The Premed Perspectives

S7.E3: Dr. Ruger - MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine's Dean of Admissions Tells All


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This week Ambika sits down with Dr. Katie Ruger, Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Life at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ruger discuses the application process and gives advice on how to “be yourself” in an application 

In this episode she discusses personal statement do’s and dont’s as well as the importance of including experiences in Osteopathic Medicine. She details certain student mistakes that admissions committees see through in the Personal StatementDr. Ruger also gives interview tips and gives advice on how to remain authentic in the interview. She is a big advocate for not giving “a text book” answer in an interview. 

If you are interested in applying to medical school, specifically an Osteopathic medical school, Dr. Ruger has the insider information that you want to know! Be on the lookout for a future episode with Dr. Amalfitano, DO, the Dean of MSUCOM, to hear more about what it is like to be an osteopathic physician and what being a DO truly means! 

If you are interested in the MCAT retake course that was mentioned during the episode, make sure you visit /www.pillartestprep.com/the-retaker-course and use discount code "PREMEDPERSPECTIVE" for 20% off of your purchase.

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