All Access: Med School Admissions

In this enlightening episode, I sit down with the recently appointed, dynamic Assistant Dean for Admissions at the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Deborah Berman. Dr. Berman offers an in-depth look into the significant curricular updates, wellness initiatives, and the evolving admissions landscape at one of the premier medical schools in the United States. Our conversation begins with a deep dive into the curricular updates that are setting new standards for medical education. Beyond the curriculum, we explore the comprehensive wellness initiatives that underscore the University of Michigan Medical School's commitment to student well-being. Dr. Berman discusses the resources and support systems in place to ensure that medical students can thrive academically, physically, and mentally throughout their rigorous educational journey. Admissions updates and advice form a crucial part of our discussion. Dr. Berman sheds light on the latest changes in the admissions process, emphasizing holistic review practices that seek to identify well-rounded candidates passionate about making a difference in the medical field. She offers invaluable advice for applicants, from highlighting their unique experiences to demonstrating a genuine commitment to healthcare and community service. Tune in to gain an insider’s view of medical education at the University of Michigan Medical School how they have forward-looking initiatives in innovative and compassionate physician training. 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 HOST: Christian Essman RESOURCES: Curriculum M-Home Support Services Dr. Lisa Meeks, Disabilities expert in medical education Admissions

Welcome to this special episode where we delve into the treasure trove of resources available for prospective medical school applicants. Today, we're joined by Tami Levin, MA, the Director of Premed and Applicant Resources at the AAMC, and Laura Fletcher, PhD, a senior research analyst in the Admissions & Selection Research and Development team at the AAMC. In our conversation, they will highlight invaluable tools and guides like the Premed Competencies, the Anatomy of An Applicant Guide, the 2023 AMCAS Workbook, and the Medical School Application Guide. They'll also discuss the MSAR® online database, a vital resource for comparing U.S. and Canadian medical schools, and the Premed Navigator, a monthly newsletter packed with tips and important dates for applicants. Join us as we navigate these resources, designed to guide learners and applicants from preparation to application, medical school, and beyond. This episode is a must-listen for anyone embarking on the journey to becoming a medical professional. 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 HOST: Christian Essman RESOURCES: The Premed Competencies Full competency model  Process of Updating Competency Summary Paper Competency-related Resources: Anatomy of an Applicant Guide Anatomy of an Applicant Student Profiles Self-Assessment Worksheet: Experiences Self-Assessment Worksheet: Premed Competencies Other AAMC Resources 2023 AMCAS Workbook Medical School Application Guide: The Official Guide to Medical School Admissions  The Medical School Admission Requirements™ (MSAR®):  is an online database that enables you to browse, search, sort, and compare information about U.S. and Canadian medical schools. You can save notes, favorites, and see how your MCAT, GPA, and completed coursework matches each medical school’s current first-year class and admission requirements. The Premed Navigator: A monthly free newsletter with important dates, information, and tips for applicants and pre-meds. Aspiring Docs Diaries: A blog with pieces written by premeds, med students, and residents. The free Virtual Medical School Fair, held in the Spring and Fall each year, which features several information sessions and typically about 90-100 medical schools from across the United States and Canada. The Fee Assistance Program which benefits include significantly reduced registration fee for the MCAT exam, MCAT prep products, a 2-year subscription to MSAR, AMCAS application with up to 20 medical school submissions, and fee waiver for the PREview professional readiness exam.

Dr. Roopal Kundu, Associate Dean for Admissions, highlights the unique curricular features and educational philosophy at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, shedding light on their innovative approaches to medical education. From fostering curiosity and inquiry to promoting equity through group and problem-based learning, Dr. Kundu explores how Northwestern's curriculum is shaping the physicians of tomorrow. In addition to the curriculum, Dr. Kundu provides valuable insights into the admissions process at Feinberg, offering guidance and advice for aspiring medical students. Whether you're considering Northwestern as your medical school or are simply passionate about medical education, this podcast provides a wealth of information and inspiration. Join us as we explore the world of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and gain valuable insights into med school admissions with Dr. Roopal Kundu, a dedicated faculty member and an expert in medical education. 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 HOST: Christian Essman RESOURCES: AAMC Virtual Fair Registration - 10/17 & 10/18/2023 The Clinical Excellence Podcast Science Behind Science Podcast Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Curricular Phases Education-Centered Medical Home Student Research Characteristics of the Successful Candidate College Mentors CONTACT: med-admissions@northwestern.edu Music: I Had A Feeling by TrackTribe

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 *REGISTER HERE* --------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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  

Dr. Judianne Kellaway, the Associate Dean for Admissions & Outreach, at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at University of Texas Health San Antonio joins me for a entertaining and wonderfully informative conversation. Dr. Kellaway takes us through the highlights and unique aspects of their CIRCLE curriculum including, professional identity formation, wellness programming, ultrasound curriculum, and more! She also discusses their admissions process in the TMDSAS (Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service), what they value in applicants and how they use the CASPer situational judgment test and Standardized-One-Way-Video for interviewees. 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   Young Physicians Initiative recorded panel from March 1, 2023 *FREE! AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair - March 28 & 29, 2023 RESOURCES: The Long School of Medicine What to expect at the Long the School of Medicine IRAT and TRAT  Curriculum - Including Distinction Programs Professional Identity Formation Student Wellness TMDSAS JAMP Positivity, By Barbara Fredrickson Shawn Achor - Human Potential Expert CONTACT: LongSOM@uthscsa.edu    Black cat Funky by reusenoise (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/reusenoise/56513  Music: Soaring over the sea by Darkroom (c) copyright 2022 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mactonite/65379   

The Assistant Dean of Medical Education and Admissions, Dr. Liesel Copeland, joins me to discuss the curricular highlights and admissions process at Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. In 2021, the medical school launched the 5 C’s Curriculum: Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Clinical Skills, Competence and Compassion which we talk about during our conversation. We also discuss their admissions process and how and why they use situational judgment tests like CASPer and the AAMC’s PREview assessment. 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: *FREE! AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair - March 28 & 29, 2023 MSAR - Medical School Admissions Requirements Guide Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School  Distinction Programs 5 C’s Curriculum Finding Your Personal Purpose and Values Resources CONTACT: rwjapadm@rwjms.rutgers.edu    Music: Soaring over the sea by Darkroom (c) copyright 2022 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mactonite/65379 

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 on the previous application cycle, current topics is admissions, and looking ahead to the next cycle. We think you'll find this episode to be informative and, hopefully, entertaining!  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:  Current Supreme Court Cases Related to Admissions Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina Young Physicians Initiative - Medical School Admissions Panel Livestream - Wednesday, March 1, 2023 @ 7:30 pm EST facebook.com/YoungPhysicians youtu.be/64Y6sRDk0U0 *FREE! AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair - March 28 & 29, 2023 Would you like us to speak to your pre-med group?  Email us at allaccess@case.edu and we’ll try to work out something with you!   Dr. Mehta’s Current Book Recommendations: From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life The Immortal Life Henrietta Lacks Christian’s Current Book Recommendations:  Becoming a Resonant Leader Project Hail Mary   Music: The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode  

Join me for an informative conversation with the Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dr. Dustin Fulton, from UTHSC.  As one of two public allopathic medical schools in the State of Tennessee, it is a popular destination for many premed students.  The College has a strong commitment to training physicians who plan to go into primary care practice. Throughout the 4-year curriculum, students are exposed to primary care options through preceptors and master clinicians in the first two years and during clerkships, electives and junior internships in the clinical phase of the curriculum. They also have an accelerated 3-year curriculum offers a conditional acceptance into a primary care residency program at UTHSC upon completion of the MD degree.  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: “Please Come to Boston” by Dave Loggins Blinq - Digital Business Card UTHSC Accelerated 3-year MD Longitudinal Scholars Project SASSI - Student Academic Support Services CHIPS - Simulation Center UNITE Bluff City Medical Society UTHSC Information Sessions CONTACT: comadmissions@uthsc.edu 

Checking in midway through the 2022-2023 application cycle with updates and tips for current applicants and advice for prospective applicants.  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 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.  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:  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.  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:  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.  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: AAMC PREview Professional Readiness Exam Essential Guide Workspace and Computer Requirements Practice Exam Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students 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

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 medical schools in the US and how they are training change agents and future physician leaders. We discuss curricular highlights and how their admissions and interviewing process works.  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: CWRU School of Medicine Information Session Recording from May 19, 2022 https://youtu.be/WMrUauZswDo KP SOM RESOURCES: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine Admissions Monthly Office Hour Sessions Curriculum REACH Service-learning Scholarly Project CONTACT: MDAdmissions@kp.org

The AMCAS Application for the 2022-2023 cycle opened on May 3rd. Christian Essman, the host and Senior Director of Admissions & Financial at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, provides tips and advice for fine tuning your application. Learn how you can potentially differentiate yourself from other applicants in the pool.  Also, listeners of his podcast show are invited to a special information session about the If you find this podcast to be a helpful resource, RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE please!  It helps others find it! Visit our website for more information on this episode and others.  https://linktr.ee/allaccessmedschool   RESOURCES: AMCAS AMCAS 2023 Guide AMCAS Grade Conversion Guide Guide for Letter Writers MSAR - Medical School Admissions Requirements CWRU School of Medicine Questions or topics suggestions: allaccess@case.edu  

Hear from three prominent members of the Admissions and Student Affairs team at the largest medical school in Texas - The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Listen in as Director Schouten-Kresser and Drs. Mihalic and Rubin go in depth about their admissions process and highlights of their "newer" curriculum.  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: UT Southwestern Medical School Admissions TMDSAS Curriculum Global Health Pathway CONTACT:admissions@utsouthwestern.edu 

Special Episode:  Your host, Christian Essman, provides some interesting updates about this application cycle compared to last year.  More importantly, he recommends that future applicants begin early application preparation over winter break!  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: As mentioned in the episode, here is the link to the 2021-2022 AMCAS Application guide.

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-Powell.  My conversation with her was incredibly enjoyable and you are sure to learn much about their curriculum and admissions process. 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: Adam Grant, Work Life, Season 3, Episode 5 - Authenticity is a double-edged sword Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine  Curriculum CONTACT:geisel.admissions@dartmouth.edu

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.  BUSM is known for a lot of "firsts" in medicine and as a social justice medical school.  If you find this podcast to be 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 https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess for more information on this episode and others.  https://linktr.ee/allaccessmedschool  RESOURCES:  Boston University School of Medicine Curriculum Admissions CONTACT:  medadms@bu.edu

*SPECIAL EPISODE* 'Tis the Interview Season and we're bringing you lessons learned from our first interview season that was conducted completely online.  Hear reflections and advice from Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions, and Mr. Christian Essman followed by a compliation of Pro Tips from current first-year CWRU medical students who were just in your "Zoom shoes" a year ago!   If you find this podcast to be 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 https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess for more information on this episode and others.  https://linktr.ee/allaccessmedschool