339: My Online Professors Won't Write Me a Science LOR

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339: My Online Professors Won't Write Me a Science LOR

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Nov 22, 2023

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This nontrad is struggling to get science LORs due to the distance and circumstances of online science classes. Does a behavioral health LOR fulfil the same need?

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Nov 22, 2023

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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
15: How Recent Should My Prereqs Be Before Applying to Med School?: Session 15 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Taken directly from the forums over at OldPreMeds.org, Ryan and Rich pick a question and deliver the answers right on to you. For this week, Ryan and Rich discuss about course timing... by OldPreMeds Podcast
8 min listen
27: Does Massage Therapy Count as Clinical Experience?: Session 27 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: The poster is... by OldPreMeds Podcast
7 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
31: Committee Feedback on a Bombed Med School Interview: Session 31 In this episode, Ryan focuses on the medical school interview process, an important topic to discuss considering that it's interview season and Ryan has a book coming up on Kindle. Find out more about it on... by OldPreMeds Podcast
9 min listen
26: Should I Retake the MCAT? Is there a Minimum MCAT Score?: Session 26 In today's episode, Ryan and Rich discuss how to go about it when you’re considering to retake the MCAT as well as the minimum MCAT score required by different medical schools. As always, this question has been pulled out by Ryan and... by OldPreMeds Podcast
12 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
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
25: Should I Drop Out of My Masters Program and do a Postbac?: Session 25 In today's episode, Ryan and Rich take a question pulled out directly from the forums over at OldPreMeds.org as they discuss getting a master's program versus postbac program. OldPreMeds Question of the Week: Poster, Megan, is a... by OldPreMeds Podcast
10 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
20: Interview with a 56-Year-Old Medical Student: Session 20 In today's episode, Ryan talks with Kate, a 56-year old 3rd year medical student at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine as she shares with us her path to becoming a physician. Kate was initially a bio premed major until she... by OldPreMeds Podcast
40 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
34: Is it Necessary to Shadow if I'm Already in Healthcare?: Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan again dives into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where he pulls out a question and deliver the answers right on to you. In today’s episode, Ryan answers a question raised by an NP... by OldPreMeds Podcast
9 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
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
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
41: Should I Write About Red Flags in My Personal Statement?: Session 41 In this episode, Ryan tackles a question about personal statement specifically about whether or not you should mention red flags in your personal statement. Is it safe to mention that you’ve been partying too much? Listen in to know... by OldPreMeds Podcast
10 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
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339: My Online Professors Won't Write Me a Science LOR

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