Best OPM Staff Podcasts (2024)

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OPM344: How Do I Explain my Nontraditional Journey? 9:28

5M ago9:28

9:28

Like many nontrads, our student today is concerned about her path to applying to medical school and wondering what the best way to approach it is.By Ryan Gray

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343: I'm an International Career Changer. How Do I Go to Med School? 10:23

6M ago10:23

10:23

This nontrad is looking for insights on how to best pursue medical school as an international student with an engineering degree. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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342: Am I Wrong for Retaking Classes At Community College? 11:47

7M ago11:47

11:47

This nontrad is looking for guidance on retaking some classes from undergrad at a community college after some negative feedback from their premed advisor. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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341: Can I Take Prereqs While on Active Duty? 9:30

7M ago9:30

9:30

This nontrad is a registered nurse in the Air Force and is looking for the right time to begin their coursework. Is it possible to do while on active duty? Links: Full Episode Blog Post medicalschoolhq.net/advising Application Academy Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Community College for the Air ForceBy Ryan Gray

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340: Is an SMP My Only Option? 11:24

7M ago11:24

11:24

After receiving interview feedback from an admissions committee, this nontrad is questioning if their only way into medical school is to pursue an SMP. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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339: My Online Professors Won't Write Me a Science LOR 8:42

8M ago8:42

8:42

This nontrad is struggling to get science LORs due to the distance and circumstances of online science classes. Does a behavioral health LOR fulfil the same need? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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338: I Left Grad School to Pursue Medicine: Does That Look Bad? 11:25

8M ago11:25

11:25

This nontrad is wondering if they should disclose that they left their 2-year graduate program early after realizing their true dream was to pursue medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Application Academy Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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337: From Law School Dismissal to Med School: Where Do I Start? 9:25

8M ago9:25

9:25

This nontrad is seeking guidance on how to frame their story and where to start as they transition to pursue medicine after their dismissal from law school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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336: How Can I Be Sure I'm Ready for My Third Application Cycle? 11:21

8M ago11:21

11:21

This nontrad wants to know if they should pursue a postbacc or SMP before beginning their third application cycle. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT MSAR Application RenovationBy Ryan Gray

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335: Is My Clinical Experience Too Old? 9:46

8M ago9:46

9:46

This nontrad is wondering if they should include three years of clinical working experience they have from 12 years ago on their application. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Medical School HQ - AdvisingBy Ryan Gray

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334: Military Contracts, Kids, and Postbacs: How Do I Plan? 12:47

9M ago12:47

12:47

This premed isn't sure if their timeline is going to line up well when they have so much on their plate already. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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333: Can I Show My Non-Typical Path in the Disadvantaged Essay? 11:09

9M ago11:09

11:09

This nontrad has taken a different route than most, but isn't sure if their path qualifies them for the disadvantaged essay.By Ryan Gray

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332: Will My 15-Year Old Prereqs Make the Cut? 11:46

10M ago11:46

11:46

They have a career as a nurse, but have never given up their dream of becoming a physician. This nontrad is looking for guidance on which prereqs to re-take. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Mappd Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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331: Do I Have A Chance With a 496 MCAT? 15:03

10M ago15:03

15:03

This student has a 496 MCAT but feels confident about the rest of the application. Should they apply now, or should they wait a year? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Mappd (promo code OLDPREMEDS)By Ryan Gray

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329: High Science Grades, Low Cumulative GPA 12:37

11M ago12:37

12:37

This student has a GREAT science GPA, but their old classes hurt their cumulative. Will they be ok?By Ryan Gray

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328: Bio Degree to RN to MD 9:32

11M ago9:32

9:32

This Nurse is ready to pursue their dream- how can they tackle their academic past? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Mappd Meded Media MSAR Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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327: Balancing a Spouse, Kids, House, and PREMED 11:46

11M ago11:46

11:46

This student has a lot on their plate- how do people balance it all? Let's help them out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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326: Is There A Way to Identify LGBTQ+ Friendly Med Schools? 9:13

1y ago9:13

9:13

This premed is a lesbian looking for schools and communities that will accept her identity. How can she find places that feel safe to her? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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325: Should I Quit My Job and Move Away for a Postbac? 11:50

1y ago11:50

11:50

This career changer is struggling to get all the classes she needs. Should she take the leap to quit her job and attend a postbac program full time?By Ryan Gray

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324: Is My Addiction Recovery History A Deal-Breaker? 15:41

1y ago15:41

15:41

This premed is in substance use recovery and has been sober for a few years. They are willing to do the work, but will med schools even consider them? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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323: Can I Use A Letter of Recommendation from 3 Years Ago? 12:19

1+ y ago12:19

12:19

This premed asked a professor from a few years ago to write a letter and instead they offered to resend an old letter dated 3 years back. Should the use it? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MappdCon 2023 myLORs (promo code OLDPREMEDS) AAMC core competencies Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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322: Should I Talk About My Prior Career in Personal Statement? 13:45

1+ y ago13:45

13:45

This career changer is being advised to talk about her prior career in her personal statement. She disagrees but feels obligated by her mentor. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy The MCAT Podcast Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement…

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321: How Important is Clinical Experience? 10:53

1+ y ago10:53

10:53

This older premed has work, travel, family, school, and MCAT. Does she really need clinical experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post eShadowing Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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320: Admissions Advisor From a Med School Discouraged Me 9:46

1+ y ago9:46

9:46

This career changer works full-time as a nurse while taking classes, but an admissions advisor told her she needs to be in school full-time. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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319: Avoid Burnout in My Gap Years 14:37

1+ y ago14:37

14:37

This recent graduate has to do science GPA repair, get clinical experience, and take the MCAT. Is it possible to do all this in 2-3 years? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast Mappd Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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318: From Optometry to Opthalmology 14:36

1+ y ago14:36

14:36

This non-trad is already in their 3rd year of optometry school. Is it too late to switch to medical school? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The MCAT Podcast Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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317: Should I Retake Bio When I Got C+? 11:05

1+ y ago11:05

11:05

This postbacc wants to retake biology - her grade was a C+ and she doesn't remember much. Her school says she's not allowed to though. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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316: How Many Credits for My DIY Postbacc? 14:19

1+ y ago14:19

14:19

This student needs to take Organic Chem 1 and Organic Chem 2, and she plans to take Physiology. How many more postbacc credits does she need? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com (referral code OLDPREMEDS) myLORS.com premedhangout.com Blueprint MCAT Application RenovationBy Ryan Gray

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315: Is There Still a Stigma for Community College? 8:15

1+ y ago8:15

8:15

Will adcoms accept community college and online classes? Or is there a stigma? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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314: Are There More Non-trads Now? 14:37

1+ y ago14:37

14:37

This non-trad wants to know if non-trads are becoming more common. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ)By Ryan Gray

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313: Can Volunteer Experience Expire? 8:14

2y ago8:14

8:14

This older premed is in great shape with clinical, but they are not sure about their volunteer experiences. What counts? How old can it be? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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312: I Messed Up As A PA Student. Is Med School Even Possible? 11:19

2y ago11:19

11:19

This PA school grad wants to become a physician- but they had some bumps in the road. Can they fix them? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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311: Does Being A Father Put You At A Disadvantage? 8:43

2y ago8:43

8:43

This non-trad working father worries that his obligations put him at a disadvantage and wonders how to communicate the problem to admissions committees. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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310: Caribbean MD vs. DO? 12:46

2y ago12:46

12:46

This premed was accepted to a Caribbean MD school- but wants to know if they should hold out for a DO acceptance in the states. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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309: I Struggled In Engineering, Will I Make It As A Premed? 12:49

2y ago12:49

12:49

This nontrad struggled through their engineering journey. Can they make the shift to premed and survive? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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308: Single Mom to a Deaf Toddler–Can I Make It? 10:44

2y ago10:44

10:44

This mom is in a rural community and needs help figuring out how to reach her goal of working with those like her child- how can we Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media www.premedhangout.com Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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307: Law School to Med School? 10:05

2y ago10:05

10:05

This law student wants to become a med student with no clinical experience. Dr. Gray weighs in here. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com www.premedhangout.com (Use #OPMquestion)By Ryan Gray

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306: How Do I Classify Additional Undergrad Work? 9:27

2y ago9:27

9:27

This premed took additional classes while still "Degree Seeking", how should they classify their courses? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT AMCAS Applicant GuideBy Ryan Gray

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305: I'm Over 40- Where Do I Even Start? 12:16

2y ago12:16

12:16

This nontrad premed needs help getting started- what path should they take? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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304: Does My Speech Pathologist Experience Help Me? 9:50

2y ago9:50

9:50

This premed is a speech pathologist who wants to know what their work experience would be considered. What is it classified as? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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303: Am I Wrong To Pursue My Dream After All This Time? 18:55

2+ y ago18:55

18:55

This premed mom is doubting if she should be pursuing her goal of becoming a doctor- what does Dr. Gray think? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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302: Getting LORs After Graduating Years Ago 6:53

2+ y ago6:53

6:53

This student has been out of school for YEARS. How can they get Letters fo Rec? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT's spaced repetition flashcard program Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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301: Mechanic to Med School, How Do I Start? 12:10

2+ y ago12:10

12:10

Today's nontrad is a mechanic premed who lives in a rural area and needs help getting up to date. Let's help this student! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy. Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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300: Do I Need to Diversify my Clinical Experience? 10:32

2+ y ago10:32

10:32

Today's 2022 applicant was told that their clinical experience wasn't enough. Do they need more or was that person wrong? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Renovation Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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299: I Overcame My 1.13 GPA- Do I Still Need More Time? 9:18

2+ y ago9:18

9:18

This nontrad Veteran already overcame a low GPA- now they're up against the MCAT. What's Dr. Gray's timeline advice? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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298: Will My 7-Year-Old Drug Charge Hold Me Back? 10:58

2+ y ago10:58

10:58

This nontrad has great stats but is worried that an old drug charge will keep them out of med school. Can they overcome it? Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY197: Can You Become a Doctor If You’ve Been Arrested? PMY399: Social Injustices, the Law, and Applying to Medical School Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT…

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297: Do I Apply Earlier or Gain Clinical Experience? 19:32

2+ y ago19:32

19:32

Today's nontrad has some shadowing hours but little-to-no clinical experience. Are they better off waiting a year to gain that experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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296: I Failed My First Posbac. Now What? 13:47

2+ y ago13:47

13:47

Our nontrad today struggled through their postbac and is wondering what their options are now. Let's give this premed hope and a path forward! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT Mappd The Premed Years Podcast Session 230: Rejected From the Caribbean! Now with a US Acceptance!…

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295: Should I Take Premed Prereqs While in an Accelerated BSN? 11:07

2+ y ago11:07

11:07

This nontrad is completing her ABSN but has decided to pursue the premed path. Should she start taking prereqs now or wait until she finishes her ABSN? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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294: Nursing School to Postbac to Medical School 10:39

2+ y ago10:39

10:39

This nontrad is finishing up their nursing degree but is now considering medical school and wonders if they should jump right into a postbac to take prereqs. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray

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