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Your path to medical licensing and career success starts here. Board Certified is the go-to podcast for future healthcare professionals preparing for high-stakes licensing exams like the MCAT, USMLE, NPTE, and PTCE. Whether you’re a med student, aspiring physical therapist, or pharmacy technician in training, each episode delivers expert tips, study strategies, and insider insights to help you master the boards and approach your career with confidence. This podcast is hosted by Achievable - we create modern, personalized and effective exam prep for the USMLE Step 1 with more coming soon. Visit https://achievable.me/ to learn more.

  1. FEB 11

    Using the CSCS to break into careers

    You're officially a CSCS, so how do you find work? Markus Fürst has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) since 2019 and a full-time strength and conditioning coach since 2020. In this episode, Markus discusses how to use your certification to break into your career and grow in the industry.  Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

    13 min

  2. JAN 28

    Answering common MCAT FAQs

    Preparing for the MCAT can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. Shirag Shemmassian has been guiding students through medical school and residency admissions for over 20 years. In this episode, Shirag shares his unique insights into MCAT FAQs, including how long to prep, what score you need, and the best time to take your MCAT.  Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

    33 min

  3. JAN 14

    Challenges IMGs face with USMLE prep and how to overcome them

    Preparing for the USMLE as an IMG can be challenging, but it's not impossible. Immanuel Olarinde, MD, has been a tutor in the USMLE since 2018 with over 20,000 hours of tutoring experience. In this episode, Immanuel covers the challenges many IMGs face when preparing for the USMLE exams and how to overcome them and achieve success.  Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

    43 min

  4. 12/31/2025

    Different strength and conditioning certifications and how to incorporate them into careers

    What are the different strength and conditioning certifications and which one is best for your career path? Conor Heeney is the Performance Sport Science Coordinator at Liverpool John Moores University and has been coaching athletes as a strength and conditioning coach for over 11 years. In this episode, Conor guides us through the various certifications in strength and conditioning, explains how to apply them to your career, and identifies which ones are better suited for specific career paths. Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

    30 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    Top 10 tips to beat PTCE Medications section

    The medications section on the PTCE can feel overwhelming. Lorraine Lohner is a pharmacy professor and hosts the YouTube channel, the PTCB Exam Tutor, helping students ace their pharmacy exams. She has won several awards for her work, including being a two-time Amazon best-selling author with her books, Top 200 Drugs: Memorizing Made Ridiculously Easy and Pharmacy Calculations Made Ridiculously Easy. In this episode, Lorraine breaks down the top 10 tips to ace the medications section on the PTCE and how to feel confident going into test day.  Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

    44 min

  6. 12/03/2025

    How to review MCAT practice exams and fix your mistakes

    How can you use practice exams to understand your mistakes when studying for the MCAT? Dr. Becca Güler, EdD is a medical educator that has guided hundreds of premed, MD/DO, and PA students and residents through all aspects of their training. She is also the author of Achievable's MCAT course. In this episode, Becca explains the best approach to practice exams, how to fix your mistakes, and what can really hold you back in your MCAT prep.  Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

    19 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    Who should get the CSCS certification?

    Are you curious if you should become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist? Markus Fürst has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) since 2019 and a full-time strength and conditioning coach since 2020. In this episode, Markus discusses the types of backgrounds that benefit from obtaining the certification, the advantages of non-traditional applicants, and common misconceptions around the CSCS certification.  Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

    17 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    Deep dive into the USMLE Step 1 Anatomy section

    Anatomy is the most nuanced section of the USMLE Step 1. Aliza Kamran Khan has been helping students prepare for medical exams for over five years and works as a USMLE instructor. In this episode, Aliza discusses the most high-yield anatomy topics tested, how to effectively retain information for the exam, and common mistakes to avoid.  Achievable offers affordable and effective online prep courses for the MCAT, USMLE Step 1, PTCE, NPTE, CSCS, and other medical exams. Visit https://achievable.me/exams/gre/overview/#s=podcast to try any of our courses for free and see if they're the right fit for you.

    16 min
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Your path to medical licensing and career success starts here. Board Certified is the go-to podcast for future healthcare professionals preparing for high-stakes licensing exams like the MCAT, USMLE, NPTE, and PTCE. Whether you’re a med student, aspiring physical therapist, or pharmacy technician in training, each episode delivers expert tips, study strategies, and insider insights to help you master the boards and approach your career with confidence. This podcast is hosted by Achievable - we create modern, personalized and effective exam prep for the USMLE Step 1 with more coming soon. Visit https://achievable.me/ to learn more.

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