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Young Filipino doctors Adrian Teves and Michael Sibulo discuss anything related to premed, med proper, clerkship, internship, PLE, USMLE and beyond. Welcome to the Better Pill–your weekly prescription of tips and insights to become better students, better interns, and better doctors. You can reach us at: Email: thebetterpillpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast Youtube: The Better Pill Podcast
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E28 Practice What You Prescribe: How to Stay Healthy In Med School | #MedSchool | Ep.28
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In this episode, we talk about walking the talk. We, doctors, advise our patients to adopt healthy lifestyles. But do we even practice what we preach? Doc Steffani is living proof that it is possible to keep a sound mind in a healthy body even in the thick of med school and residency training. Dr. Steffani Someda is a graduate of ADMU with a degree…
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NEVER Give This Up During Med School and Pre-Med | #MedSchool #Premed | Ep. 27
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If there is one thing you should never sacrifice for premed and med school--it's your hobby. Adrian and Mike talk about how it is normal but wrong to feel guilty when you spend time for your hobbies, even if you have a long list of exams for the upcoming week. – Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a pe…
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How To Stand Out During Your Residency Interview | #Residency | Ep. 26
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For us Better Doctors, the "-ber" months are not only about the fast approaching holiday season, but also about last minute requests for documents, cramming for entrance exams, pre-residency rotations, and of course interviews. Mike and Adrian share 6 high-yield tips that will help you prepare for your interview, and make you stand out among a swar…
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How to Choose a Medical Specialty | #MedSchool #Residency | Ep. 25
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Picking a medical specialty is one of the biggest decisions a doctor makes in his or her journey. Dr. Robespierre, a renowned cardiologist, shares insightful and high-yield pieces of advice on how to pick a residency after passing the boards. -- Aside from being a cardiologist, Dr. Don Robespierre C. Reyes is a faculty member of the College of Reha…
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The HAWTHORNE EFFECT: How to Achieve RAZOR-SHARP Focus in Med School | #MedSchool #Short | Ep. 24
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Achieving a razor-sharp focus in studying starts from within. In this episode, Michael discusses how the Hawthorne effect, a phenomenon in clinical research, can be utilized in becoming a better student. - Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothl…
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How to ACE the NMAT–Your Ticket to Your Dream Med School | #NMAT #Premed #MedSchool | Ep. 23
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In this episode, Kayne shares her experience with the online NMAT–from registration to exam day. The manner in which the NMAT is conducted has changed considerably to adapt to the new normal. Grab a cup of coffee as you listen to Kayne, Adrian, and Michael discuss high-yield tips to help you achieve your ticket to your dream med school. – Kayne Her…
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Listen to this When You Feel Like QUITTING | #Short #Motivational | Ep. 22
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In this short episode, Adrian talks about three important reminders that put him back on track when he feels like quitting. – Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health ad…
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Top 5 Tips: How to FOCUS in Med School | #MedSchool | Ep. 21
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In this episode, Adrian and Michael talk about 5 high-yield techniques they used to help them stay focused in med school and beyond. Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental he…
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How to Deal with People in Med School and the Hospital | #MedSchool #Clerkship #Internship | Ep. 20
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In this episode, Adrian and Michael share their insights on a life-changing book they read–”How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. It is a very high-yield book whose principles they were able to apply during their clerkship and internship years. – Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as…
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Audio Samplex: Physiology | Cardio-Pulmo | #PLE #USMLE #MedSchool | Ep. 19
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In the Audio Samplex Series, Adrian and Michael, together with guests, dissect, analyze, and rationalize med school, PLE, and USMLE questions. In this very first episode, Adrian and Kym dissect five questions on cardio-pulmo physiology. – Dr. Kym is a Filipino IMG who hailed from the humble city of Zamboanga. He is an advocate of Gender Equality. H…
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Study Tips and Strategies for Medical School | #MedSchool #PLE #USMLE | Ep. 18
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In this episode, Arvin, Adrian, and Mike discuss the study methods and strategies they used in medical school, and in preparation for the PLE and USMLE. They also give their inputs on a few research studies on the most common study methods. – Arvin is a young physician devoted to providing equal access to holistic wellness and health services. His …
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From High School to Medicine Real Quick: INTARMED | #MedSchool | Ep. 17
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In this episode, Doc Kirby shares his experience taking an alternate route towards becoming a doctor. Getting into an MD program straight out of high school, he talks about the rigorous selection process, his transition, some regrets, maturity, and important life lessons. – Kirby Plando is a medical doctor currently serving in his hometown of Cotab…
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Hurdling 4 High-Stakes Exams in Less Than 8 Months | #USMLE | Ep. 16
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Are you planning to take multiple high-stakes examinations in a short period of time? In this episode, Dr. Arvin Tan shares his experience on how he endured taking the PLE, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK, and Occupational English Test in less than 8 months! - Dr. Arvin Tan was also featured on our very first episode – Arvin is a young physician devo…
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Nontraditional Premed: Classical Music to Medicine | #MedSchool | Ep. 15
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In this episode, Dr. Aaron Lao talks about his non-traditional journey towards becoming a doctor. He was an active freelance musician in the US, and completed two world music tours, prior to entering medical school. Now a doctor and CEO of his own company, he shares the difficulty of the transition, how he coped, and the lessons he learned along th…
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Getting Ready for ONLINE First Year Med School (2/2) | #MedSchool | Ep.14
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In part 2 of this episode, Gab talks about the pros and cons of distance learning, realizations, and practical advice. He also shares some philosophical insights he has gained throughout a year of medical school online. – Gab Paragas is a Medical Student in the Philippines. Prior to medical school, he has had various experiences in the academe, cli…
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Parkinson's Law: Getting Things Done | #Productivity | #Short | Ep. 13
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Subconsciously, we pace ourselves to finish a task based on how much time we’re given. In this episode, Mike discusses Parkinson’s Law, which explains the relation of allocation of time to completion of work. – Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust sm…
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Getting Ready for ONLINE First Year Med School (1/2) | #MedSchool | Ep. 12
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In the next month or so, the academic year will be opening. Incoming med school freshmen have a lot of questions in mind, especially that classes will be done in an unconventional setup. With very limited experience in distance learning, Mike and Adrian have only so little to share. Fortunately, they were able to invite a friend, Gab, who is an inc…
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How to Study Gross Anatomy in Med School Part 2 | #MedSchool | Ep. 11
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Anatomy is arguably the most challenging subject in first year. In part I of this episode, Mike and Adrian shared specific and helpful tips to approach Anatomy. This time, they discuss and answer frequently asked questions on how to study this “difficult” subject. – Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as …
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Do NOT Focus on Your Goals | #Productivity #PLE #MedSchool | #Short | Ep. 10
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In this short, Adrian talks about how it could be counterproductive to focus so much on goals. – Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from …
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USMLE Step 1 Advice During Dedicated | #USMLE | Ep. 9
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In this podcast, Michael shares his recording with her friend who inquired about her USMLE Step 1 progress. After learning of her concern that her question bank scores plateaued at 60-70% for each block, Michael shared his techniques on how to improve. At the end of the recording Michael will also share Dr. Kym Sirilan's comments on this episode. –…
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My Classmate Just Took USMLE Step 1 | #USMLE | #Short | Ep. 8
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In this episode, Michael interviews his classmate, Dr. Kym Yves Sirilan who just took his USMLE Step 1. Dr. Kym gives a quick glance on how it feels like to take the arguably one of the hardest exams in medicine. -- Dr. Kym is a Filipino IMG who hailed from the humble city of Zamboanga. He is an advocate of Gender Equality. His interests include ma…
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How to Study Gross Anatomy in Med School Part 1 | #MedSchool | Ep. 7
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Anatomy is arguably the most challenging subject in first year. This time, Michael and Adrian share useful tips on how to approach this subject in medical school. Michael also discusses what he would have done differently if given a time machine. - Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, hel…
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In this episode, Michael introduces Anki, a very powerful spaced repetition software for learning anything from guitar chords, languages, and to med school stuff! Since time is very precious in medical school, learning more efficiently is a must to survive and achieve our goals. Are you preparing for numerous exams at the same time? Anki makes this…
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How to Study Pharmacology in Medical School | #MedSchool | Ep. 5
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In this episode, Adrian and Michael discuss their opinions on how best to approach Pharmacology in medical school. Adrian, with little pharmacology background upon entering med school, talks about his struggles and how he dealt with them. On the other hand, Michael, who holds a degree in pharmacy shares invaluable tips and strategies to tackle this…
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Using a Planner in Med School | #Productivity | Ep. 4
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Adrian talks about how time management is key for success in med school. He busts the myth of the common notion that you will have absolutely no time for non-med activities. Using a planner is one of the most practical ways to manage your time efficiently, and have extra time for family, hobbies, and other interests. – Adrian Teves is a young Filip…
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The Benefits of Making Lists | #Productivity | #Short | Ep. 3
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Adrian talks about how a simple list can make a night and day difference in productivity, efficiency, and safety. He also talks about how a list can save limbs and lives, literally. – Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med…
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In this episode, Mike and Adrian introduce themselves and The Better Pill Podcast. They talk about their past experiences that made them start this podcast. In the latter half of the episode, they give a brief overview of the different series and topics in their lineup. – Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian serv…
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USMLE for Pinoys: Where Do I Begin? | #USMLE | Ep. 1
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In this pilot episode, Adrian and Michael discuss USMLE for Pinoys with Dr. Arvin Tan. The USMLE Step 1 is arguably the most difficult and important exam among the USMLE Steps. For Pinoy MDs it can be daunting at first, but these doctors will try to dissect the process on how to start preparing for Step 1 and achieve the scores you desire. – Arvin …
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