From Med School Reapplicant to Current M1 Student [Episode 609]
Description
If you are a medical school reapplicant, tune in for today's episode of the Admissions Straight Talk podcast! Accepted medical school expert Dr. Valerie Wherley is joined by Mory Gould, current M1 medical student and former Accepted client who worked with Valerie when reapplying to medical school. Mory discusses the med school application process, the weaknesses he identified in his profile after not receiving any acceptances, and how he and Valerie made his second application cycle a success. If you are applying to med school -- for the first time OR the second time -- this episode is full of valuable advice.
00:00 Welcome to the Admissions Straight Talk podcast
00:29 Welcome to our guest, Mory Gould
01:36 Mory's first application cycle
04:22 Weaknesses in the first application
05:16 The importance of patient care experience
07:56 Second application cycle and results
08:50 Advice for med school reapplicants
11:25 Vulnerability and openness to feedback
Related Resources
- Mory Gould contact information: morygould@gmail.com
- Dr. Valerie Wherley bio and contact information
- Healthcare Experience vs. Patient Care Experience... What’s the Difference?, Accepted YouTube video
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips and Timeline [2025–2026], Class Profile
- The Importance of Extracurricular Activities for Medical School Applications
Related Episodes
- The Fastest Way to Medical School Is Slowly: Avoiding Early Premed Mistakes [Episode 608]
- How Many Med Schools Should You Apply To? [Episode 607]
- How to Overcome the Biggest Weaknesses in Med School Applications [Episode 605]
- Rejection and Reapplication: How to Respond [Episode 523]
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