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If you're listening to this episode you made it through SFOM--congratulations! Listen as Clare interviews Dr. Thompson for the inside scoop on the MSK block while Sarah interviews David Neiling to get the best learning tips.
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Clare talks with Dr. C, the renal teaching pro, about the Renal-Endo block and Sarah works with David Neiling to elicit some great study tips. David also discusses how to keep up Step 1 studying during this block. Good luck, you can do it!
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Everyone’s journey to medical school is unique—and former athletes bring a special kind of grit.
In this episode, Ava sits down with Amanda Tremains, a former runner at the University of Toledo, to explore her inspiring transition from the track to medical school. Amanda opens up about the highs and lows of collegiate athletics. From riding the "pain train" with her teammates, to overcoming injuries, to juggling athletics with research and volunteer work. Her story is a powerful reminder that with resilience, determination, and heart, anything is possible.
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Everyone's path to medical school is different, and athletes are no exception.
In this episode, Ava sits down with Matthew Warden, a former defensive lineman at the University of Chicago, to talk about how he made the jump from the football field to medical school. From managing a demanding schedule to leaning on teammates for support, Matthew shares how it's possible to pursue your passions with medical school in mind, and even have some fun along the way.
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Clare joins Dr. Christensen for a good conversation on what to expect in SFOM and how the curriculum has changed in recent years. Sarah then talks to David Neiling, UC's Learning Specialist, to record some tips and tricks for studying for the block and starting M1.
Good luck! You can do it!
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Clare joins Dr. Lowrie for a good conversation on what to expect in Cardio-Pulm. Sarah then talks to David Neiling, UC's Learning Specialist, to record some tips and tricks for studying for the block and starting to plan for Step 1.
Good luck! You can do it!
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We’re back with Season 6 of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast! In this episode, Andrew, Molly, Sarah, and Meera catch up on life, welcome new team members Ava and Clare, and get real about everything from Step 1 stress to fourth-year burnout.
There’s talk of imposter syndrome, post-exam existential crises, and the surprisingly therapeutic power of a good walk (and maybe a cry) in the dark. We also swap stories about wellness routines—some serious, some hilarious—including treadmill therapy set to Legally Blonde, a deep love for chickpeas, and finding joy in running, yoga, cookbooks, and fantasy novels.
It’s a fun, honest look at how we’re all figuring it out in real time. Whether you’re in med school, thinking about it, or just here for the vibes, we’re glad you’re with us.
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Sarah sits down with Addiction Medicine expert Dr. Carolyn Chan on this latest episode. Dr. Chan has great tips and tricks for how to care for patients with substance use disorders (SUD) inpatient and outpatient. No matter what kind of provider you will be, SUD will be a part of your patients' lives! Look out for the discussion on RIP TEAR and how you can approach every patient encounter involving substance use disorders with confidence and respect.
Dr. Chan has her own podcast, @The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine! Take a listen to their great talks too!
UC's Hoxworth Addiction Recovery Clinic: https://med12.uc.edu/depart/intmed/residency/internal-medicine/the-way-we-learn/resiliency
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Listen as Meera talks with Dr. Peirce Johnston, the UCCOM Psychiatry clerkship director, about illness anxiety disorder and its prevalence in medical students. If any listeners are struggling with illness anxiety and would like to either discuss this on our podcast or talk with one of us for support, please email us at mathurmr@mail.uc.edu or johnstpw.ucmail.uc.edu.
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On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine podcast, Dr. Molly Carroll shares her wisdom and reminisces over fond memories with Ava and Clare. Molly's pearls include balancing life and learning, going on away rotations, a delicious ricotta eggplant rollup, and more. Tune in to learn more about Molly's journey and what her bright future holds!
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On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine podcast, host Molly Carroll is joined by Nick Weissman to talk about his experience with dissection here at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. As an incoming general surgery intern, Nick reflects on the opportunity to get hands-on experience with anatomy early on here at UCCOM, an experience that is becoming more unique as virtual dissecting becomes more popular. As M4s, both Nick and Molly stepped into the role of teachers with the Anatomical Sciences Teaching Elective and chat about this transition, as well as what makes Cincinnati's program so special. We hope you enjoy!
References:
Does exposure to anatomy education in medical school affect surgical residency applications? An analysis of Canadian residency match data — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7828959/
The Effectiveness of a Virtual Anatomy Curriculum Versus Traditional Cadaveric Dissection in UNC SOM’s First-Year Class — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9517981/
A body donated to science - but used to test bombs — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49198405.amp
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Join Molly and Andrew as they talk with Dr. Justin Bullock, a nephrology fellow at the University of Washington. Dr. Bullock shares his journey through medicine while navigating diverse identities, including being Black, gay, and living with bipolar disorder. He reflects on stereotype threat in medical education and the importance of fostering a safe learning environment where all identities are acknowledged and respected. Dr. Bullock candidly discusses moments of personal struggle and triumph, emphasizing the power of authenticity and the impact of identity safety on professional development. Tune in to explore valuable insights into how the medical community can embrace varied identities to improve care and support within the profession.
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In this episode, Andrew, joined by guests Danielle Allaire and Grace Murphy, delves into mastering the art of medical school interviews. With both having served as MMI raters, they share insider tips on how pre-meds can excel. Learn about the multiple mini interview (MMI) process at the University of Cincinnati, including how to engage with various question types and the importance of authenticity. Danielle and Grace emphasize key elements that make candidates stand out, such as genuineness and personal anecdotes, and how to navigate nerve-wracking scenarios. The conversation extends to interview prep strategies, discussing the value of mock interviews, self-reflection through storytelling, and the role of effective communication in showcasing your unique qualities. Tune in for insights on post-interview reflection, the impact of thank you notes, and remaining resilient through the med school application process.
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Happy 2025! Sarah sits down with two incredible physicians in this episode--Dr. Laura Ward, MD, IBCLC, FAAP & Dr. Sheela Geraghty, MD, MS, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM. Both Dr. Ward & Dr. Geraghty are pediatricians who did additional training to become International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and practice breastfeeding medicine. They have insightful stories to share on why breastfeeding matters so much and how to help parents and babies reach their breastfeeding goals. Sarah can guarantee you'll learn something new in this episode--just like she did!
Dr. Sheela Geraghty: sheela.geraghty@cchmc.org
Dr. Laura Ward: laura.ward@cchmc.org
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Sarah sits down with Dr. Jensine' Clark, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, to discuss what ableism is and how it plays out in the medical sphere. Dr. Clark has a passion for transitioning PM&R patients from pediatric providers to adult medicine providers which is rife with unique nuances. Learn from Dr. Clark's lived experiences how to celebrate our differences and make healthcare a more welcoming place for all patients.
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In this episode, Meera is joined by Claire Niewiara (M4), Alex Kells (M3), and Luke Buck (M2) to learn about how they manage being in long-distance relationships in medical school. Listen in to hear them weigh in on the struggles and merits of long-distance, and how they make their relationships work while balancing their busy medical school schedules.
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What does it take to provide healthcare on the streets? This episode follow up on our previous episode with Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute. Join us as we explore the local initiatives of street medicine in Cincinnati with Keirsten White, Dr. Joseph Kiesler, Valerie Dowell, and Dr. Alexis Kimmel. Hear Valerie's moving journey to become a community health navigator and gain insights from Dr. Kimmel on addressing healthcare disparities for the unhoused in the emergency department. Finally, Dr. Kiesler discusses the intricate process of building trust with the homeless community and the importance of a consistent, multidisciplinary approach to care. Learn about the real-life obstacles faced by street medicine practitioners and how you can get involved.
Join not one, but two of the UnsCripted Medicine co-hosts as they chat with Dr. Olivia Urbanowicz about the ins and outs of medical education. After completing her residency in emergency medicine by way of Taming the SRU, Dr. Urbanowicz continued her training with a medical education fellowship. On this episode, we dive into the current state of medical education and what's on the horizon.
We hope you enjoy!
The newest UCCOM and podcast alum, Dr. Matt Orischak, sits down with Meera to talk about his time in medical school. Listen in for his words of wisdom on a variety of topics, from Step 1 study tricks to balancing life during third year. Enjoy his unique perspective on being part of the first “COVID class” AND the first cohort to take Step 1 pass/fail.
Contact: orischmg@mail.uc.edu
Andrew's guest on this episode is Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute, an organization dedicated to facilitating and enhancing the provision of healthcare to the unsheltered homeless directly where they live. Tune in to hear about his visionary philosophy that led to the creation of the Street Medicine Institute, and how sometimes the best healthcare we can provide is by bringing our services directly to where they are most needed.
Sarah sits down with Dr. Rana Awdish, author of In Shock, a critically acclaimed, bestselling memoir based on her own critical illness. She shares some of the moments from her book with added lessons on how to truly care for those who are suffering.
Dr. Awdish is the current Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Henry Ford Hospital. She also serves as Medical Director of Care Experience for the System, where she has integrated compassionate communication strategies and Narrative Medicine practice into the curriculum.
Connect at https://www.ranaawdishmd.com/book | @ranaawdish
Vital Talk: https://www.vitaltalk.org/
Join Andrew, Matt, Molly, and Sarah, and welcome the newest voices on the Team, Meera and Megan, in a lively episode from the studio at the 1819 Innovation Center. We delve into the creative and personal sides of medical education, discussing everything from a medical student Olympics to the hobbies that keep us balanced. Plus, we explore the groundbreaking topic of hand transplants and the ethics of organ donation. Tune in for a mix of insight, laughter, and medical curiosity that defines the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast. Connect with us and share your journey!
What is normalized deviance? It's likely something that you have witnessed before and after listening, we hope you'll begin to recognize it. As trainees, we are in a unique position to identify normalized deviance. We have not participated in the system long enough for "deviant" behavior to feel normal. That feeling you get when you look around the room and exchange glances with other members of the team, yet no one speaks up? And sometimes, you might even be the only one looking around the room? That is likely the result of normalized deviance.
On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast, we dive into the topic of normalized deviance and its presence in medicine and medical training. Hosts Molly Carroll and Andrew Zahn sit down with Dr. Eric Warm, MD to discuss the topic.
For more information, check out this paper by Dr. John Banja, a medical ethicist with additional expertise in normalized deviance.
Sarah chats with two super neat physicians, Dr. Niralee Patel & Dr. Sharmeela Saha, about kidneys! Learn more about what it takes to become a kidney doctor and how it’s a multi-disciplinary profession. Bonus points if you can remember what foods are high in potassium (hint: think beyond bananas)!
Guest email contacts: niralee.patel@uc.edu and sharmeela.saha@uc.edu
Helpful links:
PKD[F] is polycystic kidney disease [foundation] | https://pkdcure.org/
Dialysis | https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/dialysisinfo
NKF is the National Kidney Foundation | https://www.kidney.org/
Nephrology MSSP, NepSim & more are offered for UCCOM students!
In this episode, Andrew and Matt are joined by 3 of the creators of the web app known as NovaCards. NovaCards is a machine-learning tool that enhances study efficiency for medical students by helping them finding and creating flashcards out of the vast information of medical school lectures that you give it. Listen as they delve into the world of AI in medicine, its evolving role, current capabilities, and potential to revolutionize medical education and practice. Join us for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of AI and medicine, and what the future may hold in this rapidly advancing domain.
If you're an Anki user, check out the (free!) NovaCards app to see how you AI can help you cut down on your study time: https://novacards.ai/
What makes a diagnosis? What does a diagnosis even mean? Andrew is joined by Dr. Bruce Cohen, MD, PhD, director of the program for Neuropsychiatric Research at McLean Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, about how the diagnostic terms we use can sometimes be harmful to our patients and may not even effectively communicate what is causing their symptoms. Tune in to hear how we should be more careful with the words we use with our patients and communicate more effectively with them.
You can read his commentary on the topic here: https://www.mdedge.com/psychiatry/article/263099/schizophrenia-other-psychotic-disorders/choosing-our-terms-diagnostic
AMA and AAMC Health Equity Language Guide: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/ama-center-health-equity/advancing-health-equity-guide-language-narrative-and-concepts-0
With the start of this new series, we are taking a look at service organizations around Cincinnati, starting with Cradle Cincinnati.
In this episode we discuss the social inequities of infant mortality, ways Cradle Cincinnati addresses these inequities, and ways medical students can become involved.
For anyone interested in volunteering, check out these links!
Cradle Cincinnati website: Cradle Cincinnati (squarespace.com)
Cradle Cincinnati strategic plan 2023-2027:Cradle+Cincinnati+2023_2027+Strategic+Plan+Reduced.pdf (squarespace.com)
Cradle Cincinnati 2022 Annual report: 2022-Cradle-Cincinnati-Annual-Report.pdf (squarespace.com)
Cradle Cincinnati Learning Collaborative:https://cradlecincinnatilearningcollab.org
Queens Village: Queens Village (blackwomenforthewin.com)
Join Sarah as she meets two awesome physicians from the Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (DDBP) at CCHMC! Dr. Cassandra Conrad and Dr. Sara Williams are super neat docs who use their passions to integrate care for their complex patients. DBP is a growing field that achieves an impressive intersection of specialty and primary care in medicine--stay tuned for all their great advice and stories!
Please contact either physician for elective rotation info, shadowing, questions, or comments!
Dr. Conrad at cassandra.conrad@cchmc.org
Dr. Williams at sara.williams3@cchmc.org
In this episode, Andrew is joined by Dr. Alison Sheets, to talk about how she has meshed her career in medicine with her passion for climbing and the outdoors. In addition to being an emergency medicine physician, she is also the medical director of Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, an all volunteer organization that is one of the oldest and most experienced search and rescue organizations in the country. Tune in to hear her unusual path to medicine, some interesting insight into the world of search and rescue in the mountains, and why it's so important to find fulfillment outside of the hospital.
We've all been told that setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals (i.e., SMART goals) is the secret to success. While the framework itself is easy enough to understand, actually sitting down and writing goals, let alone good ones, can be daunting. In this episode, rising M4 Joe Walden sits down with Molly to discuss all things goal-related. Joe shares his insights and reflections surrounding goal setting and intentionality and the massive impact it has had on his personal growth and overall gratification. Whether you are in your third year of medical school or just trying to be more intentional about your journey, this episode is for you!
Resources:
University of California — SMART Goals: A How to Guide
Tune in to hear Matt and Andrew speak with M2s Rory, Mackenzie, and Claire about their experience as summer interns with UCCOM's Urban Health Project. Urban Health Project (UHP) is a student-run non-profit organization formed by UCCOM students in 1986 with the goal of improving community-based healthcare and providing medical students with meaningful service-learning opportunities. Rory, Mackenzie, and Claire talk about their experiences this summer being matched up with community partners, opportunities for supporting and working with UHP, and how the mission of UHP has shaped them as future physicians.
You can find more information about Urban Health Project at their website: https://urbanhealthproject.org/
Join Sarah as she chats with Ishita Dubey, a second-year medical student, about UC's Medical Spanish / Latino Health Elective. Ishita is a California native who is learning to call Cincinnati home--we're so lucky to have her!
More about the MSLHE: https://med.uc.edu/diversity/medical-spanish-elective
Practice your Spanish to Ishita's favs:
Reggaeton songs: SAOKO – ROSALÍA; No Me Conoce (Remix) – Jhayco, J Balvin, Bad Bunny; OG Black – Alvaro Diaz, Randy; Sci-Fi – Rauw Alejandro, Tainy; La Bebe (Remix) – Yng Lvcas, Peso Pluma
Spanish media: @senoredison on TikTok, @varatony on TikTok
Get in touch with Ishita at dubeyia@mail.uc.edu.
To kickoff Season 5, we have veterans Matt and Molly, along with our newest podcast members Andrew and Sarah, discussing good, bad, and hot takes about our favorite fruits. We also discuss our visions for this season of the podcast and Andrew passes along some great life advice.
And if you hang around long enough, check out what we've been listening to when we're on the other side of the mic.
Share any episode ideas or feedback via email, text, social media, or carrier pigeon if that's your thing. You can catch us via email at UnsCriptedMedicine@gmail.com and on Twitter or Instagram @UnsCripted_Med. We would love to hear from you!
Chin up soldier and get ready to learn about "Operation: Application". For today's mission, you will learn the ins and outs of top-secret program Alpha-Mike-Charlie-Alpha-Sierra. You will be equipped with a "holistic" set of armor and be set out to complete at least three meaningful field experiences. Should you choose to undertake this mission, know that a personal statement will be written about you and your heroic endeavors. We will see you with a white coat on the other side.
In this episode, Andrew is joined by two of his classmates: Delia Sosa and Carson Hartlage to discuss their role in advocacy with the AMA, the state of transgender healthcare and, specifically, how bans on gender affirming care are impacting access to the standard of care for transgender children across the country. Keep listening after their conversation to hear from Elizabeth Bonham, a civil rights attorney, who gives us an update on some recent federal court decisions and insight into what the future might hold for these laws.
In the latest episode of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast, listen in as we navigate the complexities of medical licensing, the erosion of expertise, and the pursuit of truth in medicine. Hosting this week is Andrew who is joined by two guests: Dr. Richard Baron (CEO, ABIM) and Professor Carl Coleman (JD, Seton Hall Law School) who published a thought-provoking paper titled Protecting the Legitimacy of Medical Expertise in the NEJM this last February. In this paper, they discuss the historical significance of licensing, the public's reliance on them, and recent laws passed that are challenging expertise and the institutions that validate it. Hear them further discuss the state of medicine and the threats to our profession.
Original article: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2214120
Join Sarah for an exciting conversation with Dr. María Paz Moreno, PhD, who is a poet, literary critic, food writer and professor at the University of Cincinnati. Together, they explore the food we eat and its intersection with culture, community and health. Listen to the end for some recipe inspiration, and browse the show notes if you're hungry for more information!
María Paz's personal webpage: http://mariapazmoreno.com/
UC Research Directory page: https://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/morenom
My Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00DX029DK?ingress=0&visitId=1d0f3ad2-608a-4ef1-bbf8-dc576fb26bc6&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr
My book on the Culinary History of Madrid (in English): https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781442266414/Madrid-A-Culinary-History
An Anthology of my poetry (English/Spanish), recently published in the US: http://valparaisoeditions.us/poetry/629-the-belly-of-an-iguana.html
UC Honors Course on “Chocolate and Power”: https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/honors/students/experiences/seminars/seminar-spotlights/rall3080.html
Contact:
María Paz Moreno, PhD
Professor of Spanish
Department of Romance and Arabic Languages & Literatures
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
Phone: (513) 556-1834
morenom@uc.edu
https://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/morenom
Photo credit: University of Cincinnati
One of our newest alums of the podcast, Dr. Alex Gillotte, sits down to reflect on her last four years at UCCOM before she heads to University of Colorado for her Med-Peds residency. Tune in to hear her pearls on what to look for in a residency program, how you can transform rounds into a more patient-centered experience, and what playlists got her through the longest days of medical school!
Contact: gillotac@mail.uc.edu
Alex's Lofi Study Playlists:
1. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO3HyQFc?si=AhaaU11nRGqTt4iKKFpKNQ
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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59OrkYvGv0oM1KgPABU7nw?si=hr149IGhRWmeycItb9SkaQ
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https://open.spotify.com/album/4lBMa9JEuCSIs3NkPEIwvN?si=ywUr2-BaRFKKlzGkycmzvQ
Newly-degreed Dr. Rachel Holloway, a Cincinnati native and graduated podcast alum, sits down with Sarah to talk about her last four years at UCCOM. She has many pearls of wisdom to share, including how to navigate Step 1 and move into the clinical years of learning. Tune in to see what department our newest triple-Bearcat heads to on July 1!
Contact: hollowrm@mail.uc.edu
An Ohio lifer, Dr. Gartner grew up in Newark before earning her bioengineering degree from Miami University and then completing medical school at the Ohio State University. All the way from Seattle, Washington, Dr. Sarah Gartner joins host Molly Carroll to share her experience as an emergency medicine chief resident. We chat about Airlift (the PNW's version of Air Care for us Cincinnati folks), amazing co-residents, grit, and lots more!
Dr. Sarah Gartner | Bio | @SarahGartnerMD | sgartner@uw.edu
In this episode co-hosts Rachel Holloway and Alex Gillotte sit down to have a Med Ed discussion. Through being students themselves and being a part of the longitudinal Clinical Teaching Elective at UCCOM, they realized that there are various things that we do as clinical teachers that are not beneficial for learners, and may actually harm them!
Topics
1) Not dedicating time for feedback
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- JAMA feedback article
- Medical Education: Effective Feedback
2) Not assessing what they know/how they felt they did
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- ICE Blog | Reflective Practice
- ICE Blog | Self-Directed Assessment Seeking
- 12 Tips for Teaching Reflection at all levels of Medical Education
3) Telling them information/lecturing, versus inquisitive questioning with guidance
(Time 21:28)
- ICE Blog | Spaced Repetition Theory
- ICE Blog| Learning Curve Basis of CBME: The Nonlinearity of Learning
- ICE Blog| Multiple Resource Theory
- How to Learn Effectively in Medical School: Test Yourself, Learn Actively, and Repeat in Intervals
- Make it Stick
4) Malignant Questioning
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- Things We Do for No Reason™: Toxic quizzing in medical education
5) Fixed mindset
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- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: Carol S. Dweck- section titled the Danger of Praise and Positive Labels
- ICE Blog | Prototype Theory
- A ‘Toolkit’ for Clinical Educators to Foster Learners’ Clinical Reasoning and Skills Acquisition
- NEJM | Educational Strategies to Promote Clinical Diagnostic Reasoning
- Twelve Tips | Clinical Reasoning
6) Not utilizing spaced repetition learning
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- first 3 resources for #3
- How to Learn Effectively in Medical School: Test Yourself, Learn Actively, and Repeat in Intervals
Ever thought about joining the Military while also becoming a physician? Looking for ways to serve your country while also obtaining benefits such as getting medical school paid for? Tune into this episode as Elsa Haile tells us about the Health Professions Scholarship Program, why she joined, what her experience was like and what her future in the Army holds.
Show Notes:
1. AAMC's Guide to the HPSP
2. Medicine and the Military
In this episode, Dr. Elliott joins us again as we sit down to discuss cadaver labs! When did they start, how did they develop, and where do we see them going from here? All these questions will be answered as we take a deep dive in and uncover the mysteries of the room we were once oh so nervous to be in!
Planning your M4 year? Interested in how music and the arts evoke emotions and play a role in neurodegenerative disorders? Tune into this episode as co-hosts Alex Gillotte and Rachel Holloway chat with Malia Schram and Rob Powell (Class of 2023) about their experience playing bongos, dancing and studying the intersection of music and the mind.
Rob Powell: powellr7@mail.uc.edu or r.powell@me.com
Malia Schram: schramma@mail.uc.edu or malia.schram@gmail.com
Jules Madzia (MD/PhD candidate) sits down with co-hosts Rachel Holloway and Alex Gillotte in this episode to discuss their findings from their PhD work. This episode covers real medical students’ experiences with racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia and the effects of such experiences on their future careers. Jules' dissertation (the basis for this discussion) is a call to action for administration, program directors and all those in the field of medicine to help break down policies, and overall mindsets/ culture in medicine to allow for a more inclusive environment in which everyone can be their most authentic self!
In this episode, we join Dr. Brian Elliott, chief resident of internal medicine and medical historian extraordinaire to discuss the history of residency in medicine and The Match! We discuss everything from the foundations of medical training in ancient times to unwrapping the often confusing background of why residency is the way it is. No matter what stage of training you are, be sure to listen in: one day you may learn from these facts to make a better system for everyone!
From competing in the olympic trials to authoring a novel (with a second on the way), Teri Miles really has done it all. On this episode, she is here to share some of the wisdom she has gathered through her experiences. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Teri shares the importance of advocacy, reflections on both positive and negative experiences in healthcare, and how best to be a good ally as a medical student. One of Teri’s goals is “to serve others with joy,” and that is absolutely apparent throughout this episode.
Show Notes:
Hiding in Plain Sight
An excerpt from the preface:
"This paper is one way I find gives me some 'self-therapy,' by probing my past to help resurface pain points that have been left dormant, to deal with them and dust them off… to put all things into perspective. Although, like many, there are many elements of my youth and past I would never want to repeat, but also that I would never trade—they make me who I am today.”
About the Miles in Front Foundation:
“The Miles in Front Foundation will serve the entire LGBTQ+ community in a different way than traditional public agencies focus being placed on LGBTQ+ adults over age 24 who have been shunned or forced into the streets to fend for themselves amidst the indifference, violence and hatred that put them there in the first place. Local agency support typically does not address adults caught in the crossfire of family, employers, religious practices, and home.”
Resources:
- True Colors United
Medical school is hard. Minority identities and the subsequent micro-aggressions add further complexity and difficulty. In this episode, join Molly & Rachel as they chat with Malia Schram (Class of 2023) about their experience as a gender-minority medical student, how they have discovered allies, maneuvered difficult situations throughout training, and found their voice in advocacy and teaching roles.
Resources:
- Connect with Malia at schramma@mail.uc.edu!
- UCSF Center of Excellence for Transgender Health
- Equitas Health in Cincinnati
- Join the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)!
- WPATH Standards of Care 8
Interested in doing a rotation away but not sure where to start? The UnsCripted team has got you. Tune in as Rachel chats with Nicole Bardakos (c/o 2023, Emergency Medicine) and John Wilson (c/o 2023, Ophthalmology) about everything from scheduling the rotation to thriving on the wards!
Resources:
- EM Clerkship Podcast
- WikEM
If you're considering taking a gap year during medical school, but don't know what opportunities there are, you've come to the right place! Tune in as Molly and Rachel chat with Trevor Stantliff and Riley Ferguson (former UCCOM Class of 2023) about their experience in the Medical Research Scholars Program at the National Institute of Health.
P.S. - If you haven't listened already, check out our first "Mind the Gap" episode here for more information about gap year opportunities!
Resources:
- AAMC | Research and Training Opportunities
- NIH Medical Scholars Program Website
Have you been missing some of your favorite voices on the podcast? Well you're in luck! On this episode, Molly is joined by UnsCripted alum Dr. Madison Epperson, Class of 2020, to catch everyone up to speed on all of the amazing things Madison has accomplished since leaving UCCOM. As a third year otolaryngology resident (or ENT for the rest of us), she has many words of wisdom to share. And don't forget to keep on keepin' on.
What makes dry wine dry? What is the best bathroom on Miami University's campus? How do you make kimchi?
Tune in to our Season 4 introductory episode as Molly, Matt, Alex and Rachel discuss all of these topics, as well as where the podcast is heading in season 4!
If you have episode ideas or feedback for our podcast, please contact us at UnsCriptedMedicine@gmail.com. You can also find us on Twitter at @UnsCripted_Med.
Shame is a powerful emotion that most medical learners experience at one point or another, often in response to making mistakes or experiencing mistreatment. Dr. Will Bynum is a Family Medicine physician-educator and researcher at Duke University who explores the role of shame in the medical education experience. Tune into this episode as we chat about feeling shame as medical students and ways in which we can build shame resiliency.
Links:
1. The Shame Conversation
2. Brené Brown: "Listening to Shame" TED Talk
3. Brené Brown Website & Books
Follow Dr. Bynum on Twitter at @WillBynumMD.
In the last episode of Season 3, co-hosts Mason Yoder and Alex Gillotte sit down with M4s Kyler Wilson and Thomas O'Neil for a vulnerable conversation about their experiences with patients who were dying or had died, while on the service they were working on, and how they coped with it.
Show notes:Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End - Atul Gawande, MD Get connected:Kyler Wilson: wilso5ke@mail.uc.edu
Thomas O'Neil: oneiltj@mail.uc.edu
In this episode our co-host Alex Gillotte sits down with Antonio Malkoun, Elsa Haile and Matthew Frederickson, who are fellow M4s and members of the Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) pilot program to discuss their reflections on both the CBME program and third year in general.
Get connected:
Antonio Malkoun- malkouar@mail.uc.edu and MedTwitter @antonio_malkoun
Elsa Haile- hailees@mail.uc.edu
Matthew Frederickson - fredermw@mail.uc.edu and MedTwitter @mattyfred_
A treat a day keeps the pressure at bay!
In this episode, our outstanding Mason Yoder sits down with Molly, rising M2, to reflect on his experience these past four years in medical school. From reapplying to celebrating Match Day to getting married — Mason shares all the pearls he has collected throughout his journey. He has made quite an impact while here at UCCOM and developed many invaluable relationships along the way. And, of course, don’t forget about the importance of a treat at the end of a long day; Mason’s orders.
Premedical Students: "I fear no man... but that thing... it scares me"
MCAT: exists
In today's episode, we tackle what many consider the biggest hurdle separating pre-med from med: the MCAT. We sat down with Malea + Jourdan from Chasing Medicine to talk everything from planning + study schedules to mental wellness and score reveal. If you plan on taking the MCAT (whether next month or 5 years from now), this episode will provide the perfect starting point to decide on a type of study plan and introduce you to methods used for a successful MCAT.
Don't forget to check out Chasing Medicine at https://www.chasingmedicine.org
Medical school is a marathon, and we all have periods in which we feel unmotivated, down or like we just need a break. Tune into this episode as we chat with David Warner and Ebun Falade (members of UCCOM class of 2025) about being in a med school "rut" and how to get yourself out of it!
Links:
1. Join the American Medical Association (AMA)!
2. Headspace Meditation App
3. University of Cincinnati Mental Health & Student Counseling Resources
Contact Information:
David Warner - warnerd6@mail.uc.edu
Ebun Falade - faladeeo@mail.uc.edu
On today's episode, Rachel and Alex sit down with Dr. Corey Keeton to discuss how to best take care of patients who have psychotic disorder. Dr. Corey Keeton is a a board-certified Family Medicine and Psychiatry physician. Dr. Keeton is currently the medical director of the inpatient consultation and liaison psychiatry service at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and a learning community preceptor. He earned his medical degree at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University and completed his residency in both Family Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. It is our hope that after listening to this episode you'll feel more comfortable identifying psychosis and addressing psychosis in your patients in a safe manner. Together we can help erase mental health stigmatization and help identify those in need of help!
On today's episode, Rachel and Alex sit down with Dr. Corey Keeton to discuss how to best take care of patients who are depressed and/or have suicidal ideations. Dr. Corey Keeton is a a board-certified Family Medicine and Psychiatry physician. Dr. Keeton is currently the medical director of the inpatient consultation and liaison psychiatry service at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and a learning community preceptor. He earned his medical degree at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University and completed his residency in both Family Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. It is our hope that after listening to this episode you'll feel more comfortable addressing depression and suicidal ideation not only in your patients, but also family and friends. Together we can help erase mental health stigmatization and help identify those in need of help.
General resources:
SIGECAPS (Sleep, Interest, Guilt, Energy, Concentration, Appetite, Psychomotor activity, Suicidal ideations)
PHQ-9 questionnaire for depression: https://www.mdcalc.com/phq-9-patient-health-questionnaire-9
**Note from Unscripted Medicine Team: If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations know that you do not have to go at it alone. Please reach out to those close to you or use the numbers listed below.
Local (Cincinnati) resources:
Psychiatry Emergency Services: 513-584-8577
Holmes Clinic (on call nights & weekends): 513-584-4457
CAPS same day emergent services: 513-556-0648 M-F 8-5p
CAPS 24 hour helpline: 513-556-0648 and press 1
National resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis text line: text “connect” to 741741**
Not every medical student is destined for the clinic. Fortunately, there are many other non-clinical careers in medicine that students can pursue after graduation. In this episode, we have on Colin Cotton, class of 2022, to discuss his non-traditional path and how he made the decision to pursue an alternative career in medicine.
Resources:
- DocJobs.com
- Looking for Zebras
- AAMC Alternative Careers in Medicine Home Page
- AAMC Pursuing Non-Clinical Careers
Reach out to Colin to learn more about non-clinical careers at cottoncd@mail.uc.edu!
Have you been waiting on your Hogwarts acceptance letter since age 11? Have you been having a life crisis trying to figure out which specialty you're destined for? If so, this episode is for you! Tune in as we have on Chase Steele, member of the Class of 2023 and Orthopedics-hopeful, to discuss all things specialty stereotypes, Hogwarts houses and why different specialties can benefit from increased diversity of personalities and perspectives.
Show notes:
1. The Sorting Hat of Medicine: Why Hufflepuffs Wear Stethoscopes and Slytherins Carry Scalpels
2. The Sorting Hat of Medicine: Individual Choice or Institutional Culture
3. Assessment of personality type and medical specialty choice among medical students from Karachi; using Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) tool
4. Myers-Briggs type and medical specialty choice: a new look at an old question
5. The formation of professional identity in medical students: Considerations for educators
6. Role Models' Influence on Specialty Choice for Residency Training: A National Longitudinal Study
7. Social Belonging as a Predictor of Well-being and Surgical Resident Attrition
Have you ever wondered how your attending on rounds or clinic preceptor reached their position in academia? Or perhaps you’ve pondered about what goes on behind the scenes of your simulated patient encounters? Maybe you’ve tutored medical students or led a dissection group before and are interested in exploring the deeper world of medical education. In this episode of the UnsCripted podcast, Mason sits down with the University of Cincinnati’s very own Dr. Kelleher to expound upon the vast world of medical education and advise students about how they can further explore their interests in Med Ed.
Dr. Matthew Kelleher is an internal medicine-pediatrics hospitalist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center and at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Dr. Kelleher received his MD from the University of Illinois School of Medicine in 2010, where he graduated with AOA and Gold Humanism Honor Society distinction. He completed his Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency training at the University of Cincinnati in 2014, where he also completed a chief year and earned a Master’s in Medical Education in 2017. In addition to his roles as a hospitalist, he also serves as an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine residency program at the University of Cincinnati and as one of the Clinical Skills course directors for 1st and 2nd year medical students at the UC College of Medicine.
In this episode, Dr. Kelleher elaborates on what the world of Med Ed looks like, describes the different roles of clinician educators/clerkship directors/program directors, and what his day-to-day life as a hospitalist and clinician educator entails. He also offers helpful advice to medical students who may want to explore their interests in medical education and how these students can continue this pursuit in residency and beyond.
Show Notes:Three aspects of clinician educators
1. Active in clinical practice
2. Apply educational theory to teaching
3. Engaged in educational scholarship
Recommended podcast - KeyLIME
Follow Matt Kelleher on Twitter: @Kelzj3
In this final part of our "Relationships in Medicine" series, we are featuring the short stories of three UC medical students and their non-medical partners: Ellie Sidler (UC Class of 2022) & Brad Bognar, Alex Gillotte (UC Class of 2023) & Stephen Green, and Mason Yoder (UC Class of 2022) & Jenni Fuller. Each of these couples tell about their unique journeys as couples navigating medical school, and their partners share their unique perspectives of what it's like to date or marry a medical student.
Medical school is certainly challenging, and maintaining a healthy romantic relationship at the same time can seem like an overwhelming task. We hope that this episode is "heart"-ening to medical students who are seeking love in the time of the medical training, and that the advice shared by our featured couples will help other partners in similar situations form stronger, happier relationships despite the highs and lows of medical school.
"Classes. Extracurriculars. MCAT. Service. Shadowing. Now you're telling me that I have to do research on top of that!?" In this episode, we demystify the whos, whats, wheres, whens, whys, and hows of research as an undergraduate student. Working with representatives from the organization Chasing Medicine, we offer some insight into our experiences with research, and what we did right (and wrong).
Check out Chasing Medicine as their website: https://www.chasingmedicine.org
In this episode of the UnsCripted Podcast, Rachel and Alex continue their discussion about managing microaggressions with Dr. Lisa Kelly. The focus of this episode is how to recognize and manage microaggressions as a bystander working in a hospital or clinic. Dr. Kelly is a board-certified ophthalmologist, is the board director for the Advancing Inclusion in Medical Education task force at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, course director for the Physician and Society 201/202 courses at UC, and director of Medical Student Education in Ophthalmology at UC.
In our discussion, Dr. Kelly relays key points about the delicate and subtle approach to managing microaggressions directed to our patients or colleagues. These include recognizing microaggressions when they occur, considering how our own implicit biases may blind us or contribute to such aggressions, and maintaining a mindset of cultural humility whenever a patient or colleague feels harmed by the words or actions of another.
Dr. Kelly also shares her key tips on how to be a "good bystander" when faced with a microaggressions, including:
1. Recognize microaggressions when they occur
2. Realize our own implicit biases and how they play into such aggressions
3. Have a planning approach for handling these attacks on patients or colleagues
4. Have the courage and humility to ask patients or colleagues when they feel attacked
5. Know when to ask for help from your own team when facing microaggressions
This is truly an enlightening and humbling discussion, and we hope that it helps us all move forward as a stronger medical community that provides better care for our colleagues and our patients!
Now that the USMLE Step 1 is under your belt, what's next? Well listeners, it pains me to say it but there is indeed another challenge to face... the USMLE Step 2 CK. And now that Step 1 is pass/fail, the Step 2 exam exhibits more weight and pressure than ever before.
Luckily, the Unscripted team has your back. In this episode, Mason sits down with Mike Deal and Abby Dillaha (all med students from the UC class of 2022) to discuss effective study strategies, testing resources, and tips for tackling the Step 2 CK exam. We hope you will find this episode as anxiety relieving as it is insightful.
Step 2 resources mention:
Link to USMLE Step 2 CK - Free 120Divine Intervention PodcastBoards & BeyondStudy books:
Master the Boards USMLE Step 2 CKFirst Aid: USMLE Step 2 CK
Just like Marty McFly and Doc Brown, the UnsCripted Medicine podcast is going BACK IN TIME! In this episode, we sit down with two representatives from Chasing Medicine, Nakul Narendran and Megan Jiang, to discuss everything pre-medical students should know and do before college and in their freshman and sophomore years. GREAT SCOTT MARTY! This is the start of our new pre-medical series, to cover all topics and FAQ from our pre-medical peers!
Time Stamps:
Material relevant for pre-undergraduate students begins at 4:30
Material relevant for freshman undergraduate students begins at 15:30
Material relevant for sophomore undergraduate students begins at 21:20
Chasing medicine is an organization started by current UCCOM M3 Halimat Olaniyan with the mission to invest in youth of minority social-economic, ethnic, racial, and other marginalized backgrounds to provide access to all resources needed to succeed as a pre-medical student. Resources such as pre-med advising, interview preparation, and application editing are all offered. Visit their website https://www.chasingmedicine.org for more information.
Welcome to part 2 of our "Relationships in Medicine" series! In this episode, UnsCripted's own Rachel Holloway sits down with two University of Cincinnati med students, Grace and Giselle. These two are both in the UC College of Medicine Class of 2023 and have been in a relationship with each other since their first year of medical school.
In this episode, our guests tell their story of navigating a romantic relationship during medical school as a same-sex couple and as medical students in the same graduating class. In particular, they talk about what it is like to share victories and struggles as medical students, how to balance the feelings of supporting and competing with each other, and the struggles they face navigating the educational and clinical environments as a same-sex couple. We hope you find their journey insightful!
On this episode of the UnsCripted podcast, Rachel and Alex sit down with Dr. Lisa Kelly to discuss how to handle patient or colleague-generated microaggressions. Dr. Kelly is a board certified ophthalmologist at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She completed her medical school at Harvard Medical School, ophthalmology residency at Stanford University, received a Masters of Education from Johns Hopkins School of Education, and completed a fellowship in corneal transplantation at Harvard University's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. She is also the director of Advancing Inclusion in Medical Education at the University of Cincinnati College of medicine, serves as course director for the Physician and Society 201 and 202 courses, and is the director of medical student education in ophthalmology.
Join us as we dive into the definition and origin of the term "microaggression", describe how these develop in the workplace and the clinic, and identify the deleterious effects that these aggressions have on women and URM (e.g. exacerbating imposter syndrome). Dr. Kelly also describes the discrete, subtle forms that these aggressions take (micro-assaults, micro-insults, and micro-invalidations), and provides key insight and advice as to how victims can navigate these aggressions in effective and constructive ways.
Show Notes:Definition of microaggressions by Psychologist Derald Sue, PhD - "The everyday slights, indignities, put downs and insults that people of color, women, LGBT populations or those who are marginalized experiences in their day-to-day interactions with people."
Hello and welcome to part one of our new “Relationships in Medicine” series. This series will explore how romantic relationships can work during medical school, the challenges that these relationships often face, and helpful tools and strategies for navigating these challenges. We will host in-depth discussions and explore the personal stories of unique couples with partners who are in medical training.
In this episode, we host returning guest star Ellie Sidler (UCCOM class 2022) and discuss key challenges that all medical school relationships face, including dealing with absence, competitive stress, and the "postponement trap". We also give advice on contending with these challenges, making time for your relationships, and how you and your partner can prosper even while under the fire of stress.
Show notes:
Book: Love in the Time of Medical School
UC Academic Calendar
Today on the UnsCripted podcast, Rachel and Alex sit down with Dr. Amy Mechley to discuss how to talk to patients about lifestyle medicine and how to discuss help promotion with patients. Dr. Mechley is Family & Integrative Medicine physician who has practiced in Cincinnati for 20 years. She received training in Mind Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School and additional certification in Cardiac Wellness at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is the first physician in the Cincinnati area to be board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine and has been annually awarded local “Best Doctor” since 2010.
This episode covers several important topics, such as talking to patients about their obesity, connecting with patients with techniques like reflective listening, and positively motivating patients to make tailored lifestyle changes. Dr. Mechley also dispels a few common myths and misconceptions about diet and nutrition that even health providers sometimes miss. We hope you find this episode to be a well-balanced “treat”.
Resources:
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine
- Integrated Family Care
Reach out to Dr. Mechley at docmechley@ifcdirect.com.
Burnout. Ever heard of it? Well, according to the 2021 Medscape National Physician Burnout & Suicide Report, 42% of physicians reported that they are burned out. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Holliday, UC Family Medicine Physician, Medical Director of University Health Services & Assistant Professor at UCCOM, to shine a light on burnout. What is it? What causes it? What can we do about it? Dr. Holliday shares his own personal experience with burnout, and we chat about how burnout can affect medical professionals and trainees of all stages.
Resources:
- Physician Well Being Index
- Dr. Holliday on “Bite Sized Learning: From Burnout to Joy”
- Dr. Holliday on “System Based Wellness Initiatives”
- AAFP Physician Burnout Resources
- American College of Physicians Burnout Resources
- Ohio Academy of Family Physicians: Personal Resources
- Ohio Academy of Family Physicians: Professional Resources
In this episode of the UnsCripted Podcast, Alex and Rachel sit down with Claudia Mort (UC College of Medicine Class of 2023) to discuss the benefits and proper utilization of medical interpreters in the clinical environment. In addition to pursuing her medical degree, Claudia is also a trained medical interpreter and completed her training in this field in 2019 through "Bridging the Gap", and has served as a medical interpreter at three different clinics.
We talk about when and why you should use a medical interpreter, the scope of practice of medical interpreters, and the "Dos and Don'ts" that providers should follow when there is a language barrier between them and their patient.
Show Notes:
https://www.chasingmedicine.org/the-team
This episode of the UnsCripted Podcast is to help future/current medical students and their partners and families understand the timeline of events, expectations, and terminology commonly used throughout each year of medical training. We are joined by special guest star Ellie Sidler (UCCOM Class of 2022), who provides her personal experiences and insights into the nuances of medical school. It's an episode jam-packed with course descriptions at the UC College of Medicine, scheduling advice/pitfalls, and vacation tips that are sure to be useful to medical students in all years of training.
Show Notes:
Medical School Acronym List
UC Academic Calendar
For UC Medical School Timeline Spread Sheet: MedOneStop -> Career -> Timeline -> UCCOM Student Planning & Timeline
Time stamps:
- M1 - 2:36
- M1 vacations/breaks – 5:15
- M1 recap – 18:07
- M2 – 23:00
- M2 – Step 1 schedule – 27:00
- M2 recap – 28:50
- M3 - 30:55
- M3 Clerkship scheduling and logistics – 32:30
- M3 vacations/breaks – 35:40
- M4 – 45:00
- M4 Scheduling – 41:26
- M4 Interview Season – 49:28
- M4 Match Process – 51:38
- Beyond M4 – 54:37
- General overview M1 through M4 – 58:58
Dr. Andrew Beck (MD, MPH) is a Board Certified Pediatrician at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Beck has studied anthropology at Yale University, earned a MPH at Harvard University, attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh, and received residency and fellowship training at CCHMC. He currently serves as a primary care pediatrician and hospitalist, and he leads CCHMC's community health initiative.
In this episode of the Unscripted Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Beck to discuss how health care professionals in training can help identify and address the underlying socioeconomic factors that influence patients' health perceptions and experiences. We tackle difficult and important topics, such as screening patients for deficits in social well being, addressing these needs in nonjudgemental ways, and recognizing our own implicit biases that blind us to the struggles that people face in daily life. As sensitive as this topic is, we hope you find this episode equally encouraging and inspiring!
Show Notes:
Andrew Beck - Portfolio
Siren - Improving research on social and medical care integration
All Children Thrive
Welcome to the first episode in our new series Clinical Communication Pearls! A series where we will sit down with experts to provide students with realistic and practical advice on how to best approach various clinical encounters.
On today's episode we sit down with Colton Boney, a M1 at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Founder and Former Director of Good Samaritan Clinic’s Hepatitis C treatment program and HIV testing program in Santa Rose County, Florida, to discuss topics such as how to suggest STD testing to our patients, telling a patient they have HIV or AIDs, dispelling common myths surrounding HIV and how we as physicians can limit health disparities.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
1. AIDS Education and Training Center Website
2. Sister Love
Connect with Colton:
Instagram - @ColtonBoney
Email - Colton.Boney@oasisflorida.org
It's hard to believe, but the UnsCripted Podcast has already reached its third season! Listen in to hear about life updates from your co-hosts and the projects we have brewing in this newest season...
(P.S. Check out our episode cover picture to see our newest podcaster's sound-proof set-up!)
"Final Farewell". Tune in for the last episode of Season 2 as we travel back, along the incredible non-traditional path of an OG UnsCripted Medicine crew member, Dr. Kevin Milligan! In this episode Kevin reflects on his time at UCCOM, provides tips and words of encouragement for surviving and thriving in medical school, and talks about advice he would’ve given his younger self through all the steps in his journey. If you have followed the podcast from the start or are new to UnsCripted, grab a box of tissues and a pen and paper, you might just need both by the end of the episode!
Before Zach leaves us all for bold, new horizons, he's got a few more things to say. In this heartfelt installment of the UnsCripted podcast, Zach shares about his journey through medical school, his triple life as a doctor/father/podcaster, and advice he would've given himself during his M1-M4 years. It's an uplifting episode filled with humor and insight that will surely help all who listen!
“One Last Time” we say goodbye to an Unscripted Founding Father, Dr. Robbie Daulton. In this episode, we go through the highs and lows of Robbie’s med school experience. All along the way, he gives the tips and tricks that has helped get him to where he is today. You don’t want to miss this one: whether you are an M4 or still a pre-med in undergrad, Robbie’s wisdom will be important for all to hear!
Third year clerkships are an exciting opportunity for medical students to apply their knowledge and skills, care for real patients, and discover more about themselves. However, this year also harbors many fears in the minds of medical students: fears of judgement from harsh preceptors, fears of pimping in the wards and the OR, and fears of not living up to one's personal expectations. These fears drive many to adopt a fixed mindset in which they feel everything constantly scrutinized and pressured to perform perfectly at all tasks. Thoughts such as these can be incredibly stressful and damaging to students, resulting in emotional trauma and stunted learning.
In this episode, we discuss how to break away from this "fixed mindset" and how to embody a positively-focused "growth mindset". Join us as we explore how to set healthy goals for clerkships, how to manage anxiety and find harmony in stressful clinical environments, and how to grow as a clinician and learner.
Show notes:
1. Mindset (Carol Dweck, PhD)
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The Shame Conversation (Will Bynum, MD)
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Words Matter: Removing the Word Pimp from Medical Education Discourse
Whether you happened into the Pediatrics AI (Acting Internship) or have already committed to a career caring for children, this will be a great episode for you! We discuss all things peds with the delightful Dr. Laura Elliott, a Pediatrics Resident at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. You'll find pearls on how to starting thinking like a true intern, even though you're just acting like one.
Dust off your stethoscope, break out your rounding shoes, and review/forget hyponatremia causes for the hundredth time, because it's time for the Internal Medicine AI! Every medical student has the distinct privilege (read: required rotation) of being an acting intern in IM, so it's probably worth discussing how to survive/thrive, depending on your goals. Thankfully, Drs. Memon and Ludvigsen have you covered.
Dr. Sarah Ludvigsen and Dr. Ahmed Memon are both PGY-2 Internal Medicine residents at University of Cincinnati, and are both future chief residents, as well! Total rockstars. Tune in as they discuss with Zach and Kevin how to carve a niche on the IM team. They'll talk resources, pager anxiety, success strategies, and more. They'll also convince even the hardest of hearts to love their time on this rotation! You won't want to miss this one.
Trauma, shock, and ED boarding, oh my! Stepping into the Emergency Department as an acting intern can be daunting. Things move quickly and people can be really sick. Have no fear, though, because Dr. Chris Zalesky is here!
Dr. Zalesky is a second-year Emergency Medicine resident at University of Cincinnati and joined the podcast to talk all things EM AI. Listen in to hear about the best EM apps and podcasts, the normal rhythms of the ED, and how to sleep when the sun's out! SAEM Example Presentations
- First
- Second
- Third
Other Helpful Links
- SAEM M4 Curriculum
- Dealing with difficult patients
Medical school is hard. We are constantly told that we need to check various boxes in order to “succeed” as a medical student, but is it really worth crying at 3 AM, fully clothed in your bathtub, eating your stress food of choice?
In this episode, we are joined by Nicole and Ana, two medical students from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and co-hosts of the Impersonating Doctors podcast. We talk about everything from media representations of doctors, to maintaining your mental health in medical school, to finding your own lane in medicine. We hope this conversation brings you as much joy as it did us!
Pro-tip: Check us out on their podcast, too!
Clean-Up:
At 18:02, Ana says that memories are consolidated in N-REM stage 3 which is incorrect. It’s actually in REM. (She formally apologizes to her psych preceptor.)
Connect with Impersonating Doctors!
- Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Website
- Instagram: @ImpersonatingDoctors
Email: Impersonatingdoctors@gmail.com
All throughout medical school, you have dedicated countless hours perfecting the craft of learning. BUT — with residency, the student now ascends to master (sorta, not really). It is now time to teach those your very own medical students whose strife you know all too well. In this episode, our UnsCripted alum Dr. Madison Epperson sits down with her former podcast team to walk us through the transition from M4 to residency. She offers up 6 quick tips on how to be an effective teacher while still balancing the responsibilities of being a resident physician.
Common and Critical Intern Dilemmas Part 1
Common and Critical Intern Dilemmas Part 2
Ever wonder what goes on beyond the doors of the pathology department? What ever happened to that tissue biopsy that the surgeon sent, or the blood smear that the medicine team ordered? Most importantly, who are those people in those dimly-lit microscopy rooms and what are their lives like? Well here to shine light on this mystery is none other than Dr. Steve Gilday.
Dr. Gilday is a fourth-year resident at the UCMC Department of Pathology and a former UC College of Medicine MD-PhD graduate. In this episode, he describes his journey into pathology, what the day-to-day life of a pathologist looks like, and shares helpful advice to students who may be interested in this medical subspecialty as a future career.
Have you ever opened ERAS and closed it immediately out of fear? Or maybe never opened it at all? Well, UnsCripted is here to help. Tune in as now-matched M4s Kevin, Robbie, and Zach share their personal insights and strategies on writing personal statements, filling out ERAS, and taking that first plunge in applying to residency. Banter and shenanigans ensue.
P.S. peep the episode image for Rachel in a Cincinnati Zoo ad.
Show Notes
- Dr. Bryan Carmody's #MedEd blog, The Sherriff of Sodium
- NRMP's Charting Outcomes data
- Check here for updated calendars and ERAS guides.
- For personal statements, we definitely recommend proofreading for grammar and spelling errors. We do not, however, recommend obsessing over every vocabulary word.
It doesn’t get much better than watching kidney reperfusion while jamming to Beyonce. At least, that’s what Dr. Silski thinks and we kinda agree. In this installment of our virtual shadowing series, Dr. Latifa Silski walks us through the highs and lows of transplant surgery. Dr. Silski, one of only a few black female transplant surgeons in the US, is a pioneer in more ways than one. Feel free to follow her on Twitter or reach out directly if you want to connect further!
Show Notes:
- Here is a Twitter post celebrating the trailblazing women of color in transplant surgery
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ben Kinnear to discuss the challenges that 3rd-year medical students face as they transition from reading about pathology and pharmacy in the lecture hall, to delivering patient care in the hospital. We uncover into the “hidden curriculum” of 3rd-year clerkships and explore the medical student’s role in a healthcare team, how students can elicit feedback from their superiors, and how they can both learn from and benefit the patient’s they care for.
Show notes:
- Follow Dr. Ben Kinnear on Twitter
- The Learning Scientists
- Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning (on Amazon)
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (on Amazon)
- Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (on Amazon)
Dan Skinner, PhD is an associate professor at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he teaches health policy. He is the host of the podcast Prognosis Ohio (links: web, apple podcasts, spotify), a "podcast addressing all facets of health care, health policy, and health politics in the great state of Ohio."
In this episode, we discuss the importance of health policy curricula in medical education, the evolving role of physicians in public health advocacy, and how our current system encourages or discourages medical student involvement.
Show Notes:
- The Social Transformation of American Medicine by Paul Star
- Dr. Skinner's article in KevinMD
Dr. Edje may be new to Cincinnati, but she has quickly become beloved by all. Dr. Lou Edje is the Dean of Graduate Medical Education at the University of Cincinnati and an advocate for many. She is a family physician, clinician educator, and life-long learner. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to hear about her journey and hope her story can be an encouragement to our listeners! Feel free to follow her on Twitter or check out one of her many PR appearances urging Americans to embrace the COVID-19 vaccines.
In this installment of the Fireside Chat series, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Thompson, Musculoskeletal/Integumentary course director, to discuss all things ranging from forensic anthropology, to his adorable dog, to inguinal hernias. We really enjoyed this conversation, and we hope you do too!
In this episode, Kevin sits down with Kortni Ferguson and Dr. Priya Roy, co-founders of the non-profit organization BereaveMed. This episode was originally intended for distribution at the M3 January intersession, but we think all listeners will find something valuable here.
If you are interested in this topic, please check out bereavemed.com for more information!
This is our 50th episode! We are super excited to have made it this far. On this episode, we wanted to thank our listeners for their amazing support of our work. Additionally, our team is growing, and we are excited to announce our two newest UnsCripted members, Alex and Mason. Finally, we are about to start a process of evaluation and feedback from our listeners, and Rachel shares some details of what that project will look like.
UPDATE: As of 3/14/21, the survey mentioned in this episode is CLOSED! Thank you to all who completed it!
In their podcasting debut, the Schlaudecker kids share the inside scoop on what it’s like growing up with a mom who’s a doctor. Dr. Liz Schlaudecker is one of our favorite Cincinnati docs and a previous podcast guest, so we were thrilled to have her children on the show! You’ll learn what it’s like to have a mom who is an Infectious Disease expert, how to identify sting ray attacks, and even some words of wisdom for all you parents. If Ben, Jane, and Noah don’t melt your heart, you might want to see a Cardiologist.
In this installment of our Pre-Med series, we are delighted to have on Dr. Abbigail Tissot, Assistant Dean of Admissions at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Pulling back the curtain on the inside works of an admissions committee, we provide insight as to how an admissions committee is structured, as well as how to avoid looking like a “typical” candidate throughout all steps of the application cycle. We hope you find this helpful!
Time-stamps:
- 02:20 - Dr. Tissot’s role & background.
- 06:20 - Typical admissions committee structure.
- 11:45 - COVID-19-related modifications to the 2020 cycle.
- 16:20 - Diversity & inclusion on admissions committees.
- 20:20 - What is a “typical” candidate?
- 30:20 - Primary Application
- 42:30 - Gap years
- 47:10 - Secondary Applications
- 56:10 - Scores & GPA’s
- 1:00:00 - Interviews
- 1:10:00 - General qualities of competitive applicants
- 1:11:20 - Why choose UCCOM?
Contact information:
- Contact UCCOM Admissions: MDAdmissions@uc.edu
- Visit the UCCOM Admissions Website: www.med.uc.edu/medicalstudentadmissions
Dr. Kelly is the Medical Director of the Hoxworth Eye Clinic and the Taylor Asbury Professor of Ophthalmology. She shares her path to the specialty, how her practice has evolved over time, her work as both a clinician and an educator, and offers encouragement for students interested in ophthalmology. Her passion for her work is apparent in every word she says.
Thank you Dr. Kelly!
In this episode, Kevin and guest host Matt Byrne sit down with two current University of Cincinnati general surgery residents, Dr. Aaron Delman and Dr. Dennis Vaysburg. We discuss how to be a stellar AI, how to form a highly functional team, how to get excellent letters of recommendation, and the paths that brought these surgeons in training to where they are today. If you are going to do a surgery AI at UC, you do not want to miss this episode.
A huge thank you to Matt Byrne for his help on this episode!
What do you want to be when you grow up? Yea, we don’t know either, but in order to help you prepare for the world of academic medicine, we are launching a series to help introduce you to various careers in academic medicine.
In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Dr. Javier Baez to discuss his role as an Assistant Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University of Cincinnati. He is a primary care doctor, husband, educator, and so much more. If you like what you hear, feel free to connect with him on Twitter!
The inside scoop on Orthopedic Surgery from one of the best in Cincinnati.
From rural West Virginia to Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. John Wyrick has dedicated nearly 30 years to caring for the city of Cincinnati. We sat down with him to talk about his specialty and why he loves operating. He has volunteered with the Village Life Outreach Project, mentored countless residents, and has committed himself to caring for the sickest of sick. Tune in to hear his challenge to make a commitment to give something back to the world.
Are you missing in-person bonding with our fabulous course directors at UCCOM? Do you wish you could grab casual coffee with, or procrastinate on work by chatting with faculty? If so, this series is for you! Tune in to our pilot episode as Rachel has a "fireside chat" with Dr. Heather Christensen, Renal/Pulm course director, wellness advocate and overall rockstar.
The inside scoop on Pediatric Infectious Disease from one of the best in Cincinnati.
Basically Cincinnati Medicine royalty, Dr. Elizabeth Schlaudecker is a pediatric infectious disease physician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and a leader in the field of vaccine research. She is almost BFFs with Tony Fauci (well, they met once), a Cyclocross enthusiast, and an award-winning educator at the College of Medicine. We hope you enjoy this episode about her life as a Pediatric Infectologist! Want to connect with Dr. Schlaudecker directly? You can follow her on Twitter or reach out to her via email.
The inside scoop on Pediatric Oncology from one of the best in Cincinnati.
Interested in tiny humans? Interested in Oncology? If so, tune into this installment of our Virtual Shadowing series as we interview Dr. Trent Hummel, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hummel is the Co-Medical Director of the Brain Tumor Center at CCHMC, where he specializes in treating patients with central nervous system tumors. He is also an associate professor of pediatrics at UCCOM, and conducts research in NF1/2 and high-grade gliomas. We hope you enjoy our chat!
The UnsCripted team sat down with Dr. Nicole Baldwin, the TikTok icon herself, to talk about all things social media. Dr. Baldwin is a Pediatrician in the Cincinnati area and practices at Northeast Cincinnati Pediatric Associates. She is an alumna of UCCOM and Cincinnati Children’s (CCHMC) and most recently garnered fame for her efforts to connect with patients and families on social media. She has appeared on NPR, CBS Morning News, and recently gave Grands Rounds at CCHMC on navigating social media. You can connect with Dr. Baldwin on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We hope you enjoy!
For some students, medical school has been virtual all along. In this episode, Kevin walks us through his thoughts on studying from home. Not only is it important to optimize your studying strategies, it is also important to consider your home office environment and time management skills. If you are new to medical school, or you are a second year students who always attended lectures in person, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
- Intro
- Topics covered @ 4:41
- Studying Environment @ 5:37
- Policies and procedures (how to structure your time) @ 9:30
- Studying from home @ 11:55
- My personal studying process @ 16:31
- Bridging the gap to distance learning @ 27:35
- Essential resources @ 30:06
Let’s face it. Most of us will come out of med school drowning in debt, so why not try to be in a puddle instead of the Pacific? Managing money can be intimidating, so we wanted to start a discussion and make med school finances less mysterious and stressful. Listen in to this episode as Zach and guest Lindsay Darkins talk through the unique financial situation of medical students and share their experiences navigating spending, saving, and budgeting during medical school.
Time stamps:
- 1:20 - Why we care, why you should, and why money in medical school is weird.
- 11:48 - Common myths about med school money
- 16:14 - Having a job in medical school
- 19:40 - Where spending money is worth it (in our opinion)
- 36:57 - Where spending money isn’t worth it (in our opinion)
- 41:20 - Budgeting basics and why it doesn’t need to scare you
Some quick tips from residents and medical students:
- USMLE exams are expensive, so plan ahead in your budgeting!
- Consider taking advantage of travel credit card rewards, especially for big expenses like medical school/residency applications and standardized exams. Always pay these off early!
- Enroll in automatic payment or set reminders for recurring expenses such as rent, credit card, or internet.
- Many medical schools offer in-state tuition after a certain amount of time, so figure out what you need to do to get that discount!
- Depending on your financial situation, you may qualify for Medicaid as a medical student so do your research!
The inside scoop on OBGYN from one of the best in Cincinnati.
In this installment of our Virtual Shadowing series, we sat down with Dr. Amy Thompson to talk about her life as an Obstetrician & Gynecologist. She epitomizes the balance and excellence that draw so many students to OBGYN. Dr. Thompson is a scout mom, swim mom, medical educator, doctoral student, and clinician. Phew! We loved getting to hear her talk about advocacy, insights on choosing a specialty, and also the nuts and bolts of OBGYN. Feel free to give her a follow on Twitter!
Ever wondered how kids feel about having doctors in the family? Us to! In this episode, Robbie sat down with two brothers who are the best of friends and love having a doctor as a dad. Tune in to hear what they have to say about Dr. Thurman’s cool doctor tools, late nights at the office, and the underappreciated dangers of frisbee water. Don’t worry, we totally asked Peter and Mac’s parents for permission to publish this one.
The inside scoop on Med-Peds from one of the best in Cincinnati.
In the era of COVID-19, we are saddened that opportunities to shadow in the hospital may be limited. In light of this, we wanted to bring the specialties to you! In this installment of the Virtual Shadowing series, we chat with Dr. Danielle Weber about all things Med-Peds. Dr. Weber (@DEWeber_MDMEd), Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at CCHMC & Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati, is a new Co-Director in Clinical Skills course at UCCOM. We loved getting to chat with her about her journey in Med-Peds and we know you will love what she has to say.
The inside scoop on Family Medicine from one of the best in Cincinnati.
In the era of COVID-19, we are saddened that opportunities to shadow in the hospital may be limited. In light of this, we wanted to bring the specialties to you! In this installment of the Virtual Shadowing series, we chat with Dr. Christy O'Dea, the Medical Director at Crossroads Health Center and Assistant Professor of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Whether you are well accustomed with Family Medicine or not, Dr. O’Dea’s journey will undoubtedly be an inspirational listen.
Are you a pre-medical student with aspirations of one day becoming a physician? Tune in to this installment of our admissions series, as Zach and Rachel interview fellow UCCOM classmates, Halimat Olaniyan and Alex Gillotte. In a collaboration with Chasing Medicine, we answer your pre-med FAQ’s and provide some tried and true advice on applying to medical school.
Clean-Up:
- The AMCAS application opens the first week in May for editing. You can submit the application for verification in June, not July (which was incorrectly stated in the episode).
- Per AAMC.com, 2019-2020 U.S. National MCAT Average = 506
- Average MCAT score for 2019 UC College of Medicine matriculants = 515
Resources:
- Chasing Medicine: Website | Instagram
- Chasing Medicine Important Dates
- Primary Application Deadlines
- AMCAS Fee Assistance Program Application
- Free AAMC MCAT prep resources
- Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR) Portal
- Kaplan MCAT & Application Resources
- AAMC 2019 Facts: Applicants & Matriculant Data (by institution, legal residence, sex, race, ethnicity, MCAT/GPA & first-time/repeat applicants)
- Diversity in Medicine: Facts and Figures in 2019
Contacts:
- Halimat Olaniyan (Class of 2023): olaniyhs@mail.uc.edu
- Alex Gillotte (Class of 2023): gillotac@mail.uc.edu
- Rachel Holloway (Class of 2023): hollowrm@mail.uc.edu
- Zach St. Clair (Class of 2021): stclaizt@mail.uc.edu
Time stamps:
- 10:50 - What is Chasing Medicine?
- 15:25 - Typical application cycle timeline
- 21:50 - F1 international applicant acceptance rates
- 22:50 - Early admissions
- 25:00 - What do medical schools look for in an applicant?
- 33:30 - Tips on research
- 38:10 - Suggested majors
- 42:20 - Required prerequisites
- 45:15 - Are there required shadowing hours?
- 47:30 - Costs of applying to medical school
- 52:30 - MCAT tips
- 58:30 - Helpful MCAT resources & work/life balance while studying
- 1:05:20 - Letters of recommendation
- 1:10:00 - How many schools should you apply to?
- 1:14:40 - Reflections/advice
- 1:19:30 - Under-represented minority advice from Alex & Halimat
Welcome to Season 2! We are the same old podcast you have grown to love, but with a few new perspectives we can wait to share. This episode is PERFECT for the listener who is looking to take a deep dive into the #MedTwitter world, but doesn’t quite know where to start. Be sure to give our listeners a follow, check out the studies (below) mentioned in the episode, and connect with us on Twitter. Enjoy!
Notes and links:
- Nephrology Study
- Academic Medicine
- Twitter: Maximilian Cruz
- Twitter: Chris Zhou
- Max's FOAM and Social Media Resources
Clean-Up: the maximum number of characters in a tweet is 280. You may hear 140 character limitations mentioned throughout the episode. While this used to be the case, the maximum was increased to 280 characters a few years back.
It’s June. Summer is in full force, the UV index is blisteringly high and the countdown to when the incoming M1’s report to UCCOM has officially begun. You may be wondering: what should I be doing the summer before M1 year? What should I realistically expect from medical school? Why do people keep mentioning fire hoses? In this episode, Robbie, Kevin and Rachel sit down to talk through these questions and more, with the hope that this conversation is helpful as you prepare to start this new chapter in your education!
P.S. Do not pre-study
Are you looking for your Dumbledore? Or maybe just an Obi-Wan Kenobi? We sure are! Robbie and Madison had the chance to sit down with their trusted mentors to have a candid conversation about seeking wisdom from the wise. Many thanks to Dr. Alice Tang & Dr. Zachary Thurman for being outstanding human beings and for taking the time to mentor our listeners. Don’t be afraid to take that first step! Special shout out to Dr. Alice Tang who was the recipient of the UCCOM 2020 Excellence in Mentoring Award. After you listen to this episode, you’ll totally know why.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Introduction to Mentorship
- 17:10 - Conversation with Madison & Dr. Alice Tang (UC Otolaryngologist).
- 40:45 - Conversation with Robbie & Dr. Zachary Thurman (UC Family Medicine physician).
Resources:
- Mentorship in the health professions: a review
- KeyLIME Podcast
“You graduated from Cincy Med? What, like it’s hard?” In this episode, Madison, graduating M4 and rising ENT star, sits down with Rachel, rising M2, to provide a few pearls of knowledge that she’s gathered throughout her four years of medical school. From bombing the first test, to celebrating Match Day — Madison reflects on the difficulties and triumphs of medical school, the invaluable relationships she’s formed along the way, and what she wishes she would have known as an M1 starting it all.
Have you considered taking a year off from the duties of being a medical student? Are you interested in pursuing a year-long research experience or even a dual degree? If so, this episode may come in handy. Tune is as Robbie hands over the hosting duties to UCCOM student Ramsey Sabbagh as he leads us in a round table discussion with a few “gap year” pioneers. Disclaimer: each grant application is a unique process, so please refer to the links below for grant specific details.
Show Notes:
- Graduate Fellowship Deferment - StudentAid.gov
- NRMP 2018
Research Year Grant Information:
- Medical Scholars Research Program
- NIEHS Medical Student Research Fellowships
- Sarnoff Fellowship
- AAMC | Research and Training Opportunities
- Orthogate
Contact List:
- John Stiles, M.Ed. (Director, Medical Student Financial Services): john.stiles@uc.edu
- Ayesha Khan (Class of 2021, formerly 2020): khanau@mail.uc.edu
- Robbie Daulton (Class of 2021, formerly 2020): daultors@mail.uc.edu
- Ethan Schimmoeller (Class of 2021, formerly 2020): schimmen@mail.uc.edu
- Ramsey Sabbagh (Class of 2022, formerly 2021): sabbagrs@mail.uc.edu
We couldn’t be more proud of our Class of 2020. In case you didn’t hear, the Cincinnati Medicine community celebrated #CincyMatch2020 this past Friday, March 20th. It was a massive success and we loved getting to see where all our MedCats ended up. Although we will be sad to see them go, we know that they are off to save lives and undoubtedly do amazing things. We put together this episode to share a few of the Match Day details and, honestly, we just wanted to keep the celebration going!
Want to learn more? Reach out to medcats below:
- Hiley Cammock (Class of 2020): cammochd@mail.uc.edu
- Ian Patterson (Class of 2020): patterit@mail.uc.edu
- Madison Epperson (Class of 2020): eppersmv@mail.uc.edu
- Robbie Daulton (Class of 2021, formerly 2020): daultors@mail.uc.edu
Resources:
- AAMC Excellence in Medical Student Career Advising Program Award: https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/legacy/healthnews/2017/11/h29551.html
- The Match Algorithm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvgfgGmemdA
- Robbie mentioned he didn’t match this year; just to clarify, he is on a research year. Don’t worry!
- SOAP: Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program
Why do current MedCats love UCCoM you ask? Why did they choose it in the first place? Everyone has different reasons, but in the end, it all comes down to the people! Listen in to this episode as we explore just a few love stories from the UCCoM community.
Want to learn more? Reach out to medcats below:
- Ashley Mills (Class of 2023): mills2an@mail.uc.edu
- Mike Deal (Class of 2022): dealma@mail.uc.edu
- Alex Schoenberger (Class of 2021): schoena2@mail.uc.edu
- Zach St. Clair (Class of 2021): stclaizt@mail.uc.edu
- Robbie Daulton (Class of 2021): daultors@mail.uc.edu
New to Cincinnati? Cincinnati native, but looking to expand your horizons within the Queen City? Part of our Second Look series, this episode explores everything Cincinnati has to offer. From Skyline Chili, to Reds Opening Day, to the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States - this city will steal your heart & make you feel right at home.
Want to learn more? Reach out to MedCats below:
- Dean Hayes (Class of 2023): hayesdp@mail.uc.edu
- Maria Hooker (Class of 2023): hookermb@mail.uc.edu
- Rachel Holloway (Class of 2023): hollowrm@mail.uc.edu
- Kevin Milligan (Class of 2021): milligkj@mail.uc.edu
Resources:
- Office of Admissions Regional Attractions Powerpoint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P-vTEUAv6ooTx0S6yHDoIarPZ8OHL2uU/view?usp=sharing
- Cincinnati Reds Opening Day (city-wide celebration!): https://cincinnatiusa.com/article/cincinnati-reds-opening-day-festivities
- Oktoberfest Zinzinnati: http://www.oktoberfestzinzinnati.com/
- Flying Pig Marathon: http://flyingpigmarathon.com/
- Brown Bear Bakery: https://www.yelp.com/biz/brown-bear-bakery-cincinnati
- Cincinnati Zoo: http://cincinnatizoo.org/
- Riverbend Music Center: https://www.riverbend.org/
- Cincinnati Arts Association: https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/aronoff-center
- Cincinnati Parks: https://www.cincinnatiparks.com/
So, you’re moving to Cincinnati? Welcome to the best city in the Midwest! We’re not biased in the slightest. With the help from Kieran Phelan, Kevin, Madison, and Rachel discuss the process of finding housing, the perks of different neighborhoods, and what to consider when planning where to live during medical school.
Contacts:
- Kieran Phelan (Class of 2023, Oakley): phelankj@mail.uc.edu
- Rachel Holloway (Class of 2023, Clifton/Corryville): hollowrm@mail.uc.edu
- Kevin Milligan (Class of 2021, Ludlow/Gaslight District): milligkj@mail.uc.edu
- Madison Epperson (Class of 2020, Northern Kentucky): eppersmv@mail.uc.edu
Resources:
NOTE: we do NOT have any financial relationships with any of the following companies. No one gives us money...like...no one...no one at all...
- In-State Tuition UnsCripted Episode
- University of Cincinnati Graduate Housing
- Uptown Rentals
- Gaslight Property
- Stetson Square Apartments
- Office of Admissions Housing Document
- Eden Garage Parking
- University of Cincinnati Uptown Campus Map (Undergraduate + Medical Campus)
Your class rank (or COVID-19) got you down? We have just the antidote for you. For many students, developing resiliency towards grades in medical school can be exceptionally challenging. With the help of Class of 2020 medstuds, Colleen and Nate, Robbie walks you through tried and resiliency methods for approaching your quartile status. We hope this episode empowers you to be your best and avoid feeling the burden of comparison. As Teddy Roosevelt eloquently said, “comparison is the thief of joy”.
Notes:
- You can access your class rank/quartile on MedOneStop via the Student Record tab (not academic record) on the top of the home page or via the Student Record/Class Rank quick link on the right.
- John Wooden on success, “Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming”.
This course will blow your mind, but it doesn’t have to break your brain. Listen in for some encouragement and helpful tips on how to thrive in the final course of your M1 year! Dr. Giffin’s brownies will sustain you. We promise.
Resources:
- Online 3D anatomy resource
- Lippincott’s text
Remember the Papez circuit? We don’t either. Regardless, the Neuroscience Clerkship takes the best of B.M.B., subtracts the brownies, and adds Dr. Quinlan. We think it’s a great combination! Plus, you get four fantastic weeks to perfect your neuro exam. Does anyone else think the UC Garnder Neuroscience Institute looks like a cerebrum?
Long call. Short Call. Inpatient. Outpatient. The Internal Medicine Clerkship has a few moving parts, but we’ve got you covered. With insight from Class of 2020 icons, Emily and Meredith, we lay out a roadmap to Honors. We can’t exactly see your patients for you, but urine our thoughts for sure.
Vaccines and URIs and DREs, oh my! If you’re reading this, you’re likely heading into the four week Family Medicine Clerkship. Get down the vaccine schedule, learn ALL of the USPSTF recommendations, and basically everything else there is to know about the human body and this clerkship will be a cake.
Resources:
- AAFP questions: refer to official clerkship documents to get free access to the AAFP shelf exam prep questions
- USMLE Vaccine Video
- USPSTF A & B Recommendations(warning, always changing!)
Welcome to a fan favorite — the Psychiatry Clerkship! In this episode, Robbie sits down with two future Psychiatrists, Andy and Margaret, to get the inside scoop on the clerkship. You’re gonna like your schedule on the Psych clerkship; we guarantee it. If you end up treating any patients from Kentucky during this six week block, you should ask them if they like Kentucky Freud Chicken.
Clean-up:
- Andy mentioned that CCHMC College Hill has a partial hospitalization program; this service is actually offered at Cincinnati Children’s Green Township & the Lindner Center of Hope.
Kevin and classmate John Moon have a fireside chat about GER. The calm before the storm. This a large block, and as John Moon thoughtfully points out in this episode, it is a marathon — not a sprint. At this point in your career as a medical student, you should have a sense of what works for you (in regards to studying). With that in mind, John and I discussed important topics, how to score easy points, and how to balance GER and pre-dedicated Step 1 studying.
Zach sat down with two phenomenal M2s to chat about the MSK-I clerkship. The results? Unin-tendon-ly great. So grab your creatine powder and tune into a bonafide strong episode.
Some call it O.B.G.Y.N, others prefer to say O.B-gine, and then there are those who say O.B.-gin. Regardless, it is all about women’s health and the miracle of childbirth. On this episode, Robbie sat down with Jacqi Riemersma & Mikail Siddiki to discuss the OBGYN clerkship. No matter when in third year you have your OBGYN clerkship, this episode is bound to be insightful.
Clean-up
The cervical exam: a) dilation (how open in cm), b) effacement (thinning of the cervix, expressed in percentage), c) station (presenting part in relation to the ischial spines, with zero station being at the level of the ischial spine).
"Uterolytic" was referring to tocolytic (medications to stop contractions).
Routine prenatal visits address many concerns and screenings in pregnancy. Some refer to these visits as "belly checks" but much more happens at the visit, even if the most routine check.
So you know some biochem, huh? Well, Cellular Medicine is up next (AKA Fundamentals 2) and it’s nothing to sneeze at. Listen in for an excellent discussion with Robbie and guests Sierra and Kinsey as they talk about how to kick this course in the flagellum. Bacteria, viruses, and lymphocytes, oh my!
Cincinnati Children's, ever heard of it? Well, we have the pleasure of rotating there for our Peds Clerkship. It’s quite the treat! You may or may not gain the peds 10 (the food is great!), but you will definitely get a few URIs along the way. Listen to Robbie, and guest hosts Ellie and Katie talk about their experiences at CCHMC while on the Peds Clerkship.
Resources:
Vaccine Schedule: this link provides a stellar mnemonic for the pediatric vaccine schedule… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrlVbDmCVyw
Hear first hand from an OR expert herself, Erica Baden. With many years of OR experience, Erica provides her elevator pitch on why the OR is awesome. Robbie and Zach discuss their rookie mistakes and Erica shares her practical advice that will have you walking with confidence on your first day in the OR.
Clean-up:
- @41 min - Dupuytren’s contracture was botched by both Zach and Robbie…the correct pronunciation is (du-pwe-TRANZ)
We have three phenomenal future surgeons who are going to give you the inside scoop on the surgery clerkship. Madison, Jalen, and Michela will help you approach the clerkship with the right attitude and give you the pro-tips necessary to excel on rounds and in the OR. You’re gonna work a lot, but you’re gonna love doing it (maybe)!
Additional Resources:
- Surgery Rounding Template
- Surgical Recall: the tried and true gold standard for those aiming to Honors the clerkship and soar in the OR.
- Dr. Pestana’s Surgery Notes: this is a great resource for those looking for surgery specific vignettes and questions.
We got you covered for the Renal-Pulmonary block. Major takeaways…You can consume all the salt you want, don’t smoke (or vape…), and get vaccinated!
For some, this block is a breath of fresh air. For others, it’s just not their cup of pee. Either way, you’re in for a ride, and we’re not kidney-ing.
Some call it FOMM, others call it Fundies, you may even hear it referred to as Molecular. Regardless, if you are about to launch into Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine, you have come to the right place. The first content heavy block of medical school definitely serves up a few challenges, but we recommend disregarding the pancake and fire hose analogies because you’re a boss and you'll master ALL of it. After listening to the wisdom Kerry and John discuss in this episode, you will be ready to hit the ground running.
Resources
- BRS Biochemistry
- Lippincott’s Q&A Review of Biochemistry
The transition back to school can be tough for many students. We sit down to talk about transitioning back to school, Heme-cardio as a block, and M2 as a whole.
Kevin and Robbie provide the down-low on what to expect from your Heme-Cardio block. They break down high-yield topics, the best study resources, and how to get back into the swing of things after a summer of fun.
You've made it! Listen to the UnsCripted team as they share a few pearls on how to thrive during the first few weeks of medical school.
Clean-Up:
- Radiology has been removed from O(R)SA. Radiology will be introduced with ultrasound later in Fall Semester.
- The number of P&S exams has been reduced from two to one exam for Fall 2019.
You’ve passed Step 1! You currently know more about basic science than you will for the rest of your life. You’re ready for the wards. Tune in to hear what Robbie, Madison, and our guest host, Adam Price, have to say about the 3rd year of medical school. Also, don’t forget to clean your white coat!
Cleanup
15:00 - Students are encouraged to take care of their own health and are able to request excused time off for healthcare appointments during M3 clinical duties. All of this is detailed in the policy for excused absences (see Student Handbook for a complete explanation).
47:00 - Keep in mind that the type of information (such as a preliminary diagnosis) you share with a patient can depend on many factors (e.g. your level of training, the disease severity, particular patient, setting, attending, etc.). We recommend careful consideration before sharing an assessment with your patients. It’s not a bad idea to let them know that you need to discuss your A&P with the attending physician first. We do it all the time!
The day is just around the corner…You may sleep worse than a kid on Christmas Eve, and you’ll definitely spend more money than you spent on your College Spring Break. However, you are a few clicks away from being #StepDONE! Take a listen for how to manage stress on test day and what life looks like after you take the USMLE Step 1 exam. Believe in yourself! We do.
Cleanup
10:15 - The Prometric-offered practice test contains 3 sections of 40 questions each (120 total).
33:30 - Anyone who tests between May 5 and “Mid-June” will get their score back on July 10. They did not define “mid-June” so if anyone tests after “mid-June” their score should arrive about 4 weeks after test date. All score reports are released on Wednesdays.
Other - The Step 1 exam includes experimental questions that will not count toward your actual score. NBME does not disclose the exact number of experimental questions.
“If you’re having money problems, I feel bad for you, son. I got 99 problems but [becoming an Ohio resident for tuition purposes] ain’t one” - JAY-Z (probably)
Whether you’re a current M1, a prospective student, or an upperclassman who missed the train, listen in to this episode to gain valuable knowledge about the Ohio resident reclassification process. Director of Financial Services and all-around good guy, John Stiles, walks us through the process and outlines some pro-tips and common pitfalls to avoid. You won’t want to miss it!
Resources:
Residency & Reciprocity: Video and information courtesy of the UC Registrar’s Office
Financial Services Email: MDFinAid@uc.edu
Cleanup:
Regarding vehicles, if you have a car registered in your name, you must also be sure to update the registration & plates to Ohio.
You're more than committed at this point. You're dedicated. In this episode, Zach and Kevin sit down with UCCOM M3 Ethan Schimmoeller to talk about dedicated studying for Step 1. Ethan walks us through a daily, weekly, and overall schedule for Step 1 studying. He shares important lessons he learned, things that surprised him, and his favorite step 1 studying snack (particularly high yield).
ResourcesClick here for a customizable schedule for Step 1 studying in both pre-dedicated and dedicated periods. Popular study resources with section checklists are included as separate tabs. Dates of UCCoM exams and other important events have already been populated into the schedule. Enjoy!
Cleanup:
0:00- Ethan’s plan worked well for him, and we think the principles he discusses are very helpful, but no single schedule will work for everyone. The average UC student studies 10-15 hours per day during dedicated and many take off half-days instead of full days. Do whatever you are most comfortable with because you know yourself best!
14:00 – 90 secs per question on Step 1
29:00 – Micro and pharmacology are no longer the lowest performing content areas per the class of 2019 and 2020
34:00 – Ethan was not actually proud that MS was his lowest grade; we support putting your best effort forward in MS, but also support a robust Step 1 study schedule during this time as well
41:00 – you cannot bring your pet to step 1 exam; however, you can bring these items to test day if you have specific medical needs (https://www.usmle.org/test-accommodations/PIEs.html)
1:03:00 – this episode is NOT actually sponsored by Pathoma, we just really love it
In this episode, we explore "pre-dedicated" studying for the USMLE Step 1 exam. This is a challenging but important part of preparation for Step 1. When should you start? How should you study? How do you balance GER with studying for Step 1? What is a CBSE? How many times can I visit Dr. Pandya before she gets sick of me? To answer these questions, we pick the brain of our co-host, Robbie Daulton, an M3 at UCCOM.
Resources: Click here for a customizable schedule for Step 1 studying in both pre-dedicated and dedicated periods. Popular study resources with section checklists are included as separate tabs. Dates of UCCoM exams and other important events have already been populated into the schedule. Enjoy!
Cleanup: NBME practice exams cost $60, not $20 as stated. The Class of 2020’s final Step 1 average was 241, not 242 (a preliminary value). Still incredible, though!
In this episode we introduce the UnsCripted team, and talk about our goals for this podcast.