Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A

By Ryan GrayScience Medicine Health & Fitness Education

Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A episodes

September 07, 2021 148: Do I Need a Postbac to Overcome An Inconsistent uGPA Trend?
Our premed today has a good uGPA, but her overall trend raises some red flags. Find out why I recommend taking additional coursework to demonstrate consistency.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Join the Application Academy!
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
Blueprint MCAT
20 min
August 31, 2021 147: How Can I Recover From a Downward Trend in My GPA?
Today, we discuss how to recover from a downward trend in your GPA. Listen to find out why I think a postbac might be a good idea for this student.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Join the Application Academy!
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
Blueprint MCAT
23 min
August 17, 2021 145: Should I Share My Love for Ortho in My Personal Statement?
You LOVE ortho, but should you discuss your interest orthopedics in your personal statement? Find out why not and what to do instead to craft a better PS.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Mappd
Blueprint MCAT
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Join the Application Academy!
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
22 min
August 10, 2021 144: How Do You Show Schools You Don't Have Commitment Issues
Our coaching call today centers around a student who has bounced around several schools, majors and paths. How does she communicate she wants to be a doctor?
Links:
Full Episode Blog
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Blueprint MCAT
Application Renovation videos
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Join the Application Academy!
28 min
August 04, 2021 146: Should I Retake a Poor MCAT During the Application Cycle?
He improved from a 488 to a 493 but still needs to improve. He's in the middle of applications. Should he take it in September or wait and reapply next year?
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Join the Application Academy!
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
Blueprint MCAT
17 min
July 13, 2021 143: How Do I Address a School Suspension Due to Military Duty?
After being called to Active Duty, this premed found herself facing 3 weeks of coursework and 5 finals within 24 hours. How should she address her suspension?
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Join the Application Academy!
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
Blueprint MCAT
13 min
July 06, 2021 142: Does Being a Family Caretaker Count as Clinical Experience?
Our student this week has spent hours taking care of family members as a caretaker. Would it count as clinical experience?
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
How is COVID-19 impacting Medical School Admissions in 2021?
Blueprint MCAT
Premed Hangout Group
MedEd Media
19 min
June 29, 2021 141: When and How Should You Contact Medical Schools?
Wondering when is an appropriate time to contact medical schools? In this podcast, I answer this question and more!
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Join the Application Academy!
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
Blueprint MCAT
The MCAT Podcast
Jack Westin
12 min
June 22, 2021 140: Should I Be Concerned if My Gpa Trend Is Not Consistent?
Today's student is worried that her GPA isn't high enough in light of her background. But can she prove her academic ability despite her GPA inconsistency?
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Join the Application Academy!
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
Blueprint MCAT
Ask the Dean series
20 min
June 15, 2021 139: Should I List Club Membership in the Activity Se
Many students participate in clubs during their premed journey. Is it something that should be included in the med school activity section? It depends! Listen.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
The MCAT CARS Podcast
The MCAT Podcast
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Join the Application Academy!
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application Process
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview
Blueprint MCAT
13 min

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The Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A podcast is a coaching session between Dr. Gray and a premed student looking for answers on their premed journey. You can sign up to be on Ask Dr. Gray through our…