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Author: Dale Okorodudu, MD

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Start every week with the same mentorship that has helped countless premeds gain admission to medical school. Dr. Dale is the co-founder of PreMedSTAR.com, the author of How to Raise a Doctor, and the author of PreMed Mondays. Every Monday, he releases a new mentorship podcast on a specific topic to get premeds ready to take on the week! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
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Week 52 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers my best wishes for you.  We've been walking this journey together for the past 1 year!  Can you believe that!  We've covered my entire book!  This has been one of my most special projects.  So many of you have reached out and sent me messages.  Each one of them has been VERY special and I am appreciative of your kind words.   PreMed Mondays is NOT over, this is just the last episode that goes exactly with my book.  The show will go on (...I think).   Click HERE to register for our next webinar with Yale School of Medicine’s Linda Jackson.   Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 51 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 why the field of medicine is worth the wait.  To become a doctor, you have to put in decades of work!  It's a tough road with plenty of sacrifices.  You'll have ups and downs that make you question why you're pursuing this career.  DON'T QUIT!  It's worth the wait!  Here are 5 reasons why! Click HERE to register for our next webinar with Yale School of Medicine's Linda Jackson.   Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 50 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 reasons to consider a gap year.  Nowadays, many students take a break between college and medical school.  There are plenty of benefits to doing this.  In this weeks episode, we'l consider five of them. Click HERE to register for our next webinar on Wednesday May 29th at 8pm ET- “Budgeting for the Med School Application Process”.  This is a part of our 3rd annual Application Boot Camp Webinar Series in partnership with SNMA Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
 Week 49 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 ways to pay for medical school.  Unfortunately, may premeds aren't taught much about finances prior to starting medical school.  This leads to some pretty poor decisions which have real implications years later.  In general, there are very few ways to finance medical school and in this episode I'll cover 5 of them while enforcing some words of caution, primarily pertaining to medical school loans. Click HERE to register for our next webinar on Wednesday May 22nd at 7pm EST- "How to get EXCELLENT Rec Letters!".  This is a part of our 3rd annual Application Boot Camp Webinar Series in partnership with SNMA Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 48 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 courses to consider taking before you graduate.  Now of course you have to take certain prerequisites to get into medical school, but beyond that, there are other classes that could prove rather beneficial.  In this episode, I'll share 5 courses to take in undergrad that could get you off to a running start in medical school!  Click HERE to register for our 3rd annual Application Boot Camp Webinar Series in partnership with SNMA Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 47 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers personal accountability.  This is a tough episode.  Students need to understand that at the end of the day, whether they succeed or not is due to their own performance.  You can't blame anyone else or life's circumstances.  If you want to be successful, you have to figure it out.  Life will throw curveballs and the bat is in your hand.  You have to swing it! Click HERE to register for our 3rd annual Application Boot Camp Webinar Series in partnership with SNMA Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. Click HERE to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 46 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 things to do after your interview!  Here's the deal, your job ins't complete after the interview is over.  You've got a few things left to do in order to keep on impressing the school as well as making sure your can stay on track moving forward.  In this episode, we'll cover 5 of those things! Click HERE to register for our 3rd annual Application Boot Camp Webinar Series in partnership with SNMA Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. Click HERE to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 45 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 questions for you to ask your interviewer.  A great way to really impress your interviewer is to be prepared to answer their question, "So what questions do you have for me?"  In this episode, I'll go over 5 key questions that you can ask your interviewer. Click HERE to register for our 3rd annual Application Boot Camp Webinar Series in partnership with SNMA Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. Click HERE to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 44 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 interview questions to prepare for.  There is an infinite number of questions that can be asked during interviews so it's not possible to prepare for every single one.  However, there are a few that you should always be ready to answer.  For example, why do you want to be a medical doctor?  In this episode, we'll cover 5 interview questions that you need to be prepared for! Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. Click HERE to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 43 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 things to do in preparation for interview day.  Hands down, this is one of the most inquired about topic.  The truth is, if a school gives you an interview, they probably think you're a good enough student to succeed at their institution.  It's your job now not to blow the interview.  Better yet, it's your job to set yourself apart in a positive way.  In this episode, I'll teach you 5 things that are critical to do in preparation for your interviews! Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 42 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 dual degree programs to consider.  One great thing about the field of medicine is that other degrees complement the MD (or DO) very well.  In this episode of PreMed Mondays, we'll discuss five dual degree programs that premeds can consider. Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Outlast Failure

Outlast Failure

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 Week 41 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers  Outlasting Failure.  We all struggle with challenges along our various paths and at times we experience "failure".  But what is failure? What does that word mean to you?  The famous quote says "I haven't failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that didn't work."  Check out this episode of PreMed Mondays as I discuss what it means to outlast failure.  Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 40 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 things to consider when choosing which medical schools to apply to!  Yes you need to apply strategically!  There are a few key things every premed should consider when deciding which schools to apply to.  Here are some of them: 1) Has the school shown any interest in you? 2) What are their average USMLE/COMLEX pass rates? 3) What are their average GPA/MCAT 4) The specific field you are interested in 5) Locations BONUS: Curriculum styles (e.g. PBL vs traditional) Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 39 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 ways to get recruited to medical school.  YES, you can get recruited to medical school, and you should want to get recruited.  There are plenty of reasons why a medical school may pursue a student and you want to be well positioned to be one of those desired students.  Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 38 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 tips to writing a great personal statement.  Besides your actual interview, this is your best opportunity during the application process to show the medical schools who you really are.   The 5 tips are: 1) Make it personal 2) Don't embellish 3) Write when you feel like writing 4) Don't turn your essay into a CV 5) Have at least 5 people review your essay Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 37 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers the importance of networking as a premed.  This is the "N" in my G.R.I.N.D. success strategy and one of the most important things for you to get right on your journey to success.  Show me your 5 closest friends and I'll tell you who you are! Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 36 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 things to consider when preparing to study for the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).  Last week we talked about the MCAT in general, but this week I'll break down some specific things for you to think about BEFORE you start studying for it. Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. And join the online community of premeds at www.PreMedSTAR.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 35 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers 5 things to know about the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).  This is considered by many to be the most important test for your career as a doctor.  Prior to taking on this beast of a test, you'll want to know some basic yest critical information about the exam to help you strategize ahead of time.  And remember, even the test is grueling, You've Got This!  getting great rec letters.  The key word is great, NOT good!  This is one of  Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. And join the online community of premeds at www.PreMedSTAR.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 34 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers getting great rec letters.  The key word is great, NOT good!  This is one of the most important aspects of the medical school application (and all applications in general).  The best way for people who have never met you to get a sense of who you are is by listening to what others say.  You've got to get this right. Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. And join the online community of premeds at www.PreMedSTAR.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
Week 33 of  the PreMed Mondays book covers Gifts & Works.  Most people don't know the difference between their job and their work.  Your job is NOT your identity.  A proper understanding of this can change your life!  In order to know your work, you should know your gifts!  In this episode, I'll help you understand Gifts & Works! Premeds, find affordable services designed to help you get accepted into medical school at www.PreHealthMarket.com. And join the online community of premeds at www.PreMedSTAR.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drdale/support
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