The DOCTORGOALS Podcast

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Being Pregnant in Medical School and Taking a Leave of Absence with Konterri Sep 25, 2023

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Konterri shares the balancing act of being pregnant both as a pre-med student and medical student. Pregnancy and parenthood are VERY common experiences, and yet they aren't common experiences that we hear when the "shoes are on the other foot".

On today's episode:

Tips for how to study while pregnant.
How her pregnancy affected her MCAT studying and test day. And, how she bounced back! (She took her MCAT two months post-partum!)
How she got test-taking accomodations for the MCAT so she could continue nursing.
How she juggles being a mom with the grueling medical school curriculum.
Why she took a leave of abscense in medical school.

And more! Enjoy today's episode.

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How to Better Learn AND Retain Information with Harrison White Sep 18, 2023

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Harrison is a former professional baseball player turned medical student who shares A LOT of "how to" study advice. An important study method to develop is how to learn a LOT of information that's "thrown" at you quickly and how to retain the information long-term as best as possible.

On today's episode, we talk about:

Harrison's journey going from a professional athlete to a pre-med student.
Why he thinks he didn't get into medical school the first time he applied, and what he changed to help improve his chances the second time.
The study method he uses to help maximize his studying and improve retention. A valuable skill that's so important to master as early as possible!

Link to the episode that Harrison mentions in the podcast: 9 Things You'll Want to Know Before Becoming a Doctor

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How to Bounce Back After Failing Step 1 with Jon Caggiano Sep 11, 2023

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As if the MCAT wasn't enough, say hello, to the ugly Step sisters, a trio of challenging board exams. Jon Caggiano has faced adversity left and right, including failing the USMLE Step 1. On today's episode, he walks us through:

His journey as a Caribbean medical student.
Why he think he failed Step 1 and how he bounced back.
How he get through this difficult time without giving up.

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Links:

Jon Caggiano > @jonathancaggiano
Dr. Trot > @iamdrtrot
DOCTORGOALS > @doctorgoals
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How to Follow Your Intuition with Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Karlee Loftin Sep 04, 2023

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Dr. Karlee Loftin is an orthopaedic surgeon who's journey has been far from predictable. She and her family immigrated to America when she was a child and she knew that if she wanted to go to college, she'd have to find a way to pay for it herself.

Despite the stressors and unpredictability of life, Dr. Loftin has taken an approach that has served as a compass in her life - Many moments of, "What if I just try..." and multiple leaps of faith.

We also talk about:

How she learned how to lean into her intution and how that has become her compass.
Why it's so important to know your worth.
How to respond to difficult situations, including as a resident.
Advice for transitioning from being a trainee to going out in practice.
And more!

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Setting up Your Finances So You Can Solely Focus On MCAT Studying with Jenna Schaefer Aug 28, 2023

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Jenna Schaefer is an incoming medical student who was told early in her college career that she wasn't "good enough" for medical school after receiving a 'B' in a college course. (Say what?!) For awhile, Jenna wasn't sure which direction to go and she ended up going to chiropractic school. But, she left to go back to her original passion.

We talk about:

Her journey going from chiropractor school to medical school.
How she set up her finances so she could solely dedicate her studying to the MCAT and not have to work.
What MCAT resources she highly recommends! (She scored in the 90th percentile!)

How to get Jenna's recommend FREE MCAT resources:

Send Dr. Trot an email (drtrot@doctorgoals.com) with the subject "Jenna's free MCAT resources".

Clickables:

AAMC MCAT registration fee
Jenna Schaefer's IG page (*updated*): @becomingdrdolph
Dr. Trot: @iamdrtrot
@doctorgoals

Finding Out That You Didn't Match and What to Do Next with Dr. Shelley Jain Aug 21, 2023

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I was once told that Match Day will either be, "The best day of your life or the worst". And there is some truth to it (likely, not fully). Nonetheless, it's up there. Match Day very much can be a pivotal moment for people as they find out:

Whether or not they matched (not everyone does).
Which specialty they matched into (some apply to "back up" specialties).
Where they matched and where they're going to spend the next 3-7+ years.

Many people applying to residency do match on their first attempt, but what you don't commonly see on social media or even hear about, are the MANY people who do NOT match.

Dr. Shelley Jain is a general surgery resident who candidly shares her journey going from being unmatched to ultimately securing a general surgery residency position.

She walks us through:

The shock of not matching and how she got through Match Day juggling her own emotions while her friends and classmates were celebrating.
How she "scrambled" into a prelim position.
Why she thinks she didn't match and what she now tells others who found out that they didn't match.
How she successfully matched the second time into a categorical general surgery position. And, did she need to do intern year over again?

An inspiring story about grit, perservarance, and hanging on when others would've let go.

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More to checkout of Dr. Shelley Jain:

Her clothing brand: @sakala.co
Her non-profit: @sparkselfesteem

Apply This Tip and Watch Success Follow Aug 14, 2023

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On today's episode, I'm going to share something that I was told that changed how I approached daunting tasks and overwhelming situations. A few simple words that completley changed my perspective and can play a key role in your success.

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What They Wish They Knew Before: Medical School Edition Aug 07, 2023

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Medical school is one of the biggest challenges of the journey to becoming a doctor. On today's episode, multiple former medical students share:

What they wish they knew BEFORE medical school.
Their biggest advice for current and future medical students.

You can't learn this stuff in a textbook. Press play.

Dr. Trot's NEW YouTube Channel [ study music ]: DJ StudyMix MD

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Checkout today's awesome guests:

Dr. Malcolm Chapman: @docchap
Dr. Fred Grady: @drfredgrady
Dr. Kiyanna Williams: @dermdocwilliams
Dr. Alberto Perez: @dr.albertoe.perez
Dr. Emily and Dr. Cade: @the_medparents
Dr. Danielle Ward: @minoritydoctor
Dr. Mike Muellner: @mikemuellnermd
Dr. Lakshya Trivedi: @themdjourney

Host with the identifable laugh (lawd have mercy!): Dr. Trot @iamdrtrot

Thank you for being here. Keep believing in YOUrself. One step at a time...

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How to Optimize Your Studying (And Save Time!) Using Time Blocks with Sabie Jul 31, 2023

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Chances are, the way you study is going to evolve and change pending your environment, the type of class you're in, and…how much (or little) time you have. In today's episode, we talk about ways to adjust and improve your study strategy as well as why using time blocks can help to optimize your studying.

And who doesn't like saving time? Yes, please!

We also discuss:

Sabie's time efficient study strategy.
A study tip that she implemented in medical school that helps her to get through a lot of material without getting too bogged down into the details.
And, I ask Sabie a question that…well, her response is SO impactful!

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