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S7E17: Health Policy’s Role in Global Medicine and Future Practices

Health policy refers to the decisions, plans, and actions taken to achieve specific health care goals within a society. Globally, health policy plays a pivotal role in addressing issues such as…

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S7E10: Lilly — Becoming the Doctors We Wished We Had Growing Up

In the third episode of this season's IDENTITY SERIES, Lilly and Mariam share a thoughtful and honest conversation about the power and privilege of wearing the white coat that signifies a duty…

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S7E9: Alizah — Compassionate Ambition

The second episode of this season's IDENTITY SERIES spotlights "compassionate ambition," a commitment to excellence that vehemently denies individualism and originates in community…

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S7E8: Austen — Maintaining Authenticity with Evolving Identities

We are excited to bring back and highlight our IDENTITY SERIES—this season, featuring four episodes exploring who we are as human beings. In this special episode, Austen is joined by her…

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S7E7: Enhancing Patient Care Through Storytelling in Medicine

Every patient brings a unique narrative when they come into the doctor's office. Patients who feel heard, seen, and valued by their health care providers have better health outcomes and higher…

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S7E6: Beyond Borders — The Journey of an International Medical Graduate

1 in 5 U.S. physicians was born and educated abroad, according to the AAMC. Non-U.S. international medical graduates—different from Americans who attend medical school abroad—face various…

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S7E5: Strategies for Change. Implementing Equity in Medical Training

Just as patients of color experience unfair treatment in the doctor's office, physicians of color also experience discrimination from patients. As medical trainees, the question of…

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S7E2: Breaking Through the Barriers of Medical School Admission

Between 2021 to 2024, there were 165,326 applicants to U.S. medical schools, with only 69,228—41.9%—successfully gaining admission. While medical school itself presents formidable…

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S7E1: Authentic Exploration in Medicine

Exploration is actively seeking to understand ourselves better, pushing beyond comfort zones to discover the complexities of our own identities, and fostering personal growth along the way. Finding…

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S6 Extra: Embracing Change—The Art of Letting Go

Letting go is never an easy decision, but change can be beautiful. In this heartfelt conversation, original cast members Harjit, Margaux, and Leen say their farewells after six seasons of…

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S6E24: Identity, Growth, and Legacy

BUNDLE OF HERS concludes its sixth season with an exploration into the concept of legacy. Beyond the connection to our parents and ancestors, academic and professional accomplishments, and external…

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S6E23: Health at Every Size®

Health at Every Size® (HAES) is a growing framework of care in many health care settings. However, weight discrimination continues to exist, and fatphobia can adversely impact patients.…

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S6E22: The Complexities of The American Dream

For a significant portion of the United States population, the American Dream stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity. Defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "the belief that America…

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S6E19: Diverse Narratives of Med School’s Third-year

The third year of medical school is widely recognized for its introduction to clinical rotations and being one of the most demanding phases. This period comes with complex expectations, where…

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S6E14: Burning Out—Radical Honesty in Medicine

Entering the field of medicine is often filled with excitement and a sense of purpose. The prospect of healing and making a difference in people's lives can be exhilarating. However, as many…

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S6E12: Re-igniting Our Indigenous Roots

As humans, it's important we take the time to listen to and understand the stories of where people come from. We can often forget that each story in history is unique, even within families. The…

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