http://medicalmastery.com Realize your lifelong dreams - starting RIGHT NOW! Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:16:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 The Pre-Med Podcast from Doctor Dan is a unique resource for premedical students. Learn what it's REALLY like to go through medical school and beyond, always tempered with real life, practical applications for Pre-Meds today - even if you're just starting out! Dr. Daniel Williams takes the listener through the entire medical education process, from his book Diary of a Pre-Med Student: Guiding Pre-Med Student Through An Amazing Process. You can get this E-book for FREE, as well as the Speed Reading For Medical School course by registering at www.Medical-Mastermind-Community.com. Who can complain when they get exactly what they want? This is a listener-driven lecture series on how to get into and survive medical school. Consider Doctor Dan your own personal online academic adviser. From choosing medicine as a career, to the details of getting strong letters of recommendation, you will find everything you want! Take a listen... Daniel Williams, M.D. clean Daniel Williams, M.D. drdanielwilliams@gmail.com drdanielwilliams@gmail.com (Daniel Williams, M.D.) 2010 Premedical Solutions, LLC Realize your lifelong dreams - starting NOW! medical school, medicine, premed, pre-med, mcat, usmle, be a doctor, become a doctor http://medicalmastery.com/photos/MM-Logo-300.jpg http://medicalmastery.com http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/speed-reading-for-medical-school/ http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/speed-reading-for-medical-school/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:36:32 +0000 Doctor Dan http://medicalmastery.com/?p=205 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/speed-reading-for-medical-school/feed/ 0 doctor dan,MCAT,medical school,medical school podcast,speed reading,study techniques,usmle Episode 22: Save time, learn different study techniques, relax with a system that you trust will work for you - Dr. Dan explains how you can get his Speed Reading Course for Medical School absolutely free. - Hi there! Episode 22: Save time, learn different study techniques, relax with a system that you trust will work for you - Dr. Dan explains how you can get his Speed Reading Course for Medical School absolutely free. Hi there! I apologize for taking so long to announce my new Medical School Podcast formally. There have already been a lot of episodes posted there - not to mention the FREE Speed Reading Course for Medical School! Here are the topics that have been posted at the new podcast: www.Medical-Mastermind-Community.com * Medical School Admissions Committees - an expert interview with Dr. Wayne Shelton * Test Anxiety - an expert interview with Bara Sapir of Test Prep New York * Two additional episodes with Dr. Brett Ferdinand, author of Gold Standard MCAT: MCAT Study Techniques and AAMC MCAT Practice Tests * PreMedical Program - a grant-funded initiative to deliver MCAT, USMLE, and PreMed DVD Courses to students regardless of discrimination on the basis of gender, age, race, or socioeconomic status * Sources of Stress in Medical School and Residency * Surviving the Third Year of Medical School * USMLE Prep And to come... * The MCAT Myth * Speed Reading for Medical School Enjoy. This marks the end of the majority of podcasts on this channel. Visit the Medical School Podcast to keep up with me. Doctor Dan Daniel Williams, M.D. clean 17:09 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/mcat-verbal-reasoning/ http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/mcat-verbal-reasoning/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:42:59 +0000 Doctor Dan http://medicalmastery.com/?p=203 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/mcat-verbal-reasoning/feed/ 0 MCAT,mcat verbal reasoning,test prep new york Episode 21: Interview with neurolinguistic programming expert Karen van Hook and test anxiety expert, and founder of Test Prep New York, Bara sapir. - Because no two people read the same MCAT passage exactly the same, Episode 21: Interview with neurolinguistic programming expert Karen van Hook and test anxiety expert, and founder of Test Prep New York, Bara sapir. Because no two people read the same MCAT passage exactly the same, it's important to harness your internal dialogue to interpret passages, stay calm, and score higher - all at the same time. To learn more, visit www.testprepny.com (http://www.testprepny.com). There are only a few more episodes of expert interviews that will appear on this site. The continuation will be on www.Medical-Mastermind-Community.com Enjoy, Dr. Dan Daniel Williams, M.D. clean 36:37 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/mcat-scores/ http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/mcat-scores/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:45:42 +0000 Doctor Dan http://medicalmastery.com/?p=188 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/mcat-scores/feed/ 0 doctor dan,get into medical school,MCAT,mcat prep,mcat preparation,mcat sample scores,mcat score,mcat scores,medical college admissions test,practice mcat tests,pre-med Episode 17: What do people really score? And, how to interpret practice tests so you can accurately predict your score on the real MCAT. - [blip.tv ?posts_id=2212060&dest=-1] - ******************************************************* Announcements: - ... Episode 17: What do people really score? And, how to interpret practice tests so you can accurately predict your score on the real MCAT. [blip.tv ?posts_id=2212060&dest=-1] ******************************************************* Announcements: ... Daniel Williams, M.D. clean 29:05 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/meet-doctor-dan-the-first-pre-med-internet-adviser-in-residency/ http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/meet-doctor-dan-the-first-pre-med-internet-adviser-in-residency/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 23:12:32 +0000 Doctor Dan http://medicalmastery.com/?p=163 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/meet-doctor-dan-the-first-pre-med-internet-adviser-in-residency/feed/ 2 doctor dan,MCAT,medical school,premed adviser,usmle Episode 15: PreMed Video Blog - watch in "Video Podcasts" on your iPod. - [blip.tv ?posts_id=2133240&dest=-1] - Hi! - I hope you enjoy the fact that I'm switching to video. You can still just listen on your iPod if you prefer, Episode 15: PreMed Video Blog - watch in "Video Podcasts" on your iPod. [blip.tv ?posts_id=2133240&dest=-1] Hi! I hope you enjoy the fact that I'm switching to video. You can still just listen on your iPod if you prefer, but I'll be showing you tons of on-screen tutorials. You can see the video version by looking in the Video Podcasts section of your iPod directory (scroll through the videos...). The MCAT questions, DVD course and FREE E-book are no longer available. I'm getting ready to launch a community website for all the fans that have built up around this movement in the last year and a half. If you want Early Notification to get exclusive access to the upcoming subsciptrion-based site, enter you name and email on medicalmastery.com. NOTE: This is an entirely different list - you'll need to sign up again if you already have. All other lists are being migrated to this one, as this is my only ongoing PreMed and Medical student (JOINT now!!) project I have time for... Cheers, Dr Dan Daniel Williams, M.D. clean http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/find-pre-med-support/ http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/find-pre-med-support/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 17:21:52 +0000 Doctor Dan http://medicalmastery.com/?p=145 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/find-pre-med-support/feed/ 0 doctor,MCAT,med school suppport,medical education process,medical school,physician,pre-med,PreMed,premedical,undergraduate stress,usmle While there are many reasons for this, the only thing that matters to the motivated pre-med and medical student is getting through it - sanely! - Well, that my friend is exactly what the Medical Mastermind Community is all about. Episode 16: New medical mastermind community starting. Also volunteering, premed clubs  and committees may help you. [blip.tv ?posts_id=2139067&dest=-1] The "medical education process" covers the whole gamut from thinking about becoming a doctor, through the prerequisites, MCAT, and application, and never really ends in residency, fellowship and with continuing medical education as a practicing physician. Do you have what it takes to be a lifelong learner? Better yet, how many people really encourage you to follow that dream? My guess is that you're like the hundreds of students I have coached, and that you've had some degree of discouragement along the way. While there are many reasons for this, the only thing that matters to the motivated pre-med and medical student is getting through it - sanely! Well, that my friend is exactly what the Medical Mastermind Community is all about. This video describes a hint of what the upcoming community is all about. If you want to learn more, sign up at MedicalMastery.com on the Early Notification List and be included. In the meantime, seek out existing pre-med clubs, medical student organizations, Healer's Art courses or hospital volunteer offices for support. If someone brings you down, stresses you out, or discourages you from accomplishing your dreams - get away from them! Yes, this may mean friends and family. They'll come around later when you're successful, believe me. You need new friends. Just like the saying "you are what you eat", you think like those with which you spend your time. Hope this was an encouragement and sparks some self-care interest. The medical education process is a substantial percentage of your adult life - don't forget to live! Doctor Dan Daniel Williams, M.D. clean http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/mcat/ http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/mcat/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:29:02 +0000 Doctor Dan http://medicalmastery.com/?p=93 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/mcat/feed/ 2 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/medical-education-proces/ http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/medical-education-proces/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:16:07 +0000 Doctor Dan http://medicalmastery.com/?p=88 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/medical-education-proces/feed/ 0 MCAT,medical college admissions test,medical education process,medical school,PreMed,united states medical licensing examination,usmle Episode 11: From MCAT to licensing - Overview of the entire medical education process. MCAT, First Year of Medical School, USMLE - and beyond... - ==================================================== - Announcements: Happy New Year! Episode 11: From MCAT to licensing - Overview of the entire medical education process. MCAT, First Year of Medical School, USMLE - and beyond... ==================================================== Announcements: Happy New Year! It's now been 9... Daniel Williams, M.D. clean 30:19 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/letters-of-recommendation-getting-strong-and-plentiful-letters/ http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/letters-of-recommendation-getting-strong-and-plentiful-letters/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:13:50 +0000 Doctor Dan http://medicalmastery.com/letters-of-recommendation-getting-strong-and-plentiful-letters http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/letters-of-recommendation-getting-strong-and-plentiful-letters/feed/ 0 acceptance letter,apply to medical school,be a doctor,become a doctor,letter of recommendation,MCAT,medical school,medical school interview,personal statement,premed application Episode 4: Who and how to ask for a STRONG letter, FREE 16-Step guide, & upcoming coaching course! - ==================================================== - In this episode: - ANNOUNCEMENTS - PREPARING: What is my competition doing? Episode 4: Who and how to ask for a STRONG letter, FREE 16-Step guide, & upcoming coaching course! ==================================================== In this episode: ANNOUNCEMENTS PREPARING: What is my competition doing? HOW TO GET A STRONG LETTER TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE: There is no question. WHEN TO ASK QUICK TIP: Questions to ask in order to choose the right letter writer. QUICK REFERENCES   I am your host, Daniel Williams, MD. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. MICU month - hanging in there... 2. The PreMed Lecture Series. It's going well and I now have an entire system for premed students to compile their entire medical school application 1-3 years in advance! Why wait? Write it now. Have it reviewed by me and faculty over a longer period of time greatly increases the power of the application, demonstrates a motivated, clearly goal-oriented candidate, and will increase your chances of getting accepted into medical school. Many have expressed concerns about weaknesses in their application, such as failing or close-to-failing grades, or poor MCAT scores.Folks I overcame these obstacles and you can too! These questions are all being addressed in my coaching course and I want to personally review your application contests. From your personal essay, to the way you describe your work history - I want to see it. Sign up for the automatic updates on www.MedicalMastery.com (http://www.medicalmastery.com/) and you will be on the early notification list for the details about this coaching course as the next course approaches. This year I'm automating the coaching coarse complete with audio/video how-to tutorials, checklists for every step of the way, my entire medical school application to be used as a template, personalized feedback on your application and much more! Sign up today! 3. Diary of a Pre-Med: A 16-Step Guide. This book is available for free and emailed to you immediatly after you sign up for automatic updates on www.MedicalMastery.com (http://www.medicalmastery.com/). This is the first edition book that I wrote as a 4th year medical student as a result of my collaboration with premedical students. Of course, the coaching course that you'll hear about through that email newsletter is the steroid-version! Sign up free right now!4. Get my favorite 2,500 MCAT questions on CD-ROM for only $27. Get your MCAT Questions by clicking "BUY NOW" in the upper left of this website! Satisfaction GUARANTEED or your money back! Send it back if you don't like it and get a full refund...NO RISK. ==================================================== PREPARING: What is my competition doing? Getting any letter of recommendation (LOR) from a physician or undergraduate faculty can by daunting. With limited face-time, busy schedules, and such high expectations for a LOR, how in the world are you supposed to get 3, very solid, letters from reputable doctors?Let’s start with a discussion about the “PreMed Committee”. This is actually an official entity that medical schools care about (not necessarily anyone else). It is made up of a (somewhat) official Premedical Academic Advisor and 2 underlings, which are often other faculty. In the late ‘90’s and early ‘00’s, this was still a robust entity found in all but the smallest colleges.There have been massive cutbacks in funding nationally and the result has been fewer and fewer committees that actually know the real scoop. Some of them are registered members of the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions. This organization attempts to educate non-physicians about the premedical application process. While this is better than nothing, they don’t know what they’re talking about from first-hand experience.In short, get your letters of recommendation from members of your PreMed Committee if you have one PLUS one from a physician.You typically want one from your advisor and 2 from faculty ( the standard carte blance answer). Daniel Williams, M.D. clean 30:15 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/17/ http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/17/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:27:24 +0000 Doctor Dan http://medicalmastery.com/17 http://medicalmastery.com/http:/medicalmastery.com/17/feed/ 4 admission requirements,MCAT,mcats,medical school entrance requirements,personal essay,personal statement,undergraduate prerequisites Episode 2:  Know the medical school entrance requirements and 4 different electronic application services. ==================================================== This topic is covered in Chapter 3 of my book, Diary of a Pre-Med Student. Episode 2:  Know the medical school entrance requirements and 4 different electronic application services. ==================================================== This topic is covered in Chapter 3 of my book, Diary of a Pre-Med Student. You can get the entire book emailed to you automatically by signing up for FREE updates in the upper right corner of www.MedicalMastery.com (http://www.medicalmastery.com/)! Now, reading the lists of medical school entrance requirements is dry. As much as I have tried to avoid using boring lists, they simply can not be avoided when discussing the subject of entrance requirements for medical school. COMPONENTS OF THE MEDICAL SCHOOL APPLICATION: * Demographic Data (some of it is optional) * MCAT - submitted indirectly by the New MCAT Testing History (THx) Report System. * Official DAT/MCAT/GRE/ACT/SAT Score Reports * Personal References * Letters of Recommendation/Evaluation - provided by application service * Personal Essay * Volunteer, Research, Work Experience * Application Fee * Certification Page * Photos * Copy of Visa or Permanent Resident Card (if applicable) * Secondary Applications Undergraduate Prerequisites: * 30 credit hours minimum (unwritten requirement for a bachelor’s degree) * 1 academic year of Physics * 1 academic year of Biology * 1 academic year of General Chemistry * 1 academic year of Organic Chemistry * 1 academic year of English Additional courses are sometimes required. The most recent statistics are from 2005 (yes I know it's 2008) and they show some medical schools requiring college mathematics, calculus, humanities, biochemistry, and behavioral sciences. Other helpful courses are computer science, genetics, and statistics.  For the MCAT itself, advanced courses in literature interpretation and critical reading will help science major perform better in the Verbal Reasoning section. Unfortunately, the list of undergraduate courses required varies among the schools themselves. It doesn't pay to memorize these lists. We recommend that you obtain hard copies of the school catalogues from the institutions that interest you. You can search a specific medical school for its entrance requirements here: http://services.aamc.org/currdir/section2/courses.cfm (http://services.aamc.org/currdir/section2/courses.cfm). Personal attributes are increasingly important and medical school applicants are under intense scrutiny in this area. Here's a list of more intangible qualities that medical school admissions committees are looking for in a candidate: * Altruism * Compassion * Humility * Practical application of knowlege: wisdom * Life Experience * Demonstration that you know what you're getting yourself into * Knowlede of our nation's health care crisis * An idea of what you want your life to be like - take a wild, but honest guess. ==================================================== QUICK TIP: You'll need these too: * Access to a computer that is able to connect to the internet * An e-mail address is required * Applicants must use only Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator exclusively to complete the application . Do NOT use Mozilla/Firefox (TMDSAS)   * A laser or ink-jet printer is required to print the Certification Page, Health Professions Evaluation Forms and Transcript Request Forms QUICK REFERENCE: Application Services Investigate information about medical school application services: * American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) (http://www.aamc.org/students/amcas/start.htm) * Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) (http://www.utsystem.edu/) * Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS) (http://www.ouac.on.ca/) * American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) (http://www.aacom.org/) * American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS) (https://aacomas.aacom.org/) Daniel Williams, M.D. clean