LISTEN: Assistant Dean for Admissions Gives "All Access" to CHM as Guest on Med School Admissions Podcast

Dr. Joel Maurer, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the College of Human Medicine, was recently invited to discuss med school admissions and the college, at large, on  "All Access: Med School Admissions," hosted by Christian Essman. Beyond leading the podcast, Mr. Essmen is the Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

Described as "a new podcast for the pre-med community," listeners get direct insight from the most authoritative sources and admissions experts.The platform's various episodes place med school representatives from a number of institutions behind the mic to showcase their school. Highlighting each school's offerings and what makes these programs unique, listeners can form a better understanding of what schools are looking for as prospective students.

In the third episode, Dr. Maurer takes the spotlight to speak at length--not kidding--about Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and the particular perspective on the admissions process. Coming in just over two full hours, Christian and Joel cover a lot of ground on the school's community-based model, mission-focused selection factors, the ingenuity of our new Shared Discovery Curriculum, and what makes competitive applicants...to name just a few topics. Closing out the session, they answer some great listener questions.

Listen to the podcast below and learn more about this episode and others at https://case.edu/medicine/allaccess.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

After Another Strong Match Day, CHM Seniors Set to Take On Residency Positions Throughout the Nation

Image
Not many things came easy this last year. Yet despite plenty of disruptions and challenges, the Class of 2021 responded honorably in every way. That included displaying high levels of poise and patience during a residency selection cycle steeped in uncertainty amid a global pandemic that has upended life beyond just medicine. While the 2021 edition of Match Day marked the second in which fourth-year College of Human Medicine (CHM) students and their families were forced to celebrate virtually on the account of the pandemic, this year's seniors were the first to see their entire residency match process pivot to virtual.  Going online certainly presented it's hurdles, but the virtual nature of this year's interviews also helped to eliminate some of the larger barriers—time and cost—that are associated with the process during more traditional cycles.  The 2021 Main Residency Match became the largest in National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) history, with 38,106 total p
Read more

So You've Been Put On The Waitlist: What's Next?

Image
You've  waited for a decision and word has finally arrived: you've been placed on the waitlist. It's okay for applicants to feel some anxiety when placed as an alternate. That's normal. More uncertainty isn't something an applicant begs to endure. But don't necessarily take it as a bad omen either. More than disappointment, you should have hope. You still have a chance, after all. Considering the sheer number of applicants across the country each year, the truth is that it's actually pretty common to be in this situation. Thousands of accepted students matriculate off the waitlist each year. With only 5-10% of students matriculating from the waitlist at some schools, others accept as high as 50-60% of their incoming class from waitlisted applicants. The question then is, "What should I do now?" Remain Positive Waitlist does not mean rejection. While this isn't ideal, getting your name onto a waitlist is an accomplishment and shows
Read more

New Situational Judgement Testing Requirements for the 2023 Cycle: Additional Options and Recommendations

Image
While the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) has been a standard of the medical school admissions cycle, additional testing on top of academic metrics has more recently begun to show value as institutions aim to assess applicants more holistically and equitably.  To better provide care for patients in an ever-evolving health care industry, the next generation of doctors must understand far more than chemistry and human anatomy.  The College of Human Medicine began requiring in 2021 that all candidates take the Casper Test, an open-response situational judgment test administered online. Innovative responses to educational imperatives have been an important trait of the college, extending that spirit to the admissions office.  The college, for instance, was one of the initial medical schools in the U.S. to implement the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) as part of its interview process and has continued with the effort now for close to a decade. So, including a situational judgment te
Read more