First Line: Recent Episodes
Dr. Aubrey Ann Jackson
First Line promotes health and wellness that holistically addresses the body, mind, and spirit. Topics include mental health, osteopathic medicine, women’s health, and medical education.
Created and hosted by Dr. Aubrey Ann Jackson, DO
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Episode 136. Hear about my tips that will help you impress at away rotations, audition rotations, and sub-Is as a fourth year medical student or recent graduate.
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Episode 135. I discuss my 7-month-old's meal plan, including all the foods I introduced and how I prepared them safely for my baby. These 12 new foods included 5 of the main allergens.
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Episode 134. As part of the starting solids with baby-led weaning series, I conclude the list of foods I started while my baby was 6 months old, including the order in which I introduced them and how I prepared each food. I also discuss when to introduce allergens and how often to feed your baby in the first month of starting solids. This is all based on my own experience, so make sure you have an ongoing conversation with your pediatrician about how you'd like to start solids!
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Episode 133. I discuss my experience with starting foods #4 through #6 (after the first three foods discussed in episode 132). I share how I prepared these foods when introducing them and other variations I tried with subsequent exposures.
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Episode 132. Hear about how I started solids with daughter using a baby-led weaning approach. In the first week, I introduced three foods that can be prepared safely in multiple ways for babies!
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Episode 131. Hear from a doctor and first-time mom about when and how to start solids. There is some evidence-based information that I did not learn in medical school and your pediatrician may not be discussing with you. Hear about why I decided on baby-led weaning and my perspective on incorporating Montessori values into the feeding space.
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Episode 130. Hear my opinion on whether you should study between the Match and day 1 of residency and how to plan out when to take Step 3 or Level 3. I also share tips on housing decisions, food planning, student loans, and communication with co-residents.
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Episode 129. I share the best diet during pregnancy, the 5 most important vitamins and minerals to take, how much caffeine you should drink, your expected weight gain, and how to calculate the number of calories to eat. I include what I learned from my experiences when I was pregnant last year.
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Episode 128. As someone who recently passed Level 3 with a score over the 90th percentile, I share how I personally studied for the exam as well as tips on when to take the exam, what question bank to use, which Anki deck to use, and how to balance studying with clinical work.
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Episode 127. Hear about the pregnancy basics everyone should know, including due date calculations, the difference between gestational age and fetal age, how pregnancy tests work, and what symptoms you're likely to have as early as the two-week wait. I speak from my own experience since this episode was recorded when I was 17 weeks pregnant with my baby girl born while I was a first-year psychiatry resident.
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Episode 126. Learn more about PCOS from a doctor who has been diagnosed with PCOS. Hear more about my fertility journey in episodes 115, 116, 117, 119, 122, and 123.
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Episode 125. I share what PCOS is and my story of how I was diagnosed with PCOS after 10 years of symptoms without a diagnosis. Learn about the criteria of PCOS and how it is diagnosed.
Hear more about my fertility and pre-conception journey by listening to episodes 115, 116, 117, 119, 122, and 123.
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Episode 124. Hear about important topics you need to know before entering the postpartum period, what to expect normally, and how to monitor for complications. Since I am about 7 months postpartum at the time of this recording, I offer some of my anecdotes along the way, including why I chose to breastfeed my baby and how long it took me to lose my pregnancy weight.
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Episode 123. Hear my recording from December 2022 as I reflect on a delayed diagnosis of PCOS and months of fertility treatments, supplements, and lifestyle changes that luckily ends happily with a positive pregnancy test. I have since given birth to a healthy baby girl and had "infertility" taken off my medical record.
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Episode 122. I discuss my workup for infertility and irregular periods, including hypo hypo and PCOS. I talk about starting Provera (progesterone) and Clomid (clomiphene citrate) to induce ovulation.
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Episode 121. As a continuation of my previous episode of Chapman's points, I finish the anterior Chapman's points and cover all the posterior points. I share additional tips on how to study the Chapman's points as an osteopathic medical student and resident.
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Episode 120. Hear my tips for remembering the chapman's points and test taking strategies for chapman point questions on COMLEX Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and COMAT shelf exams.
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Episode 119. Hear about my lab results from my first appointment with my midwife and what testing was recommended for my irregular periods. I also mention which fertility supplements were recommended to me and which ones I found to be beneficial.
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Episode 118. I discuss the importance of ranking programs in order of your preference, how to determine the length of your rank list, what factors to consider when deciding how to rank programs, and what to think about if you are dual applying.
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Episode 117. Hear about what it is like to discontinue taking the birth control pill when trying to conceive and starting a preconception diet. I also discuss why I chose to see a midwife instead of an obstetrician (OB/GYN) and what my first preconception appointment was like.
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Episode 114. I discuss my tips for writing a letter of interest to residency programs that you hope to receive an interview invite for as well as a letter of intent to the residency program you have decided to rank number one.
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Episode 116. I share the dietary changes I made and the specific supplements I decided to take before becoming pregnant with my daughter last year. Learn about which vitamins are most important when trying to conceive (TTC) and why your preparation should really start months before you want to become pregnant.
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Episode 115. This is part 1 of a series detailing my journey from pre-conception planning, my infertility diagnosis and treatment, and my eventual first pregnancy, all while completing medical school. This episode features a recording from February 2022 when my journey first began.
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Episode 113. Here are a few more questions that are commonly asked during residency interviews and how to prepare for them.
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Episode 112. I speak about the most challenging questions I was asked during residency interviews when I went through the Match. If you are applying to residency, you will need to know to expect these questions!
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Episode 111. During the 2023 match season, I wrote down the most common interview questions I was asked during residency program interviews. I am choosing to share my list on First Line, along with some advice on preparing for interviews and approaching these questions!
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Episode 110. Hear the list of questions I personally used to ask during residency interviews, depending on if I was speaking to the program director, a faculty interviewer, or a resident.Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod Visit First Line’s website and blog: https://poddcaststudios.wixsite.com/firstlinepodcastFor a discount off your TrueLearn subscription use link: https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/ and code: firstlineInstagram: @firstlinepodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcastEmail: firstlinepodcast@yahoo.comContent on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.
Episode 109. From deciding what to wear to answering the question about your greatest weakness, hear from a first-year resident about what you must know when interviewing with medical residency programs for the Match in the United States!
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Episode 108. After being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and struggling with infertility, I became pregnant in my last year of medical school and had my healthy baby girl in my second month of residency. In this first episode since taking an 8-week hiatus, I share the very personal details about my labor and delivery experience!
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Episode 107. Hear recommendations for how to prepare for medical school interviews from a resident physician who recently graduated medical school. I share my top tips on what to do before interview day and how to approach certain questions during the interview.
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Episode 106. This is the second episode of a walkthrough the ERAS application. I cover the second half of the application, which includes the experiences section and program signaling.
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Episode 105. Hear when you should start working on your ERAS residency application and when to hit submit. Learn about the cost of applying to residency as a medical student or recent graduate. As a recent applicant from the 2023 cycle, I share tips for the first half of the application (including geographical and setting preferences). Stay tuned for a future episode about the rest of the application, including the experiences section and program signaling!
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Episode 104. Learn about specialties that are a mix of medicine and surgery as well as specialties that incorporate indirect patient care. Specialties covered include ENT, ophthalmology, urology, ob/gyn, anesthesia, dermatology, interventional radiology, diagnostic radiology, and pathology. I also discuss dual or combined specialty programs like internal medicine/pediatrics and family medicine/emergency medicine.
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Episode 103. Specialties covered include general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurological surgery, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, and plastic surgery with associated subspecialties.
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Episode 102. Learn about the non-surgical medical specialties that DOs and MDs can specialize in. This episode covers family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, neurology, preventive medicine, and psychiatry (and each specialties associated subspecialties). Stay tuned for a future episode covering surgical specialties, mixed medicine and surgical specialties, and indirect patient care specialties!
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Episode 101. When should I officially choose a specialty? What questions should I ask myself and my preceptors to inform my decision? What experiences will influence my decision? What factors should I prioritize? Learn how to categorize specialties to quickly narrow your list and hear about what should notfactor into your decision.
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Welcome to Season 3!
My name is Dr. Aubrey Ann Jackson, and I am the creator and host of First Line. Season 3 is the first season I can introduce myself as a doctor since I just graduated from medical school! This season, you can expect new content about my experience transitioning into residency as a PGY-1 psychiatry resident physician. Here is what you can expect in the new season (starting with episode 101):
- Episodes will continue to provide medical education to a broad audience while clearing up common misconceptions.
- The mission of First Line remains the same, to promote whole-personal health & wellness through the lens of osteopathic medicine, holistically addressing the body, mind, and spirit.
- Topics discussed include mental health, healthy habits, self-care, chronic disease, psychology, mindset, personal development, and women’s health.
- The show will continue to cover medical education topics for pre-med students, medical students, and residents.
I encourage you to listen back to past seasons.
- Season 1 (episodes 1 through 50), when I was a third-year medical student.
- Season 2 (episodes 51 through 100), when I was a fourth-year medical student.
Join me every Monday for a new episode!
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Episode 100. This episode is for anyone who wants to learn more about the miracle of pregnancy and childbirth! A fascinating part of pregnancy is the function of the placenta and the umbilical cord, so I share in this episode what I think everyone should know about these vital elements of the maternal-fetal connection. Learn more about the complicated array of hormones that work together for a healthy pregnancy and what really causes gestational diabetes. The episode finishes with an overview of the changes that women often experience while they are pregnant (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, melasma, back pain) along with the physiologic explanation of these changes.
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Episode 99. When applying to medical school, programs will send you a set of about 2-5 prompts for essays after they receive your primary application. It is just as important as the primary app when deciding who to interview! Some schools screen applicants and only send secondaries to selected applicants while other schools send secondaries to everyone. The purpose of secondaries is help schools decide if you are a good fit for their incoming class, so it's important to personalize your responses for each school.
Top 10 tips:
- Start working on essays as soon as you are finished with the primary app. You can look up prompts from past years on sites like Medical School HQ.
- Keep track of the deadlines for secondaries and prioritize the ones with sooner due dates.
- Submit as soon as you can. You don't need to wait for the deadline you are given.
- Pay attention to maximum character counts or word counts. This can differ widely between schools.
- Be as specific as possible. Schools can tell if you use the same copy-and-paste essay for all the schools you’re applying to.
- For prompts that ask about your future goals, show that you have interests while also demonstrating that you are open-minded and willing to learn.
- Use skeletons of essays that you can then personalize for each school to save time.
- Triple check before submitting that you use the correct school name and location in your essays.
- Make sure you are answering the questions that is actually being asked; don’t just use the space to talk about what you want.
- Proofread! Send essays to a mentor or invest in a professional service. (see below)
10 common essay prompts on secondaries:
- Describe how specific attributes of our mission and core values align with your professional goals and personal attributes.
- What influenced your decision to apply to our school?
- Describe a significant challenge you have experienced and share what you learned from the experience.
- Where do you see yourself in your medical career twenty years from now?
- What achievement are you most proud of in your life?
- Please explain how you personally would contribute to diversity at our school.
- Describe an experience where you interacted with a person from a different background than you.
- Please describe if and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your preparation for applying to medical school.
- Please share any information you want us to know about you that is not included in your primary application or in this secondary application.
- AACOMAS: How did you learn about osteopathic medicine and why is it a good fit for you?
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Episode 98. This episode covers how to use residency navigator (also see my episode on using other resources like FREIDA and residency explorer). You will find the full list of residency programs on the ACGME website.
I also discuss the most important factors to consider when choosing programs to add to your residency list and the importance of making a short list within your list of programs you'll be applying to.
I then go into detail about how I formatted my own residency program spreadsheet, which included all of the data on programs that I chose to track, how it informed where to apply to, and how I updated the spreadsheet during interview season after ERAS applications were due.
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Episode 97.
MSAR for MD programs (free information and paid version with additional features)- https://students-residents.aamc.org/medical-school-admission-requirements/medical-school-admission-requirements-msar-applicants
Choose DO Explorer for DO programs (free resource)- https://www.aacom.org/explore-med-schools/choose-do-explorer
Factors to consider when choosing schools: public vs. private, rural vs. suburban vs. urban, state/region preference, admission requirements (premed coursework, MCAT and GPA minimums), MCAT and GPA averages, tuition and financial aid, mission statement, quality of the education, match rates, how happy the students are, grading system, lecture attendance requirements, lecture vs. independent learning vs. team-based learning, research opportunities
Factors to consider when deciding number of schools: your competitiveness (MCAT, GPA, clinical experience, research, leadership), how competitive you are for your top programs (adding more if your top programs are reaches)
Include about 1/4 schools that are "safety" (public schools in your state, MCAT and GPA more than average), match/fit (public in state or private out of state, within 5 points on MCAT
For most applicants, aim for 15-25 schools, which is the average. Involve mentors in this process because this is highly individual and depends on numerous factors. For example, you may not need to apply to this many if you are applying to osteopathic medical schools with an application that has a strong osteopathic medicine focus. You also may not need to apply to this many if you are competitive for your top programs.
I also speak on why should consider applying to osteopathic medical schools.
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Episode 96.
This episode is based on the 2024 application cycle. Some dates for deadlines may change from year to year; however, many of the details of the application itself will remain the same, so this episode is helpful if you applying during future application years as well!
Pay attention to the date when schools can start reviewing your application. Aim to have your application submitted and verified by that date so that you can be in the first batch of applications. It may take weeks for your application to be verified, so the earlier you can submit, the better. If you don't have everything ready in time for that date, it is still worth applying that cycle, but you are likely not to receive as many invitations for secondaries and interviews. Most schools have rolling deadlines and will continue to review applications after the initial release.
Work on your personal comments essay (personal statement) and the work & activities section ahead of time. You don't have to wait for the application to open before drafting these statements. These essays are one of the most important if not the most important part of your application, so it is very much worth it to invest in professional services to look over this part of your application. See episode 92 for more tips for the personal statement and a timeline of the application season.
Make sure you enter your coursework correctly by referring to your official transcript so that there are no errors that could delay your application's verification.
Works & Activities on AMCAS: 15 experiences, 700 characters each (select 3 as most meaningful with an extra 1325 characters)
Experience types: Clinical Community Service, Non-Clinical Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Clinical Employment, Non-Clinical Employment, Shadowing, Research, Presentations/Posters, Publications, Advocacy, Teaching/Tutoring, Hobbies, Artistic Endeavors, Honors/Awards, Athletics, Conferences, Military Service, Other
AACOMAS Experiences section: unlimited experiences, maximum 5 achievements, 600 characters each
Experience types: Healthcare experience, Non-Healthcare Employment, Non-Healthcare Volunteering, Extracurriculars, Research, Teaching
For more info, visit AAMC.org and AACOM.org
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Episode 95. Am I competitive for my specialty? How many programs should I apply to? What is my chance at matching? What programs participate in the SOAP process? Should I dual apply?
ACGME website- full listing of all programs and accreditation status
Advanced Data Tables- match summary by specialty, which specialties are growing (best document to see if your chosen specialty has categorical positions, advanced positions, or a combination)
Match Results by State, Specialty, and Applicant Type- number of positions per specialty by state and how many applicants of each type match in that specialty in that state
Program Results- number of positions and positions filled each year by individual program (best document to see which programs went unfilled in the past)
Average Length of Rank Order- average number of ranks for programs and the average for applicants across all specialties (better to look at data by specialty, see below)
Results and Data: Main Residency Match- in depth explanations about terminology, contains tables from advanced data tables document, percentage of applicants who match at each rank on their rank list, information on SOAP
Applicant Demographics- self-reported applicant gender, race, and ethnicity by specialty
Charting Outcomes in the Match- match rates by specialties, average number of ranks by specialty, chance at matching by number of ranks, average USMLE/COMLEX scores for matched applicants by specialty, chance at matching by USMLE/COMLEX scores (best document to figure out how competitive you are for your specialty and how many interviews to aim for)
Survey Reports- average number of applications received by specialty, factors that influence how applicants rank programs, median number of applications submitted (best document to help figure out how many programs to apply to along with how competitive you are)
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Episode 94. There are two main applications used by medical students who are exploring residency programs to apply to: Residency Explorer and FREIDA. In this episode, you'll learn about how to use each site and take advantage of the filters and program information. As a fourth year medical student, I share insight into what information to focus on and what information may not be as accurate.
Learn how to use these sites to make your list of residency programs. I share a guideline to help you figure out how many programs you should apply to and how to figure out if an individual program is a safety, fit, or reach.
Visit ACGME.org for the official full list of accredited residency programs, including new programs before they are officially accredited. This site contains the most up-to-date before it shows up on any other site.
Visit individual program websites for accurate program-specific information, especially application requirements.
Use Residency Explorer and FREIDA to gauge your competitiveness for specialties and individual programs that have this data available. Make sure to fact check information, especially pertaining to benefits, salary, call schedules, and visa information. Residency Personal Statement Editing Service: https://www.fiverr.com/share/Llqb2p
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Episode 93. How should you go about making the list of residency programs you want to apply to through ERAS? Hear from a 4th year medical student who recently matched and just went through this process less than a year ago!
Consider these factors:
- Location- regional preference, urban vs. rural
- Training opportunities- learn how programs can differ in their training
- Fellowship opportunities (if applicable)- see which programs have in-house fellowships
- Hours per week and call - a rough metric for work-life balance, preference of call every x days vs. night float, post-call day policy
- Prestige (only if you want to have a highly academic career)- academic vs. affiliated, better to focus on connections instead
- Rotation locations- same hospital vs. multiple locations, travel
- Resident wellness- pay attention to how residents act, look out for red flags, resident run vs. attending run
- Salary (should NOT be a main factor)- salaries are very close to each other when you standardize based on the cost of living in the area
Stay tuned for a future episode about how to organize this search process. I'll go into detail about what I included in my residency program spreadsheet!
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Episode 92. What should I be doing each month for my application and preparation for interviews? What topics should I write about in my personal statement? How can I stick out as an applicant? Medical School Application Personal Statement Editing Service: https://www.fiverr.com/share/8YmpP4
The Princeton Review has stated that at some schools the personal statement accounts for over 60% of your total admission score.
AMCAS: opens May 2nd for 2024 cycle. Submission begins May 30th. Transmission to medical schools June 30th.
AACOMAS: opens May 4th. Schools start to receive apps June 15th.
Application season calendar:
- April- write your personal statement and think about what you want to include in your work and activities section
- May- finalize your personal statement and get multiple rounds of editing and proofreading if you haven’t already, work on getting letters of recommendations in and getting a copy of your transcript, finalize the list of schools you’ll be applying to
- June- finalize your application (if you haven't already), prepare for secondary essays
- July- write secondary essays and submit them as quickly as possible, start preparing for interviews by doing a few mock sessions
- August (to as late as April)- interviews
My personal statement tips:
- You have 5300 characters. Use them wisely! If you are describing a patient, stick to 2 sentences max. If you are using a quote, it shouldn't take up more than one line of text.
- The statement should truly answer the question of why you want to be a physician. Back this up with your qualities and experience while telling your unique story.
- Be cautious about reading samples online.
- Use stream of consciousness writing. If you’re an external processor, it may help to brainstorm with someone.
- Don’t think you need to have a 3-pronged thesis or a 5 paragraph format. It should be in whatever format makes the most sense.
- Reflect on your experiences instead of just stating things that you’ve done.
- You need a separate statement if you are applying to MD and DO. You may be filtered out from DO schools if you don’t address your interest in osteopathic medicine specifically.
- Don’t be content with an average personal statement. Your essay is among thousands that each school is reading through. The editing process is crucial. Don’t make the mistake of proofreading yourself when you could’ve invested in a professional or asked a mentor to take a look and made your statement that much better to land more interviews.
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Episode 91.
Top 10 tips from this episode:
- Talk about your hobbies and extracurriculars during medical school and how they connect to your specialty
- Make sure your personal statement can serve as a stand alone document
- Consider mentioning a red flag so that you can reclaim it as a positive based on what you learned and how you adapted
- Include a personalized paragraph for your top programs
- Include your future goals and connect it to the type of residency experience you want to pursue
- Fit your statement on one page (Calibri font size 11, 1.15 spacing in a word document, usually 530-560 words)
- Start thinking of ideas for your statement with stream of consciousness writing
- Be okay with scrapping your first draft if you need to
- Pay attention to your tone
- Have someone you trust look over your work
Use these 10 guiding questions to help you write your first draft (or start over with a new first draft):
- What draws you to your specialty?
- When was the aha moment when you realized you wanted to pursue your specialty?
- What qualities or skills do you have that will allow you to excel in your specialty and in residency in general?
- What about your specialty are you most excited about?
- What characteristics do you have that connect with your interest in your specialty?
- What previous experiences or interests do you have can connect with your interest in your specialty?
- What kind of resident do you see yourself as?
- What kind of residency program are you most interested in?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years/10 years/20 years?
- Are there any red flags you have to address?
In addition to the tips in this episode, I also want to help you on an individual basis. Check out this link to access my listing on Fiverr for more information about my personal statement editing service: https://www.fiverr.com/share/Llqb2p
I even have a special brainstorming add-on service if you are starting from a blank word document. I believe that personal statement editing is so important, and unfortunately most services you find online charge hundreds to thousands of dollars. That’s why I chose to offer help; I have significant professional writing and editing experience, and I am offering the services at a much more affordable price. Many other sites have staff members who are years or even decades removed from the residency application process. I was just in your shoes, so I know what program directors want to see. I received so many compliments on my own personal statement during interviews, and I believe this was because I was intentional with crafting an excellent statement. I’m looking forward to helping you do the same!
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Episode 90. The personal statement is the most important part of your application for many specialties. It is also the part of your application that you uniquely have control over. Many students overlook this important element of the application.
The 2021 program director survey cited that in all specialties, the personal statement is more important when selecting who to interview than other factors including 1) volunteer and extracurricular experiences, 2) awards and honors, 3) the prestige of your medical school, and 4) research experience.
The personal statement was even more important than 1) USMLE/COMLEX scores and 2) your school grades for applicants applying to many specialties including child neurology, family medicine, neurosurgery, PM&R, psychiatry, and vascular surgery. Now that Level 1 and Step 1 is pass/fail, many more specialties are likely to join the ranks of these specialties that look more at the personal statement for a more holistic review process.
Top 10 tips:
- Tell the story of why you are interested in your specialty and tie this to your past experiences and future career aspirations
- Make sure that if someone you knew read the statement, they would know it was you vs. someone else
- Balance showing the best of yourself while also not overselling yourself or inflating your experiences
- Catch the readers attention with your first sentence, and state your specialty of choice in the first paragraph
- If including a meaningful case, keep it short and stick to why it was significant to you
- Demonstrate a passion for the subject matter and the patient population of your intended specialty
- Know your audience (the reader is going to be someone already in the specialty you’re applying for)
- Comment on the “art” of the specialty and find meaning beyond the more practical outside view of the specialty
- Mention interest in a subspecialty if you think it’s helpful to expand upon your interest
- Personalize your statement for your top programs
Avoid these 5 mistakes:
- Don’t summarize your CV or ERAS application in your statement
- Don't explain again why you decided to became a doctor (unless it relates to your specialty directly)
- Don’t use your medical school application essay as the first draft of your personal statement
- Don't mention the salary or work life balance as the reason why you're interested in your intended specialty
- Don't use a template you found online or base your statement on a sample personal statement you found online
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Episode 89. There are three types of intelligence: thinking intelligence, feeling intelligence, and doing/instinctual intelligence. Everyone has all three types of intelligence, but everyone has one dominant center of intelligence. The Enneagram numbers can be sorted into triads, and these triads also line up with a center of intelligence.
Head triad = thinking center of intelligence (5, 6, and 7), motivated by fear
Heart triad = feeling center of intelligence (2, 3, and 4), motivated by shame
Gut triad = doing/instinctual center of intelligence (8, 9, and 1), motivated by anger
This episode goes into detail each of these triads and centers of intelligence and how they show up in each individual number.
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Episode 88. This episode is composed of three parts: one recording from after rank lists are due (discussing my initial thoughts and providing an overview of how the Match Process works through NRMP), one recording after receiving the first match week email that states if an applicant matches or not (spoiler: I matched!), and a final recording with a reflection after I learn what program I matched at.
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Episode 87. Female anatomy and the physiology of the female reproductive system is often misunderstood while other women don't even know the basics about how their own bodies work! This episode is important for everyone to listen to, not just individuals who have a uterus. In addition to discussing the structure and function of the organs that make up the intricate female reproductive system, I also go over what goes on during the menstrual cycle.
Please note that during this episode I use terms such as "female", "women", "maternal", etc. when describing the population of individuals who have a uterus, vagina, etc.; however, I do not intend to exclude individuals who have these anatomical parts who identify as a gender other than female. I also realize that not everyone who identifies as a women will have these parts. Terminology I use in this episode is consistent with sex assigned at birth.
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Episode 86.
This episode discusses three types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. The purpose is to provide education about these conditions that everyone should know, including the ABCs of melanoma (red flags to look out for when you do self-checks). If you have questions or concerns, contact your PCP or dermatologist (DO or MD).
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Episode 85. This episode is a must-listen for all medical students but especially 3rd year students and rising 4th year students. As an applicant in the current cycle of this recording (2023 ERAS season), I share my insights into ERAS and how to plan ahead for your application. The timeline I share is based on the 2023 cycle, so dates are subject to change (the 2024 cycle schedule has not been released at the time this episode was uploaded). Check out aamc.org for info.
Summary of the changes starting in the 2024 cycle: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/what-s-new-2024-myeras-application
In this episode, I talk about the importance of devoting time and energy into crafting a competitive application in order to be invited for interviews. A competitive ERAS application starts with a well-constructed curriculum vitae (CV) or resume. This is something you should start working on in your first year of medical school and update as you gain experiences throughout medical school. Check out my CV/Resume Editing Service at https://www.fiverr.com/share/KaAZqW I'll eventually open up this service to reviewing your downloaded ERAS applications once the cycle starts over the summer! (I'm happy to also review completed ERAS application worksheets, available at aamc.org)
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Episode 84. This episode takes a walk through another skin condition, eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. I have had this condition since infancy and continue to have flares through adulthood, so I share my own experience with eczema along with talking about diagnosis, risk factors, prevention, and treatment.
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Episode 83. More common benign skin lesions!
Cherry hemangioma: red, dome-shaped spots, usually on the torso or arms and upper extremities, more common in older adults, no malignant potential
Pyogenic granuloma: round, bright red, bleeds easily, associated with pregnancy, usually on the face or hands
Melasma: mask of pregnancy, dark patch on the face, exacerbated by UV radiation
Acanthosis nigricans: brown/black thick plaques, usually on armpit or neck, may itch, associated with diabetes mellitus type 2 and PCOS
Seborrheic keratosis: dark spots, soft, greasy, waxy, may itch or bleed, found in upper body usually
Acrochordon (skin tag): small, in skin creases, associated with HPV and obesity
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Episode 82. Most lesions you'll have on your skin are benign. While waiting for your dermatology app (because most people should see a dermatologist!), here are some descriptions of the most common "spots" you might have. Don't be scared into thinking you have skin cancer because that's what Dr. Google (or Dr. TikTok) told you.
Benign skin lesions are non-cancerous growths. Diagnosis requires individual consideration of the lesion (by a doctor, in person) as well as your overall condition. Biopsy or excision is common when there could potentially be a malignancy. True benign lesions can still be treated but usually just for cosmetic purposes.
Topics covered: nevus/nevi (moles, freckles, birth marks), solar lentigo (liver spots, sun spots), verruca vulgaris (warts)
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Episode 81.
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This episode is a must-listen for any medical student or pre-med student. Yes, this could really be helpful for anyone writing a CV, but the uniqueness of medical and pre-med CVs is going to be the focus. I know a ton about medical school CVs since I am currently a 4th year student. You'll need to craft a CV specific to all the opportunities that could arise in my pre-med years and in medical school, and this includes keeping an excellent, frequently updated CV that will eventually turned into an application (for medical school and then for ERAS applications for residency).
Here are some examples of when I needed to use a CV:
- While pre-med: leadership positions, internships/co-ops, work-study, volunteering experiences with organizations, scholarship apps, and eventually the AMCAS and AACOMAS
- While in medical school: research, leadership, letters of recommendation, chair letters, applications for away rotations/audition rotations/sub-Is, award applications, MSPE (Dean’s letter), and ERAS applications
Sections for a CV/Resume:
- Name and contact info
- Education
- Honors and awards
- Extracurricular activities and leadership positions
- Work experience
- Community service
- Research experiences, presentations, posters, and publications
- Optional sections: professional memberships, certifications and skills, interests and hobbies
General tips:
- 10-12 size font for the body text, up to 14 for headings, up to 18 for your name
- Active voice instead of passive voice
- More recent experiences are better, but you can dig further back into your history for meaningful and relevant experiences
- Know your audience!
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Episode 80.
Tension headaches:
- Avoid triggers (stress, depression/anxiety, poor sleep, fatigue, poor posture, neck strain)
- Make lifestyle modifications
- Use medications like Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, or Aspirin, but read the label and talk to your doctor first!
- Ask your doctor about prophylactic therapy (amitriptyline)
- Avoid opioid use
Migraine headaches:
- Avoid triggers (stress, poor sleep, exertion, triggering foods, alcohol, nicotine, fasting, dehydration, light, loud noises). Episode 16 covers Alcohol Use Disorder.
- Make lifestyle modifications
- Use medications like Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, Excedrin, Aspirin, but read the label and talk to your doctor first!
- Ask your doctor about triptans and prophylactic therapy like Topamax, Depakote, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and tricyclic antidepressants
- Other options: Botox (Onabotulinum toxin A), monoclonal antibodies (erenumab, galcanezumab, fremanezumab), acupuncture, therapy, and biofeedback
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Episode 79. This episode is great for everyone, whether you care about your own health or if you are in the healthcare field! Learn more about the two most common types of primary headaches (tension headaches and migraine headaches) as well as red flags to watch out for that may mean a more serious cause of your headache.
Headaches are common and are one of the most common causes of functional disability. Over 90% of people experience a headache at least once in their lives. Most headache are harmless. Tension headaches make up about 80% of headaches, and migraines account for about 10% of headaches. The remaining headaches include rarer types, and some are life-threatening.
Identifying the cause of headaches requires a doctor to take a thorough history and perform a physical examination. Additional testing like imaging (CT or MRI) is only indicated if headaches persist after first line treatment or if red flags are present.
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Episode 78. This episode is extremely important for 3rd year medical students (and also 1st and 2nd medical students looking ahead) for tips on preparing for 4th year when it comes to selecting a specialty and scheduling away and audition rotations. Topics include sub-internships, VSLO/VSAS, Clinician Nexus, when to schedule rotations, when to ask for letters of recommendations, and when you really need to decide on your specialty (and what to consider when making this important decision).
Away rotation- a rotation not at your core rotation site (where you did 3rd year rotations). It usually means you travel.
Audition rotation- a rotation that has a residency program you are interested in. You being at the site and rotating means you have face time with residents and attendings. If you do well, you are more likely to be offered an interview there. If you don’t do as well, they may not invite you.
Sub-internships or sub-Is- rotations in 4th year in which you are treated like an intern. You often have many of the responsibilities and workload like an intern would have. If an away rotation or audition rotation is distinguished as a sub-I, they may be more intense than if it was not designated with this term. What a sub-I means at different institutions varies widely.
Auditions and sub-Is can be home rotations or away rotations. Away rotations are pretty much always audition rotations. Away rotations and audition rotations are sometimes sub-Is.
December and January of 3rd year: start thinking about where you'd like to complete away rotations and start applying.
February: VSLO opens for most programs on that site. The process ends once you fill your schedule!
You’ll probably want to have your specialty chosen by the mid-point of 3rd year since you will want most if not all of your away rotations in the specialty of your choice.
Most residency program websites will also include information on how to apply for 4th year away rotations. They will likely say if you have to apply on VSLO, Clinician Nexus, their own application, or to simply email their coordinator. If you don’t see specific info, you can always find the contact us area and reach out to their program coordinator to ask.
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Episode 77. This episode includes basics of psychology that everyone should know, with a focus on psychoanalytic theory and psychosocial development.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Sigmund Freud: The Preconscious, Conscious, and Unconscious Minds
- Psychoanalytic theory: the id is the primitive/instinctual part of the mind (aggression, sexual drives, unconscious memories); the super-ego is the moral conscience; and the ego is the realistic, logical mind that mediates between the id and the super-ego.
- Carl Jung: the ego (conscious mind, thoughts/memories/emotions in awareness, feelings of identity), the personal unconscious, and the collective unconscious
- Archetypes: the persona, the shadow, the anima/animus, and the self.
- Jeffrey Young and Schema Therapy
- Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development: trust vs. mistrust (0-2 years old), autonomy vs. doubt (18 months-4 years old), initiative vs. guilt (3-7), industry vs. inferiority (5-13), identity vs. confusion (11-21), intimacy vs. isolation (18-39), generativity vs. stagnation (29-65), integrity vs. despair (48+).
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Episode 76.
Happy holidays! Whether you are listening to this episode in December, January, or any other time of year, I hope that this is helpful to any goal you set (including New Year's Resolutions). If you are listening to this episode after the 1st, it is not too late for you. Starting a goal in the new year is an arbitrary date. You can make changes to your life at any point. Also, if you feel like you already failed at your new year's resolution, don’t let yourself take that all or nothing approach. Take a day or two to reassess. Analyze why you fell short and address that issue. Maybe you can consider revising your goal to something more attainable. Be patient and be forgiving of yourself. For any lasting change in your life, you are likely not going to get there on your first try. Learning from your mistakes takes you a step further to where you want to be.
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Exercise: run a 5k, set a new PR, take the stairs, set a step goal, create a stretching routine
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Diet: eliminate junk food from your home, set a goal for no snacking after dinner, drink more water, limit how often you eat out
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Sleep: establish a new bedtime, create a wind-down routine, eliminate screen use before bed
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Finances: save money, create a budget, pay off debt
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Spiritual: read the Bible in a year, be intentional about prayer
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Self-care and Mental Health: practice gratitude, meditate daily, do something for yourself everyday
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Family and Friends: reaching out once a week, make plans to see them more often, spread positivity by giving one compliment a day
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Things You Should’ve Been Already Doing: floss, brush your tongue, go to the dentist, clean your fridge, cleaning out your car, go to a well check
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Hobbies: practice an instrument a half hour a day, starting something new, attend a class, read one book a month for fun, start journaling, start a blog
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Bad Habit Elimination: quit smoking, quit watching porn, limit social media use
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Episode 75.
You may be looking to choose a new diet to follow because you want to lose weight, manage a chronic condition like diabetes or hypertension, or just to become healthier. There are so many choices of diets out there, and you are not alone if you feel overwhelmed by the amount of choices. Some diets seem to contradict each other, leading you to ask questions like the following: Is high fat or low fat the way to go? Are carbs good or bad? Should meat be the largest or smallest food group in my diet? Your doctor also may not be the most helpful when it comes to this. A common thing I hear in healthcare is to "follow whatever diet you can stick to". To be fair, there is truth to this since it seems like almost anything is an improvement compared to the modern Western diet.
In this episode, I discuss the foundations of what makes a "good diet" and what red flags to watch out for, since I can't possibly go into detail in all the hundreds (if not thousands) of diets that can be read about online. I then take time to go through some of the common ones I am asked about with a straightforward recommendation for or against the diet.
Here are the diets discussed in this episode:
Mediterranean diet
DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)
Vegetarianism and Veganism
Atkins diet
Weight Watchers
Ketogenic (keto) diet
SlimFast and other meal replacement diets
Detox diets
Master Cleanse (maple syrup lemonade diet) and other liquid-based diets
Cabbage Soup diet and other low calorie diets
As always, ask your doctor before starting a diet. This episode is a great place to learn about healthcare topics so you know what questions to ask your doctor. Some chronic health conditions could make a certain diet dangerous for you, so it is always good to check in with your physician (DO or MD) before starting something new. This episode is not intended to be used for medical advice.
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Episode 74. The holidays can be a stressful and emotional time of the year. The source of this stress and how we react to stress vary widely among individuals, but there are certain patterns that can be explained by the Enneagram (personality types based on how we see the world and interact with others).
What role do you have during the holidays based on your Enneagram type? (Sneak peak: 2s are definitely the gift givers!)
What causes conflict (internal or external) during the holidays for each type?
How do each of the Enneagram numbers respond to stress?
What does growth look like for you during the holidays (based on your Enneagram type)?
How are interpersonal relationships (and how you view yourself) impacted by the holidays and your Enneagram type?
Listen to the end for a bonus segment about gift ideas for each Enneagram number in your life.
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Episode 73. What are the symptoms of the flu? What are the symptoms of the common cold? How do I know which one I have? What should I do if I think I have the flu or the common cold? When should I see my doctor? What should I take over the counter?
Over the counter medications mentioned in this episode:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain/fever
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) for pain/fever
Oxymetazoline (nasal spray) for congestion
Chlorpheniramine (allergy pill) for congestion
Benzonatate (Tessalon perles) for cough
Dextromethorphan (Dayquil, Robitussin) for cough
Guaifenesin (Mucinez) for cough and congestion
Before using a new medication, consult with your doctor, especially if you have liver or kidney impairment.
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Episode 72. Low back pain is very common. It is the 2nd most common reason to see a doctor and also the 2nd most common reason to take time off work. In general, doctors don't have much to offer patients with back pain. They may prescribe pain medications like NSAIDs or muscle relaxants. They may also refer the patient to see a physical therapist. Osteopathic doctors have another tool they can use with osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), also known as osteopathic manipulative technique or osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). Osteopathic care follows a holistic, whole person approach that utilizes evidence-based medicine and knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Osteopathic care can treat back pain by targeting the underlying cause (alongside medication if needed). Osteopathic doctors are fully licensed medical doctors who receive all the training that allopathic physicians (MD physicians) do but also with the additional training in OMM and a curriculum that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the human body.
Topics reviewed in this episode:
- Background on low back pain and lumbar strain
- How OMM/OMT approaches back pain diagnosis and treatment
- Muscle energy for the lumbar spine
- Facilitated positional release for the lumbar spine
- Myofascial release for the lumbar spine
- High velocity low amplitude technique for the lumbar spine (HVLA)
- How osteopathic care combines the biomechanical, circulatory, metabolic, neurologic, and behavioral models to treat back pain
See my previous episode (episode 71 or season 2 episode 21) for more information about OMM in general.
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Episode 71. Topics from this episode include the following: What osteopathic medicine is and what a DO is (for more info see episode 2 in season 1) Philosophy and foundational principles of osteopathic medicine 5 models of osteopathic medicine: biomechanical, respiratory/circulatory, neurological, metabolic, and behavioral Importance of preventive medicine and risk factor mitigation The basis for osteopathic medicine surrounding evidence-based medicine, anatomy, physiology, and palpatory skills Somatic dysfunctions and imbalances at the core of diagnosis in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) Screening for osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) Overview of the most commonly used OMT techniques Viscerosomatic and somatovisceral reflexes with the understanding of holistic, whole body approach to medicine First Line is created and hosted by Aubrey Ann Jackson. Visit First Line’s website where you can view blog posts: https://poddcaststudios.wixsite.com/firstlinepodcast This episode is sponsored by TrueLearn. For a discount off your TrueLearn subscription use link: https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/ and code: firstline Use this link to easily find First Line on different platforms and social media platforms: linktr.ee/FirstLinePodcast First Line is now available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Vurbl, Breaker, Castbox, PocketCasts, Castro, Player Fm, Pod Bean, Reason, Vurbl, and TuneIn. First Line is on Instagram @firstlinepodcast and on Facebook www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast You can reach First Line via email at firstlinepodcast@yahoo.com Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please see your primary care physician (DO or MD) for any medical concerns you have. All ideas expressed are individual ideas of the host and do not represent any organizations the host is linked to.
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Episode 70.
The healthy defense mechanisms or mature defense mechanisms discussed include anticipation, humor, altruism, suppression, and sublimation.
Coping strategies are skills that can be used to deal with life stressors. Adoptive coping focuses on responding in a constructive way while maladaptive coping focuses on short-term stress relief that may increase stress long-term (anger, drug use, "eating your feelings").
Adaptive coping can be problem-focused coping (targeting the underlying cause), emotion-focused (responding with acceptance), and/or meaning-focused coping (mindfulness, gratitude, prayer).
Defense Mechanisms (episode 68 and 69/season 2 episode 18 and 19)
Personality Disorders (episodes 6, 8, 9, and 13 in season 1)
Types of Therapy (episodes 62 and 63/season 2 episode 12 and 13)
Enneagram (episodes 25-34 in season 1)
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Episode 69. This episode covers the different types of neurotic defense mechanisms, ways that we unconsciously deal with stress and anxiety. Neurotic defenses are at a higher level than the unhealthy defense mechanisms I described in the previous episode, but there are also mature defense mechanisms that are at an even higher levels. The neurotic defense mechanisms include externalization, control, displacement, intellectualization, isolation of affect, rationalization, reaction formation, repression, dissociation, and inhibition. Anyone may have these defense mechanisms but it is especially common in people with personality disorders or other mental health diagnoses, especially anxiety-related disorders.
Related episodes to listen to next:
Unhealthy Defense Mechanisms (episode 68/season 2 episode 18)
Personality Disorders (episodes 6, 8, 9, and 13 in season 1)
Types of Therapy (episodes 62 and 63/ season 2 episode 12 and 13)
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Episode 68. This is the first episode of a series on defense mechanisms and coping strategies. To start off, this episode covers level 1 and level 2 defense mechanisms, the pathologic defense mechanisms and the immature defence mechanisms. Collectively, I refer to these as the unhealthy defense mechanisms. Just because you use one of these defense mechanisms does not mean that there is anything wrong with you; we have probably all used one or more of these at one time or another. What is important is to acknowledge that these are unhealthy defenses, and there are healthier defense mechanisms and coping strategies that you can use instead. These defense mechanisms, however, are unconscious, so many people need therapy in order to work on effecting their defense mechanisms.
Defense mechanisms covered in this episode include splitting, projection, denial, acting out, blocking, idealization, identification, passive aggression, undoing, regression, and fixation. Splitting, acting out, and passive aggression are often found in borderline personality disorder, or BPD. In episode 8 (Season 1), I talk more about BPD as well as antisocial personality disorder. Denial is often found in people with substance use disorders. I talk about Alcohol Use Disorder in episode 16 (Season 1) and Opioid Use Disorder in episode 65 (Season 2 episode 15). Regression is often found in dependent personality disorder, which is covered in more detail in episode 13 (Season 1). Additionally, I talk more about therapy in episode 62 and 63 (Season 2 episode 12 and 13).
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Episode 67. In this episode, I discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a mental health diagnosis characterized by obsessions, compulsions, or both. I cover what symptoms OCD is associated with, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. OCD is very different from OCPD, which is discussed in a different episode (season 1, episode 13). I also speak on some of the subtypes of OCD, including postpartum OCD, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), hoarding disorder, and trichotillomania (TTM).
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Episode 66. In this episode, I discuss topics that are important for women. This includes cervical cancer prevention and screening (pap smear and HPV vaccines), breast cancer prevention and screening (mammography/mammogram), osteoporosis prevention and screening, and other cancer screenings. I finish up the episodes talking about what to expect when you go for a well woman exam, specifically the physical exam portion (breast exam and pelvic exam).
Note: I use the terms female and woman in this episode; however, information on this episode applies to all individuals who have breasts, a uterus, etc. (regardless of gender identity)
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Episode 65. In this episode, I discuss opioid use disorder, including a definition and how it is treated. What is the difference between opioids and opiates? What types of substances are considered opioids? Are opioid pain medications addicting? Why are the complications of opioid use? How is opioid use disorder treated (including with medications and other strategies)?
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Episode 64. I start this episode with a life update. I am currently applying to residency programs, and interviews are starting soon! Looking forward to creating content soon to help future applicants.
The episode covers what vaccines are and how they cause immunity. I go into detail about different types of vaccines, including inactivated (killed) vaccines, live attenuated vaccines, toxoid vaccines, mRNA vaccines, and vector (carrier) vaccines. Then, I specifically discuss the important of the influenzae (the flu) vaccine, which is timely because these vaccines are now available for flu season! I also briefly discuss COVID vaccines and recommendations for a booster in the 2022-2023 season.
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Episode 63. This episode is part two of a series on psychotherapy. The first episode covers CBT, group therapy, supportive therapy/counseling, and motivational interviewing. This episode covers psychoanalysis, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and interpersonal therapy. I also take a few minutes to answer some commonly asked questions: what types of mental healthcare workers provide these types of therapy (counselors, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists)? What is the difference between these types of providers? How do I find providers in my area? Can I select a provider based on my diagnosis/preferred modality of psychotherapy?
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Episode 62. The word "therapy" is often thrown around but can be used to refer to a variety of different types of therapy. First of all, there is psychotherapy (which is probably what you think of first and is what this episode is about), but there are other types of "therapy" like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, to name a few. When talking about psychotherapy, there isn't just one type either; there are many! This episode doesn't even cover all the types, but I am starting out talking about the most common types that you are likely to encounter if you see a counselor, a therapist, a psychologist, or a psychiatrist. There are also types of therapies that your primary care physician may even utilize! In a future episode, I will talk about other types of therapy that I didn't cover here as well as how to choose what type of therapy is best and who to seek care from (counselor vs. therapist vs. psychiatrist).
This episode covers the following topics:
Supportive therapy (counseling)- best for depression, anxiety, and crises
Cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)- best for depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and eating disorders
Motivational interviewing (MI)- best for depression, lifestyle changes, substance use disorders
Group therapy- best for personality disorders, grief, substance use disorders, chronic medical conditions
Family therapy- best for grief and diagnoses that often affect the family unit such (schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance use disorders, depression)
Couples therapy- best for crises, communication issues, and sexual disorders
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Episode 61. In this episode, I explain what the thyroid gland is and what it does. Then, I go into detail about low thyroid hormone (underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism), including what it looks like and how it is caused. I'll also discuss symptoms of high thyroid (overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism) along with causes. I'll answer the question that is often asked: how are these disorders treated? Additionally, how can stress affect the thyroid gland?
Learn more about the hormone-producing gland that is involved in metabolism and many organ systems of the body!
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Episode 60. There are a lot of misconceptions about depression during pregnancy. Is depression "normal" during pregnancy?... NO! A woman who is depressed during pregnancy should seek medical care. There are several medications available that are not associated with risk of congenital anomalies, and the risks of leaving depression untreated has a much greater impact on the growing baby. Even if a woman does not want to be put on medication, there are other treatment options available that you can talk to your doctor about. In this episode, I discuss risk factors for depression in pregnancy, barriers to care, the effects of depression on both the mother and baby, and how depression is treated during pregnancy (involving medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes).
For more information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/antidepressants/art-20046420#:~:text=SSRIs%20are%20generally%20considered%20an,t%20associated%20with%20birth%20defects.
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Episode 59. In this sequel to my previous episode on diabetes, I focus most on diabetes mellitus type 2, speaking about the specific management and monitoring that patients do themselves (like checking fasting and postprandial glucose) and monitoring done by physicians (like monofilament testing). Lifestyle changes is super important in diabetes, as well as reducing impact of other comorbidities such as hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and renal disease. I cover many of the most common medications used in diabetes, including metformin, GLP-1 agonists, SGLT-2 inhibitors, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinedione, and insulin. I also mention a few misconceptions about diabetes and what aspects of diabetes are stigmatized.
1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 have diabetes. 1 in 10 of all adults have diabetes.
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Episode 58. In this episode focusing on diabetes mellitus (type 1 and type 2), I discuss the physiology of insulin in the body and how diabetes is caused. This episode also covers how complications of diabetes arise, such as neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease. I also answer common questions that includes the following: how is diabetes diagnosed? What are the risk factors of diabetes? How can I prevent diabetes? How can diabetes be managed if I am diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes?
The treatment of diabetes will be discussed more in depth in an upcoming episode.
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Episode 57. The episode covers my personal experience taking COMLEX Level 2, starting out with a recording from right after taking the exam as well as a recording after my score was released with reflection on the experience. This episode includes tips for studying, what topics I wish I would've studied more, how to keep energy during the test day for 8 blocks of questions, and how to predict your score before taking the exam.
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Episode 56. This episode I discuss my initial thoughts right after taking the USMLE Step 2 and tips about studying and strategy on test day (what to incorporate into your routine leading up to test day, what to eat/drink on test day, how to approach biostatistics, how to pace yourself, when to take breaks, and much more). Then I share how I did compared to what my practice tests predicted.
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Episode 55. Now that Level 1 and Step 1 are scored pass/fail without a numerical score, other factors in students' residency applications are becoming much more important. Whether you want to match into a surgical subspecialty, primary care, or any other specialty, the following are going to be important to work on starting on day 1 in medical school: research experience, extracurricular involvement, and leadership. While going through medical school, you have to focus on your grades first and foremost, but you also have to consider exploring different specialty options and know which one is right for you early enough to build a strong resume for applications in the last year of medical school. This episode is a great overview of these challenges. This is a must-listen for students just starting medical school because these tips will inform what to think about as early as your first year.
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Episode 54. This episode is a must-listen for anyone starting medical school and is also helpful for people beginning PA school. In this episode, First Line covers frequently asked questions like "what is the most efficient way to study?", "should I attend lecture if it's optional?", and "what is Anki and should I use it?". I will also discuss what you can get out of textbooks, whether you should join a study group, what to get out of orientation, and how to take notes effectively. There will be more episodes in this series, so reach out if you have suggestion/questions to inform what information I will cover! Visit First Line’s website where you can submit questions and feedback as well as view blog posts: https://poddcaststudios.wixsite.com/firstlinepodcast This episode is sponsored by TrueLearn. TrueLearn special discount codes: For $10 off Shelf/COMAT, use code firstline-shelf For $15 off COMLEX subscriptions, use code firstline-comlex For $35 off USMLE subscriptions, use code firstline-usmle Use this link to easily find First Line on different platforms and social media platforms: linktr.ee/FirstLinePodcast First Line is now available on Spotify & Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Amazon Music & Audible, iHeartRadio, Vurbl, Breaker, Castbox, PocketCasts, Castro, Player Fm, Pod Bean, Reason, Vurbl, and TuneIn. First Line is on Instagram @firstlinepodcast and on Facebook www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please see your primary care physician (DO or MD) for any medical concerns you have. All ideas expressed are individual ideas of the host and do not represent any organizations the host is linked to.
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Episode 53. This is part 6 of the clinical rotations mini-series. All parts can be listened to in any order, but I do recommend that you listen to all the episodes to succeed on clinical rotations! I recorded this series just weeks after completing all my core clerkships in my third year of medical school.
This episode goes into detail describing tips for each specific rotation: general surgery, pediatrics, OB/GYN (obstetrics and gynecology), psychiatry, internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, and OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine). I talk about how to prepare for the rotation itself and also some rotation-specific insight into preparing for the shelf/COMAT exams. There is a ton more information in the rest of the episodes on clinical rotations, so make sure you listen to those, too!
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Episode 52. There are many more types of depressive disorders than typical major depressive disorder (MDD) that was discussed in the previous episode. All of them have the potential to be serious and debilitating. This episodes covers subtypes of MDD like seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder), atypical depression, substance-induced MDD, and MDD with psychotic features. Other depressive disorders talked about include persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), minor depressive disorder, postpartum depression, and adjustment disorder.
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Episode 51. In the first episode of Season 2, I am discussing what everyone needs to know about major depressive disorder (MDD) including risk factors, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
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Season 2 starts on July 4th 2022.
In Season 2, First Line's host Aubrey Ann Jackson is in her fourth and final year of medical school. You can expect to see episodes covering important health and wellness topics with an even greater focus on mental health. A new episode is released every Monday (6 am ET).
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Episode 50. Whether you are thinking of staring your own podcast or just want a behind the scenes look into my experience starting First Line, I hope you enjoy this honest reflection of my first year in the podcast business along with tangible tips. Visit First Line’s website where you can submit questions and feedback as well as view blog posts: https://poddcaststudios.wixsite.com/firstlinepodcast This episode is sponsored by TrueLearn. TrueLearn special discount codes: For $10 off Shelf/COMAT, use code firstline-shelf For $15 off COMLEX subscriptions, use code firstline-comlex For $35 off USMLE subscriptions, use code firstline-usmle Use this link to easily find First Line on different platforms and social media platforms: linktr.ee/FirstLinePodcast First Line is now available on Spotify & Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Amazon Music & Audible, iHeartRadio, Vurbl, Breaker, Castbox, PocketCasts, Castro, Player Fm, Pod Bean, Reason, Vurbl, and TuneIn. First Line is on Instagram @firstlinepodcast and on Facebook www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please see your primary care physician (DO or MD) for any medical concerns you have. All ideas expressed are individual ideas of the host and do not represent any organizations the host is linked to.
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Episode 49. This episode covers topics such as practice questions, incorporation of Anki, dedicated studying, strategies for COMAT/shelf exams, types of questions unique to clinical learning, and general test taking tips. This is part 5 of my episodes on clinical rotations, but they can be listened to in any order. Visit First Line’s website where you can submit questions and feedback as well as view blog posts: https://poddcaststudios.wixsite.com/firstlinepodcast This episode is sponsored by TrueLearn. TrueLearn special discount codes: For $10 off Shelf/COMAT, use code firstline-shelf For $15 off COMLEX subscriptions, use code firstline-comlex For $35 off USMLE subscriptions, use code firstline-usmle Use this link to easily find First Line on different platforms and social media platforms: linktr.ee/FirstLinePodcast First Line is now available on Spotify & Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Amazon Music & Audible, iHeartRadio, Vurbl, Breaker, Castbox, PocketCasts, Castro, Player Fm, Pod Bean, Reason, Vurbl, and TuneIn. First Line is on Instagram @firstlinepodcast and on Facebook www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please see your primary care physician (DO or MD) for any medical concerns you have. All ideas expressed are individual ideas of the host and do not represent any organizations the host is linked to.
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Episode 48. This week I cover what you need to know about vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B7 (biotin), vitamin B9 (folate/folic acid), and vitamin B12 (cobalamin). This includes why each vitamin is important, how to incorporate these vitamins into your diet, and signs of deficiency and toxicity. This is a lot of information crammed into one episode, but let me know if you like this content and if I should make more episodes like this!
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Episode 47. This episode is part 4 of a series on clinical rotations. I am speaking from my medical school experience, but you may find this helpful as a PA student or nursing student as well. This episode's topics include how to prepare for surgical rotations (especially general surgery and OB/GYN), how to get and take advantage of opportunities to learn hands-on skills and procedures, and how to do OMM/OMT while on rotations. I also cover a few important points about professionalism that you probably haven't thought about. The end of the episodes contains some important tips about pimping.
Here are some highlights from this episode:
On preparing for surgical rotations: It may help to read up on the surgery/procedure and review relevant anatomy the night before.
On procedures: Be around and ready to help. If there is something you want to do, ask the preceptor if they would like help with it or if they can show it to you. Asking ahead of time is better than in the room in front of the patient. Many times opportunities will be offered. Make sure you react enthusiastically and gratefully so that more opportunities will then be given to you. If you see your preceptor put on gloves, put on gloves (even if they get wasted). In surgeries, put on regular gloves before scrubbing in; you might get the chance to help with anesthesia.
On OMM: I will take time to diagnose a somatic dysfunction and report it to my preceptor with recommendation to do OMM in my plan. It is then up to the preceptor to decide if they are comfortable with supervising me and having me assist with the treatment. I’ve found that many DO preceptors will let you perform OMM, especially DO residents. Do not do OMM without approval first. You wouldn't be able to give a patient medication or perform a procedure without your preceptor, and OMM is no different.
On professionalism: Don’t ask where someone went to med school. Remember computer etiquette. Ask if there anything else you can help with at the end of the day.
Pimping: Remember that this is a teaching method. Anki is the best preparation for this.
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Episode 46. This is part 3 of a series on clinical rotations, which is geared towards medical students but can also be helpful for nursing and PA students as well! This episode I speak on what my daily routine looked like while on rotations, podcasts to listen to, and tangible tips about patient interviews (specifically asking questions to form a history of present illness). This is not the end of this series either! I am planning on speaking about doing osteopathic manipulative techniques while on rotations and also covering how to study during third year in more detail.
The podcasts mentioned that are helpful while on rotations are Pediatrics Clerkship: A Medical Student Guide, Surgery 101, and Divine Intervention Podcasts.
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Episode 45. This is my second episode on clinical rotations for medical students (but also applicable to students in other healthcare professions). Topics discussed include what to expect on day 1, what preceptors will expect from you, how to make a good first impression, how to approach the physical exam in a patient you are assigned to see, why you should show up early everyday, what to do before your rotation starts, how to impress your preceptors, how to be an active learner, how to ask thoughtful questions, what to do and not do during rounds, how to make a differential diagnosis, and why you need to know everything about your patients.
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Episode 44. If you are in medical school (or in training for any health profession), this is for you! I just finished my core rotations of my third year of medical school and wanted to share with you some tips that worked for me and things I wish I knew before starting rotations.
If you want perfect scores on your preceptor evaluations, there are two elements I would argue are most important: staying professional and reacting well to feedback. The word professionalism is likely to make medical students roll their eyes, but professionalism really does capture what should be in the forefront of your mind when on clinical rotations. It doesn't just apply to how to interact with your preceptor but also the nursing staff, other students, and the patients, too. While focusing on these goals, I also share in this episode what you should bring to rotations, what you must do on day 1 of a new rotation, how to work well with other students, and how to take advantage of downtime.
I have much more to talk about when it comes to clinical rotations, so stay tuned!
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Episode 43. This episode I specifically focus on the time period that students take to exclusively study for Level 1 and/or Step 1 (after classes end for the year). I have some tips about how to navigate the new pass/fail grading based on frequently asked questions: What can I do to maximize my likelihood of passing? What resources should I prioritize in the weeks leading up to the exam? How do I know if I will be competitive for my specialty of choice?
The previous episode I mention that discusses general studying for the first board exam (COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1) is episode 21 entitled "How to Study for COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1". I recommend listening to that episode too, especially if you are going into your 2nd year of medical school (preclinical curriculum). The timeline I base my episodes on often assumes that your school follows the same format as my school's curriculum. Just know that what I am basing my timeline based on year 1 and 2 preclinical curriculum with the first board exam(s) taken at the end of the second year. Years 3 and 4 are clinical rotations with the second board exam(s) taken at the end of year 3 or the beginning of year 4.
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Episode 42. This episode I speak about my personal experience while completing my obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) rotation during my third year of medical school. This was the last rotation of the year before I start 4th year rotations in July! In addition to sharing how many deliveries and cesarean sections I participated in during the rotation, I also discuss common prenatal diagnoses (hyperemesis gravidarum, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, gestational hypertension, HELLP syndrome), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), epidural vs. "natural", true contractions vs. false contractions (Braxton Hicks contractions), and kick counts. Thank you for joining me to talk about women's health and childbirth!
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Episode 41.
Topics in this episode: urinary tract infections (UTIs) such as acute uncomplicated cystitis, vaginal hygiene, physiologic leukorrhea (normal vaginal discharge), common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like acute cervicitis (neisseria gonorrhea, Chlamydia trachomatis), Trichomonas vaginalis (trichomoniasis), HPV (human papillomavirus), Candida vulvovaginitis (vulvovaginal candidiasis), bacterial vaginosis, and Bartholin gland cysts/abscesses.
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Episode 40.
Topics included: routine prenatal care (fundal height measurements, fetal heart rate), group B streptococcus colonization testing, vaccines, non stress tests (NST) and biophysical profiles (BPP), gestational diabetes mellitus, anemia, normal adaptations of pregnancy, asymptomatic bacteriuria, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum, neural tube defects and folate, cholestasis (gallstones), gastroesophageal reflux, melasma, and preeclampsia.
Whether you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are just curious, I cover a ton of important topics in this episode, including what is normal during pregnancy and what complications can happen.
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Episode 39. This episode is about commonly asked questions about menstruation and pelvic pain, including information on normal menstrual cycles, mittelschmerz, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), amenorrhea, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Cushing syndrome, and thyroid disorders.
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Episode 38. This episode I share 6 of my favorite affirmations that I personally use as well as 5 tangible ways to improve your self confidence. Why does positivity and optimism matter? What really is self care? I also have a few tips on how to improve your mindset with gratitude, self reflection, and imagery.
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Episode 37. This week I discuss my personal experience completing my 4-week surgery rotation during my third year of medical school.
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Episode 36. This episode I discuss my personal experience completing an outpatient pediatrics rotation during my 3rd year of medical school. What is it like working for a newly established practice? What makes pediatric medicine different from adult medicine? What are the most common problems seen in an outpatient pediatric office? Why are vaccines so important?
Here are some links to further reading on vaccines:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/
Vaccines and Autism from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP): https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccines-and-other-conditions/vaccines-autism
Baby's Immune System from Cleveland Clinic: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-your-newborn-babys-immune-system-strong-enough/
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Episode 35. This episode I share my personal experience on my internal medicine rotations (two rotations over two months) in the third year of medical school. What is internal medicine? What does a typical day look like on rotations?
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Episode 34. Share this episode with the 9s in your life! If you think you are a 9, share this with everyone you know so they can understand your unique view of the world!
Listen to my previous episode entitled The Enneagram for an overview of the series (even if you are already familiar with the Enneagram). Be sure to also listen to the whole series because the Enneagram is meant to be understood in its entirety (all the numbers), not just your own number.
Enneagram 9s are known as the Peacemaker, the Mediator, and the Connector. Greatest desire: to be at peace, to be harmonious, to be connected, to be untroubled, and to be at ease
Unique characteristics: great listeners, easygoing, avoid conflict
Moves: 6 in stress, 3 in security/growth
Vice: sloth. Virtue: right action
Recommended additional resources on the Enneagram- Enneagram: A Christian Perspective (Richard Rohr) and the Road Back to You (Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile).
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Episode 33. Share this episode with the 8s in your life! If you think you are a 8, share this with everyone you know so they can understand your unique view of the world!
Listen to my previous episode entitled The Enneagram for an overview of the series (even if you are already familiar with the Enneagram). Be sure to also listen to the whole series because the Enneagram is meant to be understood in its entirety (all the numbers), not just your own number.
Enneagram 8s are known as the boss, the defender, the protector, and the challenger..
Greatest desire: to be independent, to protect themselves (and those they care about), to be self-governed
Unique characteristics: natural leaders, no nonsense attitude, confrontational
Moves: 5 in stress, 2 in security
Vice: lust. Virtue: innocence
Recommended additional resources on the Enneagram- Enneagram: A Christian Perspective (Richard Rohr) and the Road Back to You (Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile).
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Episode 32. Share this episode with the 7s in your life! If you think you are a 7, share this with everyone you know so they can understand your unique view of the world!
Listen to my previous episode entitled The Enneagram for an overview of the series (even if you are already familiar with the Enneagram). Be sure to also listen to the whole series because the Enneagram is meant to be understood in its entirety (all the numbers), not just your own number.
Enneagram 7s are known as the Optimist and the Adventurer.
Greatest desire: to be satisfied, to be content, to be happy, to be unrestrained, to be free.
Unique characteristics: stay positive, infectious energy, spontaneous and playful
Moves: 1 in stress, 5 in security
Vice: gluttony. Virtue: sobriety
Recommended additional resources on the Enneagram- Enneagram: A Christian Perspective (Richard Rohr) and the Road Back to You (Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile).
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Episode 31. Share this episode with the 6s in your life! If you think you are a 6, share this with everyone you know so they can understand your unique view of the world!
Listen to my previous episode entitled The Enneagram for an overview of the series (even if you are already familiar with the Enneagram). Be sure to also listen to the whole series because the Enneagram is meant to be understood in its entirety (all the numbers), not just your own number.
Enneagram 6s are known as the Loyalist, the Advocate, and the Strategist.
Greatest desire: to be secure, to be supported, to be safe, to be protected, to have guidance, and to have reliability in their lives.
Unique characteristics: often act as a devil's advocate, suspicious, insightful problem solvers
Moves: 3 in stress, 9 in security
Vice: fear. Virtue: courage
Recommended additional resources on the Enneagram- Enneagram: A Christian Perspective (Richard Rohr) and the Road Back to You (Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile).
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Episode 30. Share this episode with the 5s in your life! If you think you are a 5, share this with everyone you know so they can understand your unique view of the world!
Listen to my previous episode (the Enneagram) for an overview of the series even if you are already familiar with the Enneagram. Be sure to also listen to the whole series because the Enneagram is meant to be understood in its entirety (all the numbers), not just to hear about your number.
Enneagram 5s are known as the Observer, the Thinker, the Philosopher, and the Investigator.
Greatest desire: to be competent, capable, knowledgeable, self-sufficient, and well-informed
Unique characteristics: analytical, enjoy collecting, minimalistic
Moves: 7 in stress, 8 in security/growth
Vice: avarice. Virtue: non-attachment
For further resources about the Enneagram, I recommend the Enneagram: A Christian Perspective (Richard Rohr) and the Road Back to You (Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile).
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Episode 29. Share this episode with the 4s in your life! If you think you are a 4, share this with everyone you know so they can understand your unique view of the world!
Listen to my previous episode (the Enneagram) for an overview of the series even if you are already familiar with the Enneagram. Be sure to also listen to the whole series because the Enneagram is meant to be understood in its entirety (all the numbers), not just to hear about your number.
Enneagram 4s are known as the Individualist, the Romantic, the Artist, the Mystic, the Melodramatic, and the Elitist.
Greatest desire: to be authentic/uniquely themselves/special, to find their place in this world, and to find meaning
Unique characteristics: in touch with their feelings, focus on what is missing, often engage in creative outlets
Moves: 2 in stress, 1 in security/growth
Vice: ency. Virtue: equanimity
For further resources about the Enneagram, I recommend the Enneagram: A Christian Perspective (Richard Rohr) and the Road Back to You (Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile).
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Episode 28. Share this episode with the 3s in your life! If you think you are a 3, share this with everyone you know so they can understand your unique view of the world! Also, tell your loved ones their lost childhood message every chance you get!
Listen to my previous episode (the Enneagram) for an overview of the series even if you are already familiar with the Enneagram. Be sure to also listen to the whole series because the Enneagram is meant to be understood in its entirety (all the numbers), not just to hear about your number.
Enneagram 3s are known as the Achievers, the Performers, and the Initiators.
Greatest desire: to succeed, to be admired, to be valuable
Unique characteristics: skillful at adapting to groups of people, efficient workers, entrepreneurial
Moves: 9 in stress, 6 in security/growth
Vice: self-deceit. Virtue: veracity
For further resources about the Enneagram, I recommend the Enneagram: A Christian Perspective (Richard Rohr) and the Road Back to You (Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile).
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Episode 27. This episode is all about the Enneagram 2! I also go over all of the lost childhood messages for each number, which I bring back in future episodes of the series.
Listen to my previous episode (the Enneagram) for an overview of the series even if you are already familiar with the Enneagram. Make sure to listen to the whole series because the Enneagram requires you to understand all the numbers (not just to find out your number).
If you identify as a 2, share this episode with everyone close to you so they can understand you on a deeper level (like how you see the world and how your personality reflects that). If this episode reminds you of someone, also send this episode to them so they can learn about their possible type (since I believe that only individuals can type themselves).
Enneagram 2s are known as the Giver, the Nurturer, the Helper, and the Supporter.
Greatest desire: to be wanted, loved, appreciated and to be seen as kind and helpful
Unique characteristics: centered around relationships, big heart, intuitively know what others need
Moves: 8 in stress and 4 in security
Vice: pride. Virtue: humility
For further resources about the Enneagram, I recommend the Enneagram: A Christian Perspective (Richard Rohr) and the Road Back to You (Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile).
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Episode 26. Enneagram 1s are near and dear to my heart because I am one myself. I didn't want to confuse you by jumping around, but there is no rhyme or reason why the Enneagram 1 is first or why the Enneagram 9 is last. Take a look at what the Enneagram looks like (yes, the shape), and you'll see the numbers and interconnected and sorted around a circle instead of nine numbers in any order. The connections (lines) are what is important as well as which numbers border each other.
Listen to my previous episode (the Enneagram) for an overview of the series even if you are already familiar with the Enneagram.
If you identify as a 1, send this episode to your friends and family so that they can learn to understand your worldview and how your personality reflects that. If you hear this episode and it reminds you of someone, send this episode to them (they will definitely thank you).
For your reference to quickly compare between types, Enneagram 1s are known as the Perfectionist, the Idealist, and the Reformer.
Greatest desire: to be good, ethical, right, responsible, and virtuous
Unique characteristics: inner critic, high expectations, prioritize methods over results
Moves: 4 in stress and 7 in security
Doing dominant and thinking repressed.
Vice: anger. Virtue: serenity
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Episode 25. Learn about the 9 ways of being in the world known as the Enneagram. The remaining episodes will cover all 9 types (one episode for each type) in depth. Please do not take an online Enneagram test (unless you just want to know what numbers to pay extra attention to) because the tests are usually not accurate. Only YOU know what your core motivations are and what your way of seeing the world is. The Enneagram has a long history of being taught in its entirety, and it's important to know all the types to understand your type. You will find with wings and moves later that the numbers are interrelated (it's no wonder the Enneagram shape looks like that). This is the introductory episode of the series. It is going to be important to refer back to this episode as you listen to the rest of the series. Whether you already know your number or if this is your first introduction to the Enneagram, I hope you enjoy this first episode and share it with friends and family members! The entire series is going to be just as important to share as listen to yourself. Be sure to share the episode about your number with those close to you so that they can understand you on a deeper level and don't forget to listen to the whole series to learn and understand the other types (since I'm sure someone will come to mind in each episode). For your reference: Stances: Aggressive (3, 7, 8), Dependent (1, 2, 6), Withdrawn (4, 5, 9) Centers of Intelligence (also called Triads): Thinking/Head (5, 6, 7), Feeling/Heart (2, 3, 4), Instinctual/Gut (8, 9, 1) Core Motivations/Desires: Being right/good (1), Being wanted/loved (2), Being admired/successful (3), Being authentic/special (4), Being self-sufficient/knowledgeable (5), Being safe/supported (6), Being happy/free (7), Being independent/self-governed (8), Being harmonious/untroubled (9). 3 Subtypes for each number: Self-preserving, Sexual, and Social Wings can be neighboring numbers. First Line’s new website is https://poddcaststudios.wixsite.com/firstlinepodcast Scroll down on the home page to find my newsletter sign-up for monthly emails and a form that you can use to send questions, comments, or inquiries. You can include your name and email or remain anonymous. This episode is sponsored by TrueLearn. TrueLearn special discount codes: For $10 off Shelf/COMAT, use code firstline-shelf For $15 off COMLEX subscriptions, use code firstline-comlex For $35 off USMLE subscriptions, use code firstline-usmle Use this link to easily find First Line on different platforms and social media platforms: linktr.ee/FirstLinePodcast First Line is now available on Spotify & Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Amazon Music & Audible, iHeartRadio, Vurbl, Breaker, Castbox, PocketCasts, Castro, Player Fm, Pod Bean, Reason, Vurbl, and TuneIn. First Line is on Instagram @firstlinepodcast and on Facebook www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please see your primary care physician (DO or MD) for any medical concerns you have. All ideas expressed are individual ideas of the host and do not represent any organizations the host is linked to.
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Episode 24. This episode I share about my own resolutions in the past (both failed ones and successful ones), including what I learned and what strategies work. Ditch SMART goals and take on the next step approach for lasting habits and lifestyle changes.
Not only do I include tangible suggestions for goal setting but also how to change your mindset about failure as well as how to break the cycle of playing the victim and blaming external factors when it comes to meeting your goals!
Don’t know what goal to set yet? I have some ideas at the end for you!
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Episode 23. Sleep is one of the four pillars of health (the other three are diet, exercise, and stress management).
Learn about how hormones affect the sleep cycle and how these hormones also affect sex hormones, thyroid hormones, and your mental health.
How late is too late to have caffeine? How does alcohol affect sleep quality? Should I exercise in the evening?
I answer these questions and share tangible hacks that you can start tonight for a better night's sleep!
If you are suffering from insomnia or severe fatigue during that is not improving with good sleep hygiene or is severely affecting your daily functioning, please see your PCP. You may have a medical cause like sleep apnea or may benefit from prescription medication.
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Episode 22 is just in time for the holiday season (with all its enticing comfort foods) and a new year right around the corner (when it's time to choose a new year resolution).
Stress affects more than think: mental health and appetite certainly but also your sleep, metabolism, and even sex drive. I cover all of these in more in this episode of First Line.
What strategies can be used to stop stress eating?
Why do we tend to overeat when stressed?
How is stress linked to insulin resistance and diabetes type 2?
What are the main symptoms of chronic stress?
How can I change my mindset around food to help my physical and mental health?
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Episode 21. Board exams are a huge part of medical school! Even with the switch to a pass/fail grading system, it is essential to pass on your first attempt. Second year medical students have been obsessively stressing over Level 1/Step 1 board exams for years. Residency, and therefore your future career as a physician, is on the line. Students have struggled with balancing their classwork with board review, but I am here to say that it is possible to succeed with both. I won't publicly share my scores, but I certainly did well enough on both COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1 and improved my class rank during my second year with the strategies I am choosing to share with you. You don't have to risk burnout or sacrifice your good habits (taking breaks, exercising, spending time with loved ones, etc.) if you plan ahead with a study schedule that works for you. I was in the last medical school cohort that had three-digit score exams. I realize that subsequent cohorts now have even more uncertainty in this process, so I hope to lessen the stress with a few guiding words. Thanks for listening! First Line’s new website is https://poddcaststudios.wixsite.com/firstlinepodcast Scroll down on the home page to find my newsletter sign-up for monthly emails and a form that you can use to send questions, comments, or inquiries. You can include your name and email or remain anonymous. This episode is sponsored by TrueLearn. TrueLearn special discount codes: For $10 off Shelf/COMAT, use code firstline-shelf For $15 off COMLEX subscriptions, use code firstline-comlex For $35 off USMLE subscriptions, use code firstline-usmle Use this link to easily find First Line on different platforms and social media platforms: linktr.ee/FirstLinePodcast First Line is now available on Spotify & Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Amazon Music & Audible, iHeartRadio, Vurbl, Breaker, Castbox, PocketCasts, Castro, Player Fm, Pod Bean, Reason, Vurbl, and TuneIn. First Line is on Instagram @firstlinepodcast and on Facebook www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please see your primary care physician (DO or MD) for any medical concerns you have. All ideas expressed are individual ideas of the host and do not represent any organizations the host is linked to.
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Episode 20 is all about my 3rd year clinical rotation in osteopathic manipulative medicine (osteopathic principles and practice). I talk about my experience as a table trainer (teaching underclassmen) as well as what it was like to work in an OMM clinic.
In addition, I talk about specific osteopathic manipulative techniques, including Chapman's points, counterstrain, myofascial techniques, and cranial techniques.
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What's the difference between a PA and an NP? What about the difference between psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and counselors? How do chiropractors and naturopaths fit into the healthcare team? I am touching on all of these in this episode (#19)!
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In episode 18 of First Line, I am here to talk about my 2 week rotation in Emergency Medicine (acute care medicine). Hear about why this rotation was so different than my other rotations and learn about what kinds of conditions emergency medicine physicians commonly see in the emergency room.
The second half of this episode is a segment that is different than what you are used to as a First Line listener. I take some time to get deeply personal and talk about my Grandma who passed away about 2 months ago. It is important to me to speak about her on this podcast, especially since she was an inspiration to start First Line and also one of my biggest supporters.
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In episode 17, Aubrey Ann Jackson speaks about her personal experience taking a gap year (including the reason for taking the time off, what was done during the year, and why that helped her become a better applicant).
This episode covers how to decide what medical schools to apply to (and how many) and advice on deciding between medical schools if you find yourself in the amazing position of having multiple acceptances. All of this is from personal experience!
This is a must-listen for pre-med students, medical school applicants, and family or friends of students navigating this incredible but stressful journey!
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When does drinking alcohol become a disorder? On episode 16, Aubrey Ann Jackson covers the diagnostic criteria of alcohol use disorder and what separates mild alcohol use disorder from moderate and severe alcohol use disorder. Hear about what medications are used to treat alcohol use disorder as well as therapeutic and non-medication options.
What is it like to go to an AA meeting? How does spiritual health impact addiction? All of these questions are answered on First Line this week!
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On episode 15, Aubrey Ann Jackson reflects on her third rotation of her clinical clerkships in medical school. She starts out with an overview of why we have primary care physicians (family medicine physicians) as well as a little insight into how First Line got its name! We then rewind to a recording from her first day of working in the clinic and then end with a reflection recorded at the end of the rotation.
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In this episode, Aubrey Ann Jackson talks about factors that impact your success in getting accepted to medical school, including choice in major, volunteering experiences, research, and MCAT prep. She also opens up about her personal experience with adjustment from high school to college.
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This is the last episode in the personality disorders series on First Line. Join me for a discussion on Cluster C disorders (Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive Compulsive), also known as the anxious and fearful cluster.
A few notes about personality disorders that I want to cover or reiterate:
Unspecified personality disorder can be diagnosed in an individual who meets the criteria of rigid personality traits that impair function and cause distress while having characteristics of more than one personality disorder without meeting the minimum criteria for any one.
Psychodynamic therapy is first line treatment for personality disorders. It focuses on making the person aware of their traits and then taking steps to modify his or her behavior and thought process to take on healthier ways of interacting with the world. This is especially effective for histrionic PD, avoidant PD, dependent PD, and obsessive compulsive PD. Antisocial PD is unfortunately unlikely to benefit. Other options for therapy include CBT, supportive psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy.
Medications DO NOT lead to personality changes, but it is a good idea to treat co-occurring anxiety and depression to better support individuals for personality disorders.
Many of the PDs start to mellow out when individuals are in their 30s and 40s (especially borderline), but this is less true for schizotypal and obsessive compulsive PDs.
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Hear Aubrey Ann Jackson's story about how she decided that becoming a veterinarian was NOT for her and how she instead stumbled upon osteopathic medicine. You are sure to find a part of this story that is relatable and motivating, whether you are currently a young person navigating career choices or whether you are encountering the next step in life at any age!
This episode covers topics like keeping an open mind, changing your major in college, trusting in God's plan, and why you might not want to have a plan B once you decide what your passions are.
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September was my month completing an underserved medicine rotation during my third year of medical school. I worked at a family medicine clinic in a county that is over 75% rural. This episode, I speak about the rotation in general and introduce the social determinants of health. Then, I share a recording of my thoughts after completing the first two days of the rotation. I end with a reflection on what I learned this month from my patients.
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This week's episode, I have my first guest, Jay Corbett, a First Line listener and a fellow podcast host. His podcast is called the Mid-Life Podcast show. I invited him to talk about some sensitive topics (including sexual and physical abuse as a child) and then about how he has overcome obstacles in his life and turned to help others. Hear his amazing testimony and how God is now using him.
Jay also faced major challenges with his two daughters and their health conditions that required multiple surgeries (including open heart surgery) and expensive medical bills. He gives insight into how much of a difference it makes to rely on God first, surround yourself with social support, and have empathetic doctors.
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Part 3 is here! We are finishing out the last two Cluster B personality disorders. Episodes do not need to be listened to in any particular order, but I highly recommend listening to Part 1 and 2 (whether it is before or after this one). Gain a deeper understanding of these heavily stigmatized disorders of Cluster B: Histrionic and Narcissistic personality disorders.
This podcast is not meant to be diagnostic! If you or someone you know may fit the criteria, please see (or encourage someone you know to see) a licensed professional for diagnosis and appropriate therapy. The purpose of this episode (like all episodes) is education and awareness.
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This week, the host of First Line (Aubrey Ann Jackson) discusses two of the personality disorders in Cluster B: antisocial and borderline. Cluster B is known as the dramatic and emotional cluster with emotional reactivity, poor impulse control, an unclear sense of identity, and possible aggression. Individuals with a Cluster B disorder have lives marked with stormy and problematic relationships, and affected individuals are also at risk for self-destructive behavior. It is so important for all of us to learn more about personality disorders to identify individuals who may need help. Individuals affected by personality disorders most often do not realize there is a problem, often shifting the blame onto external sources. Additionally, these disorders are unfortunately often misunderstood and excessively stigmatized.
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Sources: DSM-V and Psychiatry 3rd Edition (Janis L. Cutler)
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The shift from 2nd year to 3rd year medical school is a huge change from the classroom setting to the hospital and clinic setting. For my class, the change was even greater because our 2nd year was largely completed virtually.
I started my first clinical rotation of medical school in psychiatry from August 2nd to August 27th. In this week's episode, I am including audio that I recorded after my first day (August 2nd) that I have not released until now. I also have a recording from the last week that reflects on how the rotation went and what I learned. Please let me know if you like this episode layout because I am definitely open to doing similar episodes for future rotations.
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It is estimated that 15% of the general population has at least one personality disorder. This week, we will be discussing the personality disorders in Cluster A: Paranoid Personality Disorder, Schizoid Personality Disorder, and Schizotypal Personality Disorder. This is not only an interesting topic but one that is incredibly important, as personality disorders deeply affect the daily functioning, interpersonal relationships, and mindset of individuals who are affected. Unfortunately, personality disorders are often misunderstood, but it is my goal to provide more information that is easily accessible. It is likely that you or someone in your life has a personality disorder. In most cases, they do not receive professional help through therapy because they are unaware of their personality traits or, if they are aware, they do not see their maladaptive traits as a problem, even if it causes them distress or leads to impairment in their life.
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Prevention can start at any age. Whether you are completely healthy in your 20s or are in middle age with pre-existing chronic disease, it is never too early or too late to start leading a healthy life that enables you to live your life to the fullest.
Let's talk about major causes of morbidity in the U.S. (also common worldwide). Injury and accidents are the 3rd leading cause of death according to the CDC and is the leading cause for people ages 1 to 44! We will be also touching on chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke (cerebrovascular diseases), Alzheimer’s disease, and Diabetes (ranked 3-7). This is Part 2, so I highly recommend going back to listen to Part 1. Our conversation on prevention is not over yet, so please reach out with questions and suggestions!
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects callers to trained crisis counselors (800-273-8255).
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and information on domestic violence (800-799-7233).
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Whether you are a medical student trying to figure out what is coming soon, a pre-med student trying to decide if medical school is the best route for you, or anyone else looking to learn more about the journey to becoming a doctor, then this is an episode for you! This episode is especially helpful for friends and family members of medical students who want to understand the process from pre-med to residency better; this was actually my motivation for making this episode.
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Let's talk about improving longevity at any age! It's never too early or too late to take charge of your life. Specifically, part 1 focuses on preventing cardiovascular disease, including hypertension and heart disease, which is the leading cause of death according to the CDC. Cardiovascular disease is heavily influenced by lifestyle choices including but not limited to diet, exercise, and stress. This is why the choices we make on a daily basis matter so much, but many patients wait until they are symptomatic to seek medical treatment or make changes to their lifestyle. Prevention starts with education, and education starts here (in addition to your family medicine physician's office).
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please see your primary care physician for personalized health care specific to your needs. All ideas are my own and do not represent my school, employer, or organizations I am a part of.
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What is a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) and what makes osteopathic physicians different from MD physicians?
Join me as I breakdown the tenets of osteopathic medicine and address some common misconceptions. This is perfect for listeners of any background who want to learn the basics, pre-med students trying to choose to apply allopathic or osteopathic, or current students/physicians wanting to review a straight forward way to explain when family members or their patients ask them what makes them different.
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We're starting off episode 1 with something that everyone can relate to. There is no denying COVID's widespread influence whether you or a loved one became sick from COVID-19 coronavirus or if your day-to-day life was drastically changed from social distancing restrictions. We aren't completely past this unprecedented time, but our lives are slowly getting back to normal as restrictions are lifted. How are you moving forward for the better? What lessons are you taking with you? What does resilience mean? How has healthcare as a whole been affected?
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Aubrey Ann Jackson bridges the gap between doctor talk and patient education to bring listeners of all backgrounds together to discuss whole body health and wellness. Through an osteopathic lens, we will cover tangible ways to improve your health, hot topics in healthcare, patient cases, philosophy, and the journey to becoming a physician while holistically addressing the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. The time to be inspired and find encouragement into leading a healthy, hopeful life is now.
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