Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A

By Ryan GrayScience Medicine Health & Fitness Education

Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A episodes

March 30, 2021 128: How Will Admissions View Transferring Between Universities?
This student is wondering how med school admissions will view transfers between different schools. I also answer other questions about school lists, HPSP, etc.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Application Academy
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
Blueprint MCAT
26 min
March 23, 2021 127: Can I Share My Passion for a Specific Specialty in My App?
This student has a passion for pediatrics. Would it be an issue to disclose it on the med school application? We also discussed sending LOR to specific schools.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Application Academy
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
Blueprint MCAT
17 min
March 16, 2021 126: How Should I Categorize my Extracurricular Activities?
An important part of the med school application is the extracurricular activities section. How do you know which category your activities falls in? Listen to see
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
Blueprint MCAT
The MCAT Podcast
19 min
March 09, 2021 125: Why Didn't I Get Any Med School Acceptances This Cycle?
Today, I walked a student through her application to see why she hasn't gotten any med school invites. We also talked about shadowing parents, essays, and more!
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MSAR
Application Renovation
Blueprint Prep
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
13 min
March 03, 2021 124: Should I Focus on my GPA or Getting a Good MCAT Score?
You are starting MCAT prep to take in the spring, but you have many classes and other responsibilities. Should you focus on your classes or squeeze in the MCAT?
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
AMCAS
TMDSAS
AACOMAS
Blueprint Prep
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
17 min
February 23, 2021 123: What Should I Do if I Don't Have Recent Shadowing Hours?
A new application cycle is on the horizon, but with the pandemic, many students don't have recent shadowing experience. Should they be worried?
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
Global Brigades
AACOMAS
Blueprint Prep
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
11 min
February 16, 2021 122: Should I Write My Post-Bacc PS Like a Med School's PS?
Can the postbac personal statement be written like the medical school one? We also talk about formal vs. DIY postbacs and which one is better for your journey.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
PostbacCAS
19 min
February 09, 2021 121: Will Taking Prereqs at Community College Hurt My Chances?
Does taking your prereqs at a community college hurt your chances of getting into a more selective medical school? It depends. Listen to find out why.
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
AAMC
MedEd Media
MSAR
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
12 min
February 02, 2021 120: Can a Master's at a Prestigious University Help My Low GPA?
This student has a low GPA but a solid upward trend at a community college. Should she apply this cycle or delay and complete a masters at a prestigious school?
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
Mappd
Mappd.tv
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
19 min
January 26, 2021 119: Should I Talk About Serving Specific Communities in My PS?
In today's podcast, I talk about telling your story and the difference between "why do you want to be a physician" vs "what you want to do as a physician."
Links:
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical School HQ Facebook page
Medical School HQ YouTube channel
Instagram @MedicalSchoolHQ
The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
15 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…