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Join us for an exclusive Zoom event featuring Christian Essman, the host of "All Access: Med School Admissions." Are you an aspiring medical student with burning questions about the admissions process? Look no further! This is your chance to spend an engaging evening with Christian Essman and have all your inquiries answered.

During this virtual gathering, Christian Essman will share his knowledge and expertise on the intricate world of medical school admissions. As a seasoned professional in the field, he has guided countless students through the challenging journey of getting into medical school. With his wealth of experience and insider insights, Christian will provide invaluable advice, strategies, and tips to help you navigate the complex admissions process successfully.

The event will be structured as an interactive Q&A session, allowing participants to ask Christian anything related to med school admissions. Whether you have inquiries about crafting an outstanding personal statement, preparing for interviews, selecting the right medical schools, or seeking guidance on how to stand out among other applicants, Christian will be there to offer his expert advice and address all your concerns.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15th @ 7:00 pm EST

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tracy Kedian, the Associate Dean for Admissions, at the UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA. Dr. Kedian sheds light on the unique aspects of UMass Chan's curriculum, known as VISTA. This innovative curriculum fosters curiosity, inquiry, and equity through group and problem-based learning, along with extensive use of medical simulation. One exciting feature of UMass Chan is its commitment to serving underserved populations. With a focus on health disparities and public and community health, the school offers two distinct tracks with its regional campuses - the Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health track, based at Baystate Health Systems in western MA and the LEAD@Lahey track, located in Burlington, MA, that concentrates on leadership skills and health systems science to prepare future medical leaders.

Dr. Kedian also provides valuable insights into the admissions process at UMass Chan. While the school predominantly admits students from Massachusetts, it remains an excellent resource for premeds from all backgrounds. Throughout this conversation, you'll discover a wealth of helpful advice for aspiring medical students, regardless of whether UMass Chan is your state school or not. Join us as we delve into the world of UMass Chan Medical School and med school admissions with Dr. Tracy Kedian, a dedicated family physician and an expert in medical school admissions.

If you find this podcast to be a helpful resource, RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE please! It helps others find it!

Send me your recommendations for future medical schools that you'd like to hear featured! Send it to: allaccess@case.edu

Visit our website for more information on this episode and others. https://linktr.ee/allaccessmedschool

RESOURCES:

UMass Chan Medical School

2022 Year in Review YouTube Video

VISTA Curriculum

CONTACT:

admissions@umassmed.edu

Music:

Kalte Ohren by Alex (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/59612 Ft: starfrosch & Jerry Spoon

 

Checking in midway through the 2022-2023 application cycle with updates and tips for current applicants and advice for prospective applicants. 

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If you find this podcast to be a helpful resource, RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE please!  It helps others find it!

Send me your recommendations for future medical schools that you'd like to hear featured! Send it to: allaccess@case.edu   

Visit our website for more information on this episode and others. 

https://linktr.ee/allaccessmedschool

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RESOURCES

AMCAS 2022-2023 Application Guide

FREE AAMC - Diversifying the Next Generation of Doctors: Career Fair and Workshops

Saturday, November 12, 2022   |   8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT   |   Nashville, TN

AAMC FACTS - Applicants, Matriculants, Enrollment, Graduates, MD-PhD, and Residency Applicants Data

Altus - Casper Situational Judgment Test

AAMC PREview Situational Judgment Test

Kira Situational Judgment Test 

See what schools require situational judgment tests - MSAR

The podcasting community is a small, supportive community and when I heard of this new podcast from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, I knew I had to share it with you, my premed listeners. It is called, “The Clinical Excellence Podcast” and can be helpful and provide insight for our premed listeners to hear how physicians navigate the various challenges of this profession. 

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If you find this podcast to be a helpful resource, RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE please!  It helps others find it!

Send me your recommendations for future medical schools that you'd like to hear featured! Send it to: allaccess@case.edu   

Visit our website for more information on this episode and others. 

https://linktr.ee/allaccessmedschool    

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RESOURCES: 

Dr. Adam Cifu

The Bucksbaum Institute of Clinical Excellence

The Clinical Excellence Podcast

On Being a Doctor Lecture Series - It’s an open lecture and aimed to help college students.

New MCAT Resources:

Sign up to be notified when the AAMC MCAT Official Prep Free Practice Exam is available.

Some of Christian's Favorite Podcasts:

The Daily

Coaching for Leaders

Work Life

TED Radio Hour

How I Built This

Unlocking Us

The Eddie Trunk Podcast

If you want to know more about Medical Scientist Training Programs (MD/PhD), then this is the episode for you! You will hear from a leader in the MSTP community, Mr. Brian Sullivan, the Executive Director of the MSTP at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.  As Director of the largest MSTP in the US, Mr. Sullivan brings a wealth of knowledge as he walks us through the intricacies of this unique biomedical research training degree and discusses some of the little known and subtle nuances of what makes for a strong MSTP applicant. 

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If you find this podcast to be a helpful resource, RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE please!  It helps others find it!

Send me your recommendations for future medical schools that you'd like to hear featured! Send it to: allaccess@case.edu   

Visit our website for more information on this episode and others. 

https://linktr.ee/allaccessmedschool    

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RESOURCES: 

Washington University School of Medicine MSTP

CWRU School of Medicine MSTP

List of MSTP Programs

AAMC MSTP Resources

AAMC Tools for MSTP Applicants

Gaps between college and starting an MD-PhD program are adding years to physician-scientist training time

Long-Term Trends in the Age of Principal Investigators Supported for the First Time on NIH R01-Equivalent Awards

CONTACT: 

mstp@email.wustl.edu 

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has developed a situational judgment test called, PREview Professional Readiness Exam, that is being used by eighteen medical schools for the 2022-2023 application cycle. I am joined in this episode by two representatives from the AAMC who are intimately involved in the development and delivery of this new assessment tool. You will hear details about this exam and preparing for it from Dr. Rebecca Fraser, the Director of Content Development within the Admissions and Selection Research and Development Program, and Lisa Peters, the Director of Operations for PREview. 

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If you find this podcast to be a helpful resource, RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE please!  It helps others find it!

Send me your recommendations for future medical schools that you'd like to hear featured! Send it to: allaccess@case.edu  

Visit our website for more information on this episode and others. 

https://linktr.ee/allaccessmedschool  

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RESOURCES:

AAMC PREview Professional Readiness Exam

Essential Guide

Workspace and Computer Requirements

Practice Exam

Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students

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2022-2023 Participating Schools

Carle Illinois College of Medicine - Research Only

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Recommended - Research Only

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University - Recommended

Des Moines University Medicine & Health Sciences - Recommended

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine - Recommended

George Washington University School of Medicine - Recommended

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine - Required (either PREview exam or CASPer)

Morehouse School of Medicine - Recommended

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine - Recommended

Saint Louis University School of Medicine - Required

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - Recommended

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine - Required

University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine - Recommended

University of California at Davis School of Medicine - Required

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine - Required

University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine - Required

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Recommended - Research Only

University of Virginia School of Medicine - Accepted, Research Only

Surprise! A short bonus episode for you! In light of last week's big news about USMLE Step 1 going to Pass/Fail in the next couple of years, I wanted to get you some brief comments from an admissions office on this with Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions at CWRU School of Medicine.  We have already received several emails from prospective applicants and currently accepted students so it seemed appropriate to bring you some early commentary.  

Here is the press release and information from USMLE regarding this change.

Have a question for the show, school suggestion, or just want to say hi? Send it to allaccess@case.edu

Visit https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess for more information on this episode and others.

This episode sets the stage for future episodes. Christian Essman describes some of the terms and phrases used in the admissions application process. Additionally, he provides a walk through of the application timeline.

Additional information for All Access: Med School Admissions can be found at: https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess 

Resources:  

• AAMC - Association of American Medical Colleges  Bookmark this site now!
• MSAR - Medical School Admissions Requirements
• AMCAS - American Medical College Application Service
• MCAT - Medical College Admission Test
• Choose DO Explorer – online search tool created for prospective students interested in osteopathic medicine
• Aspiring Docs - Provides resources and inspiration to help you get started on your path to medicine.
• General application timeline 
• AACOM - American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
• AACOMAS – American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service
• Pathways to Medicine