OldPreMeds Podcast

Medical

The National Society for Nontraditional Premedical & Medical Students, Inc., better known by our website name, OldPreMeds.org or simply OPM, is a professional/pre-professional society and educational conduit for non-traditional students who seek to become Physicians. For those whose path to medicine is not the traditional high school to college to medical school, OPM's mission is to assist and advise on how to successfully prepare, apply, and succeed in both medical schools and residency training programs. Founded in 1998, our now over 10,000 registered members span from the very early premed through attending-level physicians. Many are enrolled or have graduated from medical schools, osteopathic programs, and other clinical health fields, here in the US as well as abroad. www.OldPreMeds.org, is a website community built upon peer-based forums providing resources for all levels of premedical students, medical students, medical residents, pre-health advisors, admissions officers, and other faculty & staff at undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, medical, and post-graduate programs.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Medical

Education Podcasts

Description:

The National Society for Nontraditional Premedical & Medical Students, Inc., better known by our website name, OldPreMeds.org or simply OPM, is a professional/pre-professional society and educational conduit for non-traditional students who seek to become Physicians. For those whose path to medicine is not the traditional high school to college to medical school, OPM's mission is to assist and advise on how to successfully prepare, apply, and succeed in both medical schools and residency training programs. Founded in 1998, our now over 10,000 registered members span from the very early premed through attending-level physicians. Many are enrolled or have graduated from medical schools, osteopathic programs, and other clinical health fields, here in the US as well as abroad. www.OldPreMeds.org, is a website community built upon peer-based forums providing resources for all levels of premedical students, medical students, medical residents, pre-health advisors, admissions officers, and other faculty & staff at undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, medical, and post-graduate programs.

Twitter:

@medicalschoolhq

Language:

English

Contact:

6173964360

Website:

http://medicalschoolhq.net/

Email:

ryan@medicalschoolhq.net

Episodes

OPM344: How Do I Explain my Nontraditional Journey?

1/26/2024

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.

Duration:00:09:28

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

1/17/2024

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 MCAT

Duration:00:10:23

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

12/20/2023

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 MCAT

Duration:00:11:47

341: Can I Take Prereqs While on Active Duty?

12/13/2023

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 Force

Duration:00:09:30

340: Is an SMP My Only Option?

11/29/2023

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 MCAT

Duration:00:11:24

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

11/22/2023

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 MCAT

Duration:00:08:42

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

11/15/2023

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 MCAT

Duration:00:11:25

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

11/8/2023

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 MCAT

Duration:00:09:25

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

11/1/2023

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 Renovation

Duration:00:11:21

335: Is My Clinical Experience Too Old?

10/25/2023

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 - Advising

Duration:00:09:46

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

10/4/2023

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 MCAT

Duration:00:12:47

Will I See You Next Week?

9/27/2023

This is a mini-episode to hopefully get you excited about MappdCon and make the financial burden of attending even less!

Duration:00:00:51

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

9/27/2023

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

Duration:00:11:09

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

9/20/2023

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 MCAT

Duration:00:12:01

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

9/13/2023

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)

Duration:00:16:27

330: Are my 2 DUIs a Deal-Breaker?

9/6/2023

I got 2 DUI’s in my 20’s. I’m now 38. One was 15 years ago, another was 9 years ago. The 2nd was due to a “zero tolerance” law. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT

Duration:00:09:47

329: High Science Grades, Low Cumulative GPA

8/16/2023

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

Duration:00:13:42

328: Bio Degree to RN to MD

8/9/2023

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 MCAT

Duration:00:10:37

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

8/2/2023

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 MCAT

Duration:00:12:51

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

6/21/2023

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 MCAT

Duration:00:10:18