Nurses Doing GAMSAT
Episodes
Everything You Need To Know About CASPer
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 41 // Preparing for the GAMSAT as a nurse or healthcare professional? This episode breaks down the CASPer test—what it is, why it matters, a...
How Brenden Got Into Medicine After Four GAMSAT Sittings
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40 // Trying to balance full-time work and GAMSAT prep? In this episode, Dr Brenden James shares his journey from multiple GAMSAT sittings to ...
How To Do GAMSAT Science Reasoning Skills (From Someone Who Got 81)
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 39 // Struggling with GAMSAT Section 3? In this episode, Tom chats with Will, who went from Section 3 panic to scoring 81 and getting into med...
How Sue Got Into Medical School Aged 72
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 38 // Think it’s too late to get into medicine? In this episode, Tom chats with Sue, a nurse who secured a medical school offer after five G...
Stop Procrastinating: Start GAMSAT Now
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37 // Know you should be studying for the GAMSAT but keep putting it off? In this episode, Mare breaks down why procrastination, mindset and s...
How To Handle GAMSAT Poetry Without Stressing Out
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 36 // Poetry in GAMSAT Section 1 doesn’t have to be scary. In this episode, we break down how ACER actually tests poetry, common mistakes ca...
How to Start GAMSAT Prep Strong in January
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 35 // Starting GAMSAT prep in January and not sure what to focus on? In this episode, Dr Tom explains how to use January properly, run a simpl...
What to Study Over the Christmas Break
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34 // Trying to prep for the GAMSAT during Christmas chaos? In this episode, Mare shares how to stay focused, set boundaries and use the festi...
Survive the First 6 Months of Medical School
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33 // Starting medical school soon—or planning ahead while prepping for the GAMSAT? In this episode, Tom breaks down what the first six mont...
Inside the Bootcamp: How We Help You Smash the Gamsat
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 32 // Curious how the Thank Flip GAMSAT Bootcamp actually works? In this episode, Mare breaks down the program step-by-step — from your pers...
March 2026 GAMSAT Starts Now! Here’s How to Begin
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31 // Kicking off your March 2026 GAMSAT prep? In this episode, Mare and Dr Tom break down what to focus on first, how to rebuild after GAMSAT...
GAMSAT Section 1: What to Expect and How to Study Smart
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 30 // Struggling with GAMSAT Section 1? In this episode, Dr Tom and Ryan (PhD in creative writing and philosophy) break down how to read, thin...
September 2025 GAMSAT Debrief: What Actually Came Up and What to Do Now
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29 // The September 2025 GAMSAT is done! So what really happened? Tom and Urvi break down Section 1, 2, and 3, including tricky essay prompts,...
Med Interviews 101: What You Need to Know (and What No One Tells You)
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28 // Cracked the GAMSAT and now facing your med school interview? In this episode, Mare and Bhakti break down the different interview styles ...
Med Interviews 101: What You Need to Know (and What No One Tells You)
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28 // Cracked the GAMSAT and now facing your med school interview? In this episode, Mare and Bhakti break down the different interview styles ...
How to Get Better at GAMSAT Section 3 Without Memorising Content
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27 // Section 3 can feel brutal — especially if you’ve never done physics or chemistry before. In this episode, Mare and Urvi break down w...
Gamsat Essays: What To Expect And How To Best Prepare?
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26 // Struggling with GAMSAT Section 2? In this episode, Mare is joined by Urvi — ThankFlip essay tutor and Melbourne med student — to unp...
How to Increase Your GAMSAT Score
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 // Didn’t get the GAMSAT score you were hoping for? In this episode, Mare and Dr Tom share exactly what to do next—from figuring out wh...
Is It Too Late to Study for September GAMSAT?
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 // Is it too late to start studying for the September GAMSAT? In this solo episode, Mare shares how to figure out where you’re starting f...
Where to Begin Your GAMSAT Study
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23 // Not sure how to start your GAMSAT prep? In this episode, Mare and Dr Tom share the exact steps to take before you hit the books—plus t...
How To Study For The GAMSAT If You Have ADHD?
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 // Struggling to focus while studying for the GAMSAT—especially with ADHD or ADHD-like symptoms? In this episode, Mare chats with Xena fr...
How to Finally Understand GAMSAT Science
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21 // Worried about GAMSAT Section 3 because you don’t have a science background? Mare and Urvi share how nurses, healthcare professionals, ...
Applying For Non-GEMSAS Medical Schools
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20 // Only applying through GEMSAS? You might be missing out. In this episode, Dr Tom and final-year med student Amlan unpack how to apply to ...
GEMSAS Medical Schools: What You Need to Know in 2025
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19 // Applying to medicine through GEMSAS in 2025? In this episode, Dr Tom and final-year med student Amlan break down how to preference medic...
March Results Are Out - What to Do Now?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18 // GAMSAT results are out—now what? In this episode, Dr Tom and Mare explain exactly what to do next, whether you smashed it, fell short,...
The Death of GAMSAT?
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17 // The University of Wollongong just changed how it uses the GAMSAT—and it could signal a major shift in Australian medical school admiss...
How to Prepare for the CASPer Test
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16 // Applying to Notre Dame or Wollongong for medicine? You’ll likely need to sit the CASPer test—but what does it actually involve, and ...
What No One Is Telling You | GAMSAT State of the Union - September Exam 2025
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15 // The GAMSAT is changing—are you ready? In this episode, Dr Tom shares the key updates from the March 2025 GAMSAT, what’s shifting in ...
What Happens After March GAMSAT?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14 // March GAMSAT is over—so what’s next? In this episode, Dr Tom breaks down what to do now, whether you’re applying for med school, p...
What Being a Doctor is REALLY Like (From a Former Nurse!)
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13 // Can you go from nurse to doctor while juggling work, family, and GAMSAT prep? Nardia did—and in this episode, she shares how she balan...
The Best S1/S3 Study In The Last Couple Weeks
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12 // With just weeks until GAMSAT exam day, how much can you actually improve your Section 1 and 3 scores? In this episode, Dr Tom breaks dow...
Case Study From the Mines to Bush Nurse to Medicine
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11 // From military chef to nurse to medical student, Ashleigh’s journey proves it’s never too late to chase your dream. In this episode, ...
Managing GAMSAT Stress as the Exam Approaches
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 // Feeling stressed as Section 2 of the GAMSAT approaches? In this episode, Mare breaks down good stress vs bad stress and shares practical...
What To Expect on the Exam Day
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9 // Sitting the GAMSAT soon? In this episode, we cover everything you need to know about exam day, including the 2025 split format, remote pr...
Case Study From Physiotherapist to Medicine
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 // Can healthcare professionals transition into medicine? Gugu, a former physiotherapist, shares how she tackled the GAMSAT, overcame self-d...
Am I Too Old To Become A Dr?
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 // Think you’re too old to sit the GAMSAT or start medical school? Think again! In this episode, Mare busts the myth that age is a barrier...
Is Your GPA High Enough?
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6 // In this episode of the Nurses Doing GAMSAT podcast, Mare and Dr Tom unravel the complexities of GPAs for Australian medical school applic...
Case Study: From Single Mum Nurse To Med Student
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 // In this episode of the Nurses Doing GAMSAT Podcast, Annikki shares her inspiring journey as a nurse and single mum who balanced parenting...
January Jumpstart Part 4: What To Study And How To Get It All Done
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 // In this final episode of the Nurses Doing GAMSAT Podcast January Jumpstart series, Dr. Tom and Mare share how to start and sustain a succ...
January Jumpstart Part 3: How To Beat The Science Students At Their Own Game
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 // Struggling with Section 3 of the GAMSAT? In this episode of the Nurses Doing GAMSAT Podcast, Dr. Tom and Mare explore why the science sec...
January Jumpstart Part 2: You Are Smart Enough
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 // In this episode of the Nurses Doing GAMSAT Podcast, Dr. Tom and Mare dive into overcoming self-doubt and understanding the GAMSAT as a sk...
January Jumpstart Part 1: Making time for GAMSAT study while working
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 // In this episode of the Nurses Doing GAMSAT Podcast, Dr. Tom and Mare share how healthcare professionals can reclaim their time and balanc...
Welcome to the Nurses Doing GAMSAT Podcast
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 0 // Welcome to the first-ever episode of the Nurses Doing GAMSAT Podcast! Join Dr. Tom and Mare as they introduce themselves, share their jou...