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MAP: Medical Pathways for Success is the podcast for medical assistants, phlebotomists, pharmacy techs, nursing assistants, and every healthcare professional chasing purpose in medicine. Whether you're just starting school, preparing for certification, or already working in the field, this is your space to learn, grow, and stay inspired. Hosted by Frederick Nazario-Alvarado, a U.S. Navy veteran, healthcare educator, and someone who's walked a similar path to the one you're on, MAP delivers r ...
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The 5 Soft Skills Hospitals Don't Teach (But Determine Your Entire Career)
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Enjoyed the episode? Send a text letting me know. In healthcare, everyone has the same certification and scrubs. What actually makes you stand out? It's not your credentials—it's your soft skills that determine who gets promoted, who earns trust, and who patients remember long after they leave your care. When everyone around you has the same certif…
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What Supervisors Really Notice During Externships (It's Not Your Skills)
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Enjoyed the episode? Send a text letting me know. Your externship is more than just completing hours—it's an extended audition for your healthcare career. But here's what most students miss: supervisors aren't just watching your clinical skills. They're watching how you show up, how you adapt, and how you handle the moments when nobody's looking. I…
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The Voice That Says You're Not Good Enough (And Why It's Wrong)
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Enjoyed the episode? Send a text letting me know. Feel like you don't belong in healthcare? Discover why imposter syndrome hits nurses and medical students hardest—and the proven strategies to overcome it for good. You don't belong here. At least that's what the voice in your head keeps saying—every time you walk into the lab, every time you study …
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Finding Balance in Healthcare: Stop Burnout Before It Steals Your Dreams
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Enjoyed the episode? Send a text letting me know. Feeling stretched too thin? Learn how to create real balance in healthcare—from managing time to setting boundaries that protect your energy and passion. Picture this: It's 11 PM, you just finished a double shift, your textbook is staring at you, you have an exam in two days, and your phone won't st…
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Stop Studying Wrong: What Study Guides Won't Tell You About Exam Day
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Enjoyed the episode? Send a text letting me know. Discover the real path to medical career success. Learn what it takes to pass certification, build confidence, and create the healthcare career you deserve. Starting your medical career can feel overwhelming—between studying for certification, managing clinical hours, and wondering if you're on the …
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How to Map Your Medical Career Path (Without Getting Lost)
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Enjoyed the episode? Send a text letting me know. Discover the different medical career pathways available to you and learn how to choose the right direction for your healthcare journey. Your roadmap starts here. Feeling overwhelmed by all the career options in healthcare? You're not alone. Whether you're a medical assistant, phlebotomist, pharmacy…
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The One Question That Will Change Your Healthcare Journey Forever | MAP Intro
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Enjoyed the episode? Send a text letting me know. Discover why finding your "why" is the compass that guides every healthcare professional toward success, confidence, and lasting purpose in medicine. Before you can truly map your path forward in healthcare, you need to understand where that map comes from, and what it really represents. In this epi…
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