Session 101 Once again, I'm joined by Bryan of Next Step Test Prep for some more full length 10, passage 4. Passage 4 on Next Step full-length 10 covers human hearing and sound waves. Bryan emphasizes that taking full-length practice tests is the single most important thing you can do to get ready for the MCAT. [02:08] Passage 4 Passage 4: In o ...…

Session 96 Psychology is one of the newer subjects on the MCAT. Bryan from Next Step Test Prep and I cover the topic to help you learn how to answer the questions. The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT is now available on Amazon, Kindle, and Paperback. Just a reminder, you don't have to have a Kindle device to read a Kindle eBook. You can use ...…

Session 95 Bryan from Next Step Test Prep and I cover biochemistry, a huge pain point for many premed students. Take a listen and learn some biochem with us. The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT is finally available in Paperback ($9.99) and in Kindle ($4.99) formats. Also, stay tuned for The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Person ...…

Session 93 The MSAR recently released their updated stats and it showed a big jump in average MCAT scores for matriculants and for applicants. The data has actually been out there since December 2017. But the average MCAT score for applicants and matriculants has gone up pretty significantly from 2016-2017 application year to the last year they ...…

Session 92 In our last week of the physics series, we're going to cover some fluid dynamic discrete questions that seem to trip up a lot of premed students. Listen now! The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT is now available for preorder or available to buy on Amazon and Kindle. The eBook is now available while the paperback is coming soon. Thi ...…

In the final episode of the Competitive Medical School Applicant series, we talk about how to decide whether or not medicine is the right path for you. We discuss factors like cost, interest, time commitment, and academics and talk about alternative paths if it seems an MD isn’t right for you.Deciding if Medicine is for You (AAMC):https://stude ...…

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Today we talk about how to decide which medical school to attend, how to get off a waitlist, and what to do in the months leading up to entering medical school. We go through a variety of determining factors that are relevant to choosing a medical school like finances, curriculum, culture, career advancement, and support systems. We also talk t ...…

Session 88 As always, Bryan from Next Step Test Prep is joining us today as we start off a sequence of episodes - all about physics! Physics is one of the hardest subjects on the MCAT. Over the course of 4 episodes, we're going to dive into high-yield physics topics to help you score higher! What makes so hard for students, as Bryan explains, i ...…

Session 87 Our last week of the Psych/Soc content is here. This week we dive more into sociology and talk about social movements, socioeconomics and more. Check out all our other podcasts on MedEd Media, especially The Premed Years Podcast where we talk about MCAT, writing your personal statement, preparing for interviews, applications in gener ...…

While the US health care debate focuses on insurance and funding, many people struggle to schedule a doctor visit in timely manner. In rural areas, simply finding a doctor nearby can be a challenge. Nationwide there could be a shortage of somewhere between 40,800 and 104,900 physicians by 2030. Access to health care, in other words, means more ...…

This week we walk through all the pieces of the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) including the personal statement, letters of recommendation, descriptions of work and activities, and recommended timelines. We also briefly discuss the application services for Texas medical schools and osteopathic (DO) schools. 2018 AMCAS Guid ...…

This week we walk through all the pieces of the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) including the personal statement, letters of recommendation, descriptions of work and activities, and recommended timelines. We also briefly discuss the application services for Texas medical schools and osteopathic (DO) schools.2018 AMCAS Guide ...…

Session 85 Week two of our Psych/Soc MCAT series on the podcast and we're covering more straight psych questions that you are going to need to know for the MCAT. This podcast is a collaboration with Next Step Test Prep. Today, Bryan joins me once again as we continue on this series. We will start more on the bio-based psychology questions until ...…

Session 84 This is week one of our Psych/Soc series on the MCAT Podcast. We're covering some biology questions which is a subject covered in the Psych section of the MCAT. A lot of students struggle with this section because they're very specific on what you need to know. Bryan Schnedeker from Next Step Test Prep is here, as always, to help us ...…

Session 83 Physics is one of the harder sections of the MCAT for many students. If you are one of those students, you're not alone. Check out our foundational series now. We take questions from Next Step Test Prep resources and we cover those with Bryan Schnedeker. By the way, check out all our other podcasts on the MedEd Media. This week as we ...…

Session 82 Chemistry is one of the first classes you'll take as a premed and it shows on the MCAT. Today we'll cover some foundational topics related to chemistry. Once again, Bryan of Next Step Test Prep is joining us as always. And by the way, don't forget to check out all our other podcasts on MedEd Media. This time, we're doing General Chem ...…

Session 81 Biochemistry is a foundational topic on the MCAT and we're going to cover some of the foundational pieces of information that you're expected to know on the test. Bryan Schnedeker from Next Step Test Prep is joining us again to discuss some biochem questions to help students get the score they need. Bryan explains that while the cell ...…

Session 80 If your GPA is low, you may have heard that the MCAT might save you if you get a good enough score. Bryan Schnedeker, VP for Content Development at Next Step Test Prep, is again joining us as tackle a common question that comes in about GPA and MCAT score. [01:17] What MCAT score do you need to overcome a low GPA? Medical schools do ...…

Join us Wednesday, January 31st 2018 for lens on the Population Health industry. David Nash, MD, MBA, (@nashpophealth) the founding and current Dean of the Jefferson College of Population Health will provide his thoughts on the current state of the science and best practices prevailing in population health management including what to expect at ...…

Session 78 With a new testing center, comes new changes to the MCAT user interface. Things won't be drastically different, but we thought you should know as you prepare. We have a new book coming up called The Premed Playbook: Guide to the MCAT. Go to mcatbook.com to be notified when it comes out! This book is published with the Next Step Test ...…

Session 73 Hypoglycemia, the electron transport chain, and beta-oxidation are the subjects covered by Ryan and Bryan on this episode. [01:02] Hyploglycemia Question 16: Which of the following is the most plausible explanation for a patient experiencing hypoglycemia? (A) Accidental self injection of excess insulin (B) Increased gluconeogenesis ( ...…

Session 21 The MSAR is a helpful tool that the AAMC offers students. Too many students use it in the wrong way though. How should you use it? We'll talk about that today. Our episodes in this podcast are recordings of our Facebook Live that we do at 3pm Eastern on most weekdays. Check out our Facebook page and like the page to be notified. Also ...…

Session 67 The AAMC is the organization behind the MCAT. When they do something, it’s news. They recently released the third scored full-length practice exam for the MCAT. Today, Bryan at Next Step Test Prep is again joining me to discuss this breaking news. If you haven't yet, check out The Premed Years Podcast. We talk to medical students, de ...…

Session 66 Today, Bryan and I discuss more biology discrete questions as well as some tips to help you do well on the MCAT Also, please check out all our other podcasts on MedEd Media. And if you're preparing for the MCAT and you think would need the help of some experts so you can rock the test, check out Next Step Test Prep. Use the promo cod ...…

Session 63 The MCAT registration opens up this year on October 18th. You need to be ready to sign up for a seat to make sure you can’t take the test when you want to! This week, we talk about when you can and when you should register for the MCAT. MCAT scores came out recently for the last batch of students. And for students anxiously chomping ...…

Session 62 I found a post on Twitter about a student claiming she needed to spend $3,000 on an MCAT test prep course to pass it. Do you really need to spend this much on MCAT prep? Bryan (of Next Step Test Prep) and I discuss that today. Also, check out all our other podcasts on MedEd Media Network. [01:15] Do You Need $3,000 to Pass the MCAT? ...…

Session 61 A common question we get is if the MCAT is getting harder with the new iterations. We’ll discuss what you as a premed need to understand to do well. The MCAT Podcast is part of the MedEd Media Network. If you're a nontraditional student, check out The Premed Years Podcast episode this week where I talked to Dr. Glenn Cummings, the As ...…

Session 58 A lot of students plan on going into the MCAT ready to void it, some think about voiding it during the test. We discuss when you should actually void the MCAT. This podcast is a collaboration with Next Step Test Prep to make sure you have the information you need to succeed on your MCAT test day. [01:44] What Is Voiding? When you tak ...…

Session 57 Join me, Dr. Ryan Gray, and Bryan Schnedeker of Next Step Test Prep as we dive into the forums over at the OldPreMeds.org. Also, take a listen to all our other podcasts on the MedEd Media Network. Today, we talk about how medical schools are going to look at multiple MCAT scores? If you are familiar with the SAT, then you know that y ...…

Session 55 Flashcards are a great tool to have for all your studying needs. Bryan and I discuss how to use flashcards for the MCAT to maximize your study time! Also check out our other podcasts over at MedEdMedia.com including The Premed Years Podcast, Specialty Stories, The OldPreMeds Podcast, and much more. [01:31] Buying Them versus Making T ...…

Session 51 Last week, we covered MCAT retakes. Today, we'll cover a question that you have to know first – what is a competitive MCAT score? If you're listening to this before July 31, don't forget to enter to win one of five ten-pack full-length tests from Next Step Test Prep in celebration of our 50th episode and one year of podcasting. Simpl ...…

This week, Teneme Konne introduced Dave to some students participating in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/AAMC venture, the Summer Health Professions Education Program, which has as it's aim to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of minorities and prepare them to apply, matriculate, and succeed in healthcare profession ...…

Session 49 This is our 4th week of diving into a grab bag of discrete MCAT questions from various topic areas. Follow along and have a listen! Don't forget to subscribe. [01:33] Metabolism Question Question: Which of the following molecules would be expected to have the lowest tissue concentrations in active skeletal muscle deprived of O2. (A) ...…

This is the one hundred and fifty-sixth episode of Public Interest Podcast with Dr. Atul Grover, Executive Vice President of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), former Chief Public... Public Interest Podcast: Revealing Our HumanityBy publicinterestpodcast@gmail.com (Jordan P. Cooper).

Update on the Standardized Video Interview with Dr. Atul Grover, Executive VP of the AAMC.

Session 237 Allison and I tackle several questions from the Hangout, our private Facebook group. We cover everything from motivation to residency status. As we're recording this, my book The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview is officially released today. I appreciate those who pre-ordered it. To those who haven't pre-ordere ...…

Session 26 There are many things to think about when you are deciding your future career. In this episode, we discuss how you should start that process. The goal of this podcast is to speak to specialists from every field, both community and academic. But I want to rewind a little bit and talk about the whole process of just thinking about thes ...…

A panel discussion about the newest component in the 2018 Emergency Medicine residency application - the Standardized Video Interview (SVI). The panel includes Mrs. Renee Overton (AAMC), Dr. Rebecca Bavolek (UCLA-Olive View EM program director), and Dr. Rahul Patwari (Rush Assistant Dean and CDEM President). Hosted by Drs. Michael Gisondi (Stan ...…

Session 43 Did you know that there is biology on the psychology section of the MCAT? I didn't either! Check out our latest episode to learn more about the psych section. If you're listening to this before June 4, 2017, text BOOKGIVEAWAY to 44222 and get a chance to win one of 50 copies of he Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Intervie ...…

Session 43 Did you know that there is biology on the psychology section of the MCAT? I didn't either! Check out our latest episode to learn more about the psych section. If you're listening to this before June 4, 2017, text BOOKGIVEAWAY to 44222 and get a chance to win one of 50 copies of he Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Intervie ...…

Session 42 In today's episode, Bryan and I are going to dive into how you can better memorize the science facts for your MCAT test day considering the sheer volume of things you need to know. If you're still having trouble memorizing all these amino acids and mnemonics found online, Bryan spills out some secrets to help you finally remember sci ...…

Session 42 In today's episode, Bryan and I are going to dive into how you can better memorize the science facts for your MCAT test day considering the sheer volume of things you need to know. If you're still having trouble memorizing all these amino acids and mnemonics found online, Bryan spills out some secrets to help you finally remember sci ...…

By 2025, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) predicts a shortage of as many as 90,000 physicians of all ethnicities. What accounts for racial disparities in the field of medicine? That’s the question being considered on today’s edition of HearSay with Mekbib Gemeda, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at Eastern Virginia Med ...…

Session 22 Aerospace Medicine is a subspecialty of Preventive Medicine and very unique usually to the military, though there are civilians equivalents. If you are a premed student and you're getting ready to prepare for your medical school interviews, check out The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Its paperback version wi ...…

Session 41 If you're interested in learning how to best prepare for your medical school interview, text PREORDER to 44222 and I will send you the information on how you can preorder my Amazon bestselling book, The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Learn how you can get $100 worth of free stuff from me including a month of ...…

Session 41 If you're interested in learning how to best prepare for your medical school interview, text PREORDER to 44222 and I will send you the information on how you can preorder my Amazon bestselling book, The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview. Learn how you can get $100 worth of free stuff from me including a month of ...…

Session 232 Ian is a 4th year medical student taking some time off to figure out what he wants to do with his life so he created a podcast to help him explore his specialty as well as help others with the same struggles. He is doing great things over at The Undifferentiated Medical Student podcast, which is similar to the Specialty Stories podc ...…

Session 40 Your MCAT day is approaching – how should you maximize your last couple of weeks leading up to the MCAT to make sure you get the best score possible? Here are some last minute tips to help you rock it! [01:43] Cramming and Measured Approach Students can go berserk with science content in those last few weeks and this is really counte ...…

Session 40 Your MCAT day is approaching – how should you maximize your last couple of weeks leading up to the MCAT to make sure you get the best score possible? Here are some last minute tips to help you rock it! [01:43] Cramming and Measured Approach Students can go berserk with science content in those last few weeks and this is really counte ...…