Considering the Physician Assistant Path
When thinking about a career in medicine, those who are leaning towards getting an MD often consider the Physician Assistant
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Don’t Count On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Former co-host and now PM&R Doctor Cole Cheney returns for a discussion of what he’s discovered about the Public Service Loan
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Which testicular malignancy does this patient most likely have?
A 28-year-old male presents with a three-month history of a chronic cough and weight loss. Upon further discussion, he mentions
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What Changes Would You Expect To See On Repeat X-Ray?
A 60-year-old man presents to the emergency department with worsening shortness of breath and a non-productive cough. He has congestive
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The Harsh Truths and Pleasant Realities of Med School
Happy New Year! With the holidays slowing down the pace of listener questions, Dave asks new co-host LJ Agostinelli and old
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The Darkness Without: Sad in Medical School
Madeline called to ask: it’s finals week and you’re stricken with seasonal depression–what’s a med student to do? We feel
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Which of the Following Treatments Should Be Initiated?
A 20-year-old mechanic is brought to the emergency room after his co-workers found him exiting the garage inebriated and confused
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Mouths Wide Open
Aline Sandouk discusses with her co-hosts the recent breakthrough in her research–which is pretty much that she’s experiencing the exact
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10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Medical Students
If you’re down to the wire holiday shopping for the doctor-in-training in your life—or looking for ideas to send the
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Which Antibiotic Is Associated With This Presentation?
A 35-year-old male presents to his family physician with progressive heel pain. He denies any recent trauma and mentions the
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Genetically Engineered Babies, Medical Student Influencers
Are you buying what med student Instagrammers are selling? You’ve probably noticed them. Cute med students hawking makeup and study
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Do you recognize this ominous sign?
What underlying condition is most likely? A 62-year-old female presents with fatigue and innumerable pruritic, keratotic lesions on her back
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LGBT In Med School
What’s it like being a ‘sexual minority’ in medical school? Short Coats Rob Humble and Claire Castaneda are joined by
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Why Are These Gallstones Black?
A 45-year-old female presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vomiting. She mentions the pain radiates to her
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How You Can Support SDN On #GivingTuesday
Help us reach our #GivingTuesday goal of 100 new donors and 100 new Interview Feedback responses: • Become an SDN donor
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Recess Rehash: Why You Might Want An MD/PhD
All about Medical Scientist Training Programs [Happy Thanksgiving, US listeners! We’re taking a break for turkey and trimmings, but we’ll be
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What’s Causing This Cancer Patient’s Painful Rash?
A 44-year-old female recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia presents with a five-day history of a fever, malaise, and a
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Another Student Fights Mental Illness Stigma
More and more students are speaking up about their mental illness struggles One of the things we Short Coats agree
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How Med Student Parents Make It Happen
Can you be a parent while you’re in medical school? Listener Courtney, a 26-year-old mother of three wants to know
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Tales from the Clinic: from Theory to Practice
There is nothing to fear but fear itself. Kylie Miller and Issac Schwantes take a break from their fairly new
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