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Teach As You Learn is a community of aspiring and practicing physicians committed to providing mentorship,Ā support and guidanceĀ to one another. Join the family and we'll help you become the best physician you can be.
The Competition Is Fierce!
Less than 50% of premedical studentsĀ get accepted to medical school each year.
Less than 50% of those students go on to match at their top ranked choice for residency!
Many students have no directionĀ on how to succeed as students or how to put their best foot forward on their applications.Ā
They receive guidance from anonymous threads on Reddit and Student Doctor Network that is often inaccurate and anxiety provoking.
AĀ cutthroat premedical and medical student culture prevents students from collaborating with and learning from theirĀ peers.Ā
Profit-seeking companies have designed resources that are too expensive for most students, creating a barrier to diversity in healthcare.
But we have a plan to fix this!
How a community of ambitious and supportive colleagues changed my life
Hi! š I'm JR.
I'm an orthopaedic surgery resident at the Mayo Clinic and founder of Teach As You Learn.
I'm also a YouTuber (44k subscribers), podcast host (The Ortho Plug), and personal growth enthusiast.
I pursued much of my college career as a premed student in isolation.Ā I did not have much guidance on how to excel in and outside of the classroom, and this resulted in relatively average grades and MCAT scores (plural because I had to take it twice).
But through the med school application process,Ā I changed my approach and attempted to learn from the experiences of othersĀ through YouTube videos and various anonymous forums. Some of the information was helpful, some wasn't. But somehow,Ā I was able to use whatĀ I learned,Ā along with a bit of personal intuition, to craft an application that resulted in over 10 interview invitations, and acceptances at each schoolĀ I interviewed at, includingĀ my top choice, the Mayo Clinic.
While sharing the strategiesĀ I used to succeedĀ in YouTube videos of my own, a natural online community formed. This community of like-minded and ambitious students providedĀ me with the support and motivationĀ I needed to thrive.Ā I ultimately excelled in medical school and matched toĀ my top choice residency, The Mayo Clinic, in one of the most competitive specialties, orthopedic surgery. The communityĀ IĀ found played a critical role inĀ my success, and I created Teach As You Learn to provide this sense of community to all students pursuing careers in medicine.
Over the past few years, I've learned the critical components of a community that ensures success of it's members. And it starts with...
The road to becoming a doctor is long and demanding. There will be moments of pure joy, like acing an exam or receiving that coveted acceptance letter. But there will also be times of doubt, frustration, and the feeling of being completely overwhelmed.
We're a supportive community where you can:
Ask questions without judgment: No question is too big or too small. Our students are here to provide guidance and share their knowledge.
Celebrate your victories: Share your achievements, big or small, with a community that truly understands the journey and wants to celebrate with you!
Find a shoulder to lean on: Going through the pre-med and medical school gauntlet can be tough. We're here to offer encouragement and support during those challenging times.
This is a safe space to connect with others who share your passion for medicine and understand the unique challenges you face.Ā We'll navigate this journey together.
Real Talk. Real Strategies. Real Growth ā for Every Stage of Your Medical Journey.
Join our monthly live sessions designed to empower premeds, medical students, and residents with actionable insights and peer-driven guidance. Whether you're tackling the MCAT, navigating clinical rotations, preparing for residency interviews, or figuring out how to actually use Ankiāthese events are created by those walking the same path and designed for you.āļø
This isnāt just another webinar.
Itās a community of future physicians sharing what worksĀ šÆ
- Premed Launchpad ā Master your MCAT, crush your med school apps, and explore research & career pathways.
- Medical School Success ā Get real-world study tips, clinical rotation hacks, and high-yield resources.
- USMLE Deep Dives ā Expert-led strategies to help you dominate every Step.
- Residency Ready ā Learn what it really takes to match and transition smoothly.
- Growth & Wellness ā Network, plan, and thrive in medicine without losing yourself.
š¬ Come with questions. Leave with clarity.
šÆ Learn from peers. Teach as you grow.
š” Build skills and confidence
š Check out our events and be part of something that grows with you
š§ Premed Prep
- MCAT Series:
- Myths vs. Reality: What You Really Need to Know!
- Test-Day Prep & Stress Management
- Mastery: The Power of Practice Exams
- Ace Your Med School Interviews
- Med School Application: All Things
- Research Roadmap: From Premed to Residency
- How To Approach the Casper and Preview exams
- Pathways in Medicine
š©ŗ Medical School Success
- Study Smarter, Achieve More: Secrets from a Med School Top Performer
- What I Wish I Knew: Before Starting Med School & Residency
- Navigating Clinical Rotations
- Sub-Internships: Insider Tips for Success
- How to Actually Use Anki
- Helpful Tips from M3/M4s
- How To Rock The Blocks (ie Sketchy for pharmacology)
āļø USMLE Preparation
- Crush USMLE Step 1: Expert Advice
- USMLE Step 2: Secrets to Scoring 265+
- Keys to USMLE Step 3: Expert Strategies
š„ Residency Preparation & Preparation
- Residency Interview Masterclass: Insider Advice
- Life After Med School: What to Expect as a Resident
- Path to Ortho: Specialty-Specific Tips
š± Professional Growth & Wellness
- Gap Years and Research,Ā Postbaccalaureate and Masters Programs
- How To Balance The Grind
- Power Up Your Career: How to Network
- Imposter No More: Building Confidence in Medicine
- Diversity in Medicine
- Quarterly Goal Planning: Crush Your Goals!
- Monthly Q&Aās
Dr. JR Smith will coach you through the entire medical school application. You will have threeĀ live meetingsĀ (as needed), one of which will be an introduction/general game-planning meeting, another which will serve as a mock interview. The other 1 will focus on whatever youĀ need (as needed).Ā
Dr. JR SmithĀ will also provide an in-depth review of your primary application and your personal statement! This is the most sure-fire way to guarantee success on the medical school application.
Our Promise To You
Our goal is to get you into medical school and our coaches are well trained in making this happen. If for some reason you are unsuccessful in the application, we will provide you with a full refund.Ā We know applying to medical school is expensive enough, we want this purchase to essentially be your ticket to becoming the doctor you dream to be.Ā
However,Ā JR isĀ well versed on applications that may not be successful. In these cases, he will recommend taking an additional year to strengthen your application. The money-back guarantee is only valid if advised to apply in the current cycle.
Prefer to just see examples of what worked?
See the stats, extracurriculars, and personal statements from over 20 successful medical school applicants. Our hope is that by seeing different experiences, stories, GPAs, and MCAT scores, you will find encouragement, and most importantly direction for you to successfully put together your own application.
Want to become a leader in our community?
We are always looking forĀ both premed and med students who want to contribute to our community! It's not only an incredible opportunity to expand your network by connecting with other leaders, but it's also a great leadership experience thatĀ would stand out on either a medical school or residency application š.
Impact hundreds of premed and med students
We will follow up via email with next steps. Thank you for your interest in joining our leadership team!
