Best Clerkship Life Podcasts (2024)

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EM Match Advice 45: 2025 ERAS Updates - What EM Applicants Need to Know 13:50

30d ago13:50

13:50

Dr. Sara Kryzyzaniak (EMMA Podcast Host and Stanford EM Program Director) gives an early heads-up for senior EM medical students who are applying to the 2025-26 residency match. There have been some key updates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) rules for the MyERAS application form. https://www.ALiEM.com/em-match-advice-45-2024…

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EM Match Advice 44: Approaching your EM Sub-Internship Clerkship 30:19

3M ago30:19

30:19

Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (Host and Stanford University PD) and Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM Founder/UCSF) are joined by Dr. Jessica Bod (Yale EM Clerkship Director) who gives thoughtful and thought-provoking insights into the EM sub-intern clerkship. What if you decide to pivot into EM relatively late in your medical school career? What should I be thinking …

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EM Match Advice 43: EM Program Directors Reflect on the 2024 Match 23:58

5M ago23:58

23:58

Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (Host and Stanford University PD) and Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM Founder/UCSF) are joined by Dr. Abra Fant (Northwestern PD) to reflect on the 2024 Match, after last year's shockingly high number (554) of unfilled positions in the match. We discuss our updated table of match metrics and help provide some context, especially as we l…

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Intercultural Medicine and Practicing with Cultural Competence with medical doctor Nabard Faiz 24:35

5M ago24:35

24:35

In this captivating episode of the AMBOSS Podcast: Beyond the Textbook, Sophie Neale hosts an engaging interview with Doctor Nabard Faiz, a cardiology and internal medicine resident physician in Germany. Doctor Faiz shares his incredible journey from fleeing Afghanistan to becoming a respected physician and advocate for culturally sensitive healthc…

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Burnout, Bird Flu, Lassa Fever, Chagas Disease, Malaria, Oligodendrocytes, and Step 2 Self-Assessment: Medical News and AMBOSS Updates with Dr. Tanner Schrank 8:20

6M ago8:20

8:20

In this wide-ranging episode, we take a broad look into the latest medical news stories and discuss ground-breaking updates made to the AMBOSS platform in 2024. From exploring the significant implications of physician burnout and delving into the daunting challenges of zoonotic diseases to addressing critical health insights regarding household che…

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Audio Article: Top High-Yield Info for Myocardial Infarction on USMLE Step 2CK with Dr. Tanner Schrank 13:03

6M ago13:03

13:03

Welcome to a unique episode of AMBOSS: Beyond the Textbook! Today, Dr. Tanner Schrank covers the most important knowledge you need to study to be prepared for myocardial infarctions, whether on the USMLE Step 2CK or in the clinic. Buckle up for a high-yield journey to the heart of medicine! And let us know if this episode style gets your blood pump…

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Studying for the UKMLA, mastering Anki, and tips for success with AMBOSSador Daanish Mahmood 29:31

7M ago29:31

29:31

This week, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank interview medical student and AMBOSSador Daanish Mahmood about his experiences and journey through medical school. He discusses his insightful tips for studying using AMBOSS, Anki, and his study resources on his website. Listen in as they cover everything from preparing for clinical rotations to …

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UK vs US vs Germany: Working as a Doctor Abroad with Dr. Dan Levi 22:51

7M ago22:51

22:51

We're very happy to welcome back Dr. Dan Levi to the AMBOSS Podcast! Since our last interview with him, he has switched from working as a physician in Germany to become a trainee in family medicine in the UK! Since he scored in the top 15 percentiles of the USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and the MSRA in the UK, he shared some of his study secrets with us pl…

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Survive and Thrive in Clerkships and Clinical Work with Dr. Tanner Schrank 15:14

8M ago15:14

15:14

In this special episode, your host Dr. Tanner Schrank walks through what clinical clerkships are like for senior medical students. Using the AMBOSS Clerkship Survival Guide, he explains what each clerkship entails and the top 10 topics to prepare for to ensure success on the wards. Stay tuned until the end to hear how to write a patient note and a …

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Leading Women in Healthcare 6: Women in Medicine in Ireland Network and the Adventures of a Sick Doctor with Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon (Part 2 of 2) 17:01

8M ago17:01

17:01

If you only expected to live a few more years, what would you do? Would you throw yourself a going-away party? As we conclude our two-part interview in our Leading Women in Healthcare mini-series, Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon and hosts Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale discuss her journey through her diagnosis as well as the great work she's done with th…

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Leading Women in Healthcare 6: Women in Medicine in Ireland Network and the Adventures of a Sick Doctor with Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon (Part 1 of 2) 16:43

9M ago16:43

16:43

A 37 year old woman has night sweats, 5 kilograms of unintended weight loss, and right upper quadrant pain. What is your differential diagnosis? In this first part of a two-part interview in our Leading Women in Healthcare mini-series, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank talk with Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon from Cork, Ireland about her experience s…

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EM Match Advice 42: Mid Interview Season Check-In 40:57

9M ago40:57

40:57

Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (Host and Stanford University PD) and Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM Founder/UCSF) are joined by Dr. Aaron Kraut (University of Wisconsin PD) in this insightful, rapid-fire, practical episode through the lens of residency program directors. What does the ERAS data show so far? Have there been any surprises or changes during interview s…

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Leading Women in Healthcare 5: Addressing the Most Crucial Challenges in Global Health with Claire M. Wagner, MD, MBA of the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Part 2 of 2) 14:25

9M ago14:25

14:25

In the conclusion to our engaging interview with Dr. Claire Wagner, Head of Corporate Strategy & Market Access at the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank discuss her journey through medical school, the impact that working with the WHO had on her, and how mentors shaped her life. Tune in to find…

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Leading Women in Healthcare 4: Addressing the Most Crucial Challenges in Global Health with Claire M. Wagner, MD, MBA of the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Part 1 of 2) 25:05

10M ago25:05

25:05

As we continue our exciting mini-series of Leading Women in Healthcare, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank dive into the important theme of Global Health with Dr. Claire M. Wagner, a leading figure in the sphere and current Head of Corporate Strategy & Market Access at the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute. This episode (part 1…

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Leading Women in Healthcare 3: Women Mentors, Developments in Global Health, and Non-clinical Experience for Doctors with Dr. María José Cisneros-Cáceres 14:30

10M ago14:30

14:30

Listen in as your host Sophie Neale continues our mini-series on Leading Women in Healthcare with the impressive Dr. María José Cisneros-Cáceres. MaJo discusses her time as a clinician in the Amazon and an Ecuadorian hospital, what led her to work at AMBOSS, the innumerable side-projects she's spearheading, and what a mentor is to her. With a uniqu…

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The Backbone of Clinical Care: improving your history and physical exam skills with a clinical scenario on back pain with Dr. Tanner Schrank 16:29

11M ago16:29

16:29

In this episode of "Beyond the Textbook", we take a critical look at clinical care with Dr. Tanner Schrank. We see how to improve history-taking and physical exam skills with the AMBOSS Clinical Case of Mr. Baker, a man suffering from acute lower back pain. Dr. Schrank walks through a real-time patient encounter, emphasizing key questions to ask an…

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Special Episode: A Peek Behind the Curtain at the AMBOSS Hackathon 15:18

11M ago15:18

15:18

As a break from our ongoing mini-series on Leading Women in Healthcare, hosts Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neal bring you a unique episode in the field! This episode gives listeners an inside look into the innovative world of AMBOSS. Sophie interviewed guests from around the world who gathered at the AMBOSS headquarters in Berlin to ideate and dev…

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Leading Women in Healthcare 2: Global Health and Social Medicine with Dr. Joia Mukherjee, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health (Part 2 of 2) 21:19

12M ago21:19

21:19

Join hosts Sophie Neal and Dr. Tanner Schrank as they continue exploring the world of global healthcare in part two of their interview with Dr. Joia Mukherjee, Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health. This second episode of the "Leading Women in Healthcare" mini-series focuses on Dr. Mukherjee's advocacy for social medicine and promoting equity…

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Leading Women in Healthcare 1: Global Health and Social Medicine with Dr. Joia Mukherjee, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health (Part 1 of 2) 20:20

12M ago20:20

20:20

In this exciting episode, we delve into part one of a two-part interview featuring the inspirational Dr. Joia Mukherjee, a beacon in global health and the Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health. Our conversation explores her personal journey in the healthcare field, from the challenges of delivering comprehensive healthcare to elevating medica…

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Neuro-therapy with Machines: Digital Healthcare, Medical Startups, and Medical School in Austria with Dr. Philipp Schöllauf 25:15

1y ago25:15

25:15

Today, we are thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Dr. Philipp Schöllauf, a neurologist and co-founder of Nyra Health, the innovative digital neuro-therapy startup based out of Vienna, Austria. He takes us through his time in medical school in Austria, discusses his challenges and inspiration in founding his company, and shares lots…

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IMG Update: Unraveling upcoming changes to ECFMG certification with Dr. Tomáš Petras 10:29

1y ago10:29

10:29

Gear up for an update on the ever-changing regulations for international medical students and graduates to practice medicine in the US. In this week's episode, our host Sophie Neale unravels the mysteries of the upcoming ECFMG requirement changes with the insights of Dr. Tomáš Petras, AMBOSS's new Educational Partnerships Manager! Join in as they d…

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Advice for IMGs, Fresh Residents, and How to Thrive with Dr. Matthew Szaro 29:42

1y ago29:42

29:42

This week, Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale sat down with attending physician and international medical graduate, Dr. Matthew Szaro. Juggling roles as a Canadian, Polish alumnus, and anesthesiologist in America, Dr. Szaro's personal and professional journey is nothing short of fascinating. From the classrooms of Jagiellonian University Medical C…

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Space X-rays, Deciding on a Specialty, and Tips for Residency with Chief Resident Dr. Adam T. Miller 25:35

1y ago25:35

25:35

🚀Blast off with this out-of-this-world episode of the AMBOSS Podcast: Beyond the Textbook! Our host Dr. Tanner Schrank sits down with Dr. Adam T. Miller, a chief resident at the University of Southern California and soon to be a fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Tune in as Dr. Miller shares his journey from medical school through radio…

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The Future of AI in Healthcare: benefits, risks, doctors' attitudes, and students' blind-spots with AI-expert Dr. Anne-Kathrin Kleine 24:29

1y ago24:29

24:29

In this episode, hosts Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale delve deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare with AI expert, Dr. Anne-Kathrin Kleine. From exploring how clinicians view AI to discussing its impact on mental health, Dr. Kleine paints a vivid picture of the technology's potential. She expertly navigates us through bot…

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EM Match Advice 41: The ERAS Application - New and Improved 45:42

1y ago45:42

45:42

Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (Host and Stanford University PD) and Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM Founder/UCSF) are joined by Dr. Alexis Pelletier-Bui (Cooper University Hospital Associate PD) and Dr. Elizabeth Werley (Chair of CORD Application Process Improvement Committee, Penn State Hershey). Both serve as key representatives on behalf of the EM specialty on th…

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Innovators at the Crossroads of Healthcare and Business with Dr. Alex Youssef and Dr. Shad Faraz of Sky Therapeutics 22:00

1y ago22:00

22:00

In this episode, Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale sit down with the medical doctors and cofounders of Sky Therapeutics. During the discussion, they explore the rewarding, yet challenging, field of healthcare entrepreneurship, its challenges, and its rewards. Dr. Alex Youssef and Dr. Shad Faraz also detail their unorthodox journeys through medica…

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Part 2 of 2: A Global Perspective on Shaping the Future of Neurology and Medical Education with University of Rochester Professor Dr. Ralph Józefowicz 20:41

1+ y ago20:41

20:41

Welcome back to our engaging interview with Dr. Ralph Józefowicz in Part 2! In this episode, Dr. Tanner Schrank continues his conversation with a renowned professor of neurology and medicine at the University of Rochester in New York. We delve deeper into the world of neurology, explore the future of this ever-evolving field, and cover advice for i…

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Part 1 of 2: A Global Perspective on Shaping the Future of Neurology and Medical Education with University of Rochester Professor Dr. Ralph Józefowicz 19:34

1+ y ago19:34

19:34

Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Dr. Tanner Schrank interviews Dr. Ralph Józefowicz, a professor of neurology and medicine at the University of Rochester in New York. Dr. J. shares his insights on neurology and offers tips for medical students pursuing a career in this fascinating field. This interview is part 1 of 2. Listeners can gain valuab…

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Exploring Healthcare News and Developments in Medical Education with Dr. Tanner Schrank 10:44

1+ y ago10:44

10:44

To finish Season 1 of the AMBOSS Podcast: Beyond the Textbook, your host, Dr. Tanner Schrank, explores the latest headlines from healthcare and medical education around the world. A special focus is placed on mental health of medical students, climate change in medical education, how artificial intelligence helps and harms, and an update on the con…

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EM Match Advice 40: PD’s Reflect on the 2023 Match 44:45

1+ y ago44:45

44:45

Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (Host and Stanford University PD) and Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM Founder/UCSF) are joined by the Dr. Abra Fant (Northwestern PD) and Dr. Richard Church (University of Massachusetts PD) to debrief each other and you with what went down with the unprecedented results from 2023 EM Match. There were 132 programs with a total of 554 (18…

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AMBOSS at MIRCIM: the 8th McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine in Krakow, Poland with Dr. Tanner Schrank and Shammy Benjamin 8:44

1+ y ago8:44

8:44

In this very special episode, we’re exploring the world of internal medicine in-the-field at the 8th McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine. We are talking with medical doctors and students at the event to find out their experiences, challenges, and advice beyond the textbook. Our interviewee is Shammy Benjamin, an AMBOSSador and…

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A Step-by-Step Walkthrough of Implementing the AMBOSS Library and Qbank into Medical Education with Dr. Tanner Schrank and Copy.ai 9:35

1+ y ago9:35

9:35

This week, our host Dr. Tanner worked with Copy.ai, an AI tool, to guide you through the process of integrating the AMBOSS Library and Qbank into your daily study habits, with explanations, real-world examples, and actionable steps along the way. We’ll see how the AMBOSS platform can revolutionize your study routine and make you a better student an…

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Ep. 26 | Michael Fertik on Building Like a Zillion Companies and on Law School 1:08:08

1+ y ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Today I am talking to Michael Fertik. Michael Fertik is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Heroic Ventures, Reputation, SightGlass, b4.ai, and others. He is also the author of several books of fiction and non-fiction, including the New York Times bestseller The Reputation Economy and a frequent contributor…

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Medical School in India, Tips for the USMLE, and Where AI is Taking Medical Education with Dr. Ryan Colaço 17:00

1+ y ago17:00

17:00

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ryan Colaço, a medical doctor who attended medical school in India, now resides in Germany, and works for AMBOSS. We explore his experiences in medical education systems, his passion for learning, as well as his role in improving students’ lives. We gain insights into Dr. Ryan’s unique perspective on medical ed…

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Studying Medicine Globally and Using AMBOSS as an International Student with Dr. Henrique Proença da Cunha 11:36

1+ y ago11:36

11:36

Building rapport between students and tutors is key for a successful education. And establishing a connection between physicians and patients is fundamental to proper medical care. Our guest today will walk us through his experiences attempting all of the above from Portugal to Latvia to Mexico to many areas in between. // Interviewee: AMBOSS Physi…

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Studying Abroad, Choosing Where to Practice, and USMLE Prep with Dr. Dan Levi 21:37

1+ y ago21:37

21:37

The number of resident doctors in the US who were trained abroad increased yet again in 2022, despite the ongoing pandemic. And of the more than 7,500 foreign-trained physicians, two-fifths of them were US citizens. Studying medicine abroad is an important and sometimes contentious topic to discuss. To find out more about the life of a medical doct…

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Ep. 25 | Mat Rotenberg of Dashboard Legal - Stop Lawyering Out of Your Inbox 54:00

1+ y ago54:00

54:00

In this episode I talk to Mat Rotenberg. Mat is the CEO and Co-Founder of Dashboard Legal. If you're constantly searching through your emails to find documents, updating word checklists or Excel trackers, or just aren't sure which version of a document everyone is working on, Mat is here to save your life. Dashboard Legal is a project management to…

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Ep. 24 | Aliza Shatzman on Accountability in Clerkships 58:13

1+ y ago58:13

58:13

In this episode I talk to Aliza Shatzman, President and Founder of the Legal Accountability Project, a nonprofit focused on ensuring that law clerks have positive clerkship experiences. Aliza got her JD from Washington University School of Law where she was an associate editor for the Journal of Law and Policy. After Law School. Aliza clerked in th…

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Studying as an International Student and Practicing in Poland with Dr. Ian Perera 16:32

1+ y ago16:32

16:32

Poland has one of the lowest doctor-to-population ratios in Europe. And populations across Europe continue shifting toward a majority of elderly patients being cared for by too few doctors and nurses. This combination of a physician shortage and an increasingly older population mean that being a doctor in the 5th most populous EU nation is no picni…

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Ep. 23 | Greg d'Incelli - A Trial Lawyer Launches a Crypto Fund of Funds 42:26

1+ y ago42:26

42:26

In this episode, I talk to Greg d'Incelli. Greg is a graduate of the University of Miami Law School and worked for a number of years as a trial lawyer trying plaintiffs’ personal injury cases before he parlayed an interest in crypto into his own crypto investing operation Scenius capital. As you'll hear more in the episode, Scenius runs a fund of f…

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Global Health, Public Health, and Making a Difference in the World with Dr. Omar Cherkaoui 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

25:56

Global health issues require big ideas for big solutions. How can medical students, physicians, and the general public begin to tackle enormous challenges such as healthcare- and income-inequality, health disparities between cultures, and preparation for the next pandemic? In what ways are we already finding solutions and how can we do better? Dr. …

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Volunteering for Ukrainians and Studying Medicine in Poland with Oleksandr Sydoruk 13:27

1+ y ago13:27

13:27

As we continue examining the differences between medical education systems globally, we wanted to gain a current student’s perspective on the changing field as well as focus on the huge impact that the war in neighboring Ukraine has had on folks living in Poland. Our guest, Olek, studies medicine at Uniwersytet Jagiellonski and dedicates his free t…

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Ep. 22 | Keith Lee on Learning to Market Yourself, Building an Audience, and Whether Law School Makes Financial Sense 49:53

1+ y ago49:53

49:53

In this episode I talk to the wonderful Keith Lee. Keith is a graduate of Birmingham School of Law and is a principal at Sidebar Ventures. He is the founder of Associates Mind, a blog on being a better lawyer, and of a paid Slack community for lawyers called Lawyer Smack. Keith is also the author of the Last Week in Law newsletter. In this episode …

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USMLE Prep and Real-World Clinical Cases with Dr. Syed Naqvi 17:27

1+ y ago17:27

17:27

Dr. Syed Naqvi joins Dr. Tanner Schrank once again to tackle a very common clinical ailment: abdominal pain. While the two physicians walk through a standard history and physical examination of the mock patient, they discuss strategies to prepare for major exams as well as personal anecdotes that make the time in the clinic hit home. // Interviewee…

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Ep. 21 | Adam Hootnick - Leaving the Law Behind for Documentary Filmmaking 47:51

1+ y ago47:51

47:51

In this episode I talk to Adam Hootnick about never using his law degree and pursuing a media and filmmaking career instead. Adam is a graduate of Harvard Law School, but never did anything with his law degree. Instead, he went to work as a production assistant for MSNBC one day before September 11th, 2001. That was a very interesting time to start…

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Comparing Healthcare Systems: Medicine in Montenegro with Dr. Suad Šabanović 16:24

1+ y ago16:24

16:24

The field of medicine is complex and becoming a competent physician requires mastering the details of human anatomy and physiology while developing more general skills such as task prioritization, managing a team, and breaking bad news. While each country and culture has its own unique twists on these, the foundation of medicine, health, and wellne…

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Ep. 20 | Jordana Confino on Wellness in Law and Leaving the Herd and Finding Your Own Way 54:36

1+ y ago54:36

54:36

In this episode I talk to Jordana Confino about her career pivot into wellness in the legal space and about wellness in the legal space. Jordana is a graduate of Yale law school. She serves as the Assistant Dean of Professionalism and an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, where she leads initiatives designed to promote student wellness, leade…

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EM Match Advice 39: Mailbag Q&A as a Mid-Interview Season Check-in 26:12

1+ y ago26:12

26:12

Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (Host and Stanford University PD) and Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM Founder/UCSF) are joined by the always-wise Dr. Matt Pirotte (Vanderbilt University PD) to answer questions that YOU, the students, submitted to us regarding interview season. We tackle questions involving the nuances around: Preference signaling Writing letters or em…

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Ep. 19 | Brian Wood on Playing Poker Instead of Going to Big Law 48:02

1+ y ago48:02

48:02

In this episode I talk to Brian Wood, or more accurately, my former co-host, Aaron Shapiro talks to Brian Wood, as my audio was garbled. I’m editing a backlog of episodes and I had a mic issue for a while which we didn’t catch so there are a few episodes like this. Moral of the story is don’t record 10 episodes without listening to them. Brian is t…

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Medical Terminology: Why do medical students need to know Latin words? with linguist Andrea Duarte 23:32

1+ y ago23:32

23:32

Clear communication is key in medicine. But the language that physicians use with their patients can remain obscured, since so many medical terms are borrowed from Latin. Why do medical professionals and students learn Latinate terms today and where do they come from? What guidelines exist to instruct medical doctors on when to say "heart attack" v…

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