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S7E16: Prioritizing Wellness and Balancing Life Outside of Medicine

Medical professionals are often so focused on caring for others that they overlook their own well-being. Yet, prioritizing just 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week can…

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S7E15: Redefining Success in Medicine

Societal pressures often skew our understanding of success toward performance metrics, making it seem almost synonymous with external achievements. However, finding a personal definition of…

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S7E13: Polarizing Views and Collaborative Solutions in Medicine

Diversity of thought should be the foundation for respectful discussions and the broadening of perspectives. In the complex world of medicine, effective collaboration is crucial, yet conflicting…

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S7E12: Patient and Doctor — Navigating Medicine with a Chronic Condition

Approximately 5% of medical students and 3% of practicing physicians report having a chronic illness or disability. For these individuals, balancing being a patient and a health care provider…

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S7 Extra: Finding Your Community in Medical School — Live from Second Look Day

Cultivating a supportive community can enhance your resilience, well-being, and success in medical school and beyond. Explore the power of community in medical school with BUNDLE OF HERS. …

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S7E4: Balancing Medicine with Non-Medical Partners

21.2% of medical students identified as legally married, according to a 2023 report from the AAMC. While marriage between two medical students is common, being in a romantic relationship with a…

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S7E3: Navigating the New Normal — Medical Residency Interviews in the Virtual Era

In 2023, the Main Residency Match had 42,952 active applicants, yet only offered 40,375 certified positions. Unfortunately, this disparity meant some applicants did not match into a residency…

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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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S6E21: Beyond Match Day—Setbacks and the SOAP Process

According to the American Medical Association, less than 10% of U.S. medical school graduates will encounter the setback of not matching into a residency program each year. Despite being labeled as a…

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S6E18: Setting Boundaries in Medicine

Some of us are innate people-pleasers, and it is important to set boundaries and realize it's okay to say, "no." Lack of boundaries for yourself can lead to physical, emotional, and…

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S6E16: (The Illusion of) Perfectionism in Medicine

There are no perfect patients, and it's crucial to acknowledge that doctors are not perfect either. As humans, we are bound to make mistakes. However, the medical learning environment and the…

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S6E15: Transitioning from Medical School to Residency

The shift in roles and responsibilities from medical student to resident can be nerve-wracking. Add to the anxiety and stress if you are relocating away from a familiar support system. Prepping for…

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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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S6E3: The Identities of a Doctor

Conforming to the system and society's expectations to achieve success and respect is not a new concept. As medical students and residents, there are certain boxes and identities we are expected…

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S5E6: The Different Manifestations of Confidence

Confidence is often said to be a characteristic of a leader. "You need to work on your confidence" if you want others to take you seriously. But is there a correct way to be confident? And…

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