295: Should I Take Premed Prereqs While in an Accelerated BSN?

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295: Should I Take Premed Prereqs While in an Accelerated BSN?

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Dec 1, 2021

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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?

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Dec 1, 2021

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OldPreMeds.org is the go-to site for nontraditional premed and medical students. Now, the OldPreMeds Podcast will help these students even more as we take questions directly from the forums and answer them on the show. If you have questions, ask them in the forum at OldPreMeds.org.

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3: Your Premed GPA is More than Your Premed GPA: Session 3 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan and Rich again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. OldPreMeds Question of the Week: A U.S. DO... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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10: Who the Heck is this Rich Guy Anyway?: Session 10 Every week, we answer your questions here on the OldPreMeds Podcast where Ryan and Rich Levy again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org, pull a question, and deliver the answers right on to you. Today, however, is a fun and... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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24 : How Is My Academic Dismissal Going to Hurt My Chances?: Session 24 In today's episode, Ryan and Rich take another question directly from the OldPreMeds.org and they specifically discuss how getting academically dismissed in undergrad can possibly hurt your chances of getting into medical school.... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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8: Can I start an MD/PhD Program at an Older Age: Session 8 In this podcast, Ryan and Rich take a plunge into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. Today, they discuss about the issue on age especially when considering to take an MD/PhD... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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15: How Recent Should My Prereqs Be Before Applying to Med School?: Session 15 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Taken directly from the forums over at OldPreMeds.org, Ryan and Rich pick a question and deliver the answers right on to you. For this week, Ryan and Rich discuss about course timing... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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34: Is it Necessary to Shadow if I'm Already in Healthcare?: Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan again dives into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where he pulls out a question and deliver the answers right on to you. In today’s episode, Ryan answers a question raised by an NP... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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16: When Should I Expect an Interview or Be Told I'm Rejected?: Session 16 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan and Rich again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. Today, the discussion touches on the... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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22: Choosing Between an SMP vs Postbac Program: Session 22 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan jumps into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where he pulls a question and delivers the answers right on to you. In today's episode, Ryan tackles the topic on taking a postbac or... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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2: How Old is Too Old to Start Medical School: Session 2 In this episode, Ryan and Rich dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. OldPreMeds Question of the Week: What age is too old for medical school? Here are the insights... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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18: Will Medical School Accept an Online Degree for Undergrad?: Session 18 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan and Rich again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. Today's question is quite interesting as it... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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26: Should I Retake the MCAT? Is there a Minimum MCAT Score?: Session 26 In today's episode, Ryan and Rich discuss how to go about it when you’re considering to retake the MCAT as well as the minimum MCAT score required by different medical schools. As always, this question has been pulled out by Ryan and... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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13: Should I Apply Early Decision to Medical School?: Session 13 Each week, Ryan and Rich directly pull up a question from the forums over at OldPreMeds.org as they deliver the best answers right on to you. If you have questions you want answered here on the OldPremeds Podcast, go to oldpremeds.org... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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7: Should I Mention Children in My Med School Application?: Session 7 Every week, Ryan and Rich share their thoughts and insights here on the OldPreMeds Podcast as they seek to answer the questions raised over at the OldPreMeds.org. In today's episode, the question is all about children and medical school,... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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33: Introduction to The MCAT Podcast: Session 33 The OldPreMeds Podcast started as a collaboration between the Medical School Headquarters and the OldPreMeds.org, the site for nontraditional premed and medical students. Currently, Dr. Ryan Gray is the Director of the National Society... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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23: How Much Will My Undergrad Hurt My Chances at Med School?: Session 23 In today's episode, Ryan and Rich take a question from the forums over at OldPreMeds.org about whether a poor undergraduate school can hurt your chances at getting into medical school. OldPreMeds Question of the Week:... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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9: Do Surgical or EM Residencies Like Older Applicants?: Session 9 Ryan and Rich once again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. In today's show, they discuss about residency matching for older students. OldPreMeds Question of... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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25: Should I Drop Out of My Masters Program and do a Postbac?: Session 25 In today's episode, Ryan and Rich take a question pulled out directly from the forums over at OldPreMeds.org as they discuss getting a master's program versus postbac program. OldPreMeds Question of the Week: Poster, Megan, is a... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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37: Is Research More Important than Clinical Experience?: Session 37 Each week, Ryan pulls out a question from the forums over at OldPreMeds.org so we can deliver the answers right on to you. This week's question comes from a student asking about research experience, specifically about whether... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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19 : Should I Apply to Med School Without Many Extracurriculars?: Session 19 Your questions, answered here on the OldPreMeds Podcast. Ryan and Rich again dive into the forums over at OldPreMeds.org where they pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you. This is a common question for non traditional... by OldPreMeds Podcast
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295: Should I Take Premed Prereqs While in an Accelerated BSN?

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