Anki is a great way to incorporate spaced repetition in your studying for premed classes and the MCAT. However, most students do not know how to properly use anki and why keeping up with reviews is so important. That's why we teach how to best use anki in our mcat program. Interested?

Big changes are coming to Casper in 2025! In this video, I dive into the latest updates for the Casper test. With a shorter test format (now 65-85 minutes) and fewer scenarios for med school applicants, there’s a lot to unpack. Watch now to get the full scoop on what’s new and what it means for you!

In this video, Dr. Adam Nessim, founder of Premed Consultants, shares evidence-based study techniques to help premed students study for their classes effectively. He discusses the ineffective methods that most students use and offers alternatives, such as studying before lectures, using active recall, and spaced repetition. Dr. Nessim also recommends using Anki, a flashcard app with an algorithm that helps students learn and remember information more efficiently. By implementing these strategies, pre-med students can free up time, retain information better, and achieve greater success in their classes.

Dr. Nessim discusses the difference between pursuing an MD and an MD/PhD.

Most students overcomplicate acid–base balance, but it’s one of the most high-yield topics on the MCAT. Here’s the breakdown:

Your blood pH stays tightly regulated around 7.4. Even small shifts can disrupt enzyme function and metabolism, so your body uses buffer systems to stay in balance.

The bicarbonate buffer system is the main player—CO₂ and HCO₃⁻ act like a seesaw. When acid builds up, bicarbonate binds it. When things get too basic, carbonic acid releases H⁺ to restore balance.

From there, your respiratory system fine-tunes CO₂ levels, while your kidneys adjust bicarbonate. That’s how the body compensates during respiratory or metabolic acidosis and alkalosis.

Finally, the Henderson–Hasselbalch equation ties it all together:
pH = 6.1 + log (HCO₃⁻ / 0.03 × pCO₂).
It’s not about memorizing numbers—it’s about understanding how these systems work together to maintain homeostasis.

How confident are you in acid–base questions on the MCAT?

Dr. Nessim answers the questions what gpa is necessary to get into medical school. The answer may surprise you.

Dr. Nessim discusses what to do if you did not get a score on the MCAT that you are happy with. He talks about whether you should delay your app, retake the exam, and also what a bad score even entails.

Getting into med school is competitive — only about 36% of applicants get accepted each year. The average accepted student has around a 511.9 MCAT and 3.7 GPA, but that doesn’t mean lower stats will stop you from getting in.

What really matters is your trajectory — showing growth, consistency, and a clear reason for pursuing medicine. Strong study habits, a solid MCAT plan, and meaningful clinical experience can absolutely make up for a rocky start.

At the end of the day, numbers don’t define you — effort, persistence, and passion do.

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I got a 68 on my first pre-med exam — and I thought it was over. I questioned if I was cut out for medicine or if Cornell was just too tough. But that class ended up teaching me one of the most important lessons I’ve ever learned: grades don’t define you, habits do.

I stopped cramming, started studying earlier, went to office hours, and focused on actually understanding concepts instead of memorizing. By the end of the semester, I pulled off an A — and even became a TA for that same class.

So if you bomb a test, don’t give up. Reflect, adjust, and keep going. One bad grade doesn’t mean you’re not meant to be a doctor.

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Thinking about whether medicine is really right for you? Here are five key questions to help you figure it out:

1. Do you have real exposure? Shadow different doctors and specialties to see what the day-to-day is really like.

2. Are you doing it for yourself—or for others? If it’s pressure from family or outside expectations, take time to reassess.

3. Is it about money? Medicine is rewarding, but not the quick or easy path to wealth.

4. Do you love learning? Medicine never stops evolving. You’ll be studying and growing for life.

5. Can you handle the non-glamorous side? Documentation, admin tasks, and long hours are part of the job too.

If your answers align with passion, curiosity, and service—you’re on the right path.

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