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From Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in
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Cleveland, Ohio, this is the All Access Med School Admissions
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Podcast. Hello again everybody. I'm your host, Christian Essman, and I'm the
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Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid here at Case. Great to be with you
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again. Here's a relatively brief episode for you to
6
00:00:38,900 --> 00:00:42,620
share some important updates. So first off,
7
00:00:43,020 --> 00:00:46,780
if you're eager to learn more about our MD programs at case,
8
00:00:47,340 --> 00:00:51,180
get ready to mark your calendars. We're hosting two
9
00:00:51,180 --> 00:00:54,980
upcoming information sessions where you can connect with us and maybe
10
00:00:54,980 --> 00:00:58,660
get some of your burning questions answered. The first information session
11
00:00:58,660 --> 00:01:02,460
is just about case and it will be taking place on Wednesday,
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May 14th at 7pm Eastern. We'll
13
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be diving into our curricula, our three different
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MD programs, and some of the things that makes our program
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unique. The second information session is for those
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that are planning to apply this year. We're doing a session on Wednesday,
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May 21 at 4pm Eastern to share with
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you some last minute advice and insight. Before you
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can click Submit to register for one or both of these
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sessions, you'll find a link in this episode description that'll take you to our
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admissions site where you'll get all the information and registration links there.
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Okay, now for some important information for all of you
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planning to apply for the 2025-2026
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academic year, the American Medical College
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Application Service, also known as AMCAS, is
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officially open. That's right, you can now start filling out your
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applications. In case you didn't know that. So while you can begin
28
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working on your application right now, the first day you can actually click
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submit is on May 27th.
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So take this time to wisely
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craft those essays and gather all your materials and
32
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get those transcripts sent to Washington dc. But don't rush
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this part of the process. If you're not ready to hit submit on May
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27, that's not a tragedy. All right, I'm going
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to repeat that again. If you're not ready to hit submit on May
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27, that's not a tragedy. If it's the 28th,
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29th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd,
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it's not a tragedy. It does get to be a little
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precarious if you start to wait till the fall to click Submit
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for your application. But if you're going to get it submitted June, July,
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even early part of August, I think you're in an okay
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area. All right, speaking of crafting your
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application, here are a few high level brief
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but I think helpful tips to keep in mind.
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Firstly, tell your story authentically.
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Don't just list your achievements and experiences.
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Weave them into a narrative that showcases your passion for
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medicine, perhaps your resilience and
49
00:03:22,210 --> 00:03:25,770
what is truly driving you. Right Admissions
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committees want to understand who you are behind,
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beyond the numbers. I've heard this. I've been at conferences, basically the
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month of April, and I heard this repeatedly from different admissions people.
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We want to hear who you are. Secondly,
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seek feedback early and often.
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Share your personal statement and other essays with trusted mentors,
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advisors, or even friends who have strong writing skills.
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You don't have to send it to have 20 people look at it, but maybe
58
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a couple trusted friends or trusted people to look things over.
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Because why? Fresh eyes can catch things that
60
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you might have overlooked or provide some invaluable perspectives or
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point something out to you that you're overlooking that you
62
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didn't share about your life or your experiences, that you just kind of
63
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take it for granted or you just overlooked that. So
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keep that in mind. Here's a couple more things to think about.
65
00:04:21,680 --> 00:04:25,520
Thirdly, understand the why behind your
66
00:04:25,520 --> 00:04:29,120
experiences. When you're describing your activities, whether it's research,
67
00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:33,190
volunteering, or clinical work, go beyond
68
00:04:33,190 --> 00:04:36,990
simply stating what you did. Try to delve into the why
69
00:04:36,990 --> 00:04:40,750
you chose to participate, what you learned from the experience, how it
70
00:04:40,750 --> 00:04:44,510
may have challenged you, how you may have grown from it, how it might have
71
00:04:44,510 --> 00:04:48,150
shaped your understanding of medicine or your desire to become a physician.
72
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Connecting your experiences to your motivations and your growth.
73
00:04:52,710 --> 00:04:56,550
It adds significant depth to your application. Also,
74
00:04:57,110 --> 00:05:00,670
know that not every experience you share with us has to be related to
75
00:05:00,670 --> 00:05:04,370
medicine. So be sure to include the those things like your work history
76
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and even your hobbies and interests.
77
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Finally, pay meticulous attention to detail.
78
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This might sound obvious, but the importance of
79
00:05:15,650 --> 00:05:19,370
proofreading every aspect of your application cannot be
80
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overstated. Errors in grammar,
81
00:05:22,610 --> 00:05:26,410
spelling, or even inconsistencies in dates can leave a
82
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negative impression. Right? It might come across as looking a little
83
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sloppy. So take the time to carefully review everything
84
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and ideally, have someone else proofread it. Like I mentioned before,
85
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this demonstrates your commitment to thoroughness and your
86
00:05:42,340 --> 00:05:46,100
respect for the application process. So remember, this
87
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is an exciting journey. It's a long journey. The application process
88
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is a long application process. But we're here to support you
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00:05:53,500 --> 00:05:55,820
and we're trying to help you do this right.
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Well, that's all for this update. I'll be back
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really soon with some more shows. I'm working on a few things right
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now. Until then, listen, keep
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working hard. Stay focused on your goals.
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Take
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care.
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From Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in
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00:00:24,480 --> 00:00:28,120
Cleveland, Ohio, this is the All Access Med School Admissions
3
00:00:28,120 --> 00:00:31,910
Podcast. Hello again everybody. I'm your host, Christian Essman, and I'm the
4
00:00:32,060 --> 00:00:35,060
Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid here at Case. Great to be with you
5
00:00:35,060 --> 00:00:38,900
again. Here's a relatively brief episode for you to
6
00:00:38,900 --> 00:00:42,620
share some important updates. So first off,
7
00:00:43,020 --> 00:00:46,780
if you're eager to learn more about our MD programs at case,
8
00:00:47,340 --> 00:00:51,180
get ready to mark your calendars. We're hosting two
9
00:00:51,180 --> 00:00:54,980
upcoming information sessions where you can connect with us and maybe
10
00:00:54,980 --> 00:00:58,660
get some of your burning questions answered. The first information session
11
00:00:58,660 --> 00:01:02,460
is just about case and it will be taking place on Wednesday,
12
00:01:02,940 --> 00:01:06,680
May 14th at 7pm Eastern. We'll
13
00:01:06,680 --> 00:01:10,120
be diving into our curricula, our three different
14
00:01:10,120 --> 00:01:13,600
MD programs, and some of the things that makes our program
15
00:01:13,600 --> 00:01:17,080
unique. The second information session is for those
16
00:01:17,320 --> 00:01:21,080
that are planning to apply this year. We're doing a session on Wednesday,
17
00:01:21,720 --> 00:01:25,320
May 21 at 4pm Eastern to share with
18
00:01:25,320 --> 00:01:29,120
you some last minute advice and insight. Before you
19
00:01:29,120 --> 00:01:32,730
can click Submit to register for one or both of these
20
00:01:32,730 --> 00:01:36,530
sessions, you'll find a link in this episode description that'll take you to our
21
00:01:36,530 --> 00:01:40,090
admissions site where you'll get all the information and registration links there.
22
00:01:40,890 --> 00:01:44,410
Okay, now for some important information for all of you
23
00:01:44,410 --> 00:01:48,050
planning to apply for the 2025-2026
24
00:01:48,050 --> 00:01:51,650
academic year, the American Medical College
25
00:01:51,650 --> 00:01:54,970
Application Service, also known as AMCAS, is
26
00:01:54,970 --> 00:01:58,750
officially open. That's right, you can now start filling out your
27
00:01:58,750 --> 00:02:02,590
applications. In case you didn't know that. So while you can begin
28
00:02:02,590 --> 00:02:06,230
working on your application right now, the first day you can actually click
29
00:02:06,230 --> 00:02:08,910
submit is on May 27th.
30
00:02:09,710 --> 00:02:13,109
So take this time to wisely
31
00:02:13,109 --> 00:02:16,790
craft those essays and gather all your materials and
32
00:02:16,790 --> 00:02:20,630
get those transcripts sent to Washington dc. But don't rush
33
00:02:20,630 --> 00:02:24,350
this part of the process. If you're not ready to hit submit on May
34
00:02:24,350 --> 00:02:28,110
27, that's not a tragedy. All right, I'm going
35
00:02:28,110 --> 00:02:31,710
to repeat that again. If you're not ready to hit submit on May
36
00:02:31,710 --> 00:02:35,340
27, that's not a tragedy. If it's the 28th,
37
00:02:35,453 --> 00:02:38,230
29th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd,
38
00:02:40,310 --> 00:02:43,990
it's not a tragedy. It does get to be a little
39
00:02:44,710 --> 00:02:48,150
precarious if you start to wait till the fall to click Submit
40
00:02:48,310 --> 00:02:52,070
for your application. But if you're going to get it submitted June, July,
41
00:02:52,550 --> 00:02:56,270
even early part of August, I think you're in an okay
42
00:02:56,270 --> 00:02:59,730
area. All right, speaking of crafting your
43
00:02:59,730 --> 00:03:03,490
application, here are a few high level brief
44
00:03:04,050 --> 00:03:06,370
but I think helpful tips to keep in mind.
45
00:03:07,890 --> 00:03:10,770
Firstly, tell your story authentically.
46
00:03:11,570 --> 00:03:14,770
Don't just list your achievements and experiences.
47
00:03:15,090 --> 00:03:18,530
Weave them into a narrative that showcases your passion for
48
00:03:18,530 --> 00:03:22,130
medicine, perhaps your resilience and
49
00:03:22,210 --> 00:03:25,770
what is truly driving you. Right Admissions
50
00:03:25,770 --> 00:03:28,930
committees want to understand who you are behind,
51
00:03:29,390 --> 00:03:33,190
beyond the numbers. I've heard this. I've been at conferences, basically the
52
00:03:33,190 --> 00:03:36,590
month of April, and I heard this repeatedly from different admissions people.
53
00:03:36,910 --> 00:03:40,430
We want to hear who you are. Secondly,
54
00:03:40,830 --> 00:03:43,710
seek feedback early and often.
55
00:03:44,510 --> 00:03:48,270
Share your personal statement and other essays with trusted mentors,
56
00:03:48,350 --> 00:03:51,950
advisors, or even friends who have strong writing skills.
57
00:03:52,190 --> 00:03:55,430
You don't have to send it to have 20 people look at it, but maybe
58
00:03:55,430 --> 00:03:59,230
a couple trusted friends or trusted people to look things over.
59
00:03:59,230 --> 00:04:03,080
Because why? Fresh eyes can catch things that
60
00:04:03,080 --> 00:04:06,760
you might have overlooked or provide some invaluable perspectives or
61
00:04:06,760 --> 00:04:10,600
point something out to you that you're overlooking that you
62
00:04:10,600 --> 00:04:14,400
didn't share about your life or your experiences, that you just kind of
63
00:04:14,400 --> 00:04:17,920
take it for granted or you just overlooked that. So
64
00:04:18,240 --> 00:04:21,280
keep that in mind. Here's a couple more things to think about.
65
00:04:21,680 --> 00:04:25,520
Thirdly, understand the why behind your
66
00:04:25,520 --> 00:04:29,120
experiences. When you're describing your activities, whether it's research,
67
00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:33,190
volunteering, or clinical work, go beyond
68
00:04:33,190 --> 00:04:36,990
simply stating what you did. Try to delve into the why
69
00:04:36,990 --> 00:04:40,750
you chose to participate, what you learned from the experience, how it
70
00:04:40,750 --> 00:04:44,510
may have challenged you, how you may have grown from it, how it might have
71
00:04:44,510 --> 00:04:48,150
shaped your understanding of medicine or your desire to become a physician.
72
00:04:48,790 --> 00:04:52,150
Connecting your experiences to your motivations and your growth.
73
00:04:52,710 --> 00:04:56,550
It adds significant depth to your application. Also,
74
00:04:57,110 --> 00:05:00,670
know that not every experience you share with us has to be related to
75
00:05:00,670 --> 00:05:04,370
medicine. So be sure to include the those things like your work history
76
00:05:04,690 --> 00:05:07,090
and even your hobbies and interests.
77
00:05:07,970 --> 00:05:11,810
Finally, pay meticulous attention to detail.
78
00:05:12,610 --> 00:05:15,650
This might sound obvious, but the importance of
79
00:05:15,650 --> 00:05:19,370
proofreading every aspect of your application cannot be
80
00:05:19,370 --> 00:05:22,530
overstated. Errors in grammar,
81
00:05:22,610 --> 00:05:26,410
spelling, or even inconsistencies in dates can leave a
82
00:05:26,410 --> 00:05:29,650
negative impression. Right? It might come across as looking a little
83
00:05:29,650 --> 00:05:33,500
sloppy. So take the time to carefully review everything
84
00:05:33,900 --> 00:05:37,260
and ideally, have someone else proofread it. Like I mentioned before,
85
00:05:38,540 --> 00:05:42,340
this demonstrates your commitment to thoroughness and your
86
00:05:42,340 --> 00:05:46,100
respect for the application process. So remember, this
87
00:05:46,100 --> 00:05:49,860
is an exciting journey. It's a long journey. The application process
88
00:05:49,860 --> 00:05:53,500
is a long application process. But we're here to support you
89
00:05:53,500 --> 00:05:55,820
and we're trying to help you do this right.
90
00:05:58,300 --> 00:06:01,980
Well, that's all for this update. I'll be back
91
00:06:02,460 --> 00:06:06,040
really soon with some more shows. I'm working on a few things right
92
00:06:06,040 --> 00:06:09,680
now. Until then, listen, keep
93
00:06:09,680 --> 00:06:12,200
working hard. Stay focused on your goals.
94
00:06:14,440 --> 00:06:14,760
Take
95
00:06:14,760 --> 00:06:56,100
care.
