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The National Society for Nontraditional Premedical & Medical Students, Inc., better known by our website name, OldPreMeds.org or simply OPM, is a professional/pre-professional society and educational conduit for non-traditional students who seek to become Physicians. For those whose path to medicine is not the traditional high school to college to medical school, OPM's mission is to assist and advise on how to successfully prepare, apply, and succeed in both medical schools and residency tra ...
This nontrad premed needs help getting started- what path should they take?By Ryan Gray
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304: Does My Speech Pathologist Experience Help Me?
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This premed is a speech pathologist who wants to know what their work experience would be considered. What is it classified as?By Ryan Gray
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303: Am I Wrong To Pursue My Dream After All This Time?
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This premed mom is doubting if she should be pursuing her goal of becoming a doctor- what does Dr. Gray think? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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302: Getting LORs After Graduating Years Ago
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This student has been out of school for YEARS. How can they get Letters fo Rec? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT's spaced repetition flashcard program Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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301: Mechanic to Med School, How Do I Start?
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Today's nontrad is a mechanic premed who lives in a rural area and needs help getting up to date. Let's help this student! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy. Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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300: Do I Need to Diversify my Clinical Experience?
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Today's 2022 applicant was told that their clinical experience wasn't enough. Do they need more or was that person wrong? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Renovation Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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299: I Overcame My 1.13 GPA- Do I Still Need More Time?
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This nontrad Veteran already overcame a low GPA- now they're up against the MCAT. What's Dr. Gray's timeline advice? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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298: Will My 7-Year-Old Drug Charge Hold Me Back?
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This nontrad has great stats but is worried that an old drug charge will keep them out of med school. Can they overcome it? Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY197: Can You Become a Doctor If You’ve Been Arrested? PMY399: Social Injustices, the Law, and Applying to Medical School Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT…
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297: Do I Apply Earlier or Gain Clinical Experience?
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Today's nontrad has some shadowing hours but little-to-no clinical experience. Are they better off waiting a year to gain that experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
Our nontrad today struggled through their postbac and is wondering what their options are now. Let's give this premed hope and a path forward! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT Mappd The Premed Years Podcast Session 230: Rejected From the Caribbean! Now with a US Acceptance!…
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295: Should I Take Premed Prereqs While in an Accelerated BSN?
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This nontrad is completing her ABSN but has decided to pursue the premed path. Should she start taking prereqs now or wait until she finishes her ABSN? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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294: Nursing School to Postbac to Medical School
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This nontrad is finishing up their nursing degree but is now considering medical school and wonders if they should jump right into a postbac to take prereqs. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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293: Is It Clinical Experience: Dispensing Medication
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Today's nontrad premed dispenses medication in a children's home and wants to know whether or not it's considered clinical experience. Listen and find out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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292: From India to the US: Do I Need a Bachelor's or a Postbac?
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This international student hopes to attend med school in the US. Will their coursework suffice, do they need more coursework in the US, or will a postbac work? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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291: Low GPA: What Should I Do During My Gap Year?
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Today's nontrad is a teacher for Teach for America. They want to know if a postbac is a good idea to raise their GPA, or if their teaching experience is enough. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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290: Hospital Admin to Physician: Do I Need To Start Over?
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This nontrad has experience as a hospital administrator. Now they are thinking about changing careers and becoming a physician but should they start over? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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289: How to Select Your Activities for your Med School App
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When filling out your med school application activities section, which activities should you include? Today, I share my tips for crafting an impactful story. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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288: From Pharmaceutical Sales Rep to Physician
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This student wants to know if their experience as a pharmaceutical sales rep will help or hurt their chances of getting into medical school. Listen! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Application Academy Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook seriesBy Ryan Gray
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287: Am I Too Old To Get a College Degree and be a Doctor?
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Our question asker today is 33 years old with no college courses under his belt. Is he too old to go down this path and graduate medical school at 41? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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286: How Should I Convey Advancement on My Med School App?
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Today's nontrad is the GM at a bakery. With their eyes now set on med school, how should they discuss career advancement on their application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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285: Do I Need Another Degree or Can I Take Individual Classes?
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Can intentional convos with doctors be listed on an application? Can it count as shadowing if these convos are similar to that with doctors they've shadowed? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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284: How Can I Get Into Medical School After All These Fs?
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Our student today is in her 30s and wants to go to med school but after calculating her GPA at Mappd.com, she's concerned her grades will hold her back. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd The Premed Years Podcast Episode 288 Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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283: Are Volunteer Hours Really Necessary?
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Does one really need to volunteer? Would schools frown upon lack of hours if time is spent in class, work, or with family? Listen as I discuss that and more! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Episode 451 of The Premed Years Podcast Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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282: Will Adcoms Understand Why I Lack Clinical Experience?
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You have school, a job, or a family to take care of which limits the time left for clinical experience. Would med schools take that into consideration? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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281: What Should I Do If I'm Failing My Postbac?
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Most students aim for good grades during a postbac to prove their academic capabilities to med schools. What do you do if your postbac ends up being a disaster? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT PMY230: Interview with ChadBy Ryan Gray
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280: Is a "Colorful Truth" Better Than Discussing a Red Flag?
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This student asks if a "colorful truth" would be better than talking about their mental disorder and psychiatric intervention. Should you be true to yourself? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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279: Will It Look Bad to Use an Old Letter of Recommendation?
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Our student today is asking if it's better to use an old LOR or get one from a current professor. Does it matter how old a LOR is when applying to med school? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT The MCAT PodcastBy Ryan Gray
This week, we are doing something a little different. Based on some recent events, I decided to talk about plan Bs and when you should quit the premed journey. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT The MCAT Podcast Application Renovation videos Mappd…
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277: Is Having a Nonconformist Perspective a Good Thing?
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Today, this student is concerned about things they have published in the past. They are wondering if it may be a problem latter in the application process. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT premed.tv The MCAT Podcast The MCAT Podcast Session 9: What Prereqs Do I Have to Have to Take the M…
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276: Do I Need to Complete an SMP After DIY Postbacc?
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Today's student asked a popular question among nontrads. SMP and/or Postbac? If you have a similar question, hopefully listening to this podcast can help you. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT The Premed Years podcastBy Ryan Gray
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275: Does Course Load Matter During a Postbac?
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How many classes will it take to show that you are academically ready for med school? 1 class, 2 classes? I answer that question here on this week's episode! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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274: How Do I Address Poor Grades While in the Military?
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This student says he "fooled" around while in the military and didn't take classes seriously. Now that he wants to go to med school, will his low GPA haunt him? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT The MCAT Podcast Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement…
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273: How to Rewrite the Personal Statement as a Reapplicant
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This nontrad student is applying again and is not sure how to go about rewriting the PS with a lack of experiences. Here is my advice on how to approach this.By Ryan Gray
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272: How to Talk About My Depression in My Application?
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Today, I answer a question regarding a student's unintended gap years as they battled depression. Should they talk about it in their application or not? Listen. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to The Medical School Application Process…
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271: Should I Move My Family to Get Shadowing Experience?
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This former pastor has great experience interacting with people in crisis. Does he need to move his family to shadow doctors and get clinical experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com The MCAT Podcast Blueprint MCATBy Ryan Gray
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270: 2 Undergrad Degrees. 2 Different GPAs. Which One Counts?
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This nontrad has two different undergraduate degrees earned 10+ years apart. Would only the recent GPA be counted towards the med school application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.comBy Ryan Gray
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269: Suspended for 2 Years - Can I Still Get Into Med School?
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This student says that he doesn't feel confident continuing his journey to med school due to a 2-year suspension. Is there any hope for him to pursue his dream? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.comBy Ryan Gray
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268: Can I Still Pursue My Med School Dream With a 1.9 sGPA?
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This premed returned to school after a decade and is doing great, but their old grades are holding them back with a 1.9 sGPA. Can this premed turn the tide? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT Application Renovation videosBy Ryan Gray
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267: Is Combat Medical Experience Considered Clinical?
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What types of experiences in the military are considered clinical experiences when applying to medical school? I'll tell you what to consider when applying. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT Prep The MCAT PodcastBy Ryan Gray
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266: The Formula for a Successful DIY Postbac
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Today, I break down some of the factors you should consider when doing a DIY postbac, including: duration, goal, location (online vs in-person), and more! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT PrepBy Ryan Gray
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265: My Advice to a 49-Year-Old Premed Considering Med School
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It's (almost) never too late to become a physician, but what do you need to know about the journey as an older premed? Listen and find out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.comBy Ryan Gray
It's a common question among nontrads—will my prereq courses still count when applying to med school? What about my MCAT scores? Let's find out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com The Premed Playbook: Guide to The Medical School Personal StatementBy Ryan Gray
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263: Do I Need Research Experience to get into medical school?
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How important is research experience when applying to medical school and can you get in without it? The answer may surprise you. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.comBy Ryan Gray
You've overcome many obstacles on your journey, but haven't gotten that acceptance yet. What's holding you back? Should you try again? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com premed.tv Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com NAAHP or the National Association of Advisors of Health Professions…
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261: How Do Med Schools View Longer Undergrad Degrees?
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Your undergrad took an unconventional path, so how will med schools view your slower academic progress? What about your med school application? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com The Premed Years Session 285: Hear How This Immigrant Got An Acceptance to an Ivy League!…
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260: How to Talk About Academic Discipline on Your Application
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Can you overcome an academic discipline? If so, how? That is the question we'll answer today! Listen. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com ApplicationRenovation.com/applyBy Ryan Gray
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259: How to Organize Your Activities on Your Med School App
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The essence of today's question is how much is too much? How should you talk about your experiences in a way that shows you are a well-rounded applicant? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.comBy Ryan Gray
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258: Which Is More Important: Degrees or Coursework?
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This IMG with a foreign degree now has 66+ credits in the US. Does she need to complete another degree in the US, or will recent coursework suffice? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.comBy Ryan Gray
After 15+ years as a chef, Kurtis has decided to pursue a career as a gastroenterologist. How can he use his experiences to his advantage on his med school app?By Ryan Gray
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256: Can You Really Overcome 13 Failed Classes?
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This nontrad veteran is changing careers, but is facing an uphill climb after 13 Fs during their undergrad. What are their next steps on the path to med school? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.comBy Ryan Gray
