All Access: Med School Admissions
Episodes
Epsiode 84: Alice L. Walton School of Medicine
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Christian Essman sits down with Dan Kallenberger, Assistant Dean for Recruitment, Admissions, and Whole Health Initiation at t...
Episode 83: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Christian Essman sits down with Dr. Tejal Parikh, Associate Dean for Admissions at the University of Arizona College of Medici...
Episode 82: Your Guide to a Successful Medical School Interview
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you prepping for your upcoming medical school interviews and not sure where to start? In this special episode of All Access: Med School Admissions...
Episode 81: Starting Strong: Essential Strategies for Pre-Meds Heading Back to School
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's back-to-school time with the All Access: Med School Admissions Podcast! In this insightful episode, host Christian Essman, Senior Director of A...
Episode 80: Pre-Med Success: Shadowing, Service, Leadership, & Owning Your Unique Application Journey
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, host, Christian Essman, sits down with Dr. Darcy Holtgrave, Program Manager of the MEDOP Advising Office at the University of...
Episode 79: Information Sessions + High Yield Application Tips
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, for a quick but inf...
Episode 78: George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "All Access: Med School Admissions," host Christian Essman invites Dr. Ioannis Koutroulis, the Associate Dean of Admissions at Geor...
Episode 77: Transferable Skills That Matter: Insights from SOF to SOM Leaders
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of All Access: Med School Admissions, host Christian Essman sits down with medical students, Ricky Ditzel and Brentyn Jones...
Episode 76: Preparing for the Application Process
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you planning to apply to medical school in the next cycle? This episode is packed with practical advice to help you get ahead in the application p...
Episode 75: Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're introducing one of the most innovative new medical schools in the country: The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belm...
Episode 74: Project Horseshoe Farm with Founder, Dr. John Dorsey
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take you to Greensboro, Alabama, home of the Horseshoe Farm Community Health Project. Imagine the peaceful charm of rural Alabama...
Episode 73: Special Medical Masters Program of Brown University Alpert Medical School
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're exploring gap year options with a focus on the Master of Science in Medical Sciences at The Warren Alpert Medical School of B...
Episode 72: Updates & Applicant Tips with Christian Essman
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been awhile! In this episode, Christian Essman brings you the latest updates and some tips for those currently navigating the application process...
Episode 71: University of Michigan Medical School Updates
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, I sit down with the recently appointed, dynamic Assistant Dean for Admissions at the University of Michigan Medical Sch...
Episode 70: AAMC Prospective Applicant Resources
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this special episode where we delve into the treasure trove of resources available for prospective medical school applicants. Today, we're ...
Episode 69: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Roopal Kundu, Associate Dean for Admissions, highlights the unique curricular features and educational philosophy at Northwestern University Fei...
Bonus Episode: Listener Event Announcement!
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exclusive Zoom event featuring Christian Essman, the host of "All Access: Med School Admissions." Are you an aspiring medical student w...
Episode 67: UMass Chan Medical School
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Kedi...
Episode 66: U. of Texas - San Antonio Long School of Medicine
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Judianne Kellaway, the Associate Dean for Admissions & Outreach, at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at University of Texas Hea...
Episode 65: Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Assistant Dean of Medical Education and Admissions, Dr. Liesel Copeland, joins me to discuss the curricular highlights and admissions process at R...
Episode 64: Catching Up with Dr. Lina Mehta on Admissions-related Topics
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions at the CWRU School of Medicine to discuss some admissions-related topics. We reflected o...
Episode 63: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for an informative conversation with the Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dr. Dustin Fulton, from UTHSC. As one of two public allopathic medica...
Episode 62: 2022-23 Mid-Cycle Check-In
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Checking in midway through the 2022-2023 application cycle with updates and tips for current applicants and advice for prospective applicants. If y...
Episode 61: Sharing A New Podcast & MCAT Resources
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The podcasting community is a small, supportive community and when I heard of this new podcast from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medic...
Episode 60: A Discussion About Medical Scientist Training Programs - MD/PhD
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 59: The AAMC PREview Professional Readiness Exam
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has developed a situational judgment test called, PREview Professional Readiness Exam, that is bei...
Episode 58: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Agasia Lanier, an Admissions Counselor, at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine. Hear about one of the newest medi...
Episode 57: AMCAS Application Advice & Tips for the 2022-2023 Cycle
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The AMCAS Application for the 2022-2023 cycle opened on May 3rd. Christian Essman, the host and Senior Director of Admissions & Financial at Case West...
Episode 56: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from three prominent members of the Admissions and Student Affairs team at the largest medical school in Texas - The University of Texas Southwes...
Episode 55: Application Cycle Updates & Advice for Future Applicants
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Special Episode: Your host, Christian Essman, provides some interesting updates about this application cycle compared to last year. More important...
Episode 54: The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Off to picturesque New England to hear all about the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth from the Associate Dean for Admissions, Dr. Roshini Pinto-...
Episode 53: Boston University School of Medicine
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking you back to Boston to hear from the Associate Dean for Admissions, Dr. Kristen Goodell, for the Boston University School of Medicine. B...
Episode 52: Pro Tips For Virtual Interviews from CWRU Admissions & Med Students
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
*SPECIAL EPISODE* 'Tis the Interview Season and we're bringing you lessons learned from our first interview season that was conducted completely onlin...
Episode 51: Stanford University School of Medicine
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After many listener requests, I am thrilled to bring you the admissions team from Stanford Medicine! Dr. Iris Gibbs, the Associate Dean for MD Admi...
Episode 50: The Tulane University School of Medicine
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking you to The Big Easy of New Orleans, Louisiana to hear about the Tulane University School of Medicine with their Director of Admissions. ...
Episode 49: The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Next up… Another Osteopathic medical school and this time you'll be hearing from the Dean and Director of Admissions at the Ohio University Heritage...
Episode 48: The Oregon Health and Science University
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking you to the Pacific Northwest of the United States with Dr. Robert Cloutier, the Assistant Dean of Undergradute Medical Education (UME) A...
Episode 47: EXPLAINED! The Choose Your Medical School Tool
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions at CWRU School of Medicine, joins me for a very important conversation to walk through the process of th...
Episode 46: The Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking you to The Big Apple (aka New York City) to hear from two admissions experts from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. Join me to...
Episode 45: Talking About Update Letters With A Pre-Health Advisor
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Update letters, letters of interest, and letters of intent all have important meaning in the medical school application process but submitting the rig...
Episode 44: Part 2 Inspiration & Instruction
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of the first two episodes for 2021 in which I want to start the year off with some inspiration and instruction for my listeners as many...
Episode 43: Part 1 Inspiration & Instruction
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As medical schools begin to wind down the 2020-2021 interview season and application, we know that the next cycle is right around the corner. As the...
Episode 42: Seeing A New Reality with Hololens at CWRU
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're deviating from the usual programming of chatting with a medical school admissions person and bringing you a winter break bonus episode! This a...
Episode 41: The University of Colorado School of Medicine
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Colorado - Home to gorgeous landscapes, wildlife, hiking, mountain biking, horse-riding, skiing to canoeing, and the only allopathic medical school in...
Episode 40: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode brings you to the Gateway City of St. Louis, Missouri and the Washington University School of Medicine. Wash U SOM has had a lot of new...
Episode 39: The University of Minnesota Medical School
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
THE DYNAMIC DUO! In this episode we have not one but TWO guests from the University of Minnesota Medical School where they share with us interesting a...
Episode 38: Duke University School of Medicine
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as we hear Dr. Linton Yee, the Associate Dean for Admissions, share with us curricular highlights and insight into the admissions process at...
Episode 37: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're visiting with the Dean of Admissions from the Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She's really cand...
Episode 36: Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine is our "sister" program at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. This conversation ...
Episode 35: Exclusive Interview with MCAT Team Members
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited to bring you some more people from the AAMC. In this episode we hear from members of the MCAT Team, Jennifer Antonio, the Senior Director ...
Episode 34: Exclusive Interview with Leadership at the AAMC
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm grateful for the opportunity to bring you the voices of some of the leadership members at the AAMC. You will hear from Dr. Geoffrey Young, the S...
Episode 33: Admissions Updates Related to COVID Disruptions & FAQs
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to move closer to the upcoming 2020-2021 application cycle we suspect that you have many questions about novel Coronavirus-related medi...
Episode 32: Pandemic Pre-Med Disruptions
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, and Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions at CWRU School of Me...
Episode 31: The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're off to The Green Mountain State of Vermont to talk with the Director of Admissions at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine (UVM)...
Episode 30: What Are Post-Bac Programs? Hear Experts from Bryn Mawr and WashU in St. Louis
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about Post-Bac programs. Who are they for and why would somebody need one? What are the different types of Post-Bac programs? Well, thi...
Episode 29: The University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh Canada! Hear from the admissions team from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine on how the application process works in Ontario and Cana...
Episode 28: Baylor College of Medicine
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's back to the Lone Star state to talk with the Admissions Deans at Baylor College of Medicine located in Houston, Texas. You've likely heard the ...
Episode 27: Financial Aid & Paying For Medical School
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In recognition of National Financial Aid Awareness month, I've asked two of my friends in financial aid to come on the show to discuss financial aid-r...
Episode 26: Bonus Episode! Comments About Changes To USMLE
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 25: The Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by Navy Commander Dr. Robert Liotta, the Associate Dean for Recruitment & Admissions for the Uniformed Services University F. Edward Heber...
Episode 24: University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Oh baby don't you wanna go, Back to that same old place, Sweet home Chicago" Like The Blues Brothers, we're on a mission. Our mission is to bring you...
Episode 23: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine; DO Application Process Discussion
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features our first osteopathic medical school, the New York Institute of Technology College of Medicine (NYITCOM). I'm joined by Gina M...
Episode 22: The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Debunking Application Myths
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're featuring the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in our neighboring city of Pittsburgh, PA with their Executive Director of Admissions ...
Episode 20: Holiday Homework & Personal Statement Tips
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Episode! Christian Essman does a solo episode discussing "homework" to do over the holidays for those that are planning to apply to medical sc...
Episode 19: The University of Washington School of Medicine
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We stay in the state of Washington to bring you the University of Washington School of Medicine with their Director of Admissions, Stella Yee. Since...
Episode 18: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode finally gets us to a medical school out West, in particular, the Pacific Northwest with Dr. Leila Harrison, the Interim Senior Associate...
Episode 17: Preparing for Interviews & Tips from a Med Student
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All Access is deviating slightly from our regular show format and are bringing you a bonus episode! Since we are in the thick of interview season, I...
Episode 16: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine + Listener Questions
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All Access is talking with another med school in Chicago and is bringing you the Assistant Dean for Admissions from the Loyola University Chicago Stri...
Episode 15: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All Access is taking you back to Chicago and is bringing you the Admissions Team from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. The Ass...
Episode 14: Back to School with a Pre-Med Advisor
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All Access is deviating from our regular show style and med school guests and taking you "Back to School" with a Pre-Med Advisor from the University o...
Episode 13: Harvard Medical School & Listener Questions
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All Access is taking you back to Boston to get you inside Harvard Medical School. That's right - the Office of Admissions at Harvard Medical School ...
Episode 12: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Interview Day Tips
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All Access takes you inside the home of this podcast - the Office of Admissions at the CWRU School of Medicine with the Associate Dean of Admissions. ...
Episode 11: The University of Michigan Medical School
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All Access is taking you back to the state of Michigan to get you inside the Office of Admissions at the University of Michigan Medical School with th...
Episode 10: The University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Y'all, All Access takes you down south to the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine with their Associate Dean for Admissions and Enr...
Episode 9: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine; Listener Questions about Reapplying to Medical School
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this fun conversation about the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine with their Director of Admissions. We spend some time at the end o...
Episode 8: University of Texas-Austin Dell Medical School
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we learn about Dell Med by talking with Mr. Joel Daboub, their Director of Admissions. Mr. Daboub also provides a thorough breakdown o...
Episode 7: Tufts University School of Medicine
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as we talk to the Dean for Admissions at Tufts University School of Medicine about their admissions process and an exciting new curriculum t...
Episode 6: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Personal Statement Tips
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We learn about the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University with the Assistant Dean for Admissions. We also discuss tips about personal statemen...
Episode 5: All Access Update & Thank You!
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Show update and info on what's coming up next! Check out All Access: Med School Admissions show page for more information and resources: https://case....
Episode 4: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Listener Questions
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we learn about Vanderbilt University School of Medicine by talking with the Director of Admissions, Jenn Steffen-Kimble. We also answe...
Episode 3: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine; Listener Questions
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We learn about the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and their admissions process with Dr. Joel Maurer, Assistant Dean for Admission...
Episode 2: University of Rochester School of Medicine; Listener Questions
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We learn about the University of Rochester School of Medicine and their admissions process with the Associate Dean for Admissions. We also answer list...
Episode 1: Med Admissions Lingo & Application Timeline
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode sets the stage for future episodes. Christian Essman describes some of the terms and phrases used in the admissions application process. ...
000: Welcome to All Access: Med School Admissions!
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All Access: Med School Admissions is a new podcast for the pre-med community. You will learn about different medical schools, what makes their program...