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May 6, 2022

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Applying to Medical School with a Low Science GPA

Apply med school low GPA

The process of applying to medical school is stressful. Applying with a low science GPA can make the process even more nerve-wracking. For over five years with the UC Davis School of Medicine Postbaccalaureate Program, I specialized in helping students with low numbers apply successfully to medical schools across the country. In my last year… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / GPA, med low stats, postbac, weakness

March 4, 2022

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How to Write a Perfect Postbac Admissions Essay

how to write a perfect postbac admissions essay

One of the most important parts of the application to postbac programs is your personal statement. This piece of writing allows the admissions committee to get to know you – to hear your voice – and learn more about the obstacles you have overcome to pursue your educational goals. 3 attributes of a successful postbac… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / postbac

February 24, 2022

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How Can a Postbac Program Help You?

How can a postbac program help you

You know you want to become a doctor, but you also realize that you’re not quite ready for medical school. Whether it’s because your profile isn’t as competitive as it could be or if you simply just need more time to study the basics to determine if this is truly the right path for you,… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / postbac

September 14, 2021

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​​Temple University’s Postbac Programs: A Plethora of Possibilities [Episode 435]

Podcast interview with Caleb Marsh

Learn how to increase your chances of acceptance to medical school or another health professions school. [Show summary] Caleb Marsh, Admissions Director of Temple University’s CST many postbac programs explores the robust opportunities available to students preparing for medical educations and careers.  How can Temple University’s postbac programs help you reach your career goals, and… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / allied health professions, dental school admissions, Non-Traditional Med School Applicants, physical therapy, Physician Assistant, podcast, postbac

February 2, 2021

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Is a Postbac Program Right for You? [Episode 403]

Podcast interview with Barry Rothman

Understanding postbac programs, and how they can help YOU apply to medical school successfully [Show summary] Accepted consultant Dr. Barry Rothman offers an overview of postbac programs to help prospective med school applicants discern if the postbac experience is the next best step for them, along with tips for postbac applicants. How postbac programs help… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / podcast, postbac

July 28, 2020

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A Medical School Admissions Expert’s Guide to Postbacs and Med Schools [Episode 376]

Podcast interview with Dr. Barry Rothman

Could a postbac program boost your chances of acceptance to medical school?[Show summary] Dr. Barry Rothman, an Accepted consultant with 19 years of experience in health professions advising, shares his expert guidance for applicants considering postbac programs and medical school. Learn how this admissions cycle will differ from other cycles, and how you can best… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / Accepted Admissions Consultant Interview, allied health professions, COVID-19 med, MD/PhD, nursing, Physician Assistant, podcast, postbac, secondary essays

March 22, 2020

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13 Postbac Program Recommendations

13 Postbac Program Recommendations

As the clock winds down for medical school admission decisions, many applicants are wondering what’s next. Post-baccalaureate programs can be a great way to strengthen a future application, as well as to take advantage of dedicated professional development opportunities. However, you’ll need to act fast if you hope to join a program this year. Here… 

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Article by Cydney Foote / Medical School Admissions / postbac

September 5, 2019

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An MPH/Postbac Grad’s Journey Through Med School

Student interview with Molly

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 Molly, a medical student on a mission to “do good for the greatest number.” Molly, thank you for sharing your story with us! Where do you attend medical school? Any… 

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Article by Accepted / Medical School Admissions / MpH, postbac, UM Miller SOM, what is medical school like series

May 29, 2019

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Yoga Instructor, Holistic Health Coach, M4: Clare Brady Fits it All In [Episode 270]

Clare Brady St. Louis University School of Medicine blog

Yoga Instructor, Holistic Health Coach, M4: Clare Brady Fits it All In [Show Summary] Clare Brady is currently a fourth year med student at St. Louis University, though she got to med school in a roundabout way. During her recovery from an eating disorder in college, she learned a lot about the human body and… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / med school life, Non-Traditional Med School Applicants, podcast, postbac

December 3, 2018

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Which Type of Postbac Program is Best for You?

choosing postbac program

There are several critical areas of the application that you as an applicant have the power to improve. If you want to become a more competitive applicant to medical school, there are many different types of postbac programs that can help you. It’s simply a matter of determining where you need support and identifying the… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / postbac

June 20, 2018

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Johns Hopkins Postbac Programs: An Interview with the Director [Episode 264]

Alex Tan Director Post Bac Johns Hopkins blog

About the Johns Hopkins University Postbac Program [Show Summary] For many future doctors, the simple step between college and medical school is not so clear cut. For various reasons, some sudents will choose to attend a pre-medical post-baccalaureate program to help boost their skills and experiences and to help them get into medical school. Dr…. 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Grad School Admissions, Medical School Admissions / Johns Hopkins Medical School, podcast, postbac

August 1, 2017

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The Leonardo of Langone: Dr. Michael Natter [Episode 217]

med podcast with mike natter

Our guest today is a newly minted internal medicine intern at NYU Langone. He just graduated from the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and is starting his residency in Internal Medicine at Langone almost as we speak. He is also an accomplished artist, cartoonist, and writer who uses his “doodling” as a study tool. Welcome,… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / med school life, Non-Traditional Med School Applicants, podcast, postbac, residency, SKMC

May 25, 2017

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3 Ways Temple Can Help You Become an MD: MCAT, Postbac, Med School [Episode 155]

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University podcast

Meet Temple University’s Dr. Glenn Gerhard (Professor and Chair, Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Biochemistry), and Dr. Kathy Giangiacomo (Associate Professor, Medical Genetics and Molecular Biochemistry). They’re joining us today to discuss an innovative online MCAT prep option, plus Temple’s postbac programs and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Welcome! How Temple’s online Biochem MCAT… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, Medical School Admissions / Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, MCAT, podcast, postbac

March 11, 2017

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Researching Postbac Programs

research postbac programs

Some postbac programs have their own websites and application systems. Other programs may be harder to find since they are small programs connected to a medical school, or they may be conditional acceptance programs that operate by invitation only. If you are preparing to apply to postbac programs, there are several resources that can help you… 

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Article by Alicia Nimonkar / Medical School Admissions / postbac

December 11, 2014

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Admissions Straight Talk: All Things Postbac

postbac podcast alicia mcnease nimonkar

Who better to offer postbac admissions advice than an actual former postbac program director? Alicia McNease Nimonkar is the former director of the postbac program at UC Davis and the proud new author of, The Definitive Guide to Pre-Medical Postbaccalaureate Programs: The handbook for career changers and academic record enhancers who want a chance at… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, College Admissions, Medical School Admissions / postbac

January 11, 2014

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What You Need to Know About Postbac Programs

postbac podcast barry rothman

Career changers and academic enhancers on the way to med school: Meet Dr. Barry Rothman, a leader in the field of postbac education, SFSU Professor of Biology, Director of Postbac Programs, Director of SFSU’s Health Professionals Advising Committee, Director of the Pre-Health Professions Certificate Program, and Director of the SFSU U of Pacific Dental Postbac… 

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