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Med School or Not?Working Hard and Playing Hard: Work-Life Balance x Med SchoolWelcoming back Devon McAuley to the podcast - a med student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He makes sure to section out 1-2 hours of free-time every day…no matter his hectic schedule. In reality, medical school is whatever you make it to be, and there's no reason to be "losing out" on your 20's. Join us, as we chat about strategies to avoid burnout, ways to recharge during the busiest of days, our love of running, and the value of going at your own pace - not anyone else's.
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Hosting pr...2025-06-2728 minMed School or Not?What it was really like, working the ICU Step-Down UnitI spent six months working in the thoracic surgery ICU Step-Down Unit, and in this episode, I take a moment to reflect on it all — the mess, the magic, and the mistakes.
I chat about what my role as a Patient Care Associate (PCA) involves in this high-pressure, fast-paced environment, while weaving in powerful patient experiences that have left a lasting mark on me, memories I’ll carry for life. This was undoubtedly the most challenging yet rewarding experience I've ever had. From 12-hour shifts to watching a patient walk again, I witnessed what true optimism, endu...2025-05-2522 minMed School or Not?Wearing Multiple Hats: It's all about authenticity.Naomi Rajput is a Pre-med attending Northeastern University, who juggles multiple hats.
While we haven't known each other for long, what immediately stood out to me was her authenticity - in immersing herself in the things she's truly passionate about. In reality, there's no singular mold to be followed when it comes to preparing oneself for medical school. With the goal of reducing administrative burden in medical practices, she's Co-Founded Eden, a digital healthcare startup. She is also working in pediatric research which examines motor speech disorders in children. Furthermore, her love for music has led...2024-12-2638 minMed School or Not?From Concept to Creation: What this podcast taught me (speech)The Women's Research Engagement Network (WREN) is a group at Northeastern University dedicated to promoting and celebrating women in research across the disciplines. The WREN Summit is the first interdisciplinary research conference in the nation specifically focused on highlighting the achievements of undergraduate women. This year, the theme was storytelling.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to host a workshop at the Summit in talking about how this podcast came to be, key takeaways, and ways to utilize storytelling within a professional setting. Co-marketing director Gillian Mastrocola also spoke about the design process and what...2024-12-1418 minMed School or Not?Chatting With a Pre-med Student-Athlete: Fostering a resilient mentality in remaining positive through setbacksJessie Hunt is an undergraduate Pre-med who majors in chemical engineering and is captain of the Northeastern Women's Division 1 Soccer Team, who led the Huskies with 2 game-winning goals and 22 points!
In this episode, she discusses how having to deal with setbacks during games has enabled her to foster a resilient mindset and positive outlook on life. In reality, college is simply too short to not enjoy every single moment - and Jessie lives by that rule, in highlighting the importance of balance between soccer and academics.
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Hosting provided by SoundOn 2024-11-2424 minMed School or Not?Early admission into med school: The FlexMed ProgramTamara Muñoz is a third-year undergraduate who is already medical school bound - accepted into the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai through the FlexMed Program.
The FlexMed Program is open to undergraduate sophomores of any major, seeking early admission into the Icahn School of Medicine. Once accepted, students no longer need to take the MCAT. Join us, as we chat about the diverse and interdisciplinary qualities that Icahn has to offer, aspects of Tamara's application that enabled her to stand out, her involvement in leadership, and the special people who drew her in p...2024-11-1128 minMed School or Not?The Unconventional Gap Year: Teach For AmericaMost people opt for one gap year…ever heard of anyone take four? Ivy Dang did, and it was one of the best decisions of her life.
A current medical student at UMass Chan Medical School, she spent her gap years as a High School chemistry teacher volunteering for Teach For America - a nonprofit organization focused on achieving educational equity that targets children in underserved areas across the United States. Most of her students came into class not knowing how to add, work with decimals or read a grade-level text…and they were 16 years old. Outs...2024-10-2723 minMed School or Not?Working with rats in research: Does early life stress influence our tendency to help others?I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Jocelyn Breton, a postdoctoral researcher at Northeastern University's Brenhouse Lab. She earned her undergraduate degree from Middlebury College and attained her PhD from UC Berkeley. Her research examines how early-life stress, particularly maternal separation, affects neural and behavioral development in rats, and how early adversity influences empathy-driven helping behaviors.
Join us, as we break down each step of her experiment, discuss the topic of euthanasia, what drew Dr. Breton to this niche field, the process of embracing mistakes, and more!
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Hosting provided by SoundOn 2024-10-1336 minMed School or Not?Meet the Team: Let's chat about the podcast, shall we?Six months ago, I remember wishing to be like all the other Pre-Med students I'd pass by in the halls - accomplishing tasks with such drive and purpose with a concrete goal in mind. Although I could pull of good acting, I no longer knew what I was working toward - a truth I was afraid to admit.
Making a podcast was a whisper of an idea until I met Gillian and Morgan who helped me bring it to life. From the weekly Zoom calls, to sketching Spotify profile pictures on the fly - we chat...2024-09-2931 minMed School or Not?What is D.O. Medical School?While most are familiar with the M.D. (doctor of medicine) degree, have you heard of the term D.O.?
D.O. stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - an alternate route to medicine that share striking similarities to the M.D. route - a virtually identical med school application process, a four-year med school curriculum…and the list goes on. Joining us, is Devon McAuley who is a Boston University graduate and headed to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).
This episode is packed with punch, as we highlight the history behind D...2024-09-1025 minMed School or Not?All About the MCAT: It's all about balance baby!Clara Wu is currently a student at Harvard Medical School, but things weren't always smooth-sailing.
On her first MCAT diagnostic, she scored in the 33rd percentile. However, after four months of practice, she scored in the 100th percentile on the official MCAT exam. Among other habits, she credits her success to the completion of numerous full-length AAMC practice exams…and taking a lot of breaks. She describes the MCAT preparation process as a marathon. "Why sprint the beginning only to burn out towards the end?" It all boils down to balance.
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Hosting provided by...2024-08-2524 minMed School or Not?Integrative medicine: How yoga, acupuncture and plant derived medicine can be used to treat cancerUnder the umbrella of Western medicine, chemo and radiation therapy aren't the only routes to cancer treatment!
We are excited to have Katherine Han on the podcast - a Wellesley graduate who previously worked at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, a leading cancer institute in the nation.
Tune in, as we dive into the realm of complimentary medicine - known for its less invasive nature with milder side effects on the body. Katherine also touches on her international upbringing and her views on the intersection between cultural awareness and medicine.
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Hosting provided...2024-07-2927 minMed School or Not?Crafting the Personal Statement...and staying true to yourself in the processClara Wu is an incoming student at Harvard Medical School who has a thing or two to share.
"Spicy, savory noodles…" not even a full sentence and the opening line to Clara's personal statement as she proceeds to tie that back to the prompt of "Why medicine?" Tune in, as she discusses the importance of showing and not telling, the key to avoid sounding arrogant, being vulnerable with your audience and more!
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Hosting provided by SoundOn 2024-07-1424 minMed School or Not?The Split Gene Discovery: Sir Richard Robert’s Journey to the Nobel PrizeThis week, we are honored to welcome Sir Richard Roberts, a renowned biochemist and molecular biologist. Sir Richard Roberts received the 1993 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking discovery of split genes in eukaryotic DNA and the mechanisms of gene splicing. He will discuss the importance of mentorship, the benefits of stepping out of one's comfort zone, the role of failure in scientific progress, and how a Christmas present sparked his lifelong passion for science.
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Med School or Not?Med School Interviews: The importance of genuine curiosity and choosing the right personal anecdotesHear from Ritu Amarnani, a medical student at Georgetown University who's played both sides of the field: both as an interviewer and the one being interviewed. She covers the importance of genuine curiosity and having a clear focus, gives advice on choosing the right personal anecdotes to best suit each question asked, highlights common pitfalls to avoid, and more!
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