Med School Minutes Kaushik Guha

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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 medicine, sharing her journey from tough times to triumph. Hear how she tackled personal setbacks, weathered storms, and even a pandemic, all while pursuing her dream. Dr. Besong's story is all about family support, resilience, and making it through with a little help from St James School of Medicine. Tune in for an inspiring dose of real-life med school magic.


0:00- Intro
0:38- Dr. Besong’s Journey to Medical School
2:29- Overcoming Adversity
3:46- Achievements and Residency Match
5:01- Advice on Residency Applications
7:36- Dr. Besong’s Approach to Personal Statements and Interviews
11:12- Support Systems and Mentoring
15:01- Personal Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
18:53- Choosing a Residency Program
22:37- Utilizing School Resources and Building Confidence
26:01- Coping with Challenges and Building Resilience
32:36- Looking Ahead and Giving Back


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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. Stavors is an expert on the USMLE prep for medical students and in this episode he offers several great insights on how to successfully prepare for the exams. Additionally, Dr. Stavros tells us why he chose to pursue teaching and how he views the work-life balance of an average physician. 

Check out Dr. Stavors' review program:  https://usmletrainings.com/
SJSM just launched a new website:  https://sjsm.org/

0:00- Intro
3:21- Career Options with an MD
11:35- Decision to teach
15:10- Physican vs Entrepenuer
23:31- USMLE Step 1
25:33- Changes to the USMLE
32:30- Time off after NBME
36:40- Subject vs System Based
39:15- NBME Requirement
45:53- Step 2 Changes
51:50- Physician lifestyle
1:02:30- About USMLEtrainings.com

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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 helped him achieve Match Day success.

In this episode, you'll embark on a deep dive with Dr. Siriruca as he shares his personal story – what fueled his passion for medicine and his steps to turn his dream into reality.  He'll also highlight the winning strategies that secured him the desired residency, offering invaluable advice for future applicants.

Whether you're just starting your medical school adventure or anxiously awaiting your own Match Day, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring insights straight from a recent participant. Gain the edge you need to navigate the Match process and celebrate your Match Day victory!


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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 that made her successful in our MD program.  Dr. Richardson  also shared her views on the disproportion of the African American doctors in the United States and offers suggestions on how schools, and the education system in general can improve to attract more African-American doctors.

0:00- Intro
5:55- About Dr. Richardson
11:18- Naysayers about careers in surgery
12:55- Disadvantages of being an IMG
17:00- Can Equality happen?
20:39- On having a mentor
23:20- Career in Surgery
26:00- Are systemic changes possible?
31:40- Making a difference in African-American Community
38:30- Outro

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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 will offer his insights into why he chose SJSM for his medical education and why he found Caribbean school to have advantages over studying medicine in India.  

0:00- Intro
3:44- Options for studying medicine in Europe
9:25- First impressions of SJSM
12:50- Caribbean temperament
21:23- Comparing St. Vincent and India
27:46- How do you adjust to the transition
31:27- Career Goals
42:19- Caribbean advantage over India

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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 Canadian during the Match process and how she secured 24 residency interviews this year. Another guest, Fearghus Macdonald, gives his point of view on education in SJSM and how he views his future career as a doctor of medicine (either in the United States or Canada).
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0:00- Intro
9:43- Residency in US vs Canada
16:19- Is there a bias against Canadians in the US Match?
21:15- Interview prep for a Canadian student
24:38- When to make a decision?
27:29- Applying in both US and CA systems
30:00- Up against the Steps
56:36- Canadian system
1:07:25- Elective rotations in Canada
1:15:00- Support for residency
1:19:08- SJSM growth thanks to students