MD/PhD Admissions and Shadowing Strategies
Listener Renee writes in to ask Aditi Patel, Maddie Mix, Nick Lind, and guest Dr. John Pienta whether she can …
Overwhelmed In Training
Recently, my husband’s residency class was required to take a “Risk of Burnout” questionnaire. At the end of the assessment …
Staying Organized for Success in Research
Close your eyes for a second and picture the last research lab you were in. Odds are the image you …
Six Tips For A Successful Intern Year
Every July, freshly-minted doctors begin their first step as healthcare providers with their intern year. Regardless of the specialty, everyone’s …
Doctor Down Under or Medicine in ‘Merica?
This week, we’re winging it on SCP–life was a bit more complicated for Dave than usual–but we have some great …
Med School Hidden Cost and Extracurricular Activities
Med School is Expensive…More Than You Know But what’s this? Podcast merch? Dave has a special announcement, what we’re going to use the …
Reflection Before A Year Of Change
Every year, I love thinking about the past year and thinking about everything I have in store for the year …
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 …
Q&A with Dr. Graham Lloyd-Jones, Founder of Radiology Masterclass
Dr. Graham Lloyd-Jones (BA, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR) is the founder and director of Radiology Masterclass, a leading provider of online …
Creative Writing in Medical School
It is Tuesday at 1:30 PM and the eight of us, two faculty leaders and six students, are sitting around …
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 …
Staying Afloat: 12 Tips for Juggling Research with Your Classes
Medical school can often feel like an impossible juggling act. Students are constantly struggling to keep all their “balls” in …
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 …
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 …
How to Get into Medical School in 10 Steps
David Steinhardt, MD shares 10 steps for getting into medical school.
How The Humanities Make Us Better Physicians
At the end of sophomore year in college, I punched in my biology and chemistry grades on a calculator and …
The Residency Interview Trail
By Adelle It’s finally begun! This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for: to finally interview for our very …
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 …
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 …
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 …