315: Is There Still a Stigma for Community College?

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315: Is There Still a Stigma for Community College?

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Oct 19, 2022

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Will adcoms accept community college and online classes? Or is there a stigma?

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Oct 19, 2022

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OldPreMeds.org is the go-to site for nontraditional premed and medical students. Now, the OldPreMeds Podcast will help these students even more as we take questions directly from the forums and answer them on the show. If you have questions, ask them in the forum at OldPreMeds.org.

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13: Should I Apply Early Decision to Medical School?: Session 13 Each week, Ryan and Rich directly pull up a question from the forums over at OldPreMeds.org as they deliver the best answers right on to you. If you have questions you want answered here on the OldPremeds Podcast, go to oldpremeds.org... by OldPreMeds Podcast
6 min listen
16: When Should I Expect an Interview or Be Told I'm Rejected?: Session 16 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan and Rich again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. Today, the discussion touches on the... by OldPreMeds Podcast
8 min listen
8: Can I start an MD/PhD Program at an Older Age: Session 8 In this podcast, Ryan and Rich take a plunge into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. Today, they discuss about the issue on age especially when considering to take an MD/PhD... by OldPreMeds Podcast
12 min listen
4: DO vs Caribbean Medical School? What Should I Do?: Session 4 In today's discussion, Ryan and Rich answer a question related to last week's episode question which has been broken into two parts. To check out last week's episode, go to www.opmpodcast.com/3. OldPreMeds Question of the Week - DO vs... by OldPreMeds Podcast
11 min listen
2: How Old is Too Old to Start Medical School: Session 2 In this episode, Ryan and Rich dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. OldPreMeds Question of the Week: What age is too old for medical school? Here are the insights... by OldPreMeds Podcast
13 min listen
1: Introduction to the OldPreMeds Podcast: Session 1 Welcome to the inaugural episode of the OldPreMeds Podcast! OldPreMeds.org is a site dedicated to nontraditional premed and medical students. This podcast is going to take questions that students post in the forums over at OldPreMeds.org... by OldPreMeds Podcast
14 min listen
7: Should I Mention Children in My Med School Application?: Session 7 Every week, Ryan and Rich share their thoughts and insights here on the OldPreMeds Podcast as they seek to answer the questions raised over at the OldPreMeds.org. In today's episode, the question is all about children and medical school,... by OldPreMeds Podcast
9 min listen
23: How Much Will My Undergrad Hurt My Chances at Med School?: Session 23 In today's episode, Ryan and Rich take a question from the forums over at OldPreMeds.org about whether a poor undergraduate school can hurt your chances at getting into medical school. OldPreMeds Question of the Week:... by OldPreMeds Podcast
12 min listen
11: Which MCAT Materials are the Best for Me?: Session 11 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan and Rich again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. Today, they discuss about the best resource... by OldPreMeds Podcast
14 min listen
3: Your Premed GPA is More than Your Premed GPA: Session 3 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan and Rich again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. OldPreMeds Question of the Week: A U.S. DO... by OldPreMeds Podcast
12 min listen
9: Do Surgical or EM Residencies Like Older Applicants?: Session 9 Ryan and Rich once again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. In today's show, they discuss about residency matching for older students. OldPreMeds Question of... by OldPreMeds Podcast
10 min listen
12: How Will Grad School Affect My Chances of Getting In?: Session 12 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan and Rich again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. Today, they talk about the impact of grad... by OldPreMeds Podcast
11 min listen
5: Applications - When Should I Apply to Medical School? Does it Matter?: Session 5 Ryan and Rich again take in questions from the forum over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. In today's episode Ryan and Rick talk about the risks of late application to medical school... by OldPreMeds Podcast
13 min listen
33: Introduction to The MCAT Podcast: Session 33 The OldPreMeds Podcast started as a collaboration between the Medical School Headquarters and the OldPreMeds.org, the site for nontraditional premed and medical students. Currently, Dr. Ryan Gray is the Director of the National Society... by OldPreMeds Podcast
22 min listen
37: Is Research More Important than Clinical Experience?: Session 37 Each week, Ryan pulls out a question from the forums over at OldPreMeds.org so we can deliver the answers right on to you. This week's question comes from a student asking about research experience, specifically about whether... by OldPreMeds Podcast
10 min listen
10: Who the Heck is this Rich Guy Anyway?: Session 10 Every week, we answer your questions here on the OldPreMeds Podcast where Ryan and Rich Levy again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org, pull a question, and deliver the answers right on to you. Today, however, is a fun and... by OldPreMeds Podcast
11 min listen
24 : How Is My Academic Dismissal Going to Hurt My Chances?: Session 24 In today's episode, Ryan and Rich take another question directly from the OldPreMeds.org and they specifically discuss how getting academically dismissed in undergrad can possibly hurt your chances of getting into medical school.... by OldPreMeds Podcast
9 min listen
43: Questions for a Student with a Low Undergrad & Postbac GPA: Session 43 In this episode, Ryan tackles the issue of a student who is struggling with very low undergrad and postbac GPA scores and a low 2015 MCAT score. Find out what options you could possibly take when facing this kind of situation. Your... by OldPreMeds Podcast
9 min listen
19 : Should I Apply to Med School Without Many Extracurriculars?: Session 19 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan and Rich again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. This is a common question for non traditional... by OldPreMeds Podcast
10 min listen
6: How to get the Best Letters of Recommendation as a Nontrad: Session 6 Ryan and Rich answer your questions over at the OldPreMeds.orghere on the OldPreMeds Podcast. In today's episode, they will touch on letters of recommendation - what the admissions committee is looking for, how to get strong ones, and when... by OldPreMeds Podcast
10 min listen
14: Can I Take Community College Courses for a Postbac?: Session 14 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan and Rich again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. This week, the OPM duo takes on a dual-edged... by OldPreMeds Podcast
6 min listen
30: A Statement Made About How Important Interviews Are: Session 30 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan again dives into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. Today, the questions revolves around the interview... by OldPreMeds Podcast
8 min listen
32: How do I Prepare for the Medical School Interview?: Session 32 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast are taken directly from the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. Today's question is about preparing for the medical... by OldPreMeds Podcast
10 min listen
35: What Jobs Should I Do During My Gap Year?: Session 35 In this episode, Ryan answers a question from a poster concerned about what kind of jobs can be done during gap years to help get them into medical school. Ryan makes two important points on the show today which you shouldn’t miss... by OldPreMeds Podcast
12 min listen
36: Can I Get in Enough Shadowing and Clinical Experience?: Session 36 In today's episode, Ryan welcomes a question from a student named Matt regarding getting shadowing and clinical experience - how much is enough, what better way to approach a physician, and can you shadow the same physician on a... by OldPreMeds Podcast
12 min listen
21: Volunteering or Working When There is a Time Crunch: Session 21 In this episode, Ryan pulls out a question directly from the OldPreMeds.org forums. It's all about working and volunteering and how to squeeze it all in. Ryan also covers a very important aspect of applying to medical school when it... by OldPreMeds Podcast
11 min listen
54: How Can I Improve My Med School Application?: Session 54 In this episode, Ryan talks about how you can improve your medical school application where he touches on some points such as postbac courses, clinical experience, and international clinical volunteering. Your questions, answered here... by OldPreMeds Podcast
11 min listen
22: Choosing Between an SMP vs Postbac Program: Session 22 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan jumps into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where he pulls a question and delivers the answers right on to you. In today's episode, Ryan tackles the topic on taking a postbac or... by OldPreMeds Podcast
11 min listen
29: A Farewell Letter to Being Premed: Session 29 Today's episode is a lot different from the previous sessions where Ryan and Rich pull out a question from the OldPreMeds.org forum. In this session, Ryan reads out a post sent by someone over at the same forum as he bids goodbye to... by OldPreMeds Podcast
13 min listen
17: As a Nontrad, How Should I Create a Med School List?: Session 17 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan and Rich again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. Today, they cover tips you need to know when making... by OldPreMeds Podcast
9 min listen

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315: Is There Still a Stigma for Community College?

315: Is There Still a Stigma for Community College?

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