In today’s episode, we sat down for a conversation with a Service to School applicant turned Ambassador, James Schlabach. James is a US Marine Corps veteran and current medical student at the University of Michigan. We dive right in to chat all about medical school from articulating your “why” to attending a Post-Bacc program, what med school experiences are available to preparing for residency, and much more in between. This conversation is jam packed with resources and insights from a fellow veteran who has been there & done that. If you’re considering medical school, you don’t want to miss this chat! Main Topics James background & intro (0:32) Post-Bacc experience, preparation for Post-Bacc, navigating it & using it for medical school application (2:40) Preparing for the MCAT (6:45) Articulating your “why” for applying to medical school (10:40) Composition of medical school peers (14:10) Balancing med school responsibilities, pre-clinical vs clinical educational experiences, evaluating different medical school experiential options (18:35) Post-medical school plans, preparing for residency interviews, how Match Day works (25:40) Advocacy work for getting more service members & veterans into medical school (30:15) Advice for fellow veterans & service members considering medical school (38:50) Additional Resources Khan Academy Coursera “A Mind for Numbers” by Barbara Oakley (Book) Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) MCAT Exam Prep UWorld MCAT Resources Jack Weston MCAT Content Healthcare Professionals Admissions Support Listen, rate, and subscribe! Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Service to School Website Sign up for Admissions Support Events Calendar Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube