The Medical Gals Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Medical Gals
We're just three seniors in college trying to navigate our way through our hectic pre-med lives and we thought it would be a great idea to share our ups and downs as we do it! Every Monday we will spill the tea on what it truly means to be on this road. Join us, the medical gals, on our journey that hopefully ends with us wearing white coats and having stethoscopes around our necks! For more, you can also follow us on @themedicalgals on instagram.
What’s up, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The Medical Gals. This week we give you guys an insight into what a day in our lives as pre-medical students look like. We talk about how we fit classes, studying, working, physical activity, and “chill time” into 24 hours of the day. We also discuss how our routines have changed throughout our time as undergraduate students and how different our freshman year was to how our senior year is now. Let us know how you guys manage to everything into your schedules @themedicalgals on Instagram! Thank you so much for listening and we will talk to you guys next week!
Hey everyone! Welcome back to the podcast. This week we talk about the launch of one of the biggest research studies being done by Apple and how our Thanksgivings went. Our main topic of discussion is caffeine, its effect on the human body, and how addiction to caffeine could lead to some crazy side effects. Let us know what your caffeinated beverage of choice is on our Instagram @themedicalgals and we will talk to you guys next week! Thank you for listening!
Hey Everyone! This week on the podcast, the gals discuss the historic double lung transplant done for a vaping teenager, the weather and its effect on their lips (spoiler alert: they are chapped), and Kayla’s potential wedding in Hawaii! Camila, Kayla, and Nell also look forward to the future and try to predict where they will be in 15 years. They guess what their family life will be, what car they will drive if they’ve made an impact in the medical field, and so much more. Listen in to all their hopes and dreams for the future! Let us know what you think about the episode on @themedicalgals on Instagram!
Our Vaping Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/53JZZr4OUClLxZsOnpyWOh?si=Mx5MzeP9Tw6d8nzaKUyxkA
Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Medical Gals podcast. Today Camila, Kayla, and Nell talk about daylight savings, motivation as the semester comes to a close, and blood donation! Blood donation is a crucial part of healthcare. There are so many things that go on behind the scenes that allow patients to receive that blood that could save their lives. From why you should give blood to the process after blood donation, the gals are here to cover it for you guys. Please visit the American Red Cross website for further questions. Let us know what you think about today’s episode @themedicalgals on Instagram!
Hey everyone! Long time, no talk! Today's episode Nell and Camila talk about how they're spending their time outside of class and how this semester is flying by for them. They also talk about their interview experiences while sharing their tips and tricks along the way. Let us know if there's anything we missed @themedicalgals on Instagram! We'll talk to you guys next week! Thank you for listening!
Hey everyone! On this week’s Medical Gals episode, we talk about Camila’s 21st birthday, Kayla getting sick on hers, and working out. For the majority of the time, we learn about a big topic circling the media in the past few months, vaping. We discuss the pathology of the complex lung injury associated with vaping as well as share our thoughts on the E-cigarette trend in the United States. Let us know what you guys think on Instagram and Twitter @themedicalgals! :)
Hey everyone! This week on the Medical Gals Podcast, we update you guys on our medical school applications, where we are in the cycle, and how we are feeling. This is definitely one of the most stressful times for us as we wait for interview invitations, acceptances, holds, and rejections. We talk about what we are doing to stay motivated in school and keep our minds off of the whole process since now, we really can’t control anything. Let us know what you think about this episode on our Instagram and Twitter @themedicalgals, and we will talk to you guys next week!
Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Medical Gals podcast! We talk about Kayla’s golden birthday, Apple Watches, and Jane the Virgin. This week’s topic is the opioid crisis, its history and how its affecting the United States today. We share stories from those who were or are still affected by these powerful pain medications. This topic was a hard one to share, but we thought it was important that everyone was aware of the problem especially us! Thank you for listening! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @themedicalgals!
Welcome back to the Medical Gals Podcast! This week we discuss the end of our summer, getting back into our routines, and the beginning of our senior year. We also dive into the difference healthcare systems around the world and how these policies can affect the care of the patients as well as how doctors can treat their patients. We thought this would be a great topic to research and inform you all on as many medical school interviewers may ask how you feel about them. As always, we are by no means experts, but we wanted to give our thoughts about it and open a discussion for all of our listeners. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @themedicalgals to catch up with us!
Hey everyone! This week Nell and Camila talk about their experiences as first generations Filipino Americans navigating the whole medical school journey. We talk about how our family factored into our decisions of becoming physicians as well as how they have shaped our values and goals as a future healthcare provider. Stay connected with us @themedicalgals on Instagram and Twitter!
Welcome back to the podcast! This week we tackle the subject of obesity and how we feel about the overall health in the United States today. We also dive into Elon Musk’s current science project and Kayla’s sweets addiction. Let us know what you think! Follow us on @themedicalgals on Instagram and Twitter!
Hey everyone! In today's episode, Camila and Kayla talk about their path to medicine. At first, they wanted to become bioengineers, but after seeing the truth behind what it means to be a physician, they changed their minds. Let us know what you think about bioengineering and stay connected with us @themedicalgals on Twitter and Instagram!
Hey everyone! This week we talk about what we’ve been up to post-primary, so basically this episode is about secondaries and CASPer. We touch on how we’ve been approaching the prompts, how to save up for the fees associated, and how we prepared for CASPer! We also talk about our excitement about the new season of Stranger Things and how Camila thinks she looks like a little boy. Let us know what you think @themedicalgals on Instagram and Twitter! :)
Hey everyone! Welcome back to the podcast! This week we talk about marijuana. We discuss what it is exactly and how it has been used way back in history. For such a controversial topic such as marijuana, we try to explain how it is being used in medicine today and the laws in place to keep it regulated. We have our own opinions on this subject, but we would love to hear what you guys feel about it! Make sure to interact with us on @themedicalgals on Instagram and Twitter and we'll talk to you next week! :)
This week we have a super ~funky~ topic! We talk about the beauty community and the scandals some beauty products have been facing in regards to being health hazards. From Mario Badescu using excessive steroid hormones to aluminum in deodorants, we cover all the myths and truths behind what some beauty products could be doing in our bodies. We will link all the articles we used for this week's episode down below. Let us know what you think about this week's episode on our Instagram and Twitter @themedicalgals. Talk to you guys next week! :)
Mario Badescu: https://www.wbmllp.com/news/lawsuit-filed-mario-badescu-skin-care-product-line/
Collagen Boosters: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20180308/collagen-supplements-what-the-research-shows
Deodorant: https://www.roswellpark.org/cancertalk/201807/truth-about-antiperspirant-use-and-breast-cancer-risk
Chapstick: https://www.livescience.com/64128-does-chapstick-dry-lips.html
Hey everyone! In this week's episode we talk about common fears in medicine and discuss vaccination. We know that not everyone may share our opinion on these topics, and want to emphasize that forming your own opinion is totally okay. The main point of this episode if to start a discussion on this very important topic in medicine and to share what we have learned through classes and our own experiences. we are not trying to tell you what to believe, but rather provide a source of information to aid in your understanding of vaccines, their importance, and the potential outcomes. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did creating it. Please follow us on Instagram @themedicalgals and on Twitter @themedicalgals.
Happy Medical Gal Monday everyone! We hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the week. Today, we discuss how to get involved on campus as well as our experiences in clubs during undergrad. It's important to find a place to fit in, and clubs are the perfect place to do just that. Not only that, but joining clubs can also lead to leadership positions that will help prepare you for your future endeavors. As always, we hope you enjoyed the episode this week. Make sure to follow us on instagram @themedicalgals to see all the fun things we are doing this summer!
We’re back baby! Thanks again for listening to our podcast! This week we talk about what we think about our MCAT, YouTube drama, Endgame, and what we’ve been up to post-MCAT. Let us know how your summer has been on our instagram @themedicalgals! Talk to you guys next week!
The time is finally here! It’s medical school application season, baby and we are here to give you our two cents! Since it is our first time applying, we wanted to give you all the information that we feel is important to know when you guys decide it’s time to apply, like what’s the difference between the AMCAS and AACOMAS applications, what supplemental documents you need to send in, how much it costs to apply, and a whole bunch of other important things. We also discussed how we are planning to pay for all of it! Join in on the fun and let us know what you think about the podcast by following us on our instagram @themedicalgals! Thanks for listening!
Links: Understanding the Application Process (AMCAS) - https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/applying-medical-school-process/understanding-application-process/ How to Apply to Osteopathic Medical College (AACOMAS) - https://www.aacom.org/become-a-doctor/applying
We are on a mission this week! In this episode, we debunk all the myths that all of you guys have probably heard about being on this pre-med journey. You know, the ones that LITERALLY make you want to cry because it makes you feel like you aren’t good enough to become a physician? Yeah, we’re here to tell you that it’s not all bad! You don’t need a perfect GPA, perfect extracurricular activities, or even be perfect, cause let’s be honest, no one is perfect and not all physicians are perfect. If you are feeling the pressure and need some reassurance from people who are going through it as well, give this podcast a listen! We would love to hear about what you think of the podcast, so please reach out to us on instagram @themedicalgals!! :)
On today's podcast episode, we dive into letter of recommendations: how to get them, what makes a good one, and how the whole thing works. We are nearing May 1st, which means applications are almost open for us to fill out! EXCITING!! Follow us on our medical journey @themedicalgals on instagram!
It's time to talk about relationships! In this episode, we discuss what our experiences are regarding relationships during our pre-med years, relationships with our significant other, friends, and family. We stress the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and making sure to spend some time with the people you love outside of school. It's nice to have a group of people in your life who know what you're going through and will support your journey to medicine. Let us know what you think about today's episode on our instagram @themedicalgals and make sure to follow us if you haven't already!
Hope everyone is having a mindful Earth Day. This week on the Medical Gal Podcast, we talk about this GLORIOUS holiday! We urge everyone to buy a reusable water bottle, go meatless for at least one day a week, start a recycling program, and go paperless. Let us know if you have any other suggestions for how to reuse, reduce, and recycle on our Instagram @themedicalgals! Thank you for listening!!
Finals start this week for us, so we thought it would be a good idea to look forward towards summer “break”, but knowing us it’s not really going to be a break! This week we talk about our plans for this summer, which include taking our MCAT (yikes) and working (a lot). We also give you guys some ideas on how to make this summer as a pre-med student the most productive one you’ve ever had. Listen in on what we have to say and let us know what you think! We want to remind you guys that have a productive summer also including taking some (actual) breaks along the way! Enjoy this one and follow us on instagram @themedicalgals!!
Hey guys! This week we are talking about finals and how we prepare for them. It's only two more weeks until the end of our semester and we are literally SO ECSTATIC about it. We discuss the importance of preparation way before finals even start (i.e. at the beginning of the semester) and how to get motivated even when you feel too lazy to study. We want to also remind you guys that grades do not define you. We know, what a cliche, right? But, it's hard to remember that sometimes when we start thinking medical schools use our grades as an admission criteria. We're here to tell you, just do your best and it'll all work out in the end! We hope you guys kill your finals!! Be sure to share your study tips with us on our instagram @themedicalgals and follow us if you want to hear more about our journeys to medicine!
On today's episode, we talk about Captain Marvel and more importantly, our extracurriculars activities, like jobs, volunteering, clubs, and a whole bunch of other things we like to do outside of school work. We also introduce the 15 core competencies that medical schools are looking for in your application. These competencies fall under four major categories: Interpersonal, intrapersonal, thinking and reasoning, and science. We give you guys some examples of activities that fall under these categories and how you can integrate these into your application. Let us know what you guys do in your free time @themedicalgals on Instagram!
On today's mini episode, we talk about our experiences shadowing doctors and scribing at the emergency department and in a clinic. We discuss everything from how to get shadowing opportunities to what you should do when you do shadow is all covered! We also talk about random stuff like GMOs and antibiotics. If you want to let us know what you think, message us @themedicalgals on instagram! We would love to hear from you.
We're back today to talk about what we've been doing as second semester juniors! As the MCAT and medical school applications are on our horizon, we wanted to discuss how we've been preparing while being full-time students and working. We also talk about pizza, Taco Bell, and unexpectedly delicious wings, so that's random, but it's a 10/10 episode, we promise! Keep up with us in our instagram, @themedicalgals!
This week we dive into how we try our hardest to stay composed when everything in our lives are crazy! We talk about sleep schedules, blocking time out for studying, hanging out with our friends, and literally so much more. Listen in on our conversation and if you have anything you'd like to share with us, message us on @themedicalgals on instagram. We would love to hear it!
Welcome to our first ever podcast episode! Our names are Camila, Kayla, and Nell. We are the Medical Gals and we want to talk about all things pre-med. In this episode, we introduce ourselves and how we stumbled into this journey to hopefully becoming physicians. We hope you can relate to some of the things we talk about and that you enjoy our ramblings! Follow us on instagram @themedicalgals for more about our lives in undergrad!