the BYU Premed Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kaj Anderson
Premed student, Kaj Anderson, breaks down the different facets of becoming the perfect premed applicant at BYU.
How to come up with a list of medical schools to apply to and how many to apply to.
https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/average-gpa-and-mcat-score-for-every-medical-school
https://www.studentdoctor.net/schools/lizzym-score
Covered in this episode:
How and when to register for the MCAT,
What's on the MCAT and what classes to take,
How the MCAT is scored,
Why the MCAT matters to med schools,
How to prepare for the MCAT
This episode breaks down the details that most future applicants have questions about so you can know what to start working on and what to stop stressing about.
Kaj reviews tested and tried methods on how to succeed on exams, and how specifically to handle multiple choice questions
Research made simple
1. How to get into a lab
2. How to succeed in a lab
3. What to expect
BONUS: Two opportunities specific to BYU students.
Isaac is a premed student in his freshman year at BYU. We talk about the challenges that he faced as he started on his path, the resources he found the most helpful, and discuss some questions he still had.
With so many classes and extracurriculars, it is imperative that study time is used to its fullest potential. I discuss ways to get the most out of your studying and crush those dreaded prereqs.
Jonny Hatch, a fourth-year medical school student and host of "The Med School Virtual Mentor Podcast" and admissions committee member talks about what to expect in medical school, how to have a successful undergrad experience, and what to include on your application.
Jonny's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/799vl1zTYQ4sbGVtz6lENp?si=7296937431694861
Covered in this podcast:
Purpose of job shadowing, who to shadow, how to get shadowing hours, how to act, and how to get a letter of recommendation from the physician.
I sat down with Ellie Steeger to hear about the premed club at BYU. We covered the resources the club offers, leadership opportunities in the club, and a few experiences we have had with the program.
A look into the community service/volunteer hours required by most medical schools. Suggestions, ideas, and logistics involved in opportunities around the area.
Today I discuss what it means to build a story arc for your medical school application, why it is important to get started on it right away, and why medical schools will love it.
A discussion on if a career in medicine is right for you, and finding a motive. "What is your why?"