http://pritzkerpodcast.com A student-run podcast from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:52:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 2007-2010 pritzkerquestions@gmail.com (Pritzker School of Medicine) pritzkerquestions@gmail.com (Pritzker School of Medicine) posts 1440 http://pritzkerpodcast.com/graphics/podcast-144x144.jpg http://pritzkerpodcast.com 144 144 http://www.pritzkerpodcast.com/feed A show about all things Pritzker. A student-run podcast from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. In its size, geographic location, and organizational structure, in the diversity of its student body, and in the strong bonds of its community, the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago offers a unique environment for medical education. As a medical school located on the campus of a world-class university, its medical students have the opportunity to take advantage of the resources of one of the greatest centers of learning in the country. Its student body is one whose boundless enthusiasm for learning, service, investigation and science is matched only by its enthusiasm for teamwork, friendship, and making the most of the great city of Chicago. Email your questions to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine Pritzker School of Medicine pritzkerquestions@gmail.com no clean http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/07/15/32-orientation/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/07/15/32-orientation/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:49:27 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=671
James Iwaz and Maureen Beederman are the 2010 Orientation Co-Chairs. They answer some questions about what Orientation entails at Pritzker and what you should NOT be doing over the summer. Visit http://bit.ly/pritzkerorientation for more info. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/07/15/32-orientation/feed/ 1 11:42 James Iwaz and Maureen Beederman are the 2010 Orientation Co-Chairs. They answer some questions about what Orientation entails at Pritzker and what you should NOT be doing over the summer. James Iwaz and Maureen Beederman are the 2010 Orientation Co-Chairs. They answer some questions about what Orientation entails at Pritzker and what you should NOT be doing over the summer. Visit http://bit.ly/pritzkerorientation for more info. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/05/10/31-waitlist-dynamics/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/05/10/31-waitlist-dynamics/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 17:29:14 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=636
Sylvia Robertson checks in to give a brief refresher on how and when applicants are accepted from the waitlist and review some aspects of financial aid offers. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/05/10/31-waitlist-dynamics/feed/ 0 11:44 Sylvia Robertson checks in to give a brief refresher on how and when applicants are accepted from the waitlist and review some aspects of financial aid offers. Sylvia Robertson checks in to give a brief refresher on how and when applicants are accepted from the waitlist and review some aspects of financial aid offers. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/04/30/30-clinical-aspects-to-consider-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/04/30/30-clinical-aspects-to-consider-mp3/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:34:24 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=629
Mary and Ben interview current students and an alumna to find out what aspects of a medical school's clinical years are good to pay attention to when making your decision. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/04/30/30-clinical-aspects-to-consider-mp3/feed/ 0 40:12 Mary and Ben interview current students and an alumna to find out what aspects of a medical school's clinical years are good to pay attention to when making your decision. Mary and Ben interview current students and an alumna to find out what aspects of a medical school's clinical years are good to pay attention to when making your decision. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/03/24/28-listener-questions-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/03/24/28-listener-questions-mp3/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:05:58 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=598
Joni answers three listener questions—including one from our new voicemail line! We talk numbers, single moms, and community college credit. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/03/24/28-listener-questions-mp3/feed/ 0 22:31 Joni answers three listener questions—including one from our new voicemail line! We talk numbers, single moms, and community college credit. Joni answers three listener questions—including one from our new voicemail line! We talk numbers, single moms, and community college credit. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/03/08/27-financial-aid-redux-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/03/08/27-financial-aid-redux-mp3/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:59:44 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=594
Sylvia Robertson, Assistant Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, joins us again to talk about timely financial aid issues and tips. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/03/08/27-financial-aid-redux-mp3/feed/ 0 31:39 Sylvia Robertson, Assistant Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, joins us again to talk about timely financial aid issues and tips. Sylvia Robertson, Assistant Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, joins us again to talk about timely financial aid issues and tips. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/01/11/26-interview-tips-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/01/11/26-interview-tips-mp3/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:11:29 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=557
Joni discusses five important tips for the medical school interview. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2010/01/11/26-interview-tips-mp3/feed/ 0 12:49 Joni discusses five important tips for the medical school interview. Joni discusses five important tips for the medical school interview. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/12/14/25-youve-got-questions-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/12/14/25-youve-got-questions-mp3/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:30:41 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=529
We answer your questions as we find ourselves in the thick of the application season. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/12/14/25-youve-got-questions-mp3/feed/ 0 29:23 We answer your questions as we find ourselves in the thick of the application season. We answer your questions as we find ourselves in the thick of the application season. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/08/06/22-listener-questions-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/08/06/22-listener-questions-mp3/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:45:58 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=335
Joni answers a few common listener questions. (Sorry for the wonky audio; we unfortunately had to rock out with a MacBook Pro mic at the last minute!) If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/08/06/22-listener-questions-mp3/feed/ 0 27:52 Joni answers a few common listener questions. Joni answers a few common listener questions. (Sorry for the wonky audio; we unfortunately had to rock out with a MacBook Pro mic at the last minute!) If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/06/16/21-where-to-apply-where-to-go-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/06/16/21-where-to-apply-where-to-go-mp3/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:45:53 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=331
Two newly-minted second-year Pritzker students, Marcus Dahlstrom and Melanie Odeleye, talk with us about factors involved in selecting medical schools to apply to and in choosing which school you'd like to attend once you're accepted. They also discuss some of the things that initially attracted them to Pritzker. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/06/16/21-where-to-apply-where-to-go-mp3/feed/ 0 24:34 Two newly-minted second-year Pritzker students, Marcus Dahlstrom and Melanie Odeleye, talk with us about factors involved in selecting medical schools to apply to and in choosing which school you'd like to attend once you're accepted. Two newly-minted second-year Pritzker students, Marcus Dahlstrom and Melanie Odeleye, talk with us about factors involved in selecting medical schools to apply to and in choosing which school you'd like to attend once you're accepted. They also discuss some of the things that initially attracted them to Pritzker. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/04/14/20-decisions-decisions-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/04/14/20-decisions-decisions-mp3/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:58:25 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=325
Joni chats with us about how to decide where to apply and where to go once you're in. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2009/04/14/20-decisions-decisions-mp3/feed/ 0 29:23 Joni chats with us about how to decide where to apply and where to go once you're in. Joni chats with us about how to decide where to apply and where to go once you're in. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2008/10/08/12-mstp-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2008/10/08/12-mstp-mp3/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:43:06 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=267
Two current MSTP students join Ben to talk about the combined MD/PhD program at Pritzker: what they like, what they don't like, and what advice they have for those looking into similar pathways. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2008/10/08/12-mstp-mp3/feed/ 0 52:21 Two current MSTP students join Ben to talk about the combined MD/PhD program at Pritzker: what they like, what they don't like, and what advice they have for those looking into similar pathways. Two current MSTP students join Ben to talk about the combined MD/PhD program at Pritzker: what they like, what they don't like, and what advice they have for those looking into similar pathways. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/12/12/8-listener-questions-part-1-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/12/12/8-listener-questions-part-1-mp3/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:09:51 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=241
Joni and David answer seven admissions-related questions from listeners.

1. How many get off the hold list, and when?
2. How can applicants demonstrate unique life experiences?
3. How is community college credit viewed?
4. How are post-baccs viewed?
5. What is a good Pritzker "fit," anyway?
6. How are LOIs viewed?
7. How long does the decision take post-interview?

If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/12/12/8-listener-questions-part-1-mp3/feed/ 0 38:56 Joni and David answer seven admissions-related questions from listeners. Joni and David answer seven admissions-related questions from listeners. 1. How many get off the hold list, and when? 2. How can applicants demonstrate unique life experiences? 3. How is community college credit viewed? 4. How are post-baccs viewed? 5. What is a good Pritzker "fit," anyway? 6. How are LOIs viewed? 7. How long does the decision take post-interview? If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/12/03/7-more-admissions-talk-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/12/03/7-more-admissions-talk-mp3/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:05:08 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=225
A discussion with Dr. Anthony Montag, Professor of Pathology and another Chairman on the Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, about more admissions and interviewing topics. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/12/03/7-more-admissions-talk-mp3/feed/ 0 23:09 A discussion with Dr. Anthony Montag, Professor of Pathology and another Chairman on the Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, about more admissions and interviewing topics. A discussion with Dr. Anthony Montag, Professor of Pathology and another Chairman on the Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, about more admissions and interviewing topics. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/11/21/6-students-interview-experiences-part-2-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/11/21/6-students-interview-experiences-part-2-mp3/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:29:34 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=210
Discussions with four current Pritzker students about their experiences on the interview trail, memories from their own interviews at Pritzker, and some advice for those of you interviewing in the near future. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/11/21/6-students-interview-experiences-part-2-mp3/feed/ 0 34:56 Discussions with four current Pritzker students about their experiences on the interview trail, memories from their own interviews at Pritzker, and some advice for those of you interviewing in the near future. Discussions with four current Pritzker students about their experiences on the interview trail, memories from their own interviews at Pritzker, and some advice for those of you interviewing in the near future. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/10/01/5-students-interview-experiences-part-1-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/10/01/5-students-interview-experiences-part-1-mp3/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:22:03 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=76
Discussions with four current Pritzker students about their experiences on the interview trail, memories from their own interviews at Pritzker, and some advice for those of you interviewing in the near future. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/10/01/5-students-interview-experiences-part-1-mp3/feed/ 0 31:14 Discussions with four current Pritzker students about their experiences on the interview trail, memories from their own interviews at Pritzker, and some advice for those of you interviewing in the near future. Discussions with four current Pritzker students about their experiences on the interview trail, memories from their own interviews at Pritzker, and some advice for those of you interviewing in the near future. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/09/10/3-the-interview-day-mp3/ http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/09/10/3-the-interview-day-mp3/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:49:18 +0000 Pritzker Podcast http://pritzkerpodcast.com/?p=56
A discussion with Dr. Darrel Waggoner, Associate Professor of Human Genetics and Pediatrics and a Chairman of the Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, about some important issues regarding the interview day. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.]]> http://pritzkerpodcast.com/2007/09/10/3-the-interview-day-mp3/feed/ 0 37:59 A discussion with Dr. Darrel Waggoner, Associate Professor of Human Genetics and Pediatrics and a Chairman of the Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, about some important issues regarding the interview day. A discussion with Dr. Darrel Waggoner, Associate Professor of Human Genetics and Pediatrics and a Chairman of the Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, about some important issues regarding the interview day. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. pritzker, medical school, university of chicago, admissions, pritzker podcast, pritzker school of medicine, uchicago, u of c, med school, mcat, amcas Pritzker School of Medicine clean no