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In The VeinThe Inside "Scope" - Couples MatchingIn this episode, host Molly Murphy discusses the ins and outs of couples matching for residency with her partner Bryan Swanson and fellow classmates Taylor and Austin Gronewold, Alli Broad and Sam Mathai. Listeners will hear all of their unique insights into the process, most helpful resources, and best practices for the upcoming application cycle through a recorded presentation and Q&A panel hosted by the group.
Helpful Links:
Med Maps - https://medmap.io/specialty
“Couples and the NRMP Matching Algorithm” video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2aJKrzYK8k
Doximity Residency Navigator - htt...2025-06-0548 minIn The VeinThe Inside "Scope" - Imposter Syndrome in Medical SchoolHost Molly Murphy interviews fellow CUSOM students Kylie Conway (0:44), Emmanuel Cruz (35:59), and Rebekah Davis (1:03:11) as they dive into their experiences with imposter syndrome during medical school. Listeners will hopefully learn from their wisdom, find community in their vulnerability, and feel inspired by their resilience as future physicians.
For further inspiration, check out the CUSOM student-driven project titled “You’re Not Alone” to hear more stories of personal struggle and perseverance during medical school from current students at CU.
Find out more at https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co2025-04-041h 14In The VeinCU Off-Campus - Colorado Springs EditionA new class of second-year medical students takes on clerkship year at CU's Colorado Springs Branch! This episode is all about off-campus life in the Springs. Host Lauren Morris sits down with fellow CSB members to discuss outdoor activities, clinical year wellness tips, the majesty of Pike’s Peak, and more.
Find out more at https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co2024-12-2151 minIn The VeinLet's Talk About FoodIn this episode Ekshika Patel hosts med students Bridget, Ben, and Austin and they talk about their relationships with food, meal prepping in med school, food systems, and how to integrate an understanding of food into our careers as healthcare providers. And if anyone wants to explore Austin’s beautiful food instagram, his handle is @austronomica2024-09-2559 minIn The VeinOCD and Deep Brain Stimulation with Dr. Rachel Davis, MD and Dr. Moksha Patel, MDIn this episode, host Isabel Friesner interviews Dr. Rachel Davis, MD and Dr. Moksha Patel, MD
about their experiences living with obsessive compulsive disorder, becoming physicians, and the
use of deep brain stimulation to treat OCD.
Find out more at https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co2024-09-0253 minIn The VeinInterview with Dr. Robyn Gisbert, Physical TherapistIn this episode, host Ekshika Patel interviews Dr. Robyn Gisbert, a physical therapist who hosts dance classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease. They chat about the logistics of hosting dance classes, the importance of sociological third places, Eastern vs. Western medicine, and how to remain true to yourself throughout your career.2024-06-2332 minIn The VeinCU Off-Campus - Finding BalanceIn this episode, MS1s discuss work-life balance in medical school. Hear about housing and commuting to school, maintaining relationships outside of school, and strategies for day-to-day mindfulness.2024-06-0152 minIn The VeinMeet the TeamIn the Vein would like to welcome our newest podcast team members: Ekshika Patel, Lauren Morris, and Isabel Friesner. Get to know the team a bit better, from their go-to local coffee shops to their favorite things about being students at CUSOM, in this brief episode.2024-03-2412 min
ICONIC HOURGary Trudell | Redefining Luxury SleepCustom Comfort mattress is a Southern California based, family-owned business, manufacturing standard and custom mattresses of exceptional quality and comfort for nearly three decades. With the finest natural materials, paired with classic upholstery techniques they produce high-quality mattresses that are comfortable, hygienic, luxurious, and durable. Gary Trudell, Co-Owner of Cusom Comfort, was raised in the mattress and upholstery industry, working both as a craftsman and in sales. His goal is to create lasting relationships with his clients by offering the best service from the moment they meet to the moment the installation has taken pl...2024-03-0527 min
Review of SystemsLearn from Your Learners w/ Shanta Zimmer, MDShanta M. Zimmer, MD is the Senior Associate Dean for Education and Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM). An infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Zimmer completed her medical school, residency, and fellowship training at Emory University in Atlanta. She left Emory to join the faculty at the
University of Pittsburgh in 2008 initially as director of the translational research track in the Master’s in Clinical Science training program and then as the internal medicine residency program director.
Dr. Zimmer joined CU School of Medicine in June 2016 as the associate dean for diversity, equit...2024-02-291h 02In The VeinThe Inside “Scope” - Faculty Advice on STEP 1 & 2During this episode, host Molly Murphy of the Class of 2025 interviews Assistant Deans Dr. Deb Seymour, PsyD, Dr. Tai Lockspeiser, MD and Dr. Nida Awadallah, MD about their advice for medical students preparing for STEP 1 and STEP 2 board exams. Tune in as they delve into recommended resources, specific study goals, and common mistakes students make.2023-11-2152 minIn The VeinThe Inside “Scope” - The MS1 YearDuring this episode, host Molly Murphy, of the Class of 2025, interviews members of the class of 2026 about surviving the first year of medical school. Hear Melanie Kiernan, Pauline Gerard, and Rebekah Davis discuss everything from managing personal time and relationships to imposter syndrome and study advice during their first year at CUSOM.2023-10-161h 16In The VeinThe Inside “Scope” - MS2s at Denver Health LICDuring this episode, Molly Murphy interviews Bridget Foy, Jason Sidrak, and Sam Gendelman, three class of 2025 MS2s who discuss their experiences at the Denver Health LIC site as well as general advice for the clinical year to share with the incoming class. They thoughtfully reflect on embracing discomfort in the learning process, how to ask for evals in order to maximize quality feedback, the importance of self advocacy, and the limitations of the healthcare system they’ve witnessed through caring for underinsured populations.2023-08-041h 08In The VeinThe Inside “Scope” - MS2s at CO Springs LICDuring this episode, Molly Murphy interviews Sam Mathai and Brandon Bellen, two members of the class of 2025 who discuss their experiences at the Colorado Springs LIC site as well as general advice for the clinical year to share with the incoming class. Both interested in pursuing different subspecialties within surgery, they touch on the pros and cons of training in a non-academic hospital, how to avoid burnout, and what matters most during the clinical year––SNACKS!! Kidding…kind of.2023-07-1038 minIn The VeinFinding Community - Perspectives from Students of Color
The host of this episode, Navsharan (Navi) Singh in the class of 2026, interviews MS4 students Ali Hakimi and Wesley Tran. They discuss their experiences as students of color and reflect on the past 4 years of medical school.2023-05-2438 minIn The VeinThe Inside “Scope” - MS2s at CHCO LIC
During this episode Elijah Hale, a class of 2025 MS2, discusses his experience at the Children’s Hospital LIC site as well as general advice for the clinical year to share with the incoming class. Interested in pursuing child psychiatry, Elijah touches on how to make the most of each rotation, things he wished he’d known going in, and study tips when it comes to preparing for shelf exams. Host Molly Murphy also adds her own insights and anecdotes as a fellow class of 2025 MS2 at the Children’s Hospital LIC site.2023-04-0537 minIn The VeinMedical School Journeys
Host Alec Mansour interviews faculty member and family doctor Dr. Cleveland Piggott and student Kiyomi Daoud about some of their meaningful clinical experiences and their medical school journeys.
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This podcast is brought to you by students in the Student Life Advisory Committee at CUSOM.2021-03-0929 minIn The VeinRacial Justice at CUSOM
Welcome to the new podcast at CUSOM, In the Vein! This podcast is brought to you by students in the Student Life Advisory Committee (SLAC) at CUSOM. We hope it helps our campus engage in important conversations, enhance community, and build connections.
In this episode, one of our hosts, MS3 Isabelle Chatroux, interviews Dr. Regina Richards and student Oluwatosin Adebiyi about racial justice efforts at CUSOM.
If you have questions or feedback about our podcast, please email inthevein.cusom@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/T8dND8Ji3rXgQZbB6. We would love...2021-01-1755 min