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Med School Minutes
Med School Minutes is where we discuss all things related to medical education. Provided by Saint James School of Medicine, this podcast tries to educate students on selecting and successfully completing a medical school. Our topics are fun and educational, and our hosts are knowledgeable and fun.
Episodes
58 episodes
Med School Minutes – Ep. 50 – Biohacking Basics with Dr. Mike Van Thielen
🎙️ In this episode we sit down with Dr. Mike Van Thielen—biohacking expert, PhD in holistic nutrition, TEDx speaker, and record-setting athlete. From mastering your mindset to improving test performance and reversing biological age, Dr. Mike sh...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 49- The Surprising Benefits of Being a Tutor
Tutoring isn't just about teaching—it’s a game-changer for mastering medical school! In this episode MD4 student Anazuo Ohieku-Ajanaku shares how tutoring has strengthened her understanding, helped fellow students, and made studying more effect...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 48- IMGs & Residency: The Real Story with Dr. Youssef Majed
Dr. Youssef Majed, Chief Academic Officer at South Texas Health System, shares insider insights on Caribbean medical grads, residency selection, and breaking the IMG stigma. Does the appointment of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as a Surgeon General of ...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 47- AI in Medicine: A Talk with the Father of Virtual Assistant
How is AI shaping the future of medicine and education? Join us as we sit down with the father of virtual assistant, Kevin Surace, to explore how generative AI is revolutionizing medical education and practice. Don’t miss this insi...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 46- 5 Countries, 1 Passion: A Med School Journey Across Borders
From Canada to the Caribbean to the U.S., Dr. Sanket Chaudhari’s journey to becoming an MD is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Med School Minutes, hear how he navigated cultural shifts, career pivots, and the realities of med school li...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 45- Launching New FM and IM Programs - A Program Director's Perspective
Curious about what it takes to land a residency spot? In this episode of Med School Minutes, Dr. Raeleigh Payanes and Dr. James Kruer share insider tips on family and internal medicine programs launching in 2025. Whether you're an IMG, consider...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 44- Two Healthcare Systems, One Doctor’s Story with Dr. Ivan Escudero
From navigating the red tape in the U.S. to tackling patient shortages in Canada, Dr. Ivan Escudero’s journey is a crash course in healthcare extremes. Ever wondered what it’s like balancing two systems? Dive into his story, where ...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 43- 25 YEARS OF SJSM with Founder, Dr. Kallol Guha
Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, brought to you by Saint James School of Medicine. In this episode, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our school with a special guest, Dr. Kallol Guha, the founder of Saint James S...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 42- Maximizing Physician Salaries: Expert Tips from Ethan Nkana
Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast by Saint James School of Medicine! In this episode, the host Kashik Guha sits down with Ethan Nkana, a specialist in physician contract negotiations, to uncover the secrets to maximiz...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 41- From Adversity to Achievement: Dr. Yaya Besong's MD Journey
#caribbeanmedschool #sjsm #medstudent Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast. Get ready for an incredible episode of the Med School Minutes podcast with Dr. Yaya Besong! She's breaking barriers in medici...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 40- Career options and USMLE Prep
#caribbeanmedschool #medstudent #usmlepreparation Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast. Today, our host, Kaushik Guha, welcomed an SJSM Alumni, and the owner of USMLEtrainings.com, Dr. Stavros Vouyiouklis. Dr. Stavor...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 39- HUGE 2024 Match For IMGs
Get ready to celebrate Match Day with Dr. Pablo Siriruca, a recent graduate and soon-to-be former USMLE counselor! Still buzzing from his residency placement, Dr. Siriruca will discuss his journey to becoming a doctor and the strategies that he...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 38- Celebrating Black History Month with Dr. Crystal Richardson
#blackhistorymonth #bhm2024 Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast. As we celebrate the Black History Month, we invited Dr. Crystal Richardson, one of SJSM's most successful alumni, to share her story about things...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 37- Indian Student Pursuing Medicine in the Caribbean
#caribbeanmedschool #indianmedicalstudent In this episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, we welcome a very special guest- Mr. Om Shah, an SJSM student from India, who has joined the school's 5-year MD program. Our guest...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 36- Residency for Canadians
Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the best options for Canadian students to obtain residency in Canada and the United States. One of our guests, Dr. Sareen, talks about her experience as a...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 35- Life of an EM Doctor
In today's Med School Minutes podcast episode, we welcome Dr. Ronnie Archie. Dr. Archie is an emergency medicine physician from Olympia Fields, IL. In this episode, he talks about his experience during medical school and what made him successfu...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 34- How Olympic Athlete Passed Step 1
In this Med School Minutes Podcast episode, we welcomed back 4x U.S. Olympian, Ms. Kelley Hurley. After joining SJSM and attending Basic Sciences in our Anguilla campus, Kelley successfully passed the USMLE Step 1. In this episode, she will tel...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 33- Life of a Basic Science Student
#medschool #medstudent #caribbeanmedschool In this episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, we welcome Atemkeng Tazi, a 4th-semester student on our Anguilla campus. Atemkeng shared with us her experience of life on the island of ...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 32- Physical Therapy PhD turns MD!
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Rahul Rikhy, a current SJSM student, who is currently immersed in his clinical rotations right here in the vibrant city of Chica...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 31- First Year of Residency UNPACKED- part 2
#medschool #medstudent In this 2-PART episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, we welcomed back a familiar face, Dr. Saad Hanan, who is now a Family Practice Resident at LSU. Dr. Hanan gave us some amazing insights into the days prec...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 31- First Year of Residency UNPACKED- part 1
#medschool #medstudent In this 2-PART series of the Med School Minutes podcast, we welcomed back a familiar face, Dr. Saad Hanan, who is now a Family Practice Resident at LSU. Dr. Hanan gave us some amazing insights into the days...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 30- Interview with a Program Director
Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast. Today, we will interview the Program Director and the decision makers of the Family Practice Residency Program in Arnot Health from New York. We will discuss the type of ap...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 29. Caribbean medical school vs U.S. medical school
#caribbeanmedicalschool Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast. Today, we will talk about the differences between the Caribbean medical school vs U.S...
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Med School Minutes- Ep. 28. What is MSPE?
#medicalschool Welcome to another episode of the Med Schoo Minutes Podcast. Today, we are talking about MSPE, and answering the question about What is MSPE?Our guests will also...
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Ep. 27. Questions to Ask During the Admissions Process
#medschool #medstudent #caribbeanmedicalschool Wondering what questions to ask during the admissions process? In this episode, we welcomed two guests from the Saint James School of Medicine admissions department, Mr. Mohammed Mirza and...
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