The premed world is full of myths and misinformation. Let’s set the record straight about some of these things today. In this episode, we talk about 8 pieces of information and advice that every premed should hear as they’re going through this journey.

Links and Other Resources

• Full Episode Blog Post
• Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.
• Related episode: What I Wish Every Premed Would Know.
• Related post: Premed 101: What You Need to Know to Get into Medical School.
• Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Lt. Col (Dr.) Aaron Saguil, the Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Admissions at F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, better known to most people as USUHS (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences) or, in layman’s terms, the military medical school. 

Links and Other Resources

• Full Episode Blog Post
• Related episode: Shadowing a Military Physician, HPSP, and More
• Related episode: Ex-Army Dermatologist Talks About His Path Through UHUHS
• Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Zubin Damania, a.k.a. ZDoggMD, a hospitalist, healthcare visionary and internet personality. We talk about his path to medicine, his struggles, and the exciting Downtown Project in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Links and Other Resources:

• Full Episode Blog Post
• ZDoggMD YouTube Channel
• Downtown Project Homepage
• Free Will (book by Sam Harris)
• My article on Tiger Woods and the Premed Gunner Mentality (at KevinMD.com)
• Related episode: What I Wish Every Premed Student Would Know
• Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In this episode, Ryan talks with Dr. Mike McInnis, Chief Educator at Doctors in Training, a small company that focuses mainly on test prep specifically for USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Exam) and COMLEX (Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination) to help medical students pass the boards.

Links and Other Resources:

• Full Episode Blog Post
• Doctors in Training
• USMLE webite
• Step 1 Question Formats /  Step 2 CK Question Formats
• Step 2 CS Tools / Step 2 CS Patient Notes
• Related post: USMLE Step 1 Basics: Learn What Step 1 Is All About
• Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Liza Thompson, a former director of the postbac programs at both Goucher College and Johns Hopkins with over 20 years of experience. She currently runs Thompson Advising, an advising company for medical school applicants and postbac applicants.

Links and Other Resources: Full Episode Blog Post

https://services.aamc.org/postbac/ (AAMC Postbac program list)

http://www.thompsonadvising.com/ (Thompson Advising)

Related episode: Interview with Columbia Postbac Premed Program

Related episode: How Do I Pay For a Postbac?

https://medicalschoolhq.net/nextstep/ (Next Step Test Prep): Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring, courses, and other prep materials to maximize your MCAT score. Use promo code “MSHQ” to save!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Liza Thompson, a former director of the postbac programs at both Goucher College and Johns Hopkins with over 20 years of experience. She currently runs Thompson Advising, an advising company for medical school applicants and postbac applicants.

Links and Other Resources:

• Full Episode Blog Post
• AAMC Postbac program list
• Thompson Advising
• Related episode: Interview with Columbia Postbac Premed Program
• Related episode: How Do I Pay For a Postbac?
• Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one MCAT tutoring, courses, and other prep materials to maximize your MCAT score. Use promo code “MSHQ” to save!

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Patrick and Jonathan, both 3rd-year DO medical students at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. They wrote A Brief Guide to Osteopathic Medicine – For Students, By Students, which is published on AACOM.

Links and Other Resources:

• Full Episode Blog Post
• Brief Guide to Osteopathic Medicine: For Students, By Students
• Related episode: Let’s Talk Osteopathic Docs and What You Need to Know
• Related episode: Common Questions Premeds Have About Osteopathic Medicine
• Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!

In today’s episode, Ryan and Allison talk about the 5 keys to successful internship after med school and remember their experiences being interns.

Links and Other Resources:

Full Episode Blog Post

Here is a sample patient list that we put together.

Johns Hopkins Study – 12% of Intern Time Spent at the Bedside

ACGME Duty Hour Regulations

If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students.

Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org.

For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future!

Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well.

Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us.

Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information.

Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests and save 10% using the code “MSHQ”.

Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!

Email Ryan at [email protected] or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

Tweet Allison @allison_mshq or send her an email at [email protected].

In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Ben Azevedo, otherwise known as Bow Tie Ben, where he explains why he has such a nickname. Ben is a 4th year medical student who runs a bow tie business, New Orleans Bow Ties, a perfect example of what this show has been preaching about that you need to give yourself a break outside of medical school.

Links and Other Resources:

Full Episode Blog Post

New Orleans Bow Ties

Ben on Twitter @BenAzevedo and @NOLABowTies

New Orleans Bow Ties on Instagram

New Orleans Bow Ties on Twitter

New Orleans Bow Ties on Facebook

Ben’s Tumblr Page

Tulane University School of Medicine

If you need any help with the medical school interview, go to medschoolinterviewbook.com. Sign up and you will receive parts of the book so you can help shape the future of the book. This book will include over 500 questions that may be asked during interview day as well as real-life questions, answers, and feedback from all of the mock interviews Ryan has been doing with students.

Are you a nontraditional student? Go check out oldpremeds.org.

For more great content, check out www.mededmedia.com for more of the shows produced by the Medical School Headquarters including the OldPremeds Podcast and watch out for more shows in the future!

Free MCAT Gift: Free 30+ page guide with tips to help you maximize your MCAT score and which includes discount codes for MCAT prep as well.

Hang out with us over at medicalschoolhq.net/group. Click join and we’ll add you up to our private Facebook group. Share your successes and miseries with the rest of us.

Check out our partner magazine, www.premedlife.com to learn more about awesome premed information.

Next Step Test Prep: Get one-on-one tutoring for the MCAT and maximize your score. Get $50 off their tutoring program when you mention that you heard about this on the podcast or through the MSHQ website. Check out their 10-full length practice tests and save 10% using the code “MSHQ”.

Listen to our podcast for free at iTunes: medicalschoolhq.net/itunes and leave us a review there!

Email Ryan at [email protected] or connect with him on Twitter @medicalschoolhq

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Greg Polites, a physician, an educator, and a mentor at Washington University in St. Louis where he teaches the MedPrep program.

Links and Other Resources

• Full Episode Blog Post
• Check out my Premed Playbook series of books (available on Amazon), with installments on the personal statement, the medical school interview, and the MCAT.
• Related episode: Common MCAT Prep Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.
• Related episode: The Extreme Burden of Being a Physician (It’s Worth It).
• Need MCAT Prep? Save on tutoring, classes, and full-length practice tests by using promo code “MSHQ” for 10% off Next Step full-length practice tests or “MSHQTOC” for $50 off MCAT tutoring or the Next Step MCAT Course at Next Step Test Prep!