Podcasts about general chemistry

(00:00) — Getting started: Early interest and a high school health pathway with real certifications(01:35) — Small border town roots: Del Rio, one high school, and limited options(02:35) — Finding a “seed”: Family illness, cancer curiosity, and early research(03:40) — Choosing a college: Looking for rigor, research, and premed support(05:54) — Where guidance came from: Personal research and professional advising(07:35) — Plugging in: Using a premed society to meet advisors and med schools(08:18) — Competition culture: Staying in your lane amid big‑school premed vibes(10:13) — Toughest premed shift: Independence, rigor, and learning to use office hours(11:24) — College to med school: Fire‑hydrant learning and lingering imposter syndrome(13:15) — Asking for help earlier: Seeing peers model it and dropping the pride(13:55) — Biggest time waste: Grind culture and recopying notes vs smarter study(15:15) — How hard to push: Pulling back without tanking performance and pressure talk(19:00) — Pomodoro explained: Focus blocks, real breaks, and building stamina(21:10) — Study tools: Anki, YouTube resources, and iPad drawings for anatomy(22:40) — Sciences reality: Hating Gen Chem, loving visual organic chemistry(25:06) — Getting through hard prereqs: Treating them as a rite of passage(26:00) — App strategy: Using campus visits to set the bar and plan experiences(27:10) — Interviews: First invite joy, MMI's lack of feedback, and virtual hiccups(30:27) — Acceptance: Texas pre‑match call and the relief of a safety net(31:58) — No backup plan: Optimism, gap‑years okay, but eyes on the prize(33:30) — Support in med school: Family, friends, and “trauma bonding” with classmates(34:19) — Hardest part: Setbacks and remembering your why(35:10) — Most surprising: Intensity you can't grasp until you're in it(35:49) — Final advice: Return to your why and stop comparingKaylah, a fourth-year medical student, traces her path from a small border town in Del Rio, Texas to medical school by leaning into curiosity, community, and smarter studying. In high school, a career and technical education program let her earn healthcare certifications that sparked real clinical interest. As an undergrad at Texas A&M, she sought academic rigor and built-in research while learning to ask for help sooner—through office hours, professional advising, and a premed society that brought advisors and medical schools to campus.She shares the toughest moments too: a rocky transition to college, being humbled by General Chemistry (but loving visual organic chemistry), and navigating a competitive premed culture by staying in her own lane. Inside medical school, she talks imposter syndrome, the fire‑hydrant pace of learning, and how Pomodoro, Anki, and visual tools on her iPad kept her grounded. She opens up about the stress of MMIs and virtual glitches, the relief of a Texas pre‑match call after three interviews, and the power of friends and family when things get heavy.If you're weighing how hard to push versus how smart to study, or how to keep your “why” front and center, Kaylah's candid reflections will help you recalibrate.What You'll Learn:- How to plug into advising and support even at large schools- Ways to manage competition by staying in your lane- Smarter study methods: Pomodoro, Anki, and visual learning- Handling MMIs when there's no feedback or affirmation- Keeping your why alive through setbacks and intensity

In this episode, Mark talks with Beth Burns, who is a modeler and modeling workshop leader who teaches chemistry to both high school and college students. They talk about her journey from working in industry to teaching, and to modeling instruction. They talk about how whiteboarding is so importing in modeling instruction as part of giving students autonomy in their own learning. Guest Elizabeth Burns Elizabeth Burns has been teaching Advanced Placement Chemistry as well as Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) Forensic Science at Fairport High School in western New York State for over 20 years. She is also an adjunct professor of General Chemistry at Nazareth University. She has a BS in Chemistry and an MS in Education. She took her first modeling workshop in 2019 and has been using the Modeling Instruction pedagogy ever since. X  |  BlueSky Highlights [5:02] Beth Burns "Why do we know what we know and do we just trust or do we do some investigations and kind of create that knowledge as we're learning?" [16:03] Beth Burns "I always tell my students, I'm like, when you go off to college and you go on and get a PhD and you discover a better picture of what the atom looks like, you're gonna come back and tell me what it is, and then I'll teach it to my students." Resources Download Transcript Ep 68 Transcript Links [5:22] Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedhal

Does your family have a favourite recipe, a meal that feels like home? For Mario, that was his wife's famous spaghetti and meatballs. But one evening, what should have been a comforting dish left him feeling... uneasy. And then, it happened again and again. Was it just a bad batch—or something far more sinister? In this episode, meet John Franceschini, a forensic chemist with over 30 years of experience in private labs. Outside the reach of police or government, he uncovers the truth about what's really on our plates, and in our drugs.  Join host Kathryn Fox and dive into not one, but two cases of alleged food poisoning, the elusive dangers of synthetic drugs, and why independent forensic labs may be the last line of defense in the search for truth. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline (Crisis support and suicide prevention) 13 11 14 1800 Respect (National sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line) 1800 737 732 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#060 Chances are you've heard the word "fluoride" said in reference to your teeth. At the dentists office, on your bottle of mouthwash, maybe you've heard it's in tap water? But what is it, what's so special about it, and how does it help our teeth? Does it make them whiter, stronger, or what? Let's find out.   References from this episode https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/la4008558 https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/fluoride-superhero General Chemistry 2nd edition Flowers, Theopold, Langley, Robinson   Thanks to our monthly supporters Autoclave Chelsea Morelos Dorien Vdb Scott Beyer Jessie Reder Ciara Linville J0HNTR0Y Jeannette Napoleon Cullyn R Erica Bee Elizabeth P Sarah Moar Rachel Reina Letila Katrina Barnum-Huckins Suzanne Phillips Venus Rebholz Lyn Stubblefield Jacob Taber Brian Kimball Emerson Woodhall Kristina Gotfredsen Timothy Parker Steven Boyles Chris Skupien Chelsea B Bri McAllister Avishai Barnoy Hunter Reardon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy Podcast Merch and Apparel ★ Check out our website at chemforyourlife.com Watch our episodes on YouTube Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @ChemForYourLife  

Episode 140. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: I am so excited to release the first installation of my MCAT Content Review series for pre-med students! There are already hours of exclusive content available when you subscribe, including cram sessions on topics in general chemistry, physics, and CARS. I also discuss the overall structure of the MCAT and what resources I recommend. Listen for a preview of the content available (atomic structure and the periodic table). Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠  Visit First Line's website and blog: ⁠https://poddcaststudios.wixsite.com/firstlinepodcast⁠ For a discount off your TrueLearn subscription use link: ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code: firstline Instagram: @firstlinepodcast Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast⁠ Email: firstlinepodcast@yahoo.com Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

Khushi Patel is from Corbin, Kentucky and is majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology on the Pre-dental Track at the University of Kentucky. She is involved in the Pre-Dental Society, Fellowship of Women in Dentistry, General Chemistry learning intern, Diversity Health Program, Dental Research and is a Movement Mentor.   If you enjoy this podcast, please click "subscribe" wherever you listen to episodes and we hope you'll consider leaving us a review. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UKAGHW, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ukaghw, or Twitter https://twitter.com/ukaghw If you want to help us sustain the Champions of Active Women podcast, please consider making a donation to the University of Kentucky Active Girls Healthy Women Initiative at https://uky.networkforgood.com/causes/13092-active-women-s-health-initiative-fund. 

Purpose of these episode: These are not at all for medical advice or suggestions, we disclaim any loss in any way. These episodes are for educational purposes only, and are not for medical advice or suggestions. The views of this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I. -- TNSPPE: Highlights from " Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry with Pharmacy Concepts Included. --- Purpose of these episode: These are not at all for medical advice or suggestions, we disclaim any loss in any way. These episodes are for educational purposes only, and are not for medical advice or suggestions. The views of this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I.

Highlights from "Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry- Lectures 1-3.

Day 634.Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontlines and mark the 10th anniversary of the Maidan protests with somebody who was there.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Aliona Hlivco (Managing Director at The Henry Jackson Society ). @Aliona_hlivco on Twitter. With thanks to Kyrylo Beskorovainyi, co-founder of the platform Science at Risk and Yuriy Khalavka, Head of the Department of General Chemistry and Chemistry of Materials, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University.Find out more:Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we present a complete review of introductory college chemistry 1, with organic chemistry themed hip-hop music in the background. Definitely an episode worth listening to! -- Note: The views of this podcast reflect those of my guest(s) and I.

In this episode of " " Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry" , we present biochemistry introductory ideas in the form of a ballad, as well as a re-aired remixed interview with Dr. Louis Jungheim, a retired Research Fellow from Lilly Research Laboratories, and a former mentor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of " "Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry", we discuss with an incoming Pharm.D. Candidate her advice and lived experiences on being a competitive applicant for Pharmacy School. We discuss in detail the the steps she took and describe in detail why she decided to take those steps, in her journey as a student. Definitely an episode worth listening to! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of " "Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry", we present the interview with Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D., MIT Institute Professor and Co-Founder of Moderna. This interview is remixed to be noise cancelling, and presented in English first, and then in Spanish.-----Transcript of Interview with Dr. Langer, Sc.D.https://thenewchemistpublications.pubpub.org/pub/alinjkww/release/2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of " Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series on General Chemistry, we chat with one of my colleagues at The University of the Bahamas, Dr. Mattias Johansson, about his career and successes so far as a professor and academic in sustainability.---Dr. Johansson Profile:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mattias-Johansson-10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series on General Chemistry", we are re-airing an interview with Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D., and providing a translation of this great interview in Swedish.----Interview Transcript:https://thenewchemistpublications.pubpub.org/pub/alinjkww/release/2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry", we highlight the introductory general chemistry lecture , which is done in English, and then in Spanish. Definitely an episode worth listening to! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry", we highlight the introductory general chemistry lecture, which is remixed . This lecture is in English, and then a translation is said in French. Definitely an episode worth listening to! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of ""Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry", we present noise cancelling study music audio that is derived from a remixed - classic number with undertones from the different Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this noise-cancelling remixed episode of " "Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry", we have an interview with Dr.Todd Golub , M.D., Core Institute Member, Chief Scientific Officer, Director of the Cancer Program, The Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT. This interview is in English, which is then followed by a translation in German. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this noise-cancelling remixed episode of ""Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry", we have an interview with Dr.Todd Golub , M.D., Core Institute Member, Chief Scientific Officer, Director of the Cancer Program, The Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT. This interview is in English, which is then followed by a translation in Spanish.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this noise cancelling remixed episode of " "Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry", we have an interview with Dr.Todd Golub , M.D., Core Institute Member, Chief Scientific Officer, Director of the Cancer Program, The Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT. This interview is in English, which is then followed by a translation in French. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Lecture-casts: A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry", we present, an interview with Dr.Todd Golub , M.D., Core Institute Member, Chief Scientific Officer, Director of the Cancer Program, The Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT. This interview is in English, which is then followed by a translation in French.--Interview Transcript:https://thenewchemistpublications.pubpub.org/pub/ktjwv1en/release/2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of " "Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry", we highlight an interview with Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD - Harvard/ MIT - in English and with the Spanish Translation Afterwards.---Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD- Interview Transcript:https://thenewchemistpublications.pubpub.org/pub/829eb62b/release/1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of " "Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry", we highlight an interview with Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD - Harvard/ MIT - in English and with the Portuguese Translation Afterwards.---Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD- Interview Transcript:https://thenewchemistpublications.pubpub.org/pub/829eb62b/release/1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry, we have a S.T.E.A.M. interview with Lynreshay Johnson, M.A. , we discuss her passion for the arts and how arts can be a conduit to teach complicated concepts and help people find deeper meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of " " Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry" , I highlight an episode from "The New Chemist's Podcast", in which I presented my Undergraduate Thesis on the Total Synthesis of Vitamin B-12 ( Eschenmoser Variant) . This is a flashback to my time at Taylor University! Definitely a good episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode highlight from " The New Chemist's Podcast" , we interview Ms. Dorissa Ferguson, who is The Compass Club President for Grand Bahama. With her aspirations to serve as a New Anchor and as a Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, she is on a good and positive trajectory to making a significant difference in her community. In this discussion, she presents her achievements and impact in her school and society, as well as she discusses her trajectory as a developing undergraduate, eventually to pursue Mass Communications. Definitely an interview to listen to for all ages with a developing leader: Ms. Dorissa E. Ferguson ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we remixed and re-air Lecture 11 which discusses VSEPR, Resonance and others ideas. Here is the link to the youtube lecture.Lecture 11- Supplemental Lecture on :https://youtu.be/AM5MeJZJnSM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exam 1- Review- Audio.  Also check out "The New Chemist's Podcast" on several platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher ! Here is the video link:  https://youtu.be/oNwMWw9SFr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Advanced Topics - Organic Chemistry Discussions! A  study of introductory organic chemistry, with readings from Accessible Organic Chemistry.Here is the link: https://www.cambridge.org/engage/coe/article-details/624a430e855ee5a81fe1784f *Correction Note for Mnemonic for some heterocycles :  ( -ir,-et, -ol, -, ep )- referring to oxirane, oxetane, oxolane, oxane and oxeptane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lecture 10 - Official Video- " Lecture-casts"- A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remixed- Lecture 6 - A Podcast Lecture on General Chemistry- For Week 3 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lecture-casts- A Lecture Series in General Chemistry- Lecture 6- Video Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

" Lecture-casts: A Podcast Lecture Series in General Chemistry" : Chemistry - Lecture-Bowl- A Celebration of Athleticism and Academia. A Remixed lecture of : "Lecture 11- A Lecture on Resonance, VSEPR , Valence Bond Theory and Molecular Orbital Theory" . In this episode, we produce a lecture that is both insightful and celebrates the athletic events occurring this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remixed Lecture 5 - " Lecture-casts: A  Lecture Series in General Chemistry" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Educational Edition- Amino Acid Ballad. With the use of harmonic dissonance, we create a ballad that combines artistic music expressions and descriptions of chemistry functionalities in amino acids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Lecture-casts: A Podcast Lecture in General Chemistry"- Advanced Topics- Biochemistry- The Central Dogma and Other Ideas-Part 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Lecture-casts: A Podcast Lecture in General Chemistry"- Advanced Topics- Biochemistry- The Central Dogma and Other Ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lecture-casts: A Lecture Series in General Chemistry - Advanced Topics-  Reaction Kinetics.--Chemistry for All. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remixed- Lecture 2- A Podcast Lecture on General Chemistry- For Week 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remixed- Lecture 1 - A Podcast lecture on General Chemistry- For Week 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lecture 9 - General Chemistry.YouTube link to lecture: https://youtu.be/oN7YcGAkRzk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Binyomin Abrams is a Research Associate Professor, Master Lecturer and Director of General Chemistry at Boston University. And if you think that's a mouthful, you can add Doctor of Theoretical Chemistry and Rabbi to that mixture. Abrams' impressive resume reflects a rich and diverse background that was a catalyst to his finding his path to […]

Lecture 6 - A Podcast Lecture on General Chemistry- For Week 3  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lecture 5 - A Podcast Lecture on General Chemistry- For Week 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the audio version of supplemental lecture 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the supplemental lecture for lecture 3.Here is the link to the video lecture: https://youtu.be/3Pg3jtO45Yg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What hiking disaster does he talk about? How many times has he hiked the John Muir Trail? What was hiking in China like? Follow these links:Home (ethangallogly.com)Amazon.com: Ethan Gallogly: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleEthan Gallogly, PhD (“Po”) has been a leader in the Sierra Club, the Cal Hiking and Outdoors Society (CHAOS) at UC Berkeley, and the Outdoors Club of Southern California. His boots have covered countless miles, including the John Muir Trail, the High Sierra Trail, the Oregon Section of the PCT, the Tahoe–Yosemite Trail, and the Theodore Solomons Trail.He was a reviewer for the Wilderness Press guides: Sierra North, Sierra South, and Yosemite National Park and has read nearly every book on the history of the Sierra Nevada.He has also hiked and explored mainland China, is fluent in Mandarin, and enjoys reading ancient Chinese poetry and philosophy.While not hiking, he can be found teaching chemistry and is co-author of a widely-used General Chemistry textbook published by University Science Books.His future plans include hiking the Camino, the GR-10, and the full length of the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails.

Wondering if Dental School is for you? [Show Summary] Dr. Barry Rothman shares everything students should know about the dental school application process drawing on his knowledge as an Accepted Admissions Consultant and former Health Professions Advisor and Director of SFSU's Pre-Health Profession Certificate Program. Interview with Barry Rothman, Dental School admissions expert [Show Notes] Welcome to the 464th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Thanks for tuning in. The challenge at the heart of admissions is showing that you both fit in at your target schools, and stand out in the applicant pool. Accepted's free download Fitting in and Standing Out: The Paradox at the Heart of Admissions will show you how to do both. Master this paradox, and you are well on your way to acceptance. You can download this free guide and accepted.com/fiso.  Our guest today, Dr. Barry Rothman, is the former Health Professions Advisor and Director of San Francisco State University's Pre-Health Profession Certificate Program, which served pre-med, pre-dental, pre-nursing, and other pre-healthcare students who are preparing themselves to apply to their graduate professional schools of choice. Since 2015, Dr. Rothman has helped Accepted's clients in all aspects of the application process to graduate healthcare programs and graduate schools and life sciences, including of course dental school, which is the subject of today's podcast. How did you get involved in dental school admissions? [2:17] I think around 1995, I was asked by my university to be the Health Professions Advisor. This was something I had never even thought about. I had been teaching in the Biology Department for nine years at that point. I taught Molecular Medicine and I was interested in Physiology. I had a number of pre-meds and pre-dents in my classes, and I was kind of interested so I figured I'd give it a try. What I discovered was that there was a huge need at my university, and probably in many universities, to have a Health Professions Advisor who could relate to the students and really give them service. I decided to take it on, and I fell in love with it. I fell in love with being the Health Professions Advisor for all sorts of health professions, including dentistry. Also, I had had some contact with the UCSF Dental Post Bac Program, which was doing well at UCSF, and because I was the Health Professions Advisor at SF State, and UCSF is two miles down the road, we put our forces together and I joined them. I got to learn how they ran their post-bacc program. Then I took my own ideas about having programs that were extremely supportive of students, and had lots of mutual support, and not competitive, a nurturing environment, and decided after a year or two delay to create my own post-bacc program at San Francisco State, starting with a sort of multipurpose pre-health program mainly for pre-meds and some pre-dents. The students at SF State actually asked me to create this program. At that time, pre-meds were allowed to be Second Baccalaureates in the whole CSU system, but they weren't given much in the way of service. It was more like, "Okay, you can take classes, but don't expect anything." They were willing to pay more money for a post-bacc program in order to get more service. Over a period of a year, the Dean, the Academic Senate, and I put our heads together and created the program. It was a win/win situation. It made me happy. I continued running the post-bacc program, and actually expanded it into dental and into nursing over the next nine years. What are the prerequisites for applying to dental school? [5:24] They're very much like the medical school prerequisites, with some exceptions. You need a year of Intro to Bio with Lecture and Lab, a year of General Chemistry with Lecture and Lab, a year of Organic Chemistry with Lecture and Lab, and a year of Physics with Lecture and Lab.  Unlike medical school,