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Pursuing a career in medicine can be a very rewarding experience, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with its challenges. Maria and Ntami are two medical students passionate about sharing their journey to medicine and using the tools they’ve developed over the years to help students with similar aspirations. Join the duo as they share their experiences as minority medical students, give advice, and interview physicians on their unique journeys and specialties. Whether you’re a highschool student, a pre-med student or a student just starting out medical school- this podcast is for you.
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DisparityTalks: Institutional Justice and Inclusion in Medical Education
On this episode Ntami kicks of the DisparityTalks subsegment by interviewing Ellen Murphy, the founder of the Institutional Justice and Inclusion committee at WayneMed. We discuss the history behind the organization, initiatives and why this work is so important as it pertains to healthcare disparities. Listeners will also gain insight on how to tackle social justice issues and ways to create/implement such programs at their own institutions.
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Perspectives: This Scientist and Pharmacist Take on Medicine
There’s no single path to medicine. On this episode of theMEDlocket, Maria interviews two medical students, Patrick and Judy, who have unique journeys to medicine. After obtaining doctorate degrees in their relative fields, this pharmacist and scientist started on the path towards an MD. On this episode, they discuss their motivation, the obstacles they faced, and most importantly how their paths have molded them into the individuals they are today.
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Research as an Undergraduate Student
Interested in getting involved in research as an undergraduate student? On this episode of theMEDlocket, Maria discusses the role research played in her undergraduate career and gives tips on how to get involved in undergraduate research and how to optimize your research experience.
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FAQ: The Medical School Application 101
What does it take to get into Medical School? On this episode we dive deep into the medical school application process, what schools look for and ways to build a solid application that truly stands out. Join Ntami and special guest Peyton as they answer all your questions for the upcoming cycle.
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Global Health in Medicine
Using your platform to address global health disparities can seem daunting. In this episode, Maria and Ntami discuss their experiences with global health, avenues for advocacy and plans to impact change as they move forward in their medical careers.
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Surviving Medical School: A First Year Edition
Starting medical school can be filled with excitement but also a lot of anxiety for many students. So, in this episode of theMEDlocket, Maria and Ntami offer advice that they wish they had during their first year of school. Although they share tips directed to first year medical students, the tips can be implemented on any point of your journey.