Episode 149. Let's dive into the importance of sending letters of interest during the residency application process. Learn when and how to craft compelling letters to boost your chances of securing interviews.

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Episode 148. Hear about what questions I recommend NOT asking during interviews. Here are the "green flags" and "red flags" to be on the lookout for to help you make the best rank list at the end of the interview season.

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Episode 147. As a PGY-2, I speak on the two types of questions that can be asked during residency program interviews and specific examples of questions to ask program directors, residents, and faculty members.

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Episode 146. I share common mistakes I see as a professional editor of ERAS personal statements who has worked with over a hundred applicants over the last two years. Pull up your personal statement for residency and follow along to see what mistakes you need to fix before submitting it in September!

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Episode 145. I share common mistakes I see as a professional editor of ERAS applications who has worked with over a hundred applicants over the last two years. Pull up your ERAS app and follow along to see what mistakes you need to fix before submitting in September!

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Episode 144. Hear how you can calculate the grams of protein you need daily, how much is too much based on your weight, and how to meet this target by incorporating protein-rich foods into your diet. I also discuss how protein fits into the Mediterranean diet and low-carb diets like keto.

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Episode 143. What is insulin resistance? Learn about the symptoms of insulin resistance and how it can affect you, even without a diagnosis of pre-diabetes or diabetes. I speak about how insulin resistance could be why you aren't losing weight, especially belly fat, and how to reverse your insulin resistance with diet, exercise, sleep, and supplements.

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Episode 142. I share my easy-to-implement formulas for answering the questions "Why did you choose [your specialty]?" and "Why are you interested in this program?" Learn why you should NOT ask about the strengths and weaknesses of a program (and what you should ask instead!)

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Episode 141. Hear about how I organized the overwhelming amount of information you need to prepare for interviews and what you learn during interviews. I also discuss the importance of quality LORs, interesting hobbies, mentoring/leadership experience, and the power of creating your brand.

Other episodes to listen to next:

Episodes 90 and 91 on writing a personal statement

Episodes 93, 94, 95, and 98 on creating the list of programs to apply to and how to know if you are competitive for your specialty

Episodes 105 and 106 on ERAS

109-113 on interviewing

114 on LOIs

118 on creating a rank list

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Episode 140. I am so excited to release the first installation of my MCAT Content Review series for pre-med students! There are hours of exclusive content available when you subscribe, including cram sessions on topics in general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and CARS. I also discuss the overall structure of the MCAT and what resources I recommend. Listen for a preview of the content available (atomic structure and the periodic table).

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