Learn how this student was able to turn it all around after significantly struggling with the MCAT.

556: Mastering the MCAT After Three Tries

Without the study skills of a type A kind of student, Steven found himself struggling to keep up his grades, here's how he turned around a 2.4 freshman GPA.

555: From 2.4 to Thriving

Dr. Gray talks with Sam, a newly accepted medical student who recounts his unique path to medicine while prioritizing and balancing family life.

554: Finding Joy in Challenging Circumstances

The incredible Dr. Natacha Chough breaks down her journey of how she went from a nontrad applicant to a specialist in Aerospace Medicine.

553: From Nontrad to NASA: Aerospace Medicine

Dr. Gray speaks with Dr. Deborah Gutman and R.T. Arnold about the struggle premeds have with finding clinical experience.

552: Clinical Disconnect: Why Are Pre-Health Students Struggling?

This student was able to secure medical school acceptance in her first application cycle by sharing her story and applying to schools that matched her goals.

551: Offered a Free Bridge Program to Get Into Med School

Between two jobs, multiple clubs, and helping around the house, Alex had been a workaholic since she was 15. When she reached college, burnout hit.

550: When Burnout Hits a Child of Immigrants

Dr. Gray talks with Ellen Miller, EdD, an advisor at Hofstra University, about where medical school advisors get their knowledge.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

549: What Do Advisors Really Know?

Dr. Gray interviews the Director of Recruitment Admissions at A.T. Still University, Andrea O'Brien, about student admissions. Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

548: What Really Matters To a Director of Admissions

Dr. Gray is joined by Rachel Grubbs and Savanna Perry as they discuss the future of MSHQ and Mappd.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe PA PlatformBlueprint MCATMappdThe MCAT PodcastThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview

547: Big Announcements!

Dr. Gray interviews Jen, a 52 year old OMS 3 student whose positivity and great support system carries her through tough med school moments. Links:Full Episode Blog PostPMY472: This Student Started Medical School at 50Instagram: @the.road.to.doctor.jenMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

546: Mindset Matters: Conquering Medical School at 52

Dr. Gray speaks with Dr. Carlton Abner of Kansas City University on how students can find the mental resiliency to cope with medical school.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdCon 2023Email Carlton at cabner@KansasCityUniversity.edu Meded MediaBlueprint MCAT

545: Finding Mental Resiliency As a Premed and Beyond

Dr. Gray speaks with test prep tutor, Amanda Brem, about the psychology behind what happens on test day and how to better prepare for it.Links:Full Episode Blog PostThe Brem MethodThe Brem Method on YouTubeInstagram: The Brem MethodMeded MediaBlueprint MCATThe Premed Hangout Group

544: The Secret Psychology Behind Test Day

When Raj started his career in medicine he noticed an alarming trend in clinical care. Now he is advocating for a change. Links:Full Episode Blog PostHealthcare for HumansMeded MediaBlueprint MCATPress Ganey patient satisfaction surveys

543: How to Change Healthcare from the Inside

Before Gergana was an MS1, she was in the military, and before that, she was a programmer. Listen to this nontrad student's unconventional story.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

542: From Chronic Career Changer to MS1

Dr. Gray speaks with Doug McLemore, test prep specialist and founder of IcosaPrep, on what premeds can do to be better prepared.Links:Full Episode Blog PostIcosaPrepHow We Learn by Benedict CareyOutsmart Your Brain by Daniel T. Willingham. Meded MediaBlueprint MCAT

541: The Secret to Becoming a Master at Studying

Dr. Gray speaks with Deana Golini, former admissions officer at Stanford Medicine and current advisor at MSHQ, about a variety of topics.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdCon.comMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

540: Shaking Up Med School Admissions for Nontrad Applicants

Dr. Gray speaks with Christine Crispen, an advisor from Chapman University and MSHQ, on what exactly is going on with admissions committees.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdCon 2023The Premed Years Podcast 171Meded MediaBlueprint MCAT

539: What's Going On In The Heads of Admission Committees?

Recent med school grad, Tricia, makes the argument that students should use match lists when building their school lists.Links:Full Episode Blog PostFollow Tricia on TikTok @triciapendergrastmdMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

538: How To Stop Romanticizing Your School List

Dr. Gray talks with Joanne Snapp about how attending conferences can make a huge difference in a student's medical school admissions experience.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaBlueprint MCAT

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