Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach)

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Finding Home with Medicine Jul 14, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Penny Liu, the Director of Neuroanesthesia at Tufts Medical Center, Boston. She has been a specialist in the field for 10 years. She is also an assistant professor at Tufts Medical School.

[00:59] Dr. Liu’s Background and Medical Journey
[08:07] Why Neuroanesthesia?
[12:12] Qualities of a Prospective Doctor
[17:41] How to Talk About Your Weaknesses in Interviews
[20:39] Dr. Liu’s Advice to Pre-meds and Medical Students

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Diving into Sports Medicine Jul 07, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Faustine Ramirez, a Pediatrics resident at University of San Francisco and Master Tutor for Med School Coach. Today,

[00:44] Introducing Dr. Ramirez

[03:08] Why Dr. Ramirez Chose Pediatrics

[07:17] Sports Medicine

[13:23] Pursuing Sports Medicine

[17:13] Dr. Ramirez’s Passions

[19:26] Best Piece of Advice from Dr. Ramirez

[23:26] Closing Notes

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How to Connect with Patients on the Wards: Tips from a Pediatrician-Chocolatier-Podcaster Jun 30, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Heather Johnston, a pediatrician turned chocolatier turned podcaster. For 10 years, she practiced as a pediatrician and taught as a faculty member at the University of Chicago. Today, Dr. Johnston talks about connecting with ward patients to deliver quality care.

[01:00] Why Medicine?
[03:03] Pediatrician-Chocolatier-Podcaster
[07:20] How to Connect with Patients on the Wards
[11:52] Dr. Patient Podcast
[15:35] Dr. Johnston’s Advice to Pre-meds and Medical Students

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Navigating Application Cycles Jun 23, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen welcomes back Dr. Blair Nelson, a radio DJ turned physician. He has decades of experience as an emergency room doctor and is also an educator, mentor, and coach.

Today, Dr. Nelson talks about navigating application cycles for medical school.

[02:25] Tips for a Successful Application
[08:13] How to Write Personal Statements
[10:29] Application Mistakes to Avoid
[16:51] Medical School Interview Preparation
[22:47] Rejection and Reapplication to Med School
[29:05] Dr. Nelson’s Advice to Pre-meds and Medical Students

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Step By Step Process of Applying to Medical School Jun 17, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Hilary C. McCrary, the chief resident in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah. Dr. McCrary also has prior admission committee experience at the University of Arizona.

Today, Dr. McCary talks about what it takes to get into the medical school of your choice, how to stand out from other applicants, and increase your chances of getting accepted.

[00:50] Getting to Know DR. Hilary McCary

[02:45] The Medical School Application Process

[07:03] How to Make Your Application Stand Out

[10:11] Common Mistakes Students Make When Applying

[12:45] How to Address the Question Marks In Your Profile

[13:46] Dr. McCary’s Advice to Potential Applicants

[15:05] Parting Thoughts

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Shining the Light on Sports Medicine May 26, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Jennifer Gourdin who is a family and primary care sports doctor. She earned her MD from the University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Afterwards, she did her residency and fellowship training at University of Maryland Medical Center. Today, Dr. Gourdin shines the light on sports medicine: what it is and how to practice it.

[01:01] Dr. Gourdin’s Medical Journey and Background
[06:07] What is Sports Medicine?
[11:29] Exercise and Nutrition on a Busy Schedule
[16:13] What Dr. Gourdin would Change about Healthcare

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Diving into DPC May 19, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Cynthia Villacis, the family physician and owner of Health Connections Direct Primary Care in Florence, Kentucky. She is also a certified life coach for physicians. As a direct primary care doctor, Dr. Villacis dives into the DPC model for us and explains how it works.

[01:01] Dr. Villacis’ Medical Journey and Background
[05:02] Embracing the Non-traditional Path to Medicine
[09:46] What is Direct Primary Care?
[15:17] Where to Learn More about DPC
[19:03] Life Coaching for Physicians and Med Students
[22:02] What Dr. Villacis would Change about Healthcare

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Navigating Burnout May 12, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Benjamin Morrell, a Mental Health Physician and a High-Performance Coach whose primary mission is to help people achieve their best mental health through honest conversation, education, empowerment, and guidance. Today, Dr. Morrell shares how he overcame his struggles with mental health and how medics can create a life of joy, fulfillment, and free of burnout.

[00:55] Getting to Know Dr. Benjamin Morrell
[07:44] The Benefits of Meditation for Mental Health
[10:14] Why Dr. Morrell Chose to Quit Residency Training
[17:04] Why It's Okay to Change Your Area of Speciality
[19:10] The Prevalence of Burnout Among Medics
[24:43] Parting Thoughts

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Diving into Innovative Therapies for Treatment Resistant Depression May 05, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Teresa M. Anderson, a private practice psychiatrist who specializes in anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), postpartum depression, and other mood disorders. Today, Dr. Anderson talks about the innovative therapies that she offers to help her clients with treatment-resistant depression.

[00:59] Dr. Anderson’s Medical Journey and Background
[05:11] Ketamine Infusions
[09:35] PrTMS
[15:18] A typical day in Dr. Anderson’s life
[16:34] Psych Waves Podcast
[18:57] What Dr. Anderson would Change about Healthcare
[24:02] Dr. Anderson’s Advice to Pre-meds and Medical Student

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When the Doctor Becomes the Patient Apr 28, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Kelly Adams, an epidemiologist and neonatologist turned writer. Dr. Adams recounts her journey to medicine and how her career was brought to an untimely stop due to medical bias and misdiagnosis.

[01:00] Dr. Adam’s Medical Journey
[04:51] From Doctor to Patient
[09:20] Planning for Disability
[12:53] How to Reduce Bias in Medicine
[17:00] Dr. Adam’s Advice to Pre-meds and Medical Students

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