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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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67 minutes
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83
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Episode 43: Part 1 Inspiration & Instruction

Episode 43: Part 1 Inspiration & Instruction

As medical schools begin to wind down the 2020-2021 interview season and application, we know that the next cycle is right around the corner.  As these are the first two episodes of 2021, I wanted to…

00:54:43  |   Sun 21 Feb 2021
Episode 42: Seeing A New Reality with Hololens at CWRU

Episode 42: Seeing A New Reality with Hololens at CWRU

We're deviating from the usual programming of chatting with a medical school admissions person and bringing you a winter break bonus episode!  This a rather entertaining and fascinating conversation …

00:56:37  |   Mon 28 Dec 2020
Episode 41: The University of Colorado School of Medicine

Episode 41: The University of Colorado School of Medicine

Colorado - Home to gorgeous landscapes, wildlife, hiking, mountain biking, horse-riding, skiing to canoeing, and the only allopathic medical school in the state - The University of Colorado School of…

01:10:56  |   Tue 08 Dec 2020
Episode 40: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Episode 40: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

This episode brings you to the Gateway City of St. Louis, Missouri and the Washington University School of Medicine.  Wash U SOM has had a lot of new and exciting things going on at their School, inc…

01:18:26  |   Mon 02 Nov 2020
Episode 39: The University of Minnesota Medical School

Episode 39: The University of Minnesota Medical School

THE DYNAMIC DUO! In this episode we have not one but TWO guests from the University of Minnesota Medical School where they share with us interesting and innovative highlights of their curriculum and …

01:21:04  |   Mon 19 Oct 2020
Episode 38: Duke University School of Medicine

Episode 38: Duke University School of Medicine

Listen in as we hear Dr. Linton Yee, the Associate Dean for Admissions, share with us curricular highlights and insight into the admissions process at Duke University School of Medicine. 

Like what y…

01:13:23  |   Sun 13 Sep 2020
Episode 37: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Episode 37: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

In this episode we're visiting with the Dean of Admissions from the Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She’s really candid and provides some helpful advice in addition t…

01:30:21  |   Sun 02 Aug 2020
Episode 36: Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU

Episode 36: Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU

The Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine is our "sister" program at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. This conversation is with my colleague and friend, Dr. Christine War…

01:21:14  |   Sun 12 Jul 2020
Episode 35: Exclusive Interview with MCAT Team Members

Episode 35: Exclusive Interview with MCAT Team Members

I’m excited to bring you some more people from the AAMC. In this episode we hear from members of the MCAT Team, Jennifer Antonio, the Senior Director of MCAT Business Operations,& Leslie de Leon, the…

00:41:23  |   Fri 15 May 2020
Episode 34: Exclusive Interview with Leadership at the AAMC

Episode 34: Exclusive Interview with Leadership at the AAMC

I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring you the voices of some of the leadership members at the AAMC.  You will hear from Dr. Geoffrey Young, the Senior Director of Student Affairs and Programs, an…

00:51:19  |   Fri 08 May 2020
Episode 33: Admissions Updates Related to COVID Disruptions & FAQs

Episode 33: Admissions Updates Related to COVID Disruptions & FAQs

As we continue to move closer to the upcoming 2020-2021 application cycle we suspect that you have many questions about novel Coronavirus-related medical school admissions changes. 

As such, listen i…

00:53:50  |   Thu 07 May 2020
Episode 32: Pandemic Pre-Med Disruptions

Episode 32: Pandemic Pre-Med Disruptions

Listen in as Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, and Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions at CWRU School of Medicine, discuss the uncertainty and disruptions c…

00:18:21  |   Thu 02 Apr 2020
Episode 31: The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

Episode 31: The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

We’re off to The Green Mountain State of Vermont to talk with the Director of Admissions at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine (UVM).  While UVM is a public institution, the majorit…

01:14:54  |   Wed 01 Apr 2020
Episode 30: What Are Post-Bac Programs? Hear Experts from Bryn Mawr and WashU in St. Louis

Episode 30: What Are Post-Bac Programs? Hear Experts from Bryn Mawr and WashU in St. Louis

Let’s talk about Post-Bac programs.  Who are they for and why would somebody need one? What are the different types of Post-Bac programs?  Well, this episode is going to get to the bottom of these qu…

01:32:14  |   Mon 16 Mar 2020
Episode 29: The University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

Episode 29: The University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

Oh Canada!  Hear from the admissions team from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine on how the application process works in Ontario and Canada.  *Psst* They also accept applications from US …

01:46:34  |   Sat 07 Mar 2020
Episode 28: Baylor College of Medicine

Episode 28: Baylor College of Medicine

It’s back to the Lone Star state to talk with the Admissions Deans at Baylor College of Medicine located in Houston, Texas.  You’ve likely heard the phrase that “Everything is bigger in Texas” and th…

01:28:35  |   Tue 25 Feb 2020
Episode 27: Financial Aid & Paying For Medical School

Episode 27: Financial Aid & Paying For Medical School

In recognition of National Financial Aid Awareness month, I’ve asked two of my friends in financial aid to come on the show to discuss financial aid-related topics primarily discussing how you pay fo…

01:29:41  |   Wed 19 Feb 2020
Episode 26: Bonus Episode! Comments About Changes To USMLE

Episode 26: Bonus Episode! Comments About Changes To USMLE

Surprise! A short bonus episode for you! In light of last week's big news about USMLE Step 1 going to Pass/Fail in the next couple of years, I wanted to get you some brief comments from an admissions…

00:09:14  |   Tue 18 Feb 2020
Episode 25: The Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

Episode 25: The Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

I am joined by Navy Commander Dr. Robert Liotta, the Associate Dean for Recruitment & Admissions for the Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine.  This is a uniquely informa…

01:28:44  |   Wed 12 Feb 2020
Episode 24: University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine

Episode 24: University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine

“Oh baby don't you wanna go, Back to that same old place, Sweet home Chicago”

Like The Blues Brothers, we’re on a mission. Our mission is to bring you more med admissions insight.  In this episode, I…

01:36:42  |   Wed 05 Feb 2020
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