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Can I Take Premed Classes Pass/Fail (P/F) & Still Get into Medical School?

 

Don't be fooled by the fact that many med schools are allowing students to take some classes Pass-fail because of Covid-19. You need to think long and hard about whether taking certain classes pass/fail makes sense because in some cases it will hurt your med school application.

In today's episode, I break down what you need to consider before taking a class pass/fail if you want to get into a top medical school.

 

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Hey guys, what is up? Dr. Andre...

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How I went from struggling student to graduating Stanford Med School

 

The school doesn't have to be hard! Any student can get straight A's, any student can study smart. In this episode, you will learn how I went from an underachieving student to dominating college and medical school. Study skills matter!

 

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All right. What is up guys? Dr. Andre Pinesett here and today, I want to talk to you guys about why you aren't the great student you aspire to be. And for many of you guys, you think you've tried so many things to...

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Low PREMED GPA: Will grad school help you get into med school?

 

So many premeds suffer from a low undergrad GPA and then are confused about how to make themselves competitive for medical school. In this episode, I will break down the 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW to get into medical school with a low GPA.

 

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Managed to not turn my microphone off. Anyone hear me now? Alright, there we go. Uh, so what is that? I'm glad we are in the house. Today we're talking about low premed GPAs and how to overcome it. And...

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Should I reschedule my MCAT Test Date?

 

Studying for the MCAT is a grind and it can be frustrating when your MCAT score isn't improving and you aren't seeing any improvement despite putting in long hours, doing lots of MCAT Qbank questions, and a bunch of MCAT full-length tests. You know you aren't where you want to be, you think that you might need to push your MCAT test date back. But then you think about how hard the studying has been and a little voice inside your head tells you to just keep the MCAT test date,...

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Accepted to top medical school without taking the MCAT?!?

 

In this episode, I am going to explain which schools you should apply to, how you can get accepted and why you might not want to try to get into med school without taking the MCAT.

 

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You guys live action! What up? I know I'm late. Y'all I see y'all already commenting. What is up Dr. Pinesett's here and today we're talking about getting into medical school with no Mcat and there happens to be a top program that's going to let you guys do it. We're...

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Black Doctor: What My Dad Told Me That Made Me Succeed!

 

Today, I share the powerful message my dad gave me as an 8-year old that gave me the confidence and drives to get into Stanford Medical School and become an Anesthesiologist.

 

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And if I can get my microphone turned on here, what is up guys? Hello everybody. Dr. Pinesett here, the Study Doc.

 

And today we're talking about a pivotal moment in my life. When I was eight years old. When my dad changed the trajectory of my life, put me on a path to...

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Guaranteed Medical School Admission?!

 

Guaranteed medical school admissions? Is it possible?

 

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And as always, I'm bringing you guys positivity, productivity to help you better. You students will be better pre-meds to get into medical school today. I want to talk about something because it keeps coming up in coaching sessions. I'm having conversations with students and inquiries, write emails, and getting from students, and they want to know what will guarantee medical school...

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The Scientifically Proven Method for Boosting Your Study Motivation!

 

As a study strategies expert, I get to travel all over the country teaching students how to learn better and study better. One of the biggest issues students face is that they lack motivation and struggle with procrastination. Honestly, we all struggle with this. But, in today's episode, I will show you how you can tap into endless motivation and will be a happier and more successful student.

 

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All, right guys, this is day two of mornings...

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The Truth About Doctor Diversity

 

Diversity and Inclusion, Physician Diversity and Medical Diversity are words that are tossed around a lot. It seems like every year there is a push to increase diversity in medicine and the number of minority doctors, but are we really making any progress when it comes to diversity in medical education?

 

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Diversity in medicine, medical diversity -  you hear it all the time. But in today's episode, I'm going to break down what it really...

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The Truth About Medical School Admissions: Racism and Discrimination

 

If you are a student of color, just know that you are not alone! We see you and understand you. Keep pushing and keep trying to dominate!

 

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Hi, Dr. Pinesett here, and we continue to talk about systemic racism in education. We are moving through the ranks guys this is the fourth day in a row. We have been live. We're gonna be live again tomorrow. Are you ready to talk about racism and medical school admissions? If you've been...

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