Interviews with Medical School Admissions and Professionals |
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Livestream #14, July 12, 2023
[04:15] Introduction of panelists [06:24] What are secondary applications? [10:36] Optional questions [11:59] How quickly should applicants send back their secondary? [16:50] Should applicants repeat information already mentioned? [19:16] Common prompts [25:22] Preclinical curriculum [28:10] Wake [29:14] Take-away point [33:00] Closing remarks |
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Carver College of Medicine University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine |
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Livestream #13, May 17, 2023
[04:03] Introduction of panelists [07:07] What is the difference between DO and MD schools? [09:41] Unique Programs [15:25] Addressing applicants with non-matching numbers [21:03] Factors to consider when choosing which school to apply [25:53] Take-away point |
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Noorda College Osteopathic of Medicine UMass Chan School of Medicine |
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Livestream #12, March 1, 2023
[03:36] Introduction of panelists [07:21] Advice to unaccepted applicants but are on waitlist [12:20] How a letter of interest is weighed but the admission committee? [17:52] What steps should an applicant take when preparing for reapply? [25:02] Things to avoid when reapplying [24:30] Tips and resources for interview preparation [28:54] Take-away point |
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Case Western School of Medicine University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry |
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Livestream #11, September 26, 2022
[03:55] Introduction of panelists [06:03] What is your interview format going to look like this year? [09:05] What experience does your school gives to applicants on the interview? [15:15] Impressive past interview experiences [20:14] Do and Don't during interview [26:54] Should applicants send thank you's after their interviews? [29:47] Take-away point |
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OUWB School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine |
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Livestream #10, July 6, 2022
[03:30] About Wake Forest [06:55] Should applicants repeat information in the secondary application? [08:05] How to make your secondary application stand out? [10:20] When should you send your secondary application in? [12:45] Should applicants answer every question? [14:10] Where to find more information? [16:40] Values [18:50] Prewriting [20:35] Take-away point |
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Wake Forest School of Medicine Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine |
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Livestream #9, April 19, 2022
[03:50] Introduction of panelists [05:45] Unique Programs [09:10] What is the Primary Application? [15:00] Personal Statement [17:30] Fee Assistance Program [18:20] English as a Second Language [25:30] Most Meaningful Activities [27:15] Does Colorado favor Out-of-State applicants? [28:50] How can applicants express interest in their school? [30:45] Take-away point |
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Boston University School of Medicine University of Colorado School of Medicine |
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Livestream #8, February 23, 2022
[03:15] Introduction of panelists [04:45] Waitlist offers but no acceptances [06:42] When does interview season end? [07:46] Significance of letters of intent [11:38] Improving your application as a re-applicant [14:42] When to consider re-taking the MCAT [19:14] Applying as a full-time employee in a non-medical industry [22:36] To-do advice before matriculating this Fall [25:12] Second looks: virtual or in-person? [27:20] Factors to consider in your final decision [30:15] Take-away point [32:07] Closing remarks. |
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Stanford School of Medicine University of North Carolina School of Medicine |
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Livestream #7, August 24, 2021 [03:43] Introduction of panelists [04:21] Interview formats for 2021-22 season? [09:07] Learning about medical schools without in-person visits? [13:15] Impressive past inteview experiences [20:05] Duration of interview season [24:30] Tips and resources for interview preparation [27:45] Take-away point [32:07] Closing remarks. |
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University of Iowa School of Medicine Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. |
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Livestream #6, June 04, 2021
[01:55] Introductions [07:31] This cycle vs last cycle. Interviews in person or virtual?? [12:17] Blacklist from medical schools? [15:02] Private and Public institutions and type of applicants the prefer. [20:12] Panelists’ Medical school highlights [29:36] Non-traditional applicants? [35:07] DO vs MD. How do their training compare? [40:42] Advice for yourself if you were applying? [56:28] Closing remarks. |
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The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine University of North Carolina School of Medicine |
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Livestream #5, April 20, 2021 [04:56] Introduction of panelists [05:35] Advice for applicants are on waitlists? [13:45] Significance of letters of interest/intent? [17:39] Cut-off age for pre-req courses? [20:08] Percentage of out of state students [22:39] How was this cycle was different? [28:19] Will classes be in person for next cycle? [32:31] Thoughts on retaking MCAT? [36:45] Effect of demographics on MCAT? [39:56] Favored aspects of international student application? [42:53] How students can get feedback on their application? [47:57] Decreased clinical exposure due to COVID [53:00] Advice from admissions committee. [58:17] Closing remarks. |
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Wake Forest School of Medicine Boston University School of Medicine |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |