The Premed Years
Ryan GrayIf you're struggling on your premed journey, trying to figure out the best way to study for the MCAT, or trying to understand how to best apply to medical school, the award-nominated podcast, The Premed Years, has you covered. From interviews with Admissions Committee members and directors to inspirational stories from those who have gone before you, The Premed Years is like having a premed adviso... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 651 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceHealth & FitnessMedicine | |||
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(00:00) — Foster care and a chaotic start: Zach describes growing up with parents struggling with addiction and violence, and not realizing his upbringing was unusual until middle school.
(03:51) — The cycle of skipping school: How failing grades an... more
(00:00) — Growing Up in Brooklyn: How watching his grandmother receive care for type 2 diabetes at a Brooklyn hospital first sparked Stevie's interest in medicine at age 11 or 12.
(00:23) — From Sports Dreams to Science Classes: Stevie describes exp... more
(00:00) — Welcome and Early Roots: Kelsey describes growing up in a family of healthcare professionals and how watching her father's relationships with patients shaped her interest in medicine.
(02:04) — Music vs. Medicine: Kelsey explains why she s... more
(00:00) — Growing Up Around Medicine: Hallie describes having two surgical physician associate parents and knowing from childhood that medical school was her path.
(04:24) — Division I Fencing Meets Premed: How training at 5:45 a.m., attending class... more
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- Childish and arrogant
This podcast used to be informative, but over the last few years it has turned into more of an arrogance and childish stage for the host. The attitude is that of a person saying I know everything and a lot of childish and silliness coming out of Dr. Gray. It has turned into more of a showcase of himself. Such a sad turn of event.
Apple Podcasts1curious premed student
United States10 months ago - Amazing Podcast! All “PreMed Years” podcasts are amazing!
I recommend Dr. Ryan Gray’s podcasts to my premed students. Students learn best by hearing directly from the med students and physicians as they share their stories and testimonies on this podcast. PRICELESS!
Apple Podcasts5DC R416United States2 years ago - Great podcast!
You can tell Ryan knows exactly what he is doing. All his podcasts are exceptional included The Premed Years. An invaluable resource for thousands of students aspiring to get into medical school. - The Capsho Team
Apple Podcasts5AshCapshoUnited States3 years ago - Premed must have!
As a non-traditional premed student, this podcast has been a game changer! So much great information. So thankful for both Dr. Grays!
Apple Podcasts5Kyli SenterUnited States4 years ago - Discouraging and patronizing
Episode 468. Completely patronizing language toward the very first question about the affordability of medical school. Thank goodness Virginia was on the podcast because I was fuming listening to Dr. Gray and the previous TMDSAS director. A question was asked about why medical school did not offer funding and free tuition like PhD students— fair question if you’re not familiar with research funding. Dr. Gray and the director took this question as “asking for a pat on the back or an applaud”, whi... more
Apple Podcasts1biochempremed2United States4 years ago
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What is The Premed Years about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show consistently centers on navigating the medical school admissions journey, with a strong emphasis on nontraditional and international pathways, resilience through setbacks, and practical counsel for applying, interviewing, and funding. Episodes frequently feature personal journeys from premed to medical school, tactical advice on MCAT, personal statements, and school selection, plus admissions perspectives from deans and mentors. A standout aspect is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from IMG stories to DO pathways and military medicine—creating a holistic, real-world guide for aspiring physicians. This mix makes it valuable for listeners seeking actionable steps, motivation, and broad admissions context beyond the standard path.
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The Premed Years launched 14 years ago and published 651 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Premed Years include:
1. Justin Awad
2. Riya Patel
3. Dr. Leila Amiri
4. Kyle Hattenberg
5. Dr. Christine Crispin
6. Julia Benville
7. Dr. Karriem Watson
8. Dr. David Winchester
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