Is Medical School Hard?
Is a tough physics class making you rethink your med school future? Find out if medical school is really as hard as you might think.
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Making Mistakes in Medical School: Lessons From a Resident
You’re going to make mistakes on the path to becoming a doctor. The real question is what you do next. In this episode, a resident gets honest about shame, self-doubt, and why growth often hides inside the moments we wish we could undo.
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How to Apply for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program
The cost of becoming a doctor is enough to give anyone premature ventricular contractions. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) aims to alleviate the cost of applying to medical school with the AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP). FAP recipients…
DAT vs MCAT: What’s the Difference?
Confused about DAT vs MCAT? These are two different test and no, you can’t just “see which one goes better.”
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I Almost Gave Up. Then I Got a 520 MCAT Score
Hitting the same MCAT score over and over? This episode is your rescue mission off your MCAT score plateau.
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A Realistic 1-Year MCAT Study Plan
This 1 year MCAT study plan breaks prep into clear monthly phases so you can study consistently, avoid burnout, and feel confident on test day.
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Preparing for Low-Yield MCAT Topics
High-yield vs low-yield—what's the difference and how should you approach both in your MCAT prep?
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How to Get Into Medical School (Part 3): Medical School Interview Prep
We wrap up our How to Get Into Medical School series by diving into one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the admissions process: medical school interviews.
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3 Tangible New Year’s Resolutions for MCAT Test Takers
Need MCAT tips to put into action in the new year? Check out these actionable New Year's resolutions for MCAT students.
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Burnout in Medical School: Less Hustle, Better Time Management
If medical school feels overwhelming no matter how many hours you put in, you’re not alone. This episode covers the signs of burnout in medical school and offers practical, sustainable strategies for managing your time, staying productive, and avoiding burnout during demanding training years.
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