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All Access: Med School Admissions

Applying to medical school can be a very complex and confusing process! All Access: Med School Admissions by Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions & Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, brings listeners into informative and entertaining conversations between admissions colleagues from medical schools across the US. Christian and his guests try to bring transparency to the medical school application process and help prospective applicants put themselves in the best position to be a competitive applicant.

More info at: https://case.edu/medicine/md/admission/all-access-med-school-admission-podcast

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Update frequency
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Average duration
67 minutes
Episodes
83
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Episode 83: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson

Episode 83: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson

Here’s a show description for this episode of All Access: Med School Admissions:

In this episode, host Christian Essman sits down with Dr. Tejal Parikh, Associate Dean for Admissions at the Universi…

01:17:28  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Episode 82: Your Guide to a Successful Medical School Interview

Episode 82: Your Guide to a Successful Medical School Interview

Are you prepping for your upcoming medical school interviews and not sure where to start? In this special episode of All Access: Med School Admissions, hosts Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admi…

01:01:26  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Episode 81: Starting Strong: Essential Strategies for Pre-Meds Heading Back to School

Episode 81: Starting Strong: Essential Strategies for Pre-Meds Heading Back to School

It’s back-to-school time with the All Access: Med School Admissions Podcast! In this insightful episode, host Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve…

01:14:32  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
Episode 80: Pre-Med Success: Shadowing, Service, Leadership, & Owning Your Unique Application Journey

Episode 80: Pre-Med Success: Shadowing, Service, Leadership, & Owning Your Unique Application Journey

In this special episode, host, Christian Essman, sits down with Dr. Darcy Holtgrave, Program Manager of the MEDOP Advising Office at the University of Missouri. Drawing from her unique background as …

00:59:40  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
Episode 79: Information Sessions + High Yield Application Tips

Episode 79: Information Sessions + High Yield Application Tips

Join host Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, for a quick but information-packed update on the latest in medical s…

00:07:18  |   Fri 09 May 2025
Episode 78: George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Episode 78: George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences

In this episode of "All Access: Med School Admissions," host Christian Essman invites Dr. Ioannis Koutroulis, the Associate Dean of Admissions at George Washington University School of Medicine and H…

01:07:59  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
Episode 77: Transferable Skills That Matter: Insights from SOF to SOM Leaders

Episode 77: Transferable Skills That Matter: Insights from SOF to SOM Leaders

In this compelling episode of All Access: Med School Admissions, host Christian Essman sits down with medical students, Ricky Ditzel and Brentyn Jones, two remarkable individuals transitioning from t…

00:58:48  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
Episode 76: Preparing for the Application Process

Episode 76: Preparing for the Application Process

Are you planning to apply to medical school in the next cycle? This episode is packed with practical advice to help you get ahead in the application process. From studying for the MCAT to drafting a …

01:01:24  |   Fri 22 Nov 2024
Episode 75: Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University

Episode 75: Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University

In this episode, we’re introducing one of the most innovative new medical schools in the country: The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Belmont’s…

01:08:31  |   Wed 23 Oct 2024
Episode 74: Project Horseshoe Farm with Founder, Dr. John Dorsey

Episode 74: Project Horseshoe Farm with Founder, Dr. John Dorsey

In this episode, we take you to Greensboro, Alabama, home of the Horseshoe Farm Community Health Project. Imagine the peaceful charm of rural Alabama as we explore how this incredible initiative, wh…

00:43:55  |   Sun 11 Aug 2024
Episode 73: Special Medical Masters Program of Brown University Alpert Medical School

Episode 73: Special Medical Masters Program of Brown University Alpert Medical School

In this episode, we're exploring gap year options with a focus on the Master of Science in Medical Sciences at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. I chat with Dr. Deborah Gutman, D…

00:50:23  |   Thu 01 Aug 2024
Episode 72: Updates & Applicant Tips with Christian Essman

Episode 72: Updates & Applicant Tips with Christian Essman

It's been awhile! In this episode, Christian Essman brings you the latest updates and some tips for those currently navigating the application process. 

If you find this podcast to be a helpful resou…

00:12:45  |   Mon 22 Jul 2024
Episode 71: University of Michigan Medical School Updates

Episode 71: University of Michigan Medical School Updates

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-…

00:45:45  |   Sun 04 Feb 2024
Episode 70: AAMC Prospective Applicant Resources

Episode 70: AAMC Prospective Applicant Resources

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 …

00:53:31  |   Fri 05 Jan 2024
Episode 69: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Episode 69: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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 …

01:18:25  |   Sat 14 Oct 2023
Bonus Episode: Listener Event Announcement!

Bonus Episode: Listener Event Announcement!

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 proces…

00:03:28  |   Mon 05 Jun 2023
Episode 67: UMass Chan Medical School

Episode 67: UMass Chan Medical School

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…

01:19:17  |   Wed 31 May 2023
Episode 66: U. of Texas - San Antonio Long School of Medicine

Episode 66: U. of Texas - San Antonio Long School of Medicine

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 wo…

01:19:33  |   Thu 16 Mar 2023
Episode 65: Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Episode 65: Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

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 Sch…

01:18:49  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
Episode 64: Catching Up with Dr. Lina Mehta on Admissions-related Topics

Episode 64: Catching Up with Dr. Lina Mehta on Admissions-related Topics

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 …

00:48:10  |   Tue 28 Feb 2023
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