Med Student Mentor Podcast
1) Med Student Mentor: Standing Out in a Residency Interview
Residency interview season is here, and you’re probably getting nervous about an interview you’ve secured. How do you make yourself stand out from other applicants and put your best face forward? We i...Show More
2) Med Student Mentor: Considering an MD-PhD? Get the Inside Scoop from Someone Who Just Got One
Med Student Mentor, Andrew Meschter, talks to Ryan Craig MD-PhD about the program, what it’s like, his experiences, and the advantages of the dual degree. He also gets some tips for someone consid...Show More
3) Med Student Mentor: Learning Spanish for Medical Practice
Many people take language classes at some point in their life, but there’s a big difference between passing required language tests and being proficient in a language in a working environment. Dr. Dav...Show More
4) Med Student Mentor: Being a Politically Active Medical Student
Health care policy affects the way future physicians practice medicine, so as a med student you might be interested in getting involved. But where do you start? In this podcast, first year medical stu...Show More
5) Med Student Mentor: Pursuing a Career In Infectious Disease
If you’re considering specializing in infectious disease, Dr. Andy Pavia has advice for you. He is chief of the pediatric infectious disease unit at the University of Utah and he’ll tell you how to ge...Show More
6) Med Student Mentor: Exploring a Career in Infectious Disease
Infectious disease doctors get to see all kinds of illnesses, from measles to Ebola. Second-year med student Maria Borrero interviews Dr. Andy Pavia, chief of the pediatric infectious disease division...Show More
7) Med Student Mentor: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Being a Chief Resident
What do chief residents do and what are their roles on the medical team? If you’re considering whether or not becoming a chief resident is the right fit, the Residency Program Director for Internal Me...Show More
Med Student Mentor: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Being a Chief Resident
05:27 | Feb 20th, 2015
8) Med Student Mentor: How to Deal with Med School Stress
Stressed out and need some motivation? Dr. Leana Wen, attending physician at George Washington University, talks about how to manage stress in such a stressful time of your life. She also discusses th...Show More
9) Med Student Mentor: Balancing Med School
Riding a bicycle requires balance, especially if you’re in medical school. Competitive bicycle racer Tim Mulvihill talks about finding time to pursue your passions, even during med school. Given a cho...Show More
10) Med Student Mentor: Interviewing Tips From the Associate Dean of Admissions at Harvard Med School
What you say and how you say it might get you into Harvard Medical School. Dr. Robert J. Mayer, Faculty Associate Dean of Admissions at Harvard Medical School explains the interview process. He sugges...Show More