#60: Crafting a Winning Personal Statement fo...

In this episode, Dr. Nessim breaks down the biggest premed myths that hold students back — like needing a 4.0 GPA, a 515+ MCAT, or giving up your social life to get into med school.

He shares what really matters in your application, how to stand out ...

A lot of premed students feel pressured to apply to medical school too early — often because their parents want them to “stay on track.” The truth? Rushing the process can seriously hurt your chances of getting in.In this video, Dr. Adam Nessim breaks down why pushing to apply ...

Med school motivation Episode 4: “if we did all the things we are capable of doing we would literally astonish ourselves.” -Thomas Edison. Today, we break down this quote and discuss how you can overcome self-doubt, better yourself, experience success you never thought possible. ...  Show more

In this video, I'm going to talk about some tips on how to write a med school personal statement. I'll go over some examples and how to approach the personal statement. Be sure to check out https://www.medicalbasics.com/ for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the ...  Show more

Does it matter which medical school you choose if you want to become a cardiothoracic surgeon? Having to choose between medical schools is an awesome problem to have, but it is an important decision that can be a tough call. One factor that can influence your medical school choic ...  Show more

Evan Maroun advises future med students about the unspoken communication rules for health professionals. He and Tony discuss challenges and tips for various forms of medical communication–from the patient interview to research papers–and explore why lucid communication is so foun ...  Show more