55: 5 Tips to Help You Choose a Medical Speci...

(00:00) — Late to medicine: Chris didn’t consider being a doctor until college, shaped by early family experiences with inadequate care.(01:20) — Struggling student to UC Davis: He describes a nontraditional path and surprise at earning a single college acceptance.(02:50) — “You ...  Show more

(00:00) — Opening + Early Spark: PBS Nova lights up neuroscience and a reluctant interest in medicine.(01:11) — Family Expectations vs Autonomy: Pressure from a physician dad meets teenage rebellion.(02:38) — Why the Brain: Linking biology to behavior and people.(03:51) — MD vs P ...  Show more

Biology is a huge part of the MCAT. This week we break down a practice biology passage and go through the questions to show you how it's done. Links and Other Resources Check out my book about the MCAT, co-written with Next Step Test Prep: . Related episode: Related episode: . Ne ...  Show more

Ryan and Bryan talk about what you need to start doing if you aren't finishing sections of the MCAT. We also tackle speed reading classes. Links and Other Resources Check out my book about the MCAT, co-written with Next Step Test Prep: . Related episode: Related episode: . Need M ...  Show more

Madhavi Murali discusses transitioning to medical school, resources for studying, and how students can prepare for medical school and the Step 1 exam. [00:44] Madhavi’s Academic Background and the BA/MD Program [03:41] Things Madhavi Learned When Transitioning from BA to MD [05:1 ...  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