Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A

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Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A episodes

February 26, 2020 77: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A - What's the Best Way to Prep for the MCAT?
Should you start thinking about the MCAT as you're still taking prerequisites? Today's caller is getting started early. Dr. Gray talks timelines and prep.
8 min
February 19, 2020 76: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Mentioning Mental Illness in Applications
There are ways to touch upon mental illness in your application that are more discreet. But what if it's a major part of your story? Dr. Gray answers.
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The Premed Years Podcast

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16 min
February 17, 2020 75: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Postbac vs Masters to help a low GPA?
If you have a low GPA, first ask yourself why. Before picking between post-bac, masters, and SMP programs, be honest about where you need to improve.
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The Premed Years Podcast

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11 min
February 12, 2020 74: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: Giving Up on My Med School Dream
What do you do when a premed advisor recommends a drastic change of course? Should this caller call it quits on US MD and DO schools?
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The Premed Years Podcast

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16 min
February 10, 2020 73: Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A: How To Pull in the Reader
Help your reader inhabit those important "why medicine" moments with you. Show your experiences through anecdotes and appeal to their senses.
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The Premed Years Podcast

The MCAT Podcast

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10 min
February 05, 2020 72: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: I Have a Low GPA, Should I Do a Postbac?
What's the magic number for an MCAT score that will outshine your low GPA (spoiler: there is none), and when is it time to do a post-bac degree?
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The Premed Years Podcast Episode 19: Interview with a Medical School Interview and Admissions Expert

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The MCAT Podcast
17 min
February 03, 2020 71: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: MD vs DO Applications?
The AMCAS and AACOMAS are slightly different application services. Do you need to tailor your personal statement to each of them?
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Meded Media

The Premed Years Podcast

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Specialty Stories Podcast

The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement
11 min
January 29, 2020 70: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: What Can I Do to Boost My Apps During the Application Cycle?
Our caller is a working dad with a DIY postbac and tons of shadowing and bench work experience. What else can he do to elevate his application?
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The Premed Years Podcast

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OldPreMeds Podcast
11 min
January 27, 2020 69: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: Does Having a Nursing Background Hurt Me?
Do nursing courses count toward your medical school prerequisites, and is there any truth to low medical school acceptance rates for nurses?
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Meded Media

The Premed Years Podcast

MSHQ Facebook Hangout Group
10 min
January 22, 2020 68: Ask Dr. Gray Premed Q&A: Non-traditional Routes to Medical School
Our question comes from an applicant who has taken a somewhat winding path during her premed career. We'll sort through grades, trends and more.
16 min

About Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A

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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…