Board Certified - Medical licensing and career podcast

Board Certified - Medical licensing and career podcast

Your path to medical licensing and career success starts here. Board Certified is the go-to podcast for future healthcare professionals preparing for high-stakes licensing exams like the MCAT, USMLE, NPTE, and PTCE. Whether you’re a med student, aspiring physical therapist, or pharmacy technician in training, each episode delivers expert tips, study strategies, and insider insights to help you master the boards and approach your career with confidence. This podcast is hosted by Achievable - we create modern, personalized and effective exam prep for the USMLE Step 1 with more coming soon. Visit https://achievable.me/ to learn more.

Episodes

September 10, 2025 13 mins

The MCAT is one of the hardest exams, so what does it take to get a good score? Aliza Kamran Khan has been helping students prepare for the MCAT for over five years and works as a USMLE instructor. In this episode, Aliza talks about what a good MCAT score means, how to prepare and when to start studying, and effective strategies to improve performance across all sections.

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As an International Medical Graduate, it can be difficult to find a support system while you prepare for the USMLE. Dr. Abhiraj Yadav is the Founder of The Stenosis Report, a Medical Student led research club, and is a USMLE mentor and author. In this episode, Abhiraj walks us through his own medical journey and shares everything you need to know to be successful as an IMG. 

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What's the difference between the PTCE and ExCPT exams, and how can they impact your pharmacy technician career? Sharon Denise Garrett is a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) with over 17 years of experience. In this episode, Sharon explains the key differences between the PTCE and ExCPT, including what the tests cover, which one is better suited for retail vs. non-retail roles, and how hard they are to pass.

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Let's walk through the entirety of the USMLE medical doctor licensing program. Immanuel Olarinde, MD, has been a tutor in the USMLE since 2018 with over 20,000 hours of tutoring experience. In this episode, Immanuel covers the entire USMLE licensing exam process, including a detailed breakdown of each exam's contents, when you take it, and how to prepare for it.

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Sure, you know you need good grades and a good MCAT score, but what else can help you get into your top choice medical school? Linda Abraham is the CEO of Accepted and has been an admissions consultant since 1994. In this episode, Linda shares her expert advice on medical school admissions, including what you can do beyond GPA and MCAT, how to make your clinical experience stand out, and how to emphasize the personal qualities scho...

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What's new with residency admissions in 2025? Shirag Shemmassian has been guiding students through medical school and residency admissions for over 20 years. In this episode, Shirag shares his unique insights into how residency admissions has changed in 2025, including which specialties are hot right now, how geography can affect your application, what's new in the process itself, and how the USMLE Step 1 is being weighted now.

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Welcome to the Board Certified podcast, where we interview experts to discuss medical licenses and healthcare careers. Dr. Becca Güler, EdD is a medical educator that has guided hundreds of premed, MD/DO, and PA students and residents through all aspects of their training. She is also the author of Achievable's MCAT course. In this episode, Becca walks us through all aspects of the MCAT, including details about the test itself, how...

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