Board Certified - Medical licensing and career podcast

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.

Episodes

Apr 8, 2026

24 min

Understanding the USMLE Step exams is crucial to obtaining your medical license. Dr. Abhiraj Yadav is the Founder of The Stenosis Report, a medical student-led research club, and a USMLE mentor and author. In this episode, Abhiraj walks us through the different USMLE Step exams, the best resources to ensure success, and a good timeline to follow so you feel confident with each one.
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.

Apr 8, 2026

24 min

Mar 25, 2026

35 min

Coaching different demographics requires understanding nuances and applying various concepts. Conor Heeney is the Performance Sport Science Coordinator at Liverpool John Moores University and has been coaching athletes in strength and conditioning for over 11 years. In this episode, Conor guides us through the various coaching concepts for each demographic and how different training philosophies are necessary for different groups. 
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.

Mar 25, 2026

35 min

Mar 11, 2026

34 min

What does the journey look like for a non-US IMG to become a licensed physician? Dr. Yulius Haryadi, MD, is a non-US IMG from Indonesia currently working as a PCP in the US after achieving high scores on his USMLE exams. In this episode, we discuss the overview of what is ‘classic’ and what other pathways are out there, steps to become eligible for your license, getting LORs, and more. 
Check out Yulius's YouTube channel for more tips: https://www.youtube.com/@YuliusHaryadi7189
 
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.

Mar 11, 2026

34 min

Feb 25, 2026

21 min

How can you create a holistic medical school application to really impress admissions committees? Linda Abraham is the CEO of Accepted and has been an admissions consultant since 1994. In this episode, Linda shares her expert advice on building a strong, holistic medical school application, addressing weaknesses, and crafting a cohesive personal essay narrative for the most effective application.
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.

Feb 25, 2026

21 min

Feb 11, 2026

12 min

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.

Feb 11, 2026

12 min

Jan 28, 2026

33 min

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.

Jan 28, 2026

33 min

Jan 14, 2026

43 min

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.

Jan 14, 2026

43 min

Dec 31, 2025

29 min

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.

Dec 31, 2025

29 min

Dec 17, 2025

44 min

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.

Dec 17, 2025

44 min

Dec 3, 2025

18 min

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.

Dec 3, 2025

18 min

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