The Oath
If you are premed, applying to medical school, or thinking about the residency match, the Oath is the podcast for you. Hosted by MedEdits' Jessica Freedman, M.D., we will discuss topics related to the medical education continuum and the practice of medicine.
Our goal is to offer timely, up-to-date, and informed guidance for everyone interested in premedical, med school admissions, and residency match topics.
We will discuss everything from what to do as a first year premed, how to think about the med school application timeline, how to approach your med school personal statement, what to do as a first year med student, and how to position yourself for the residency match.
Dr. Freedman's goal is offer transparency, decrease stress, and bring more calm to these inherently stressful processes.
Episodes
9 episodes
From B-Minuses at Vanderbilt to Ivy League MD/PhD
SHOW NOTES: In this episode of The Oath Podcast, Dr. Jessica Freedman interviews Reed, a Vanderbilt senior who earned admission to an Ivy League MD‑PhD program without taking a gap year despite multiple B‑ grades in his premed cours...
5 Hidden Reasons You Didn't Get Into Medical School (And How to Fix Them)
The Oath Podcast with Dr. Jessica FreedmanSHOW NOTESYou had the grades. You had the MCAT score. So why didn't you get in? In this episode, Dr. Jessica Freedman, founder of MedEdits Medical Admissions, sits down with senio...
499 MCAT, No Gap Year, TMDSAS and AACOMAS Applicant: Where is he Going to Med School?
SummaryIn this episode of The Oath Podcast, Dr. Jessica Freedman interviews Cason Cox, a Texas A&M senior accepted to medical school, sharing his journey through pre-med, TMDSAS and AACOMAS application strategies, and insight...
July 31st AMCAS Submission, Early August MCAT: What Happened to His Application?
SummaryIn this episode, Jessica Freedman and Laurie Tansey discuss the journey of a unique medical school applicant who submitted a late application but ultimately achieved remarkable success. They explore the importance o...
Late AMCAS, Pushed-Back MCAT, Humanities Major: What Happened to Her Application?
SHOW NOTESIn this episode, Jessica Freedman and Laurie Tansey discuss a real applicant's journey to medical school, highlighting the challenges faced, the strategies employed, and the ultimate success achieved. The conversation em...
The Importance of Authenticity in the Premed Process and Med School Admissions Process
SUMMARYIn this episode of The Oath podcast, Dr. Krystal Ripa and Dr. Jessica Freedman discuss the critical role of authenticity in the medical school admissions process. Dr. Ripa emphasizes the importance of intentionality in choo...
From Medical School to Residency: Navigating the Match (part 2 of 2)
SUMMARY: In this episode of the Oath Podcast, Dr. Jessica Friedman and Sydney Webster discuss the intricacies of the residency application process. They cover essential topics such as residency signaling, geographic preferences, cr...
From Medical School to Residency: Navigating the Match (Part 1 of 2)
SHOW NOTESIn this episode, Dr. Jessica Freedman and Sydney Webster discuss the intricacies of the residency match process, especially in light of the recent changes to the Step 1 exam. They cover essential strategies for medical ...
Am I Ready to Apply to Medical School?
Show NotesIn the inaugural episode of The Oath podcast, Dr. Jessica Freedman and Laurie Tansey discuss the essential aspects of preparing for medical school applications. They cover the importance of self-assessment, understanding...