My Future in Medicine

This show is for all those interested in a career in the medical field. Medical professionals from all areas of medicine are interviewed to take us through their journey and educate us what life is truly like in their profession today. Your future career in medicine awaits!

#61: Caitlin Strebing the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 11/14/2022

#61: Caitlin Strebing the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Caitlin discusses her career in the ICU for several years and how she ended up shifting gears to focus on mental health. She is now focused on ketamine administration for depression and other mental health concerns. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/25005021

#60: Erica Vining the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 11/04/2022

#60: Erica Vining the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Erica started off as a Nurse in the ER, then a Family Nurse Practitioner in psychiatry and eventually went back to school to specialize in psychiatry. She shares how she chose that route and her thoughts on the profession in general. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/24901308

#59: Serena Smith the Certified Recovery Support Specialist 06/18/2022

#59: Serena Smith the Certified Recovery Support Specialist Serena tells us about her experience with 15 years of addiction and how she's turned her life around to help others that are dealing with the same thing. She is in training to become a CRSS. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/23470799

#58: The Decision Making Process 06/07/2022

#58: The Decision Making Process In this solo episode, I share the most important things to do and consider when thinking about your future medical career. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/23361398

#57: Dennis Gade the Licensed Clinical Social Worker 06/01/2022

#57: Dennis Gade the Licensed Clinical Social Worker Dennis has more than a decade of experience as a counselor, providing therapy to a variety of people. He spent many years helping teenage boys deal with drug addiction and now works providing talk therapy to adults with mental health issues. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/23289896

#56: Dr. Haake the ER Physician 05/25/2022

#56: Dr. Haake the ER Physician Dr. Haake has over a decade of experience as an emergency medicine physician and also works as an EMS director. He shares what he enjoys about it and things you could do to know for yourself if it would be a good fit. He's an amazing spokesperson for the specialty! /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/23221184

#55: Dr. Dan Krueger the Dentist 05/11/2022

#55: Dr. Dan Krueger the Dentist Dr. Krueger has about 20 years of experience in dentistry and has incredible advice for students looking into Dentistry. He also discussed how to make your private practice successful whether you're in dentistry or anything else! /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/23073359

#54: Gabby the Surgical First Assist 05/04/2022

#54: Gabby the Surgical First Assist A First Assist is an extra partner for the surgeon who is qualified to assist in surgery. Gabby spends her whole job in the operating room and loves it. This is a great option for those who love the OR and want to be involved in surgery, but don't necessarily want to go to school forever! /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/23000363

#53: Dacon Scott the Float PA 04/27/2022

#53: Dacon Scott the Float PA Dacon worked in 4 different areas of the hopsital during his first year as a PA which is extremely rare. He also had the benefit of working in a rural area at a critical access hospital, which presented him with all sorts of unique difficulties and learning opportunities. There were several benefits to working in a rural area that I hadsn't considered before as well! /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22925366

#52: Clay Shelton the General Surgery PA (Part 2) 04/21/2022

#52: Clay Shelton the General Surgery PA (Part 2) Clay was first on the Show in Episode 3 as a brand new grad in surgery, and now he's back to tell us what he's learned. We focus on what the job like on a day to day basis and also what kind of things to consider when looking and interviewing for jobs! /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22861922

#51: Dr. Lauren Warner the Licensed Acupuncturist 04/13/2022

#51: Dr. Lauren Warner the Licensed Acupuncturist Dr. Warner has about a decade of experience as an acupuncturist. She actually got her first exposure to it while she was in school to become a chiropractor. She fell in love with it and almost exclusively does acupuncture now even though she's still a licensed chiropactor. Find her at Drlaurenwarner.com. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22776713

#50: How to choose a medical specialty 04/06/2022

#50: How to choose a medical specialty This is a solo episode on all the considerations that I've noticed people make when trying to figure out what medical career they're going to pursue. This should help you narrow things down if you have an idea of what you want your life to look like. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22697117

#49: Karen the Cardiothoracic Surgery PA 03/30/2022

#49: Karen the Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Karen has 15 years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and loves her career. Although her newfound passion is helping people achieve a more fulfilling life with better work/life balance. Find her on scalpelandheart.com or on instagram @kcalcano. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22616999

#48: James the Sports Massage Therapist 03/23/2022

#48: James the Sports Massage Therapist James owns his own business called DMV Sports Massage and also treats athletes at the University of Maryland. Massage therapy is unique for a vareity of reasons and could be a great career choice! /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22540367

#47: Abe the Urgent Care PA 03/16/2022

#47: Abe the Urgent Care PA Abe has experience in both family practice and urgent care. We discuss the pros and cons of both specialties. We also talk about ways to make the most of your time as a student and in clinicals. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22464200

#46: How do PA's specialize? 03/09/2022

#46: How do PA's specialize? Since physician assistants work in most specialties, the question often gets asked, how do you go about specializiing? Let me correct some misconceptions and clarify some options including residencies and certificates of added qualification. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22398335

#45: Dr. Hitchings the Internal Medicine Resident 03/01/2022

#45: Dr. Hitchings the Internal Medicine Resident Dr Hitchings educates us all about what Internal medicine is and how it can allow a decent amount of versatility for your career. He also shares great tips and ideas for how students can make their medical educations the most successful they can. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22300304

#44: Dr. Vicki Chan the Ophthalmologist 02/23/2022

#44: Dr. Vicki Chan the Ophthalmologist Dr. Chan has been working as an ophthalmologist for about 10 years. She explains why she chose this route and why someone else may enjoy the profession. She's also outspoken about working part time and how your job doesn't have to define you. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22226684

#43: Brian Wallace the Surgical PA 02/15/2022

#43: Brian Wallace the Surgical PA Brian is a surgical PA with 15 years of exprience. He's considered a Multi-Specialty surgical PA which means that he assists multiple types of surgeons with their cases. He also runs a popular medical podcast called "Physician Assistant Exam Review." He focuses on what the daily life is like as well as tips to help you get that first job right out of school. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22143980

#42: Dr. Lex the Dermatology Resident 02/08/2022

#42: Dr. Lex the Dermatology Resident Dr Lex talks about why she chose dermatology. She gives a breakdown of the parts of her different rotations that she enjoyed and didn't enjoy. She also discusses her interest in burnout and her goal of helping students and medical providers prevent it. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/22068704

#41: Kaleigh the Registered Dietician and Personal Trainer 01/25/2022

#41: Kaleigh the Registered Dietician and Personal Trainer Health and fitness are common interests with a lot of people. Kaleigh educates us on how she has made this interest into a career and tells us why she decided to work for herself as opposed to a company or hospital. She also talks about how she uses social media to market herself and obtain more clients. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/21893927

#40: Steph the Physical Therapist 01/17/2022

#40: Steph the Physical Therapist Steph has been working as a Physical Therapist in New York City for the past couple years. She works in the hospital setting helping people get strong enough to be discharged. She discusses the benefits and the difficulties of the profession as well as the versatility that it provides. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/21803036

#39: Matt the Neuroradiologist 01/03/2022

#39: Matt the Neuroradiologist Matt has just began working as a Neuroradiologist and we discuss why radiology may or may not be for you. He also breaks down some other subspecialties in radiology. He feels like it's a great profession for those that love analytics, puzzles, and figuring things out. However he puts out a warning that sometimes it may feel lonely. Come check out what more he has to say. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/21665228

#38: Brent the Psychiatrist 06/09/2021

#38: Brent the Psychiatrist Dr. Brent and I discuss all things psychiatry. Psychiatry has a promising future as mental health continues to be increasingly recognized as a critical part of health. Brent tells us why psychiatry is one of the most rewarding specialties out there, and how it can give you insights into yourself and your relationships. Come listen to two psychiatric providers share their experiences in psychiatry, whether they be good, bad, or ugly. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/19417601

#37: Aleece Fosnight the Urology PA and Sex Expert 04/02/2021

#37: Aleece Fosnight the Urology PA and Sex Expert Today we're talking about the pelvis with Aleece Fosnight, owner of the Fosnight Center for Sexual Health. Urology is in high demand and is full of various procedures. Come listen to why you should consider a career in urology, and learn about sex in the process. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/18586145

#36: Amanda Chaplin the Naturopathic Medical Student 03/10/2021

#36: Amanda Chaplin the Naturopathic Medical Student Amanda tells us all about what Naturopathic Medical School is all about, and the differences between it and traditional medical school. This one is great for those out there who want to get into medicine, but prefer a more holistic approach of diet, massage, acupuncture, spinal manipulation, etc. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/18274391

#35: Eddie Menacho the ICU and Street Medicine PA 02/27/2021

#35: Eddie Menacho the ICU and Street Medicine PA Eddie talks about his atypical journey to medicine, which included the death of his father, playing college/professional soccer, getting stabbed, and more. He is now focused on his career as an ICU as well as a street medicine PA in Los Angeles, which are providers that go out and treat the homeless. He also runs a business called Brain Box which helps students improve themselves and their studying abilities. Listen to this one for a truly inspiring conversation. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/18114167

#34: Dr. Nii Darko the Trauma Surgeon 02/10/2021

#34: Dr. Nii Darko the Trauma Surgeon Dr. Darko is a trauma surgeon and host of the podcast, "Docs outside the box". He explains why he finds surgery so rewarding as well as why your profession shouldn't define who you are. For those of you worried about being able to live a life outside of medicine if you become a doctor, listen close to what Dr. Darko has to say! /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/17903102

#33: Dr. Reilly The Emergency Medicine Resident 02/03/2021

#33: Dr. Reilly The Emergency Medicine Resident Dr. Reilly is an Emergency Medicine resident and co-host of the podcast, "RESLIFE". He talks about the mindset it takes to get into medical school, his experience in medical school in the Caribbean, and why he chose emergency medicine. /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/17799026

#32: The PA Program Director 01/21/2021

#32: The PA Program Director A Physician Assistant Program Director reveals exactly what he looks for in an application and what helps you get to that interview. He also talks about the ins and outs of what he looks for in the interview itself. So if you're applying to PA school, this one is a MUST! /episode/index/show/myfutureinmedicine/id/17631317

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