#68: Nursing or PA before becoming a doctor? ...

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 ...

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

The Center for Patient Partnerships offers an amazing experience to premeds, medical students and physicians to together with patients, advocating for them. Links and Other Resources Full Episode Blog Post The Center for Patient Partnerships Check out my Premed Playbook series of ...  Show more

In this podcast we talk about whether or not med school rank matters. This can help in choosing med schools to attend and for those who are curious while they are applying for their residency. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Ch ...  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