Interviews with Medical School Admissions and Professionals |
Interview #2, February 15, 2021
[0:20] Introduction to Stanford School of Medicine's COEDME [1:28] Measuing success in leadership [3:15] Mark's motivators [4:52] Advice for premedical students wanting to develop leadership skills [6:46] Impact of adversity in leadership development [10:05] Recommended books on leadership skills [11:37] Conclusion |
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Stanford School of Medicine |
Livestream #4, October 6, 2020
[6:44] Introduction of panelists [7:21] Interview format during COVID-19 [15:40] Admission timeline during COVID-19 [17:54] Interview preparation [24:30] Interview Pitfalls [28:57] Implication of COVID-19 on MCAT/academic performance [34:47] How are virtual opportunities/experiences counted [39:36] Primary care and research at Tuffs University School of Medicine/Medical College of Georgia [46:42] Undergraduate research importance [51:06] Advice to gap year students [53:46] 2021-2022 application cycle [57:00] Closing remarks |
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Medical College of Georgia Tufts University School of Medicine |
Livestream #3, August 24, 2020
[1:00] Introduction [4:12] Panelist Introductions [4:50] Secondary Apllications [8:10] Medical School Statistics (MCAT, GPA, etc...) [12:17] Impact of COVID-19 on Extracurricular Activities [17:26] Pitfalls During Applications [21:16] Effect of COVID-19 on Rolling Admissions [24:48] Non-native English Speakers Unbalanced MCAT [27:55] Interview Process this Year [33:32] Tips for Interview and Interview Prep [39:36] Virtual Shadowing [43:23] Post-Baccalaureate Programs [46:43] Fantastic/Dreadful Interview Performances [53:13] Summaries and Reflections [58:36] Future Episodes |
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Rush Medical College University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine |
Livestream #2, July 13, 2020
[1:05] Introduction [4:40] Panelist introductions [5:26] Communicating COVID-impacts on applications [8:32] MCAT considerations [12:22] Fewer extracurricular opportunities due to COVID [15:34] Rolling admissions [19:20] Clinical experience and shadowing [25:01] Premed classes online or in-person [26:00] Virtual interviews and new VITA [32:42] How to learn about school, city, and students virtually [37:00] Financial aid awards [40:48] Secondary application turnaround time [45:25] Medical school curriculum changes [49:23] Updated information on school-specific admission policies [51:17] Summaries and reflections [55:30] Conclusion |
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Vanderbilt School of Medicine University of Iowa School of Medicine |
Interview #1, July 2nd, 2020
[1:05] Introduction [3:20] What is a Dean of External Education [9:25] Strengths and Weaknesses of Medical Education [13:25] Interaction in Distance-based Learning [17:20] Incoming Students to Online Format [21:24] Clinical Years to Distance-based Learning [25:01] Future Innovations in Medical Education [28:48] Parting Advice to Incoming Students [32:38] Conclusion |
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Harvard Medical School |
Livestream #1, June 3rd, 2020
[1:14] Introduction [4:52] Panelist introductions [5:54] P/F grades for spring 2020 [9:00] Extracurricular and volunteer hours [13:01] MCAT and secondary application delays [19:59] Shadowing experiences [25:11] Interviews and campus tours [35:44] Access to technology [38:30] Rolling admissions [41:10] Financial aid [43:42] School-specific updates [45:20] Secondary applications [49:05] Summaries and reflections [55:15] Conclusion |
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Wake Forest School of Medicine Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine |