Admissions Straight Talk

The Fastest Way to Medical School Is Slowly: Avoiding Early Premed Mistakes [Episode 608]

02 Oct 2025

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In this episode of the Admissions Straight Talk podcast, Dr. Valerie Wherley is joined by Accepted medical school consultant Dr. Barry Rothman. Valerie and Barry discuss some of the common mistakes that pre-med students make early on in their journey to medical school. Barry shares his thoughts on undergraduates majors, osteopathic medical schools, and the best types of patient-facing experience. If you are an undergraduate student planning to apply to medical school, you won't want to miss this episode!00:00 Welcome to the Admissions Straight Talk podcast00:58 Welcoming Dr. Barry Rothman01:20 Errors pre-meds make in their approach to med school02:58 Academics and prerequisites 05:46 How important is your undergraduate major?07:38 Electives, clinical experience, and research09:54 Tips for gaining clinical experience 15:34 Letters of recommendation 16:50 Osteopathic medical schools18:53 Closing advice for pre-medsRelated ResourcesDr. Barry Rothman bio and contact informationRetaking Classes for Med School: What Every Premed Needs to KnowPremed Confidential: The Wisdom of JournalingThe Basics of Postbac Programs: What You Need to KnowRelated EpisodesHow to Overcome the Biggest Weaknesses in Med School Applications [Episode 605]Rejection and Reapplication: How to Respond [Episode 523] Inside the Emory PA Program: Admissions, Curriculum, and Keys to Success [Episode 603]Inside Pitt Med School: Innovations in Medical Education [Episode 602]Inside Geisinger Med School Admissions with Dr. Michelle Schmude [Episode 600]Follow UsYouTubeFacebookLinkedInContact [email protected]+1 (310) 815-9553

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Admissions Straight Talk

The Fastest Way to Medical School Is Slowly: Avoiding Early Premed Mistakes [Episode 608]

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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