We sat down with @meddocmoe from Instagram, a recent graduate from Wayne State University School of Medicine to discuss the content of the MCAT and how to ace it. 

Providing time stamps for a better listening experience:

0-0:50 = Introduction

0:56-2:05 = Taking the MCAT 3 times

2:15-3:47 = Format of the MCAT - timing, questions, subjects covered

4:00-5:42 = The importance of taking practice exams (some good paid resources)

5:58-7:15 = How to know if you should self study or go to a tutoring company

7:34-9:04 = Free resources to study for the MCAT and how to use them

9:06-11:06 = How to make a study schedule that balances studying with personal life

11:18-12:52 = How to stick to a schedule to make sure you are prepared for test day

13:00-15:34 = Benefits of taking the MCAT in the summer and drawbacks of taking it during the school year

15:34-16:23 = How to analyze your mistakes on practice exams and improve in particular subjects

16:25-18:33 = How to make sure you retain information from your core science classes while studying for the MCAT

18:50-19:39 = Conclusion

This week we all discuss everything you could possibly want to know about creating a 4 year plan for your premed years. This podcast is especially helpful for rising college freshman, who do not know where to start. For more specific questions, please DM us! 

Providing time stamps for a better listening experience: 

0:00-0:59 = introduction

1:00-1:20 = the importance of creating a 4 year plan

1:20-2:15 - the pros and cons of utilizing AP/IB credit

2:16-4:28 = classes you need to take to apply to med school, and when you should take them

4:29-4:56 = classes you need to take before you take the MCAT

4:56-5:40 = how to spread out your premed classes, so you do not get overwhelmed (summer classes, taking extra semesters)

5:42-7:47 = prerequisites for premed courses and looking out for fall/spring only courses

7:47-8:50 = what you need to have done before applying to med school, gap year vs no gap year

8:50-9:50 = general college required classes

10:15-10:30 = the importance of registering for classes early

10:37-13:11 = foreign language classes/minor

13:38-16:15 = the pros/cons of 8AM classes

16:16-18:33 = building your schedule keeping extracurriculars in mind and how to utilize days

18:34-19:40 = the importance of making a daily routine and making time for self care

19:40-25:54 = pros/cons of choosing a major and minor before freshman scheduling

25:55-26:39 = conclusion

This week Viji sits down with 2 students in a direct nursing program. 

0:00-1:20 Introduction

1:21-5:13 Why did you decide to pursue nursing? How did you/are you getting exposure to the field?

5:15-8:37 Can you tell us a bit about your respective programs?

8:38–10:08Do nurses specialize? How does one become a surgical scrub nurse vs hospice nurse vs ICU nurse, etc.?

10:10-12:51Can you explain the difference between a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?

12:53-16:06Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

16:07-16:41 Conclusion

Join Lasya and 2 guest speakers on the track to becoming PAs to learn about the requirements, regarding academics and extracurriculars, to becoming a PA!

They say the top 10% of medical school performers always incorporate physical activity into their daily routine, so this week we took a look at physical activity's link to mood, health, and success. We try to give tips on how to live a more active lifestyle!

In this episode, find out what we have been up to during quarantine. Then, we share opportunities you can take part in from home including how to learn new skills, give back to the community, and gain insight to the medical field! We know  pre-meds and high school students will not be able to do what they planned on, so we hope these resources we mention help you continue to grow this summer!

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SHADOW - These are some videos that follow different doctors’ days in their life or follow different students as they shadow doctors. Watching them is somewhat like shadowing them to some extent.

Our first episode: Tune into this episode to get to know more about the host Lasya and co-hosts Ambika, Viji, and Esha!