How to Apply Successfully to Med School from Postbac Programs [Episode 526]
In this episode, the founder and former Director of San Francisco State University Postbac Programs and Accepted consultant since 2015…
Non-Traditional Med School Applicants
Four Tips for Applying as an Underrepresented Applicant in Medicine
Each year, I talk to applicants who say they don’t want to make a fuss about their ethnic or racial…
Writing an Excellent Diversity Essay
What is the diversity question in a school application, and why does it matter when applying to leading programs and…
7 To-Dos for Canadians Applying to U.S. Med Schools
Each year, Canadian medical school hopefuls look across the border for their medical education. While there are obvious challenges (adapting…
10 Reasons Why You Should Consider Participating in a Special Masters Program (SMP)
You’ve completed your undergraduate degree and are looking forward to attending medical school, but are looking for a way to…
Temple University’s Postbac Programs: A Plethora of Possibilities [Episode 435]
Learn how to increase your chances of acceptance to medical school or another health professions school. [Show summary] Caleb Marsh,…
How to Write the Statement of Disadvantage
If you have experienced any form of social, economic or educational disadvantage—at any time in your life—you can apply to…
What Life at Icahn Is Like as a Med Student, Parent, and More [Episode 399]
How this non-traditional medical student transitioned into medicine as a second career [Show summary] Efrat Bruck is an M4 at…
Facing Adversity as a Med School Applicant [Episode 390]
M2 Sotonye Douglas shares how she never lost sight of her dream to become a doctor. [Show summary] Sotonye Douglas…
From Engineering PhD to Med Student [Episode 364]
A career-changer's path to med school [Show summary] Valerie Fuchs holds a PhD in environmental engineering and spent eight years…
A Physician’s Nontraditional Path from Law Enforcement to Medical School [Episode 363]
Dr. Joe Bardinelli shares his journey from cop to doc [Show summary] Not everyone follows a traditional path to a…
Dr. Calvin Sun, ER Resident, Entrepreneur, and Adventurer [Episode 254]
Warning: Our guest today has done so much that it’s going to be really hard to give his background succinctly,…
Yoga Instructor, Holistic Health Coach, M4: Clare Brady Fits it All In [Episode 270]
Yoga Instructor, Holistic Health Coach, M4: Clare Brady Fits it All In [Show Summary] Clare Brady is currently a fourth…
5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Applying to Medical School as an Older Applicant
The average age for medical students has been steadily increasing over the years for several reasons. For one, medical schools…
Be a Happy Doc! [Episode 224]
Our guest today is an intern at Einstein Healthcare Network. He recently graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He…
Rejected From Medical School 3x – Today a Pediatric Resident and Mom [Episode 238]
You’ve taken the MCAT, maybe even applied and been rejected. Discouraged? Don’t be. Hear Dr. Allie’s story. Allie Lyle had…
Amy Ho: An ER Resident Who Connects with Patients and Society [Episode 203]
I would like to share with you the email that made me believe that today’s guest, Dr. Amy Faith Ho,…
Pediatrician and Social Entrepreneur: Meet Dr. Anne Steptoe [Episode 246]
Our guest today, Dr. Anne Steptoe, earned her BA in Classics and English at Harvard in 2009. She then worked…
How to Get into Medical School for Non-Science Majors
Will your undergraduate degree in Music, English, or Economics put you at a disadvantage when the time comes to apply…
The Military: One Way to Get an MD Debt-Free [Episode 266]
Become an MD Through the Army, Debt Free! [Show Summary] Are you interested in practicing medicine in an environment that…