2 with an unexpected path to medical school. Karan, thank you for sharing your story with us! We’d like to get to know you better! Can you please …

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UC Davis SOM’s Clear Message in its New Coaching Program [Episode 336]

Podcast interview with Dr. Micaela Godzich

[powerpress] Interview with Dr. Micaela Godzich, Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UC Davis School of Medicine [Show Summary] UC Davis has developed its Academic Coaching Program to provide support to medical students so they feel more connected to their medical school faculty and community. Today’s episode features the …

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How to Get Started on Your Personal Statement with One Easy Technique

how to get your personal statement started

Okay, you’ve calmed down after your initial essay-writing anxiety, and you still don’t know where to begin. How do you capture your whole life in the meager number of characters allotted? What is clustering? Whether you’re feeling stuck or feeling overwhelmed by all the ideas bouncing around in your head, a stellar technique to start …

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Encore: Focus on Fit in Admissions [Episode 334]

Podcast interview with Linda Abraham Focus on Fit Encore

[powerpress] I am taking time off for family this week, and as a result I decided to air an encore of one of our most popular shows ever, Focus on Fit. I chose it not only because of its popularity, but because the topic is relevant to so many, if not all, specialties. A solid …

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How to Use Powerful Details to Create Strong Essays

create strong essays with powerful details

To really draw your readers into your goal-focused essay, you’re going to want to lay the scene for your future accomplishments. After all, what better way to convince the adcom of your ambitions than to illustrate them in your essay? First, identify your goal. When you begin your essay, try showing yourself having reached your …

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How to Get Into Zucker SOM at Hofstra/Northwell [Episode 333]

Podcast interview with Dr. Rona Woldenberg

[powerpress] Interview with Dr. Rona Woldenberg, Associate Dean for Admissions at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell [Show Summary] We interviewed today’s guest almost three years ago about Hofstra/Northwell’s fairly new medical school. A lot has changed since then and Dean of Admissions, Dr. Rona Woldenberg, bring us up to date on what’s new …

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