The Premed Years
If you're struggling on your premed journey, trying to figure out the best way to study for the MCAT, or trying to understand how to best apply to medical school, the award-nominated podcast, The Premed Years, has you covered. From interviews with Admissions Committee members and directors to inspirational stories from those who have gone before you, The Premed Years is like having a premed advisor in your pocket. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to music or podcasts so you don't miss an episode. It's free. Every week. Don't forget to watch us on YouTube, or follow us on Instagram too! We're medicalschoolhq everywhere!
Episodes
Shea shares his journey of starting and failing ungrad studies at 17 and how he got the cold shoulder when he came back to continue his education years later.
Betsy shares her nontraditional journey to medical school after finding her true "WHY" through heartache. She also discusses the opportunity cost of medicine.
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Juliarose.med from TikTok is on her way to Psychiatry residency, but not after challenging the status quo from the beginning. Julia shares her journey with us!
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Dr. Kilgo shares his shift from videography to Neurology, facing academic hurdles, and the importance of mentorship in medicine.
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Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Tabitha, a Latina premed student, navigating challenges and defying odds to become a physician.
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Summer Health Professional Education Program (SHPEP)
Latino Medical Student Association
Student National Medical Association
Jack Westin / The MCAT CARS podcast
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Join the fascinating journey of Dr. Wendy Lau as she reveals her unique path to embracing her calling in medicine. With an initial spark of interest in high school, Dr. Lau took the scenic route through the tech industry, only to find her way back to healthcare. This episode captures her inspiring story, highlighting the importance of perseverance, passion, and the powerful role of a supportive educational environment. Dr. Lau's ex...
Kali had always wanted to be a doctor, but difficult classes at the Air Force Academy she attended deterred her. Years later, Kali is navigating her dream.
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Discover how a devastating sports injury can inadvertently unveil a world of fascination for orthopedic surgery, prompting a career pivot.
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After doing poorly in physics, Aaron doubted his ability to succeed as a premed. His pivot to nursing reaffirmed to him that he should follow his dreams!
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Director of Admissions at UCF College of Medicine, Laurel Poole, reveals an inside look into their school's admissions process.
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Self-assessment test at University of Central Florida College of Medicine
PMY13: Interview with Dean of UCF College of Medicine
Dr. German on The Premed Years Podcast
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When Jasmine graduated with her BA in Communications being a doctor was the last thing on her mind. After seeing her niece in the NICU, everything changed!
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A doctor turned admissions committee member shares the shifting tide in what medical schools are really looking for in an applicant.
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All in just one year, her financial aid was gone, her grades were plummeting, and her family was struggling. Find out how this premed recovered it all!
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Finding your path as a first-gen nontrad! Contact Antonio here: https://www.theantoniohernandez.com/
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Learn how this student was able to turn it all around after significantly struggling with the MCAT.
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Without the study skills of a type A kind of student, Steven found himself struggling to keep up his grades, here's how he turned around a 2.4 freshman GPA.
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Dr. Gray talks with Sam, a newly accepted medical student who recounts his unique path to medicine while prioritizing and balancing family life.
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The incredible Dr. Natacha Chough breaks down her journey of how she went from a nontrad applicant to a specialist in Aerospace Medicine.
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Dr. Gray speaks with Dr. Deborah Gutman and R.T. Arnold about the struggle premeds have with finding clinical experience.
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This student was able to secure medical school acceptance in her first application cycle by sharing her story and applying to schools that matched her goals.
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