Match 2020
The Lost In Premed Podcast
Match week is arguably the most emotional weeks in medical school. It's the time where dreams or realized and hearts are broken. Ultimately, it something we all will have to go through in order to reach our goal. Why is Match Week important for premeds and what can you do now to ensure that your Match Week goes as planned?
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Impostor Syndrome
The Lost In Premed Podcast
I waited many years to finally be able to go to an ACEP conference and 2019 was my opportunity. Like most impactful things on my journey to medical school, I had some hopeful expectations, but what ended up happening was so much more! Moments like these are important, so when you have yours, make sure to soak it up to the best of your ability!
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52 Weeks
The Lost In Premed Podcast
One of the most polarizing and emotional weeks on the journey to becoming a doctor comes in mid-march for 4th year medical students. This is when you find out if you matched into residency and where you will be spending the next 3, 5 or even 7 years of your life!
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...and NOBODY will stop me!
The Lost In Premed Podcast
A few episodes back I had talked about an experience I had during my 3rd year of medical school that really changed my mindset while going through clinicals. This episode is going to expand on exactly what went through my mind while I was sitting on the subway and how the absolute worst increment of time during undergrad ended up getting through one of my toughest times in medical school.
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02.15.07
The Lost In Premed Podcast
Rough roads and difficult situations sometimes make you question if you have what it takes to climb that mountain that is ahead. But, regardless of how arduous the journey, experiences of confirmation can give you the push that you need to keep climbing. This is one of my stories and one of my experiences.
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Life in the Peds ER
The Lost In Premed Podcast
Snot, sutures and dirty diapers. Who in their right mind would sign up for such a thing?!?! Well...me! I did. Because I know that I am going to have to deal with little ones and their germs for the rest of my career, I decided to take a Peds EM elective so that I could be more comfortable dealing with them as patients. With 3 weeks already completed, I'll talk about some of the insights that I have gained, as well as some key pointers that I will be able to take with me in future rotations.
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What's a Ute?
The Lost In Premed Podcast
Zach is a medical student that is almost done with the journey to MD and he graciously took the time out of his busy schedule to talk about his 3rd year rotations and what he plans to do after graduating. He also talks about his favorite rotation so far and some of his adventures while going through a grueling surgery schedule. He also has a few good tips that may benefit premed students on their way to medical school.
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The Most Important Episode I Will Ever Record
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Mental health and depression are heavy topics and they can happen to anyone. With unrelenting pressure to succeed and always be the best, premeds, med students and even residents are not immune to the dark spiral that can easily cause one to slip into depression.
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15 min = 24 hours; Change My Mind
The Lost In Premed Podcast
In my 2nd (or 3rd) semester of med school I was at a workshop that talked about time management and study skills. I'd heard most of it before, but there was one thing that heavily impacted my studying. I'm going to talk about the potential magnitude of picking up your phone "just for a minute" while studying and what those ripples can translate to when it comes time for finals.
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Embrace the Suck!
The Lost In Premed Podcast
I have finally made it to my 4th year of med school and I am loving every minute of it. Unfortunately, that wasn't always the case. There have been moments where I was worn thin and pushed to my limits. In this episode, I share an experience that completely changed my outlook on my clinical experience and it has made a world of difference.
info_outlineSnot, sutures and dirty diapers. Who in their right mind would sign up for such a thing?!?! Well...me! I did. Because I know that I am going to have to deal with little ones and their germs for the rest of my career, I decided to take a Peds EM elective so that I could be more comfortable dealing with them as patients. With 3 weeks already completed, I'll talk about some of the insights that I have gained, as well as some key pointers that I will be able to take with me in future rotations.
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Also, towards the end of the episode, I mention The EM Pulse Podcast. You can check out their website and podcast here.