Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A
ചാനൽ വിവരങ്ങൾ
Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A
The Ask Dr. Gray: Premed Q&A podcast is a coaching session between Dr. Gray and a premed student looking for answers on their premed journey. You can sign up to be on Ask Dr. Gray through our Premed Hangout at premedhangout.com.
സമീപകാല എപ്പിസോഡുകൾ
200 എപ്പിസോഡുകൾ
248: Is Transferring Schools Going To Effect My Application?
This premed has transferred schools a couple of times. They want to know if that's going to reflect negatively on them.
Full Episode Blog Post
247: How Can I Fight The Fear I've Destroyed My Chances?
This premed is experiencing some imposter syndrome. They want to make sure they haven't blown their chance!
Full Episode Blog Post
Mappd
246: Recovering From a Low GPA, What Are My Chances?
This premed had a low freshman GPA, but since then they've been doing really well. They want to know if that low freshman GPA will have a negative eff...
245: How do I Navigate Secondaries as a NP?
This Nurse Practitioner turned premed wants to know how to navigate secondaries as a NP.
Full Episode Blog Post
Mappd
MedEd Media
244: After Difficult Circumstances, Should I Give Up?
This nontrad premed experienced a few unfortunate events that have made their path much more difficult. They want to know what path there is forward.<...
243: What are Strategies for Students Who Struggle with Testing?
This student considers himself to be a horrible test taker. He wants to know what strategies to take with studying for the MCAT.
Full Episode Bl...
242: No Perfect 4.0. Do I Need a Postbac?
This student wants to know if he is going to need a postbac or not based on his current stats.
Full Episode Blog Post
Mappd
MedEd Me...
241: Is it Okay For Career Changers to Go To Community College?
After graduating with a degree in English, this student realized that she wanted to be a doctor. Will community college be enough for her prereqs?
240: Can You Pursue Passion and Prove Academic Prowess?
This student needs to prove her academic ability. At the same time, she's interested in pursuing a master's program focused on public health.
Fu...
239: Is Medical Interpretation Clinical?
This student wants to know if working as a medical interpreter can be considered clinical experience.
Full Episode Blog Post
Mappd
M...
238: Is Openness About Health Right for Your Application?
This student is struggling to decide if they should include a health issue on their application because they aren't sure if adcoms will take it well.<...
237: Is BSMD Right For Me?
This high school student is interested in exploring the BSMD route, she wants to know what steps she needs to take and if it's right for her.
Fu...
236: Clearing the Air on All Three Application Services
These reapplicant has decided to apply to all three application services, they want to get some clarification on the requirements each of them have. <...
235: My Trend Looks like a Rollercoaster, Can I Still Apply?
This student's GPA is all over the place. They're taking an SMP but they're worried that won't be enough to show med schools that they're academically...
234: Do Community College Prereqs Need a Refresh?
This student went to community college before they attended a four-year university. They want to know if they need to retake the prereqs they took in...
233: Reapplying: MCAT Retakes - When is it Too Late?
This student needs to reapply to med school and retake the MCAT. They already have a standing MCAT score. They want to know when it's too late for the...
232: 4th Times The Charm: Have I Taken The MCAT Too Many Times?
This student has taken the MCAT three times and hasn't done too well. They're worried that if they take it again it will be a red flag to medical scho...
231: Late to the Game: How Do I Find Extracurriculars Now?
This student is a junior with no extracurricular experience, can they catch up in time?
Full Episode Blog Post
Mappd
MedEd Media
230: MCAT Reality Check: Should I Apply Now or Hold Off?
This student has had terrible luck with their MCAT scores. They are sure they will get rejected, but they want to apply anyways. What should they do?<...
229: Is it Worth it To Retake the MCAT Mid-Cycle?
This student had an okay score on the MCAT, but it wasn't amazing. They want to know if retaking could hurt their chances.
Full Episode Blog Pos...
228: Is Retaking the MCAT a Red Flag That Must Be Addressed?
This student had to retake the MCAT multiple times, they want to know if it's something they should address in their application.
Full Episode B...
227: Can I Stray From My Research as an MD/PhD Route Premed?
This student wants to go the MD/PhD route, but they're worried about their clinical experience not being in the same field as their research.
Fu...
226: How do I Make the Most of a Surprise Gap Year?
This student decided to hit pause after receiving a devastating MCAT score. They want to know if they made the right decision and what they should do...
225: How Can I Craft a Compelling Activities Section Narrative?
This student needs help navigating the fine line between bragging and showing what she's learned.
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
224: How Can I Show Med Schools That I'm Academically Capable?
This student had some struggles and a gap year, and now they are worried that medical schools will think they aren't capable.
Full Episode Blog...
223: Will Community College Credits Hurt My Chances for Acceptance?
This dual-enrolled 9th grader wants to know if taking his premed classes at community college would potentially hurt his chances of getting into medic...
222: Should I Delay My Application to Attend ROTC Camp?
This student is worried about being able to submit her application on time because she's going to an ROTC camp without internet access for most of Jul...
221: Will Sharing My Child's Crisis Ruin My Personal Statement?
This premed wants to share their personal experience with their daughter's mental health crisis in their personal statement, but she isn't sure how me...
220: How Do I Portray My Authentic Self in My Application?
This non-traditional student wants to know if their personal statement and activities show the whole picture of who she is as an applicant.
Full...
219: Can I get into Med School with a History of Bad Grades?
This student has a history of bad grades but they've been able to turn it around. They want to know if their past will affect their application.
...
218: How do I Handle Being a Young Med School Applicant?
This young applicant wants to know how they can outweigh their age in their medical school application.
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Med...
217: My MCAT Score Wasn't Great. Should I Retake It?
This student has an okay but not great GPA trend and MCAT score. They want to know if retaking the MCAT would improve their chances.
Full Episod...
216: Is it Okay to Hit Pause On Extracurriculars?
This student who has a history of struggling with school wants to know if it's okay to put extracurriculars off so they can focus on one thing at a ti...
215: Must Research Have a Clear Application?
This student wants to know if research experience has to have a clear application in order to be useful when he applies to an amnesty program.
F...
214: Do I Have Enough Clinical Experience as a MD/PhD Applicant?
This student wants to know if her 300 hours of clinical experience is enough as a MD/PhD applicant.
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
213: How Do I Build the Perfect School List as a DACA Student?
This DACA student wants to know how to build a good school list that reflects their specific needs.
Full Episode Blog Post
MSAR
Prem...
212: Building a Personal Statement as a Nurse Practitioner Premed
This nurse practitioner premed needs help with forming her personal statement and answering the question, why do you want to be a doctor?
Full E...
211: I Keep Getting a Bad MCAT Score. What Do I Do?
This student struggled with getting the score they needed from the MCAT after taking it twice, and now they don't know where to go from there.
F...
210: Can International Students Go the Traditional Route?
This international student wants to know if they can follow the traditional application timeline or if they won't be able to because of their internat...
209: Can you stagger your applications?
This nontraditional student wants to know if it makes sense to stagger applications.
Full Episode Blog Post
MedEd Media
Medical Scho...