359: How Do Adcoms Look at Your Application?

(00:00) — Getting started: Early interest and a high school health pathway with real certifications(01:35) — Small border town roots: Del Rio, one high school, and limited options(02:35) — Finding a “seed”: Family illness, cancer curiosity, and early research(03:40) — Choosing a ...  Show more

(00:00) — Curiosity in the halls of Mass General: Her mom’s triple‑negative breast cancer and remission shape an early interest in medicine.(02:54) — Choosing a major without a premed major: From biochemistry to discovering neuroscience and why UMass ultimately fit.(06:04) — Doub ...  Show more

This student is debating retaking their MCAT and reapplying or holding out for the waitlist. What should they do?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Preme ...  Show more

How should someone who is underrepresented in medicine approach the medical school application process? My advice? Don't worry about standing out—be yourself!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaAAMC core competenciesMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube chan ...  Show more

This student overcame challenges during his first year and now has over 80 credit hours with a 4.0. How much should he discuss his early academic challenges?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSc ...  Show more

This student's premed advisors told her that she needed to find a different career path because of her grades. Let's see what I think.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaThe Premed Years Podcast Session 230Medical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagr ...  Show more