The National Society for Nontraditional Premedical & Medical Students, Inc., better known by our website name, OldPreMeds.org or simply OPM, is a professional/pre-professional society and educational conduit for non-traditional students who seek to become Physicians. For those whose path to medicine is not the traditional high school to college to medical school, OPM's mission is to assist and advise on how to successfully prepare, apply, and succeed in both medical schools and residency tra ...
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OPM344: How Do I Explain my Nontraditional Journey?
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Like many nontrads, our student today is concerned about her path to applying to medical school and wondering what the best way to approach it is.Av Ryan Gray
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343: I'm an International Career Changer. How Do I Go to Med School?
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This nontrad is looking for insights on how to best pursue medical school as an international student with an engineering degree. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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342: Am I Wrong for Retaking Classes At Community College?
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This nontrad is looking for guidance on retaking some classes from undergrad at a community college after some negative feedback from their premed advisor. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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341: Can I Take Prereqs While on Active Duty?
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This nontrad is a registered nurse in the Air Force and is looking for the right time to begin their coursework. Is it possible to do while on active duty? Links: Full Episode Blog Post medicalschoolhq.net/advising Application Academy Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Community College for the Air ForceAv Ryan Gray
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After receiving interview feedback from an admissions committee, this nontrad is questioning if their only way into medical school is to pursue an SMP. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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339: My Online Professors Won't Write Me a Science LOR
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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? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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338: I Left Grad School to Pursue Medicine: Does That Look Bad?
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This nontrad is wondering if they should disclose that they left their 2-year graduate program early after realizing their true dream was to pursue medicine. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Application Academy Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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337: From Law School Dismissal to Med School: Where Do I Start?
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This nontrad is seeking guidance on how to frame their story and where to start as they transition to pursue medicine after their dismissal from law school. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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336: How Can I Be Sure I'm Ready for My Third Application Cycle?
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This nontrad wants to know if they should pursue a postbacc or SMP before beginning their third application cycle. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT MSAR Application RenovationAv Ryan Gray
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This nontrad is wondering if they should include three years of clinical working experience they have from 12 years ago on their application. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Medical School HQ - AdvisingAv Ryan Gray
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334: Military Contracts, Kids, and Postbacs: How Do I Plan?
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This premed isn't sure if their timeline is going to line up well when they have so much on their plate already. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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333: Can I Show My Non-Typical Path in the Disadvantaged Essay?
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This nontrad has taken a different route than most, but isn't sure if their path qualifies them for the disadvantaged essay.Av Ryan Gray
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332: Will My 15-Year Old Prereqs Make the Cut?
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They have a career as a nurse, but have never given up their dream of becoming a physician. This nontrad is looking for guidance on which prereqs to re-take. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Mappd Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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331: Do I Have A Chance With a 496 MCAT?
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This student has a 496 MCAT but feels confident about the rest of the application. Should they apply now, or should they wait a year? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Mappd (promo code OLDPREMEDS)Av Ryan Gray
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329: High Science Grades, Low Cumulative GPA
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This student has a GREAT science GPA, but their old classes hurt their cumulative. Will they be ok?Av Ryan Gray
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This Nurse is ready to pursue their dream- how can they tackle their academic past? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Mappd Meded Media MSAR Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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327: Balancing a Spouse, Kids, House, and PREMED
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This student has a lot on their plate- how do people balance it all? Let's help them out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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326: Is There A Way to Identify LGBTQ+ Friendly Med Schools?
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This premed is a lesbian looking for schools and communities that will accept her identity. How can she find places that feel safe to her? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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325: Should I Quit My Job and Move Away for a Postbac?
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This career changer is struggling to get all the classes she needs. Should she take the leap to quit her job and attend a postbac program full time?Av Ryan Gray
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324: Is My Addiction Recovery History A Deal-Breaker?
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This premed is in substance use recovery and has been sober for a few years. They are willing to do the work, but will med schools even consider them? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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323: Can I Use A Letter of Recommendation from 3 Years Ago?
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This premed asked a professor from a few years ago to write a letter and instead they offered to resend an old letter dated 3 years back. Should the use it? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MappdCon 2023 myLORs (promo code OLDPREMEDS) AAMC core competencies Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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322: Should I Talk About My Prior Career in Personal Statement?
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This career changer is being advised to talk about her prior career in her personal statement. She disagrees but feels obligated by her mentor. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy The MCAT Podcast Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement…
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321: How Important is Clinical Experience?
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This older premed has work, travel, family, school, and MCAT. Does she really need clinical experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post eShadowing Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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320: Admissions Advisor From a Med School Discouraged Me
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This career changer works full-time as a nurse while taking classes, but an admissions advisor told her she needs to be in school full-time. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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This recent graduate has to do science GPA repair, get clinical experience, and take the MCAT. Is it possible to do all this in 2-3 years? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast Mappd Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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This non-trad is already in their 3rd year of optometry school. Is it too late to switch to medical school? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The MCAT Podcast Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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317: Should I Retake Bio When I Got C+?
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This postbacc wants to retake biology - her grade was a C+ and she doesn't remember much. Her school says she's not allowed to though. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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316: How Many Credits for My DIY Postbacc?
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This student needs to take Organic Chem 1 and Organic Chem 2, and she plans to take Physiology. How many more postbacc credits does she need? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com (referral code OLDPREMEDS) myLORS.com premedhangout.com Blueprint MCAT Application RenovationAv Ryan Gray
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315: Is There Still a Stigma for Community College?
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Will adcoms accept community college and online classes? Or is there a stigma? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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This non-trad wants to know if non-trads are becoming more common. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ)Av Ryan Gray
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This older premed is in great shape with clinical, but they are not sure about their volunteer experiences. What counts? How old can it be? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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312: I Messed Up As A PA Student. Is Med School Even Possible?
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This PA school grad wants to become a physician- but they had some bumps in the road. Can they fix them? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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311: Does Being A Father Put You At A Disadvantage?
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This non-trad working father worries that his obligations put him at a disadvantage and wonders how to communicate the problem to admissions committees. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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This premed was accepted to a Caribbean MD school- but wants to know if they should hold out for a DO acceptance in the states. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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309: I Struggled In Engineering, Will I Make It As A Premed?
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This nontrad struggled through their engineering journey. Can they make the shift to premed and survive? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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308: Single Mom to a Deaf Toddler–Can I Make It?
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This mom is in a rural community and needs help figuring out how to reach her goal of working with those like her child- how can we Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media www.premedhangout.com Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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This law student wants to become a med student with no clinical experience. Dr. Gray weighs in here. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com www.premedhangout.com (Use #OPMquestion)Av Ryan Gray
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306: How Do I Classify Additional Undergrad Work?
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This premed took additional classes while still "Degree Seeking", how should they classify their courses? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT AMCAS Applicant GuideAv Ryan Gray
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305: I'm Over 40- Where Do I Even Start?
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This nontrad premed needs help getting started- what path should they take? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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304: Does My Speech Pathologist Experience Help Me?
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This premed is a speech pathologist who wants to know what their work experience would be considered. What is it classified as? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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303: Am I Wrong To Pursue My Dream After All This Time?
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This premed mom is doubting if she should be pursuing her goal of becoming a doctor- what does Dr. Gray think? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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302: Getting LORs After Graduating Years Ago
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This student has been out of school for YEARS. How can they get Letters fo Rec? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Blueprint MCAT's spaced repetition flashcard program Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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301: Mechanic to Med School, How Do I Start?
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Today's nontrad is a mechanic premed who lives in a rural area and needs help getting up to date. Let's help this student! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy. Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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300: Do I Need to Diversify my Clinical Experience?
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Today's 2022 applicant was told that their clinical experience wasn't enough. Do they need more or was that person wrong? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Renovation Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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299: I Overcame My 1.13 GPA- Do I Still Need More Time?
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This nontrad Veteran already overcame a low GPA- now they're up against the MCAT. What's Dr. Gray's timeline advice? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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298: Will My 7-Year-Old Drug Charge Hold Me Back?
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This nontrad has great stats but is worried that an old drug charge will keep them out of med school. Can they overcome it? Links: Full Episode Blog Post PMY197: Can You Become a Doctor If You’ve Been Arrested? PMY399: Social Injustices, the Law, and Applying to Medical School Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT…
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297: Do I Apply Earlier or Gain Clinical Experience?
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Today's nontrad has some shadowing hours but little-to-no clinical experience. Are they better off waiting a year to gain that experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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296: I Failed My First Posbac. Now What?
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Our nontrad today struggled through their postbac and is wondering what their options are now. Let's give this premed hope and a path forward! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCAT Mappd The Premed Years Podcast Session 230: Rejected From the Caribbean! Now with a US Acceptance!…
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295: Should I Take Premed Prereqs While in an Accelerated BSN?
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This nontrad is completing her ABSN but has decided to pursue the premed path. Should she start taking prereqs now or wait until she finishes her ABSN? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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294: Nursing School to Postbac to Medical School
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This nontrad is finishing up their nursing degree but is now considering medical school and wonders if they should jump right into a postbac to take prereqs. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Nontrad Premed Forum Premedforums.com Blueprint MCATAv Ryan Gray
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