Becoming MD
Becoming MD is a storytelling podcast that gives medical students and physicians a platform to share their journeys — the highs, lows, and everything in between. Each episode dives into the real experiences that shape the path to becoming a doctor, offering inspiration, insight, and connection for anyone walking the same road. Whether you’re a pre-med dreaming of your white coat or a med student pushing through another rotation, this podcast reminds you that every story in medicine deserves to be heard.
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Becoming MD
How to Pass Step 1 (Even If You Feel Behind) with Jarrod Shuck
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In this episode of Becoming MD, I sit down with a TikTok-famous Emergency Medicine resident Jarrod Shuck to break down what Step 1 really demands — and how to navigate it without losing yourself in the pressure.
This conversation isn’t about cramming harder. It’s about becoming process-oriented. It’s about eliminating emotional studying. It’s about trusting UWorld when you’re scoring 30% and feeling behind. It’s about building systems that work — long before dedicated.
We break down:
• Why “just passing” is the wrong mindset
• How to map out your timeline strategically
• When and how to start practice questions (hint: earlier than you think)
• How to use multiple resources without drowning in them
• Why thousands of questions = confidence
• And why getting things wrong is exactly the point
If you’re in pre-clinical, approaching dedicated, or somewhere in the messy middle of boards prep — this episode will reset how you think about Step 1.
Because the goal isn’t to survive the test. The goal is to become the kind of student who can’t be shaken by it.
Trust the process. It’s supposed to feel hard.
Connect with Jarrod Shuck:
- Instagram: jarrodshuck
- TikTok: @jarrodshuck
Connect with Caitlin:
- Instagram: @becomingmd_podcast
- TikTok: @caitcalland
- LinkedIn: caitlin-calland
- Email: becomingmd.cc@aol.com