RESLIFE - Advice On The Journey To Medicine

Latest Episodes:

EPISODE 11: THE SUB-INTERNSHIP Mar 29, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Reilly and Dr. Schupper dive into what exactly a sub-internship is and how to secure a spot! They go through some of the most common questions from how to apply to what exactly the goals of a sub-i are!

EPISODE 10: I MATCHED INTO RESIDENCY! NOW WHAT? Mar 21, 2021

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Dr. Reilly and Dr. Schupper break down what comes after Match Day! Celebrate and recharge those batteries before beginning your journey through some of the most challenging years of your life.

SYWB Series: FAMILY MEDICINE WITH DR. VINNY PATEL Mar 13, 2021

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In this "So You Wanna Be" Series episode Dr. Reilly sits down with Dr. Vinny Patel, a Family Medicine resident in Vineland, NJ and discusses the path to Family Medicine. They discuss everything from Vinny's passion for fitness and sports training leading to his pursuit of a Sports Medicine fellowship to discussing Family Medicine as a holistic approach to the patient. They even talk about the difference between DO and MD and why this stigma needs to go! You definitely want to tune in for this one! Follow Vinny @vinnypatel on Instagram and you can use his code on WEARFIGS.com FIGSxVINNYPATEL

SYWB SERIES: EMERGENCY MEDICINE WITH DR. CHRIS REILLY Feb 22, 2021

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In this episode of the "So You Wanna Be" Series, Dr. Schupper interviews Dr. Reilly some common questions about Emergency Medicine and how he got into the specialty. We talk about everything from why EM in the premed days to applying and matching into this competitive specialty. It's definitely a good one! Leave comments or email us if you would like to learn more about EM in general! If there's enough interest Dr. Schupper and Dr. Reilly will do an instagram live Q&A @neurofitnessmd and @docreilles

SYWB SERIES: NEUROSURGERY WITH DR. ALEX SCHUPPER Jan 18, 2021

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This is the first episode in a new series called So You Want To Be, where we interview different residents in different specialties! We ask questions from why they choose their specialty to how to best approach applying and getting into it. In this first installment Dr. Reilly interviews Dr. Schupper on how he got into his specialty of neurosurgery! This one runs a little long, but we promise it's chock full of useful info on how to become a neurosurgeon!

EPISODE 9: TOP 8 TIPS FOR CREATING YOUR RESIDENCY RANK LIST & POST INTERVIEW COMMUNICATION Dec 05, 2020

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In this episode of Reslife Dr. Reilly and Dr. Schupper discuss their top 8 most important factors in creating your rank list for The Match into Residency and post-interview communication! Dr. Reilly also discusses the direction of the podcast, including the addition of interviews with residents in specific specialties and how they prepared for applying/choosing that specialty. As always, make sure to like and comment on the podcast page to give feedback about topics you would like to hear more about.

EPISODE 8: Healthcare In the US with Healthcare Policy Consultant Garrick Prokos Nov 22, 2020

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This is the first episode of a new series where we discuss current healthcare policy in the United States with a good friend to both Dr. Schupper and I, Mr. Garrick Prokos. Garrick earned his undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University and his Masters in Public Policy from The University of Chicago. He is currently a Healthcare Policy Consultant working in the State Government sector, with expertise in Medicaid policy specifically. In this episode Garrick talks with Dr. Reilly about the ins and outs of the United States Healthcare System at a 30,000 foot view! This episode is for pre-med students all the way through to attending physicians and everyone in between. It is essential for us to learn more about how our healthcare system works! In future episodes featuring Garrick, we will dive into other topics including preventive care, Obamacare, and the feasibility of Medicare for all! Please give us feedback in the comments or reach us at reslifepodcast@gmail.com for more suggestions/if you enjoyed this topic and would like to hear more :)

EPISODE 7: GAP YEAR(S) BEFORE MED SCHOOL Oct 20, 2020

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In this episode we discuss the options for taking gap year(s) and what benefit can come from them. We also talk about the different options for your gap year and making sure you have a purpose for your year(s)! Premed students! Give us some feedback on some other topics you'd like to hear! You can also reach out to us on Instagram @docreilles and @neurofitnessmd or reslifepodcast@gmail.com

EPISODE 6: TOP 8 RESIDENCY INTERVIEW TIPS Sep 29, 2020

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In this podcast, Dr. Reilly and Dr. Schupper do a deep dive into their TOP 8 TIPS FOR RESIDENCY INTERVIEWS! We finally added some sound effects. Let us know what you think! Even though this is tailored towards residency interviews, it can totally apply to medical school interviews as well! Please give us feedback, good and bad, so we can help you! If you have comments or suggestions please DM us at @docreilles or @neurofitnessmd on instagram or via email reslifepodcast@gmail.com Thanks guys! Please give us a rating or comment on Apple Podcast!

EPISODE 5: MENTAL HEALTH, BURNOUT, & IMPOSTER SYNDROME Sep 22, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. Reilly and Dr. Schupper dive deep into an open discussion about mental health in medicine. As residents, they talk about finding your work-life balance, addressing yourself or colleagues when noticing signs of burnout, and asking the questions of what really causes burnout in the Emergency physician. They also discuss imposter syndrome, a feeling most of us in medicine have felt at some point, from premed all the way through becoming a freshly minted attending physician. Comment, like, and subscribe! Please give us feedback and if you have any questions you can email us at reslifepodcast@gmail.com or DM us on instagram @docreilles or @neurofitnessmd