Into the Nuance: Compassionate, Evidence-Based Pre-Med Advising
Join us each episode as we unravel the complexities, debunk myths, and explore the many paths to medical school. Whether you're a freshman or a pre-med veteran, we're here to provide informed, realistic, and hopeful advice for your journey. Tune in for interviews with experts, stories of triumph, and useful tips as you continue towards medical school.
Episode List
- ITN Episode 9: Middle of the Application CycleWe discuss the evolving nature of medical school admissions, including the FAFSA, interviews, and the MCAT.
- ITN Episode 8: The Throes of Interview SeasonWe discuss the challenges and strategies of dealing with the MCAT as well as medical school interview season.
- ITN Episode 7: Expectations & Representing OneselfWe discuss student expectations, improvements to course and verification process for medical school applicants, and issues with recent MCAT tests.
- ITN Episode 6: Finances & Self-Care for Pre-MedsWe discussed the finances of preparing for, applying to, and starting medical school and the benefit of gap years for self-care during this process.
- ITN Episode 5: Are Online Forums Useful?We discuss the potential benefits and pitfalls of using online forums, as well as the importance of discerning accurate information.
- ITN Episode 4: CASPer and PREview TestsWe discuss the CASPer and PREview tests as well as the general concept of situational judgment tests (SJTs).
- ITN Episode 3: MCAT Myths and MisconceptionsIn this episode we demystify many of the MCAT myths and misconceptions, discuss MCAT prep, and give pointers on how to tackle the MCAT.
- ITN Episode 2: What’s Not to Love About This Process?Medical schools are waiting ever longer to let you know if you get an interview, get accepted, or get rejected. We discuss what this all means for you.
- ITN Episode 1: Pre-Med Application TimelinesYou need to apply, but it’s hard to know what to do. In this episode we delve into the nuance of the application process.
- ITN Episode 0: Getting to Know Joanne, Amanda, & DougWelcome to the debut episode of “Into the Nuance: Compassionate, Evidence-Based Pre-Med Advising” and get to know us.