Welcome to the 491st episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Thanks for joining me. I am taking a week off for family time this week. As a result, I decided to air an encore of one of our most popular shows of 2022: All You Want to Know About Georgetown Medical School’s Admissions. I chose this…
How to Get Accepted to the University of Colorado School of Medicine [Podcast 478]
Find out what’s new to the U. of Colorado SOM curriculum [Show Summary] The University of Colorado School of Medicine has introduced a new curriculum that includes clinical training starting in year two and a longitudinal approach to patient care. Dr. Jeffrey SooHoo, the Assistant Dean for Admissions explains everything applicants will want to know…
NYMC: How to Get In [Episode 474]
An inside look at the NYMC MD program and how to get accepted [Show Summary] New York Medical College’s MD program offers students robust clinical experiences and ongoing academic and career mentoring. Dr. Karen Murray, Associate Dean of Admissions, gives an inside scoop on how students can get accepted to this competitive program. Interview with…
Tulane School of Medicine: How to Get In [Episode 469]
Interested in a spot in Tulane SOM? Hear all about what the program has to offer [Show Summary] Set in vibrant New Orleans, the Tulane School of Medicine offers students an outstanding medical education with opportunities for community involvement and research. Mike Woodson, Director of Admissions, explains what it takes to get accepted to this…
Encore: UW School of Medicine: Interview with Admissions Dean, Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz [Episode 466]
Thanks for joining me for the 466th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. I am taking a week off for family time this week. As a result, I decided to air an encore of our most popular premed podcast so far in 2022. It is my interview with Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, UWSOM Associate Dean for Admissions….
All You Want to Know About Georgetown Medical School’s Admissions [Episode 459]
Interested in a spot in Georgetown University SOM? [Show Summary] Dr. Ellen Dugan, Georgetown Medical School’s Senior Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, describes how cura personalis, or care of the whole person, drives the Georgetown experience and curriculum. Interview with Dr. Ellen Dugan, Georgetown Medical School’s senior associate dean for admissions [Show Notes]…
Deep Dive into Penn Perelman School of Medicine: An Interview with Dr. Neha Vapiwala, Dean for Admissions [Episode 455]
How to Get Accepted to the Perelman School of Medicine [Show Summary] Dr. Neha Vapiwala, Dean of Admissions for Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, the first medical school in the United States, explores the values the school instills in its community while reflecting on the new wave of interest in medical…
How to Get Into an MD/PhD Program [Episode 453]
Applying to MD/PhD programs? Here’s what you need to know [Show Summary] Dr. Herman “Flash” Gordon, an Accepted consultant and former chair of the University of Arizona Tucson College of Medicine’s admissions committee, provides a deep dive into the application process for MD/PhD programs, highlighting crucial preparation tips. Interview with Dr. Herman “Flash” Gordon [Show…
University of Washington School of Medicine: Interview with Admissions Dean, Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz [Episode 451]
All about the distinctive program at UWSOM and how to get accepted [Show Summary] Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, Associate Dean for Admissions at UWSOM gives an in-depth look at the top ranking program, highlighting adaptations that have been made as a result of the pandemic and outlining each step of the University of Washington’s admissions process. …
Encore: How to Get into Kaiser Permanente Medical School – Warning It’s Tough! [Episode 450]
I am swamped now with clients facing early January deadlines so I decided to end 2021 with one of our most popular shows of the year, my interview with Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine’s Senior Associate Dean for Admissions and Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, Dr. Lindia Wllies-Jacobo. The Kaiser Permanente School has…
Are You Rushing to Attend Rush Medical College? [Episode 441]
Get to know Rush Medical College [Show summary] Built on the tenets of community service and community engagement, Rush Medical College strives to graduate empathetic physicians. In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Boyd, Associate Dean for Admissions offers a closer look into the program. What makes Rush Medical College unique? A flipped-classroom model of learning and…
How to Get Accepted to Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin [Episode 438]
What makes Chicago Medical School unique, and how to wow its adcom with your application [Show summary] Dr. Michael Ellison, Associate Dean for Admissions at Chicago Medical School, describes how the school trains students from all backgrounds to be thoughtful and dynamic healthcare leaders. He shares his advice for students looking to pursue medical careers…
Deep Dive Into Duke Medical: An Interview With Dr. Linton Yee, Associate Dean of Admissions [Episode 432]
Early patient exposure and the option to pursue research or an additional degree during the program’s third year, make Duke University Med School a unique choice for applicants [Show summary] Dr. Linton Yee, Associate Dean for Admissions at Duke University School of Medicine discusses the program’s integrative learning approach that offers students hands-on training from…
Encore: What Med School Applicants Must Know About Johns Hopkins [Episode 429]
I am taking off for family time this week. As a result I decided to air an encore of our most popular med podcast so far in 2021, and it is: What Med School Applicants Must Know About Johns Hopkins, my interview with Paul White, Assistant Dean for Admissions at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine….
How To Get Accepted to University of Illinois College of Medicine [Episode 423]
All about the University of Illinois College of Medicine’s admissions process [Show summary] During this episode, Dr. Leila Amiri who is the University of Illinois College of Medicine’s Assistant Dean of Admissions and Recruitment, not only dissects the UI COM admissions process but also provides a wonderful and experienced perspective on the overall medical school…
A Dean’s Perspective on What Makes Great Physicians [Episode 420]
Words of advice for premeds and medical school applicants [Show summary] Dr. Sunny Nakae discusses CUSM’s approach to training the next generation of great physicians and shares wisdom from her book, Premed Prep: Advice from a Medical School Admissions Dean. Are you curious about CUSM? Read on for info about this new program and for…
