Does one really need to volunteer? Would schools frown upon lack of hours if time is spent in class, work, or with family? Listen as I discuss that and more!Links:Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Episode 451 of The Premed Years Podcast Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT

283: Are Volunteer Hours Really Necessary?

The National Society for Nontraditional Premedical & Medical Students, Inc., better known by our website name, OldPreMeds.org or simply OPM, is a professional/pre-professional society and educational conduit for non-traditional students who seek to become Physicians. For those whose path to medicine is not the traditional high school to college to medical school, OPM's mission is to assist and advise on how to successfully prepare, apply, and succeed in both medical schools and residency training programs. Founded in 1998, our now over 10,000 registered members span from the very early premed through attending-level physicians. Many are enrolled or have graduated from medical schools, osteopathic programs, and other clinical health fields, here in the US as well as abroad. www.OldPreMeds.org, is a website community built upon peer-based forums providing resources for all levels of premedical students, medical students, medical residents, pre-health advisors, admissions officers, and other faculty & staff at undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, medical, and post-graduate programs.

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Like many nontrads, our student today is concerned about her path to applying to medical school and wondering what the best way to approach it is.

OPM344: How Do I Explain my Nontraditional Journey?

This nontrad is looking for insights on how to best pursue medical school as an international student with an engineering degree. Links:Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

343: I'm an International Career Changer. How Do I Go to Med School?

This nontrad is looking for guidance on retaking some classes from undergrad at a community college after some negative feedback from their premed advisor. Links:Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

342: Am I Wrong for Retaking Classes At Community College?

This nontrad is a registered nurse in the Air Force and is looking for the right time to begin their coursework. Is it possible to do while on active duty?Links:Full Episode Blog Post medicalschoolhq.net/advising  Application Academy Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Community College for the Air Force

341: Can I Take Prereqs While on Active Duty?

After receiving interview feedback from an admissions committee, this nontrad is questioning if their only way into medical school is to pursue an SMP.Links:Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

283: Are Volunteer Hours Really Necessary?

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