MedHeadz Podcast
Welcome to the MedHeadz Podcast! A podcast for, but not limited to, medical students, community-college students, and all other learners navigating the field of healthcare, just like us. Go to college? We got the knowledge. Join us as we provide insight on the necessary tips and tricks behind student life and success in college and beyond.
Episodes
38 episodes
Episode 38: Dr. Catherine Vu, Interventional Radiology
Join us in this brand new episode where we interview Dr. Catherine Vu, an Interventional Radiologist from UC Davis! Dr. Vu takes us through her personal journey through the field, and sheds light on the ever-changing landscape of medicine, as w...
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Episode 38
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Episode 37 - Specialties Intro
As we navigate the intricate pathways of med school, the looming question of "Which specialty?" begins to take center stage. In this episode, we dive into the initial considerations that shape our journey towards choosing a medical specialty. F...
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Episode 37
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23:30
Episode 36 - Med School Misconceptions vs. Reality
Think you know what med school is all about? Think again. Join us as we debunk common misconceptions about medical school. From the myth of endless memorization to the reality of diverse career paths beyond becoming a doctor, we're setting the ...
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Episode 36
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Episode 35: Our First Three Months in Med School
Join us as we reflect on our initial experiences in medical school. From the highs and lows of adapting to the intense curriculum to the camaraderie we’ve built with our classmates, we share it all in this episode. Tune in for personal anecdote...
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Episode 35
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48:12
Episode 34: A New Chapter Begins: Celebrating Our Med School Acceptance
In today's episode, we delve into our reflections on the medical school application process, the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of being on a waitlist, and the exciting prospects that await us in the medical field. Join us as we explor...
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Episode 34
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Episode 33: Catherine Fung, Nurse Practitioner
In this thought-provoking episode of the MedHeadz Podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with Catherine Fung, a dedicated and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner at UC Irvine Health. Catherine's invaluable role within the Department of Urolog...
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Episode 33
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Episode 32: Dr. Thomas Ahlering
In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Dr. Thomas Ahlering - a world-renowned surgeon, trailblazer in the field of urologic oncology, and current Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Urology at UC Irvine Health. Fr...
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Episode 32
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Episode 31: Gary Shahinyan, MS3
Today we sat down with Gary Shahinyan, a third-year medical student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. We dive deep into Gary's path to medicine, what transitioning to medical school is like, how it feels doing clinical rot...
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Episode 31
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Episode 30: Patrick Minassians
In today's episode, we speak with our special guest, Patrick Minassians who is a 3rd-year medical student at UC Irvine School of Medicine. We talk about his path to medicine, master's programs, medical school experience, and future plans.In...
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Episode 30
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33:32
Episode 29: Health and Wellness
In today's episode, we talk about dealing with the stress and anxiety of waiting for interviews and application decisions. We give some helpful tips on what we use to get through the application cycle. Instagram:
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Episode 29
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Episode 28: Letter of Updates, Intents, and School Tours
The Medheadz are back with the first episode of the New Year, where we talk about what to do halfway through your medical school application cycle touching on letters of intent, updates, and next steps.Insta:
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Episode 28
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Episode 27: Medical School Interviews
In today's episode, we go over tips on how to prepare for MMI and traditional interviews.
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Episode 27
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29:50
Episode 26: AAMC Preview and Casper
In today's episode, we talk about the other tests required for medical school applications such as the AAMC Preview, Casper, Snapshot, and Duet.
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Episode 26
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30:22
Episode 25: Secondary Applications
In today's episode, we talk about the process of building a school list and go over secondary applications.
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Episode 25
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27:19
Episode 24: Application Cycle
Hello Medsters, today we go over the three different medical school applications AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS. Tune in for information on what you need in the applications and helpful tips when applying.
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Episode 24
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32:50
Episode 22: DO/MBA with Kenedy Dawson
In today's episode, we sit down with Kenedy Dawson, a first-year DO/MBA student at KCU-Joplin, and talk about what a DO/MBA program entails, how to keep a work-life balance, and important things to look for when applying to medical school.
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Episode 21: Dental School with Lexis Bouza
In today's episode, we sit down with Lexis Bouza a second-year dental student at NYU, and Peter Lazari Co-Founder of Assyrian Advisors. We discuss what dental school is like, what pre-dental students should do to prepare, and tips on the ...
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Episode 20: MD/PhD Program with Linda Huynh
In today's episode, we sit down with Rafael's research coordinator, Linda Huynh who is currently doing an MD/PhD degree at UNMC. Tune in for advice on research, medical school applications, and what is like to pursue a dual degree in MD/P...
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47:58
Episode 19: MCAT Update
In today's episode, we give an update on how our MCAT study has been going. We also give insights into what methods have helped us in trying to improve our scores.
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Episode 19
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31:26
Episode 18: Research and Getting into Medical School with Erica Huang
In today's episode, we sit down with Rafael's clinical research coordinator Erica Huang from UCI Health. We discuss a variety of topics regarding what doing research means and how to get involved. We also cover the medical school ap...
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Episode 18
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56:41
Episode 17: Sevet Assator
In today's episode, we are joined by Assyrian Advisors founder, Bruniel Chamaki and sit down with Sevet Assator, a first-year medical student at UC Davis. She speaks on what pushed her to pursue medicine, what the first year of medical sc...
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Episode 17
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59:18
Episode 16: Intro to MCAT Prep
In today's episode, we start our series of MCAT content by going over our study schedules in preparing for the MCAT. We also talk about which resources have helped us out and tips on how to maximize your study time.
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Episode 16
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39:37
Episode 15: Dr. Sherine Hamdy
In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. Sherine Hamdy who is a professor of anthropology at UC Irvine, with research focusing on bioethics, medical anthropology, and the Arab World. We discuss how an anthropological backgrou...
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Episode 15
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