Get In Next Time: Our Top Recommendations For Fixing Your Application
Med school admissions is a numbers game. Here’s how to increase your chances for the … Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Invent the Future of Medicine, FT. Matthew Howard, MD
See a problem, solve a problem Think of an inventor. What comes to mind? The … Read more
Why Med Students Join Medical Societies
Medical Societies and Associations: Are they Useful for Students? Listener Zachary wrote to [email protected] to … Read more
Second Looks and Fantasy Gap Years
As CCOM’s second-look day (which we call Get Acquainted Day) approaches, Aline Sandouk, LJ Agostinelli, … Read more
Is Your Previous Career A Strike Against You?
Admissions committees care most about what you got out of your experiences, less about what … Read more
What Research Means For Residency Applications
Does research mean a whole lot when applying to residency? Listener Nathan called in to … Read more
Doubts, Needles, and Measles
Listener Jen sent an email to [email protected] asking M4 Irisa Mahaparn, and M1s Nick Lind … Read more
MD/PhD Admissions and Shadowing Strategies
Listener Renee writes in to ask Aditi Patel, Maddie Mix, Nick Lind, and guest Dr. … Read more
Doctor Down Under or Medicine in ‘Merica?
This week, we’re winging it on SCP–life was a bit more complicated for Dave than … Read more
Med School Hidden Cost and Extracurricular Activities
Med School is Expensive…More Than You Know But what’s this? Podcast merch? Dave has a special announcement, what … Read more
Considering the Physician Assistant Path
When thinking about a career in medicine, those who are leaning towards getting an MD … Read more
Don’t Count On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Former co-host and now PM&R Doctor Cole Cheney returns for a discussion of what he’s … Read more
The Harsh Truths and Pleasant Realities of Med School
Happy New Year! With the holidays slowing down the pace of listener questions, Dave asks new … Read more
The Darkness Without: Sad in Medical School
Madeline called to ask: it’s finals week and you’re stricken with seasonal depression–what’s a med … Read more
Mouths Wide Open
Aline Sandouk discusses with her co-hosts the recent breakthrough in her research–which is pretty much … Read more
Genetically Engineered Babies, Medical Student Influencers
Are you buying what med student Instagrammers are selling? You’ve probably noticed them. Cute med … Read more
LGBT In Med School
What’s it like being a ‘sexual minority’ in medical school? Short Coats Rob Humble and … Read more
Recess Rehash: Why You Might Want An MD/PhD
All about Medical Scientist Training Programs [Happy Thanksgiving, US listeners! We’re taking a break for turkey … Read more
Getting There From Here, A Novel Recipe, And Future Projects
Co-hosts Tim Maxwell, Aline Sandouk, Annie Rempel, and Mackenzie Walhof confront pictures of their younger selves … Read more
An Episode Of Questionable Things
May the Slap Chop save us all. As medical science progresses, it not only answers … Read more