The Pre-Med Podcast

Apparently, my podcasting days aren’t over… Who would have guessed a bioweapon would bring us back together? You could have guessed. If you understand the Medical Mastermind Community has always been about authentic leadership. From our research on disadvantaged students, to mentorship development programs culminating in the Bronze Outreach Award from my medical school. Thank […]

Episode 63: Dr. Dan responds to a listener question after he’s stressed because he failed most of his very first round of med school exams. Learn the techniques that can save your grades. Step 1: Quit doing the same, failing study technique over and over, trying harder each time. If it’s not working, it’s insanity […]

Episode 62: Learn to distinguish types of study material and the study technique that it best suits. How to Study Anatomy To learn how to study anatomy like a medical student and beat your peers on undergrad, you need to find someone who’s been there – done that. Look no further. Doctor Dan slows down […]

Episode 61: Dr. Dan answers a listener question about how “easy” it is to maintain a relationship as a premed and as a medical student. Relationships in Medical School – transcript  Pre-Med Relationships Welcome to the Pre-Med Podcast. I’m your host, Dr. Dan. Today, I’m asking a listener question about how easy was it to maintain […]

Episode 60: Carly was interviewed the night before medical school. Listen to her story of triumph and encouragement for others. Meet Carly. A brave and bright student about to start medical school – TOMORROW! This insider perspective is priceless. Listen to the podcast above…

Episode 59: Learn about the coming “MMC Mobile” and the seven stages of your clinical career that it will infuse! Seven Career Stages TRANSCRIPT Career stage number one, I call Mastermind Study Techniques. Before you ever get into seriously being ready to apply to medical school, you have to be a pretty organized person. You […]

Episode 58: Today, I’m talking about the top 10 stressors experienced by freshmen college students. Biggest Stressors PreMeds Face Every Day  Of course, these same stressors do persist throughout all of your education, not just college but medical school and beyond as well. However, I think it’s important as I do more and more research, to […]

Episode 57: The Best PreMed Majors transcript “This is the Pre-Med Podcast, episode 57. I’m your host, Doctor Dan. Today, I’m talking about the best undergraduate pre-med major, then and now. For many years, I’ve always said that you should stick with a major as an undergraduate that you are passionate about, something that you […]

Episode 56: How to make audio recordings that are custom MCAT recordings specific to your particular needs. Download transcript: MCAT Notes Personalized MCAT MP3’s This idea came from a recent email I received from a MasterMind member and I wanted to read it pretty much in its entirety and comment on it and then go […]

Episode 55: Learn the most common age range and mentorship exposure duration that increased medical school admission rates by 93%. Download transcript: Study finds 93 percent increase in medical school admissions 55 Matriculation The End is in Sight Today’s episode is about the research study that showed an increase in matriculation that is acceptance into medical […]

Episode 54: A rare, pessimistic moment – as Dr. Dan discusses the dark side of how you are judged during interviews. Download transcript: medical school Interview tips How can you AMP up your application and interview? I certainly remember that feeling.  I think it gets seared in your brain.  It’s so hard to feel like you’re […]

Episode 53: Learn the stats on the types of PreMeds that can increase GPA and MCAT scores in only 1 year with the MMC. Download transcript: Raise your GPA and MCAT in 1 year or less In this episode we’re looking at the effect of the Medical Mastermind Community on undergraduate GPA and MCAT scores […]

Episode 52: Learn to do the math; how much will ignorance cost you? Download transcript: How Research Fixed y 1 Million Dollar Mistake Welcome to the Pre-Med Podcast Episode 52. I’m your host, Dr. Dan. Today’s topic is “How Research Fixed My $1 Million Mistake.” Interesting topic, huh? Let me explain something to you. I […]

Episode 51: Write your DMP and you’ll have one of the top 3 of 17 principles of success in the bag. Download transcript: Definite Major Purpose Having Definiteness of Purpose Welcome to the pre-med podcast. I’m your host, Dr. Dan. Today I’m going to tell you all about the definite major purpose and why having one, […]

Episode 50: Learn where all the money goes and how YOU can get volunteer experience by helping Doctor Dan and the MMC. I’ve really hesitated, for the past 2 years, I’ve kept something from you. It’s been more than that, actually. Pretty much the whole time I’ve been a resident. That is, what happens to […]

Episode 49: Learn 5 electives that will help you on the new MCAT. Stay up-to-date with the new 2015 MCAT changes. Download transcript: The New 2015 MCAT The MCAT is Changing, again… In this episode, I’m going to be discussing the upcoming changes to the new MCAT in 2015. There are three or four transitions […]

Episode 48: Four timless questions and answers that every PreMed must know. Download transcript:  Q&A From an MMC Graduate In this episode, we’re digging back into the archives to talk about some questions from a Mastermind member who leads gp brighton clinic.  This is back from December 2009 when we were doing a private coaching […]

Episode 47: A long episode about 21 characteristics of the ultimate and worst premed advisers. See if you already do this… Download transcript: 21 Tips for Discerning Bad Premed Advisors In this episode, I’m going to be teaching twenty-one tips for how you can discern good pre-med advising from bad.  Believe it or not, I […]

Episode 46: There are 4 steps to planning out your MCAT strategy: 1. take an old MCAT test first, 2. read 1-2 books and listen to MMC podcast, 3. focus on your weak areas, 4. repeat steps 1-3. “Today we’re going to be discussing a successful MCAT preparation strategy. This is in response to a […]

Episode 45: They sting. They hurt. But aren’t these criticisms supposed to by “constructive”? Podcast transcription provided by Rev.com “In this episode, I’m going to be taking on a subject of how to handle criticism on clinical rotations. Criticism it’s not fun. You’ve heard the term constructive criticism, things to work on in other words. […]

Episode 44: Learn how to write about bad grades, drop-outs, and other poor choices. What will admissions committees think of you? Podcast transcription provided by Rev.com:  Success Story Format Doctor Dan:    “In this episode, I want to discuss how to describe things in your personal statements or in your application materials when you have to […]

Episode 43: Don’t leave that box empty! Learn simple and creative ways to beef up your medical school application with research. Podcast transcription provided by Rev.com:  research-for-medical-school-application Dr. Dan: “Hi. This is the Premed Podcast. I’m your host Dr. Dan. Today, I’m going to be answering a listener question named Justin M. He wrote me a […]

Episode 42: When you should go back to school and get a Pre-Med master’s degree. And when you shouldn’t; a listener question. Audio transcription by rev.com:    Post-Bacc PreMed Programs We’re going to take a listener question here. It’s a long e-mail that was kind of unique in nature. It’s someone that’s in the military, just […]

Episode 41: Listener’s raw email about anxiety is answered. Learn what it is, what can be done about it, and key resources to help you if you suffer from test anxiety. Check out the reader’s favorite CBD products to reduce those anxiety attacks. In this episode, Doctor Dan discusses test anxiety. Test anxiety involves both […]

Episode 40: Learn how to manage your time more efficiently by developing a study SYSTEM that will allow you to really relax when you’re away from the books. This episode is the first in a multi-part series of Frequently Asked Questions. Based on a recent survey, Dr. Dan groups students’ answers by theme. Discover very […]

Episode 39: Short of getting a literature degree, find out Dr. Dan’s expanded resource and study tips that can help you overcome the MCAT if you have been plagued by repeated, unsatisfactory scores. MCAT Statistics   Two-thirds of entering medical students have a science undergraduate background and often struggle with the MCAT Verbal Reasoning section. […]

Episode 38: In this episode, you’ll learn the statistics of the first-ever peer-reviewed data on a revolutionary approach to an age-old problem – increasing MCAT and GPA scores! How to Increase Your MCAT Score Use a Mastermind approach. Instead of trying to figure out what works through trial and error, why not rely on people […]

Episode 37: This is the second in our Master the MCAT Core Sciences content from studentdoctorpodcast.com. The first edition on DNA was a success and I’m happy to be publishing number 2 of 50 MCAT MP3’s here on the Premed Podcast. At the time of this podcast release (March 3, 2012), I’m offering a free […]

Episode 36: This is the first MP3 out of 50 that covers the core MCAT science content you NEED to know for the MCAT. Get all 50 MP3s instantly at studentdoctorpodcast.com. How much would you pay for someone to write all of your MCAT notecards for you? Now you don’t have to! Check out the […]

Episode 35: Did you know there will be sociology, psychology and an increased emphasis on critical thinking and reasoning skills on the new MCAT? Well, some of the changes are already in effect and have been for a few years! In this episode, Dr. Dan explains the why, what and when of the new 2015 […]

Episode 34: Learn new tips on MCAT prep classes, study techniques, the mindmap CD, personal essays for DO applications, and a recommended flashcard tool. In this episode, Dr. Dan breaks his usual format in order to answer listener questions. Premed Questions and Answers You have to listen to the podacst to get the answers, but […]

Episode 33: Listen to this science content review and learn its format for your own audio notes. Hematopoietic Agents Notice how these show notes are arranged: a list review of hematopoietic agents (that cause red blood cell production), core text review, and an audio version. This fits into the Mastermind Study System after you have […]

Episode 32: A different dentist weighs in this month, but wait – he’s applying to medical school! What? You’ve never heard a podcast like this before… A Dentist Turned Pre-Med Seriously? You judge for yourself, but I think that the same decision factors that the last dentist we interviewed used to decide TO CHOOSE dentistry […]

Episode 31: The content dentist. Next month will be a discontented dentist turned pre-med! Learn why they made their choice and how to make your own. Most people don’t realize that Yale is not only one of the most prestigious universities in the country for dental health, but also the #1 university to learn all […]

Episode 30: Doctor Dan explains the average MCAT for allopathic matriculates in the United States. The Average MCAT In 2010, the Association of American Medical Colleges (no affiliation) reported the following numbers from the entering class of allopathic medical students: Mean Total MCAT Score = 31.1, with a standard deviation of 4.1   Reviewing our […]

Episode 29: Harvard advice on the medical school personal statement. 6 Don’ts & 6 Do’s Personal Essay Help www.InsiderMedicalAdmissions.com 6 Don’ts of Writing Personal Essays: Don’t be generic. Don’t use personal medical experiences. Don’t be vague. Don’t write more than one page. Don’t use flowery language. Don’t use quotations. 6 Do’s of Writing Personal Essays: […]

Episode 28: This is where I ask him the big question – you don’t want to miss his answer and the reason he gives for it! Caribbean Medical Schools This is the final reveal! Take a listen and see exactly why people complain about the quality of medical students coming from “some” Caribbean medical schools. […]

Episode 27: You have NEVER heard this stuff before – I promise or your money back… The opinions expressed in this interview are solely those of the interviewee and do not reflect the opinions of Premedical Solutions, LLC. yada yada yada

Episode 26: Learn the “Master Key” to taking notes and converting them for the Free Recall Study Method. Dr. Dan discovered it independently and, years later, found that he was not alone. In this episode, I’m going to tell you exactly how to prepare your notes from class and employ the free recall method. Something […]