Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach)

Latest Episodes:

Integrating Integrative Care into Practice Sep 29, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Delia Chiaramonte who is an integrative and palliative medicine physician. She is the founder and CEO of The Institute for Integrative Palliative Medicine, where physicians are trained in evidence-based symptom management.

[01:03] Integrating Integrative Care into Dr. Chiaramonte’s Practice
[05:07] Evidence-based Medicine
[08:04] What is Palliative Care?
[16:04] Gain Exposure to Palliative Medicine
[20:27] Talking to End of Life Patients
[26:30] What Dr. Chiaramonte Would Change in Healthcare

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How to Practice Radiant Living While Living as a Student Sep 15, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Sheetal Ajmani who is a pediatrician, entrepreneur, yoga teacher and ayurveda consultant. As the founder of the Radiant Living Institute, Dr. Ajmani shares her framework for how to practice radiant living as a student.

[02:00] Why Pediatrics?
[05:51] Self-care for Students
[07:41] Radiant Living Method
[14:09] Radiant Living Institute
[16:19] The Best Way to Learn about Business
[19:40] What Dr. Ajmani Would Change in Healthcare

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Taking Charge of Your Career in Medical Career Sep 08, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, who is the founder of myMDadvocate and Menopause Menu. Today she talks about her medical journey and how she took charge of her career in medicine.

[01:05] Dr. Baumgaertel’s Medical Journey and Background
[05:46] myMDadvocate
[15:57] MenopauseMenu
[22:05] What Dr. Baumgaertel Would Change in Healthcare

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From Biomedical Engineer to Obesity Medicine Specialist in Private Practice Sep 01, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Kerry Reller who is a board certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician. Dr. Reller shares about how she transitioned from being a biomedical engineer into becoming an obesity medicine specialist in private practice.

[00:58] Dr. Reller’s Medical Journey and Background
[04:23] Why Family Medicine?
[07:18] Dr. Reller’s Private Practice
[14:11] Obesity Medicine Board Certification
[19:12] How to Incorporate Obesity Medicine in Your Practice
[25:22] What Dr. Reller Would Change in Healthcare

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Tackling Time Management Aug 25, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Martha Kenney who is a board certified pediatric anesthesiologist, clinical researcher, and productivity coach. Dr. Kenney shares her top tips for tackling time management as a medical student and physician.

[01:03] Why Pediatric Anesthesiology?

[06:20] Values, Habits, and Systems (VHS) approach

[16:14] Time Management Tools

[22:15] Productivity in your Clinical Years

[25:49] What Dr. Kenney Would Change in Healthcare

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How Media Can Help Healthcare Aug 18, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Liudmilla Schafer who is an award-winning oncologist, associate professor, speaker, business coach, and the founder of The Doctor Connect. Today, she talks about how the media can be utilized to help improve healthcare.

[01:22] Introducing Dr. Liudmilla Schafer

[03:59] The Doctor Connect

[10:55] Advocating for patients through media

[13:36] Media training for physicians

[17:04] What Dr. Schafer would do differently

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Exploring Anesthesia Aug 11, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Claudia Sotillo who is the Associate Program Director for the Tufts Medical Center anesthesiology residency program. Today, Dr. Sotillo shares her experience exploring and pursuing the field of anesthesia and how you can do the same.

[01:10] Introducing Dr. Claudia Sotillo
[08:09] Why Anesthesiology?
[14:52] Qualities of a Great Anesthesiology Applicant
[17:34] How to Get Exposure to Anesthesiology
[24:44] What Dr. Sotillo Would Change About Healthcare
[27:02] Dr. Sotillo’s Advice to Pre-meds and Medical Students

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Switching Specialties with MD/PhD Aug 04, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Dr. Ram Rao, a physician scientist, and Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellow at Stanford University. In this episode, he gives advice on doing MD/PhDs and what to do when switching specialties.

[00:44] Introducing Dr. Rao
[03:56] Process of Doing MD/PhD
[05:40] Advise on Switching Specialties
[12:20] Passions Outside of Medicine
[14:27] Dr. Rao’s Best Piece of Advice

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Orthopedic Sports Medicine Jul 28, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Megan Flynn who is an orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine. Outside of medicine, she is the founding manager of fitness studio Rise Nation Chicago. Today, Dr. Flynn talks about the practice of orthopedic sports medicine and how students can gain exposure in that field.

[00:56] Why Orthopedic Sports Medicine?
[07:39] How to Practice Orthopedic Sports Medicine
[14:35] Gain Experience in Sports Medicine
[17:50] Dr. Flynn’s Passions Outside of Medicine
[19:57] Dr. Flynn’s Advice to Pre-meds and Medical Students

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Getting Through Medical School Jul 21, 2022

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Dolapo Babalola, a triple-board certified physician who specializes in family, lifestyle, and obesity medicine. She is currently a professor at the Morehouse School of Medicine, a wellness company owner, and a podcaster. For today’s episode, Dr. Babalola gives advice on how students can cope with medical school.

[00:44] Introducing Dr. Dolapo Babalola

[02:50] Wellness Recommendation for Medical Students

[06:50] Extra Certifications for Family Medications

[12:15] Dr. Babalola's Other Activities

[14:55] Changes in the Current Healthcare System

[[19:58] Advice for Medical Students

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