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Inside Health Education

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Build an application that gets noticed by professional schools. Subscribe if you plan on applying to dental, medical, podiatry or veterinary school! We guide you through the pre-health journey by connecting with the admissions experts, application support, and advisors who share first-hand insights. Each episode focuses on what you can do to prepare and build an application that gets noticed by schools. This podcast is produced and managed by the Texas Health Education Service in Austin, TX. ...
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UT Tyler SOM is ready for your application! Learn about the newest medical school in Texas during this session and learn what it takes to craft a competitive application to the 21st member institution and first medical school in East Texas! ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions about preparing…
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UTRGV SOPM is ready to review your application to podiatry school! Join their admissions team as we learn more about the first school of podiatry in Texas and the 20th member institution in TMDSAS! ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions about preparing for professional school, and receive infor…
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The veterinary school admissions officers address your questions about applying to veterinary school. Learn about best practices and what happens behind the scenes when admissions committees review your application. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions about preparing for professional school,…
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The medical school admissions deans address your questions about applying to medical school. Learn about best practices and what happens behind the scenes when admissions committees review your application. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions about preparing for professional school, and rece…
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The dental school admissions deans address your questions about applying to dental school. Learn about best practices and what happens behind the scenes when admissions committees review your application. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions about preparing for professional school, and receiv…
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Here's what to expect when medical acceptance offers go out starting October 15. We'll also go over what Pre-Match offers are, the ranking, and Match and what this means for Texas resident and non-Texas resident medical applicants. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions about preparing for prof…
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Have you ever wanted to ask your applicant liaison about your coursework, or PCR? Residency, or curious about the application processing? In this session, you will get to ask our Applicant Liaison, Breanna anything you would like to know about your application. Breanna will also share some insights that applicant liaisons would love for you to know…
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In this Office Hour session, we will have a short tutorial on how and where to keep up with your application, your supporting document statuses, and TMDSAS processing times. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions about preparing for professional school, and receive information directly from TMD…
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TMDSAS Office Hours Q&A with Dr. Joel Robles, the Associate Director for the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP). We ask Dr. Robles questions about JAMP and learn how to prepare and apply to this unique program. To familiarize yourself with the program, you can visit https://www.texasjamp.org/ ---------- Join our online communities to receive ea…
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There is no greater engineering challenge than to improve human health. You may have heard the saying: "If you want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go together." Together the integration of Medicine and Engineering can take healthcare farther. Join Dr. Felix Morales from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Med…
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Questions about entering coursework into the application have been among the most commonly asked this cycle. Join the TMDSAS Communications Specialist, Zuleima Melendez, as she breaks down the process and helps you finish this section of the application. Links referenced: TMDSAS Application Handbook: https://www.tmdsas.com/PLAN/references/applicati…
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PO Ryan Evans shares how the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program lifts the financial hurdle from so many students interested in pursuing the health professions. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions about preparing for professional school, and receive information directly from …
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"Your test prep begins when you take courses that cover topics assessed in the admissions tests." Petros Minasi and Jessica Peterson from Kaplan Test Prep walk us through how the DAT and MCAT create questions using the "languages from your science courses." While the advice to prepare early and being ready for your test are covered, we discuss larg…
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Dr. Kate Dayton and Dr. Kathryn Horn discuss the inaugural class of University of Houston College of Medicine and share how unique learning communities help customize the journey for their medical students. We dig into their curriculum to understand how UH COM stands on its own among other medical schools. Links referenced: Learning Communities Whi…
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We're joined by health professions advisors to address your questions about preparing for the application. The "year of COVID" has affected everyone's plans, and pre-health students were not exempt. Clinical experiences were canceled, classes moved online, and timelines shifted. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the …
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Welcomes one of the newest TMDSAS member institutions: the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine! Learn about what makes SHSU-COM unique with the admissions team. We also discuss their admissions process and how applicants can align their application to the mission of the school. ---------- Join our online communities to rece…
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Join us in welcoming Baylor College of Medicine to TMDSAS on their first Courage Session! Admissions dean Dr. Karen Johnson and her team address your questions about the school. Links referenced in the video: TXHES - How to Prepare for Virtual Interviews: https://www.txhes.com/newsroom/articles/20.09-prepare-virtual-interviews.html Baylor College o…
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Want to know more about what it's like to be an OB/GYN? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Nwegbo-Banks as we learn about her pathway to medicine through Texas JAMP, her experiences in medical school and in residency, and how virtual platforms allow her to reach patients beyond the walls of her clinic. About Dr. Nwegbo-Banks: Peace Nwegbo-Banks, M…
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Our colleagues at the Tour for Diversity in Medicine join us for a special panel of physians who share their experiences as physicians in Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the #BIPOCinMed series. Our panel includes: Dr. Alden Landry Dr. Minerva Arenas Dr. Brandon Henry Dr. José Cruz About Tour for Diversity in Medicine: Conceived by for…
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Our colleagues at the Tour for Diversity in Medicine join us for a special panel of physians who share their experiences in medical school and as pre-med students as part of the #BIPOCinMed series. Our panel includes: Dr. Nathan Lott, Dr. Brandi Kaye, Dr. Janelle Chavez, Dr. Corey Shy, Dr. Love Anani. About Tour for Diversity in Medicine: Conceived…
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There's no doubt that medical enhancements are happening at a fast pace. With new technologies emerging quickly, tomorrow's doctors need to be well versed in a wider variety of toolsets to merge the practice of medicine with technological advances. Dr. Andrew Robbins explains the EnMed (Engineering & Medicine) program at the Texas A&M College of Me…
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Interviews for professional school are scary enough - and now they're virtual! Do you know what you need to do to prepare or what to expect? Join us for a live podcast where we discuss the interview day, best practices for interviews, and what the schools are doing to make sure technology doesn't get in the way of your success. ---------- Join our …
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Dr. LaTanya Love from the McGovern Medical School shares how changes to the admissions cycle due to COVID-19 should not derail aspiring physicians. We discuss what medical school looks like in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and how applicants can use leverage the application to address unique situations. Links referenced: McGovern Medical S…
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We celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine joining TMDSAS! Dr. Perry shares some excellent insights for applicants curious about attending medical school in El Paso and some exciting news on the horizon as the campus continues to grow and serve the State of Tex…
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UTMB is the oldest medical school in Texas, but there's no indication that it's slowing down. Join us as we learn about the school, some exciting programs for students and interdisciplinary education, as well as what impacts applicants can expect for the admission cycle during the COVID-19 pandemic. ---------- Join our online communities to receive…
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We meet with the Admissions & JAMP Medical School Coordinator, Ms. Gaby Loredo, to discuss the changes to the admissions cycle at The UT Austin Dell Medical School. Our discussion also includes information on what applicants can expect on the secondary application. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask …
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In this Courage Session, Mr. Filo Maldonado joins us from the Texas A&M College of Medicine to discuss how COVID-19 has affected the admissions cycle. We talk about the interview season and what delaying the TMDSAS Match means for applicants.s Recorded live on Facebook on July 2, 2020. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access …
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Enrique and Dr. Beck from the Texas Health Education Service share special considerations for what students can expect as they continue to prepare for professional school amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While many traditional opportunities may not be available as we all work together to flatten the curve, there are plenty of opportunities you can take …
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Dr. Ralph Cooley shares the unique benefits students at the UT Health School of Dentistry at Houston have, and how interdisciplinary education thrives in the heart of the largest health complex in Texas. We also explore the changes that have happened this application cycle (and incoming class) in response to COVID-19. Recorded live on Facebook on J…
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Dr. Mike Kennedy joins us to discuss the differences of osteopathic vs. allopathic medicine (but most importantly all the ways they are the same), and we dig into what the changes to this application cycle mean for applicants. Recorded live on Facebook on June 18, 2020. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts,…
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Dr. Felix Morales joins us to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected healthcare and the admissions process into medical school. We also discuss implications for current and future medical school students as telemedicine becomes more prevalent. Recorded live on Facebook on June 10, 2020. ---------- Join our online communities to receive earl…
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Mr. Paul Hermesmeyer and Dr. Joel Robles discuss the opportunities and services the Joint Admission Medical Program provides its students. Learn about the application process, program benefits, and how JAMP assures you have a spot in one of the participating Texas medical schools. To learn more about JAMP, visit www.texasjamp.org. Recorded live on …
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We're excited to welcome the admissions team from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso - Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine to reveal everything that's gone into establishing the first new dental school in Texas in decades. Recorded live on Facebook on May 28, 2020. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early…
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The admissions team at The UT Southwestern Medical School offers advice on how students can adjust their plan amid COVID-19 impacts to the pre-health experience. With so many activities cancelled or limited, there are still plenty of opportunities to keep moving forward with your preparation. Recorded live on Facebook on June 3, 2020. ---------- Jo…
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During this week's Courage Session, we have a team-up of two admissions from our dental schools: Dr. Barbara Miller - Texas A&M University College of Dentistry Dr. Kay Malone - UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Dentistry Dr. Miller and Dr. Malone offer insights into how the admissions process for dental applicants has been affected by …
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Join the TXHES team as we discuss the changes to the TMDSAS Application Timeline caused by COVID-19. With the delayed application deadline, schools will have additional flexibility to interview applicants whose applications may be adversely impacted by delays such as cancelled test dates, late letters of evaluation, or other unforeseen circumstance…
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In this episode of the Courage Session, we welcome Dr. Judianne Kellaway from the Long School of Medicine. We discuss impacts to the admissions process caused by COVID-19 as well as the use of CASPer and the new video interviews implemented for this admissions cycle. This session was recorded live on May 6, 2020. ---------- Join our online communit…
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In this episode, we discuss the meaning behind the name "Courage Sessions," our live Q&A sessions where we invite professional schools to address applicant concerns and questions. This session was recorded live on April 22, 2020. ---------- Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions about preparing for profes…
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Entry Year 2021 is a different application cycle. Your journey to professional school is a marathon, and we are here to help with #CourageSessions. We'll bring on professional schools, advisors, and TMDSAS staff to address your questions about the application and impacts caused by COVID-19. This week, we welcome the TMDSAS Coordinator and TMDSAS Se…
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Have some unique experiences you're hesitant to share in your application? Re-frame them - there's almost always some trait or characterstic that connects back to being an effective healthcare provider. John Fierst, assistant director of academic advising at Rice University, walks us through some common examples of experiences how they align with t…
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We're excited to welcome Liz Feezor to walk us through how to organize your experiences and attributes in preparation for your essays. We discuss how to reflect on what your Ikigai, or reason for being, is and align this practice to the competencies schools expect to see in your application. To reach Liz Feezor on any step of the essay writing proc…
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We're pleased to introduce our new Executive Director at TXHES, TMDSAS, and JAMP, Matthew Meeks! Listeners will recognize Mr. Meeks as the former director of TMDSAS; he brings his expertise and leadership to help guide us into the next chapter of the organization. We also discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the TMDSAS Application cycle, and learn ab…
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Robert Dahl, UTMB MS1, shares his insights (and stories) on how to bring your best self to the interview day. Some of the key points are to: Create an interview day routine Keep good notes to reflect on Talk to people at the school - is this where you want to be for four years? Robert references some resources and previous episodes of the podcast. …
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New name. Enhanced mission. As of today, the TMDSAS Podcast will be re-branded as the Inside Health Education Podcast! In this episode, Enrique explains how Inside Health Education will continue to bring you information directly from admissions officers, advisors, and TMDSAS with an added focus toward addressing the needs of future healthcare provi…
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The benefits of journaling are often touted for personal growth, developing meaning from experiences, and even serving as a stress-relieving practice. Unfortunately, there are limited resources to help pre-health students begin journaling and customizing the experience to their needs. Shannon Gutheil, a health professions coordinator from UT Austin…
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Welcome to episode 50 of the TMDSAS Podcast! Thanks to y'all as we reach this milestone - we're excited for the next 50+ episodes! On this episode, we sit down with the "TMDSAS Task Force" comprised of: Nichole Castillo, Academic Evaluator Brendan Tyler, Application Support Specialist Cherry Gonzales, Operations Specialist The group answers commonl…
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"Not all who wander are lost" We conclude the Roadmap to Professional School series with this episode for Non-Traditional Students. Where an undergraduate pathway is relatively clear-cut, non-traditional applicants have the added challenge of forging their own path to professional school. However, by forming a "coalition of support," understanding …
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Mr. Fernando Vasquez from the Texas A&M University College of Medicine offers excellent advice for seniors in the application process on preparing for the interviews, identifying your top schools based on how their mission aligns with your priorities, and the admissions timeline. Here are some important links we refer to in this episode: TMDSAS App…
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