Physicians with admission committee experience share tips, strategies, and experiences to help premed students succeed at becoming a doctor. Guest speakers provide insight into applying to medical school, selecting a medical specialty, and applying for residency. The Prospective Doctor podcast is for anyone considering, or on the path to, practicing medicine!
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Tech for Her: Revolutionizing Women’s Health
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While everyone’s journey into medicine is unique, it may not be unconventional. But those are the ones that bring an incredibly fresh perspective on carving one’s own path. Dr. Kate Arnold, an OBGYN Hospitalist, Laborist, and co-founder of FemInnovation is one of those unconventional paths. Having started as a psychology major with no science backg…
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REPLAY: Unlocking the Opportunities and Challenges of Medical Research
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Dr. Jia Ng. She is a board-certified nephrologist and epidemiologist and today, she talks about the world of research for medical students. Dr. Jia describes the opportunities and procedures she encountered from doing research, as well as the conditions they need to be in for them to thrive in the field. [00:28] Intr…
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Navigating the Pressure: Coping Techniques for Medical Students
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Sarah Nasir, an osteopathic physician specializing in family medicine and sub-specializing in addiction medicine. In this episode, they talk about how medical students can cope with and navigate academic struggles in a far-from-perfect medical education system. [00:00] Introduction [04:01] Coping With Academic Strugg…
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Harnessing Technology: Addressing Disparities in Addiction Medicine
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Mike Tang, an adult and child psychiatrist, addiction medicine doctor, paediatrician, and Vice President of Integrated Care at Cityblock Health. In this episode, they talk about how you can get additional certifications with addiction medicine and the importance of technology in the improvement of health across all s…
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Navigating Medicine: How Mentorship Shapes Future Physicians
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. April Renee Ruffin. In this episode, they talk about everything you need to know about mentorship and finding the right mentor at the early stages of your medical career. [00:00] Introduction [03:54] The Importance of Mentorship [09:30] How Do You Find a Mentor? [13:33] How Many Mentors Should You Get? [18:47] Dr. Ru…
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Beyond Urban Centers: Enhancing Rural Health Infrastructure
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Thomas Campanella, a healthcare executive-in-residence at Baldwin Wallace, healthcare consultant, and former healthcare attorney. They talk everything about rural health: the challenges, initiatives, and technology involved to help improve it. [00:00] Introduction [03:00] Challenges Facing Rural Health [07:06] Initia…
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Empathy in Education: Fostering Patient-Doctor Bonds in Medical School
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Bradley Block, a general adult and pediatric ENT and host of “The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring” podcast. They talk about what every medical school should incorporate into their curriculum, the importance of patient-doctor communication, and what they think of the US healthcare system. [00:00] Introduction [07:19] T…
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Mentorship Matters: Nurturing Success in the Medical Field
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Adaira Landry, an emergency medicine physician, author, and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. They talk about the impact and importance of advocating for diversity and mentorship, the power of networking, and how to create equitable spaces in the medical field. [00:00] Introduction [04:24] Advocating for…
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A Dean’s View on Breaking Barriers: Navigating Social Equality in Healthcare
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Joe Greer, a hepatologist gastroenterologist. They talk about dealing with social inequality and social justice in the medical system as well as how we can integrate social justice into our educational system. [00:00] Introduction [13:22] First Generation Medical Students [14:44] Dealing with Social Inequality in Med…
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Echoes of Courage: Insights from Cancer Patients
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Christina Gomez, a GI medical oncologist at Banner MD Anderson in Phoenix, Arizona. They talk about how doctors can best break bad news to their patients as well as her journey to writing her book, “Stopped in My Tracks”. [00:00] Introduction [06:08] Advice For Giving Bad News [10:14] “Stopped in My Tracks: A Physici…
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ForeverRx: Bridging Health and Hearts in the Modern Dating Scene
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Shivani Shah, a 4th year paediatric neurology resident at Duke University in North Carolina. They talk about her app Foreverrx, dating and socializing in the medical industry, and how you can build your own app. [00:00] Introduction [03:51] How Foreverrx Started [09:25] Resources for Building an App or a Business [12…
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From Burnout to Brilliance: A Medical Student's Guide to Thriving in the Academic Marathon
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Sejal Desai, a family medicine physician with over 20 years of experience with a board certification in obesity medicine. They discuss how medical students can navigate their med school journeys and the feeling of burnout, work-life balance, and the three things she wished [00:00] Introduction [03:19] A Med Student’s…
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The Menopause Menu: What Medical Students Need to Know About Mastering Menopause
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, an internal medicine physician with 30 years of experience and founder of MenopauseMenu and myMDadvocate. They discuss menopause lessons for medical students, things everybody should know about menopause, and why men need to know about menopause too. [00:00] Introduction [02:20] Menopause - The For…
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Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Uché Blackstock, an American emergency physician and former associate professor of emergency medicine at the New York University School of Medicine. They discuss the Flexner Report, the need for diversity in healthcare, and the deep inequities that still exist in the U.S. healthcare system. [00:00] Introduction [01:4…
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The Pre-Med Paradox: What You Need to Know About the Life of a Physician
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Amit Pandey, an Internal Medicine Hospitalist with SRS Medical Group in San Diego, California. They discuss all you need to know about the life of a physician, the benefits of being adaptable to change, and why every physician remembers their first code blue. [00:00] Introduction [01:45] Who is Dr. Amit Pandey [03:56…
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The High-Stakes Competition to Land a US Residency
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Bryan Carmody, a pediatric nephrologist at Eastern Virginia Medical School. They discuss the value of standardized test scores, the ultra-competitive nature of the residency admissions process, and the benefits of having an open mind in your journey to medicine. [00:00] Introduction [01:37] Who is Dr. Bryan Carmody […
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The Power of Perseverance and the Difficult Road to Becoming a Physician
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Stacy Cary-Thompson, a board-certified pediatrician and founder of Cary Cares Parenting LLC. They discuss the benefits of knowing your learning style, what you need to know about a neuroscience career, and how to build a fulfilling life outside medicine. [00:00] Introduction [01:37] Who is Dr. Stacy Cary-Thompson? [0…
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Becker's Healthcare and The Truth About the American Healthcare System
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Scott Becker, the Founder of Becker’s Healthcare, a leading healthcare media company that offers news, analysis, and guidance relating to the healthcare industry. They discuss the trending topics in American healthcare, the benefits of having hobbies outside of medicine, and the significant problems with the U.S. healthc…
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Gina Blocker, an emergency medicine physician and CEO of Dash Health, Houston’s premier concierge mobile urgent care service. They discuss the future of emergency medicine, the unique challenges for women in medicine, and how to build a strong relationship with your patients. [00:00] Introducing Dr. Gina Blocker [01:…
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Gaining Acceptance into Medical School and Surviving The First Year
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Jeffery SooHoo, the Assistant Dean of Admissions at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. They talk about how to put your best foot forward in applications and how to survive your first year in medical school. [00:47] Introducing Dr. Jeffery SooHoo [03:13] Adjusting to Medical School [09:56] Best Way to Impr…
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The Genetic Landscape: Insights and Advice for Aspiring Physician Geneticists
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr Dallas Reed, the Division Chief of Genetics and Director of Perinatal Genetics at Tufts Medical Center. They discuss all you need to know about genetics and becoming a geneticist, why health equity is important in medicine, and the future of genetic research. [00:00] Introducing Dr. Dallas Reed [01:22] Why Dr. Reed Ch…
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Why Med Students Should be Thinking About Real Estate Now
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Brett Riggins, a speaker, author, investor, and founder of Connect Home Buyers and Physician Wealth Systems. They discuss the benefits of having a great mindset in medicine, why physicians should learn about real estate investing, and how to surround yourself with the right people. [00:00] Introducing Brett Riggins [03:3…
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The Talking Tech Podcast Episode 7 - Erkeda DeRouen: Tech & Medicine Unite for Healthcare Revolution
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In this episode, which premiered on 10/31/2023, I talked with Erkeda DeRouen (MD) about her passion for merging the humanistic aspect of medicine with the new field of emerging technology. Erkeda shared her experience working in a healthtech startup company in the early days of telemedicine, going into full time business for herself as a healthcare…
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Decreasing Bias with Tech - Lessons from an NFL Cardiologist
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Aubrey Grant, a trailblazing clinical sports cardiologist and co-founder of Equity Commons. They discuss the rising cases of cardiac arrest among athletes and how medics can tackle implicit bias in healthcare. [00:45] Introducing Dr. Aubrey Grant [03:50] The Journey to Medicine [05:28] Sudden Cardiac Arrest Among Ath…
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Staying True to You in Medicine with Historic Guest
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Gary Epler, an internationally-known Harvard Medical School professor and the CEO of Epler Health. They talk about Dr. Epler’s discovery of Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia, and lessons medical students can take away from his journey. [01:00] Introducing Dr. Gary Epler [04:31] Go to Medical School for th…
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Pretty in Pink Podcast: Empowering Women's Healthcare
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Ruth Arumala, a board certified OB-GYN and cosmetic surgeon. They talk about advocating for women’s health and tips to get through the first few years of med school. [00:45] Introducing Dr. Ruth Arumala [01:46] How to Advocate for Women’s Health [07:04] Pretty in Pink Podcast [11:59] Tips for Adjusting to Med School …
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How to Thrive as Med Student: From Classroom to Clinic
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Megan Osborn, the Associate Dean for Students at UC Irvine School of Medicine. They talk about how students can excel in medical school and in their clinical years. [00:55] Introducing Dr. Megan Osborn [01:45] The Advantages of Taking a Gap Year [04:21] Qualities of a Successful Applicant [07:28] Thriving in Medical …
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Unlocking MEDtube: Your Ultimate E-Learning Resource
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Wojtek Dolkowski, the co-founder and CEO of MEDtube. They talk about MEDtube as a learning resource and the best way for students to use the platform. [01:06] What is MEDtube? [07:16] Learning on MEDtube [12:04] How to access MEDtube About MEDtube MEDtube is a social e-learning platform for physicians and healthcare prof…
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The Heart of Your Application: Unveiling Your 'Why' for Medical School
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Andrea O’Brien, the Director of Residential Admissions at A.T. Still University. They talk about communicating your why in medical school applications and the mistakes to avoid. [00:57] Introducing Andrea O’Brien [02:27] Ways to Stand Out as a Med School Applicant [08:21] Med School Application Mistakes [17:25] A.T. Stil…
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Decoding the Medical School Admissions Process
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dimple Patel, the Associate Dean of Admissions at the University of Minnesota Medical School. They talk about the deliberation process for accepting applicants into medical school. [01:04] Introducing Dimple Patel [01:46] How Medical Schools Deliberate [07:18] Showcase Your Core Competencies [09:41] Tips for Waitlisted A…
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Rising Above the Rest: Creating a Standout Med School Application
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Deanna Hughes, the Director of Admissions at A.T. Still University. They talk about building a competitive medical school application and the faux pas to avoid. [01:01] Introducing Deanna Hughes [02:51] How Competitive are Medical School Applications? [06:02] Strengthen Your Med School Application [12:27] What NOT to Do …
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Best of Both Worlds - Doctor and Film Maker
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Love Nafi, a family medicine physician and an award winning filmmaker. They talk about cultivating creativity in medicine to honor every individual’s authentic self. [01:12] Introducing Dr. Love Nafi [04:07] Keeping Creativity Alive in Medicine [07:02] Dr. Nafi’s Latest Film “Crown” [12:16] Healthcare in Media [14:56…
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Fostering Inclusivity: Safe Spaces in Healthcare and Sex Tech
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Arielle Egozi, an award-winning creative, strategist, and author. She is also a founding member of Women of SexTech. They talk about creating a safe space in healthcare for marginalized groups. [00:39] Introducing Arielle Egozi [04:45] Feeling Judged from Healthcare Practitioners [10:05] Creating Safe Spaces for All Pati…
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Synergizing Passions: Integrating Art and Medicine
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Jennifer Jeboda, a recent MD graduate who aspires to be a pediatric anesthesiologist. They talk about her adventurous journey in medicine and how she manages to keep her passion for art alive. [00:50] Introducing Dr. Jennifer Jeboda [07:44] US Healthcare versus UK Healthcare System [10:04] Incorporating Art Into Medi…
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Claudia Anglade, who is a board certified family physician and voice over artist. They talk about navigating shifting priorities in medicine and how to make space for new interests. [00:55] Introducing Dr. Claudia Anglade [08:18] Exploring Interests Outside of Medicine [12:47] Have Meetings with Yourself [18:56] Choo…
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Behind the Admissions Curtain: How Medical Schools Screen Applications
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Ian Hagemann, the Assistant Dean for Admissions at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. They talk about how medical schools screen applications and the future of admissions in the advent of AI and chatbots. [00:44] Introducing Dr. Ian Hagemann [06:46] What Happens to Your Med School Applications [13…
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Med School Applications Decoded: Anatomy of Success
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Leila Amiri, Ph.D, the associate dean for admissions at Robert Lerner M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. They talk about how to address blemishes on your medical school application and how to stand out as a reapplicant. [01:01] Introducing Leila Amiri, Ph.D [02:31] Anatomy of a Successful Medical Scho…
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From Data to Action: Leveraging Meaningful Research in Public Health Initiatives
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Marissa Robinson, the initiative coordinator for Ending the HIV Epidemic under the U.S. Department of Health. They talk about how each person can make an impact on public health. [00:38] Introducing Marissa Robinson [04:41] Conducting Meaningful Research [08:33] Ending HIV for Black Women [20:13] The Stigma of HIV [2…
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Alexia Childress, the CEO and co-founder of the National Pre-Health Community. They talk about the founding story of the NPHC, building connections in healthcare, and pre-med admissions. [00:37] Introducing Alexia Childress [03:20] Forming the National Pre-Health Community [07:53] NPHC 2023 Annual Conference [11:38] How …
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Application Tips from a Harvard Med Student
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Olivia Brumfield who is currently a third year student at Harvard Medical School. They talk about applying to medical schools with intention and personalizing medical education. [00:39] Introducing Olivia Brumfield [02:20] Medical School Application Tips [10:55] Learning American Sign Language [15:06] Transition into Med…
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Never Say Never - A Story of Perseverance from a Breast Fellow
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Adam Johnson, a general surgeon who has recently matched into a breast surgical oncology fellowship. They talk about his passion for breast oncology and how he overcame the setbacks in his medical journey. [00:58] Introducing Dr. Adam Johnson [05:22] Early Medical School Selection Program at Boston University [09:44]…
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Valentina Bonev, a board certified and fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist. They talk about how she decided on her subspecialty and how to seek out mentors in your chosen field. [00:47] Introducing Dr. Valentina Bonev [02:37] Why Breast Surgical Oncology? [07:30] How to Make Your Application Stand Out [09:4…
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Justin Middleton, who is an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident at Boston Medical Center. They talk about the differences between dentistry and medicine, and how to find your specialization in either field. [00:50] Introducing Dr. Justin Middleton [02:27] Dental School VS Medical School [04:49] Oral Surgery Train…
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, a board-certified OBGYN and intimacy coach based in New York. They talk about women’s sexual and reproductive health, as well as intimacy in relationships. [00:50] Introducing Dr. Sadaf Lodhi [01:36] How to Match into OBGYN [03:20] Why OBGYN? [05:22] Intimacy Coaching and Sexual Health [10:30] Maintainin…
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Thalamus GME: A Game-Changer for Medical Education & Training Advancements
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Jason Reminick, founder and CEO of ThalamusGME and Thalamus.Org. They talk about how Thalamus came about, its features, and how it can help change systems and processes of both medical institutions and practitioners. [00:22] Introducing Dr. Jason Reminick [03:43] What is Thalamus? [09:03] AAMC and Thalamus Strategic …
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How to Showcase Your Personality during Medical School Interviews
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Erika Aragona who is a double board-certified family physician in osteopathic and allopathic medicine. She also serves as a faculty member at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Today Erkeda chats with Dr. Aragona about how to set yourself apart during medical school interviews and what students can do to advo…
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Julia Huber who is a board-certified physician practicing telemedicine. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. For 13 years now, Dr. Huber has been coaching physicians and other professionals on stress, health, and wellness. [01:00] Dr. Huber’s Medical Journey and Background [06:53] How to Pr…
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How AI is Transforming Medical Education and Training
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Liudmila Schafer who is a medical oncologist and the founder of The Doctor Connect consultancy. They talk about the impact of artificial intelligence in medicine, and how physicians and students can use AI tools responsibly. [00:52] Introducing Dr. Liudmila Schafer [03:20] The Doctor Connect [06:24] Artificial Intell…
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Laura Fortner, a board certified OB/GYN with 21 years of experience. She is also a certified life coach who helps physicians overcome adverse events and medical malpractice. They talk about how to cope with emotional stress that comes from lawsuits and traumatic medical cases. [01:04] Introducing Dr. Laura Fortner [0…
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Navigating the Unknown: A Guide to Surviving Your First Year of Residency
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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Kelvin Liao, an Internal Medicine resident interning at the University of Maryland. They talk about ways for new residents to deal with impostor syndrome, improve their skills, and succeed during their intern year. Time Stamps [00:36] Introducing Dr. Kelvin Liao [5:45] Recommendations for New Residents to Succeed in …
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