Minds for Medicine

Zoe Heifetz
  • 5.0 (9)
  • MEDICINE

Are you an aspiring doctor or interested in a career in medicine? If so, this podcast is for you! Listen to learn about the experience of being a med student, resident physician, doctor, etc., learn about various fields and professions within the medical field, and get advice from medical professionals!

Episodes

  1. 04/03/2024

    The Pre-Med Path: How to Stand Out in College Applications with Dr. Minnie Jang

    This one is for high schoolers! In today's highly competitive college application landscape, it can be difficult to stand out when applying to popular health-related majors. Listen to hear Dr. Minnie Jang's tips on utilizing activities, essays, and letters of recommendation to uniquely express an interest in medicine. music: Dirtbike Lovers by Blue Dot Sessions

    28 min

  2. 08/25/2023

    Navigating Clinical Rotations with Ximena Van Tienhoven

    In this episode, Ximena shares unique insights about medical school, comparing her experiences as a student in Mexico and Philadelphia. Listen for inspiring advice on how to prepare and succeed on home and away clinical rotations!

    25 min

  3. 08/04/2023

    Lab and Leadership: The Development of Novel Treatments with Francisco Salva

    Mr. Salva, CEO of Azitra Pharmaceuticals, shares his wisdom about groundbreaking biotechnologies, research and clinical trials, and the pursuit of medical breakthroughs to treat conditions ranging from Leukemia and Lymphoma to skin disease. Listen to learn about leadership and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, which is shaping the future of medicine.

    24 min

  4. 07/03/2023

    Application Advice with Dr. Susie Kim

    After getting her medical degree, Dr. Kim went on to pursue an alternate path: a career in education. In addition to being a professor of medical education at the University of Southern California (USC), Dr. Kim has served on USC and Harvard College admissions committees. Listen to hear more about her story and for insider advice on how to write a good personal essay!

    23 min

  5. 06/20/2023

    From Application to Specialization: A Medical Student's Journey with Allison Brown

    Today we are joined by Allison Brown, a Stanford Swim alum who is in her third year at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Join us as we dive into Allison's experiences, from the application process to her daily routine as a medical student, and explore her thoughts on choosing a specialty.

    23 min

  6. 06/05/2023

    Hospital Administration with Todd Suntrapak, CEO of Valley Children's Healthcare

    Have you ever wondered about who is in charge of making sure hospitals run smoothly? Are you interested in a medical career, but maybe don't like seeing blood? Listen to this episode with Todd Suntrapak, who leads a team of 640 physicians, 3,500 staff, and 800 volunteers, to learn about a career in hospital management and the important responsibilities of a hospital CEO.

    21 min

  7. 01/02/2023

    Exploring Fellowship with Dr. Leigh Ann Humphries

    Listen to learn about fellowship, the next step after residency for many physicians, and some of the daily responsibilities Dr. Humphries has as a first year reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellow! Dr. Humphries also shares great advice on how to position yourself as a competitive applicant in any stage of your educational journey.

    18 min

  8. 12/21/2022

    Reflections of a Fourth-Year Resident with Dr. Hannah Ryles

    In today's episode, Dr. Hannah Ryles, a fourth-year OBGYN resident at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, reflects on her time in residency and her journey into medicine thus far. Listen to her advice about the importance of mental health, finding ways to enjoy and persevere through challenges, and about ways to cope with imposter syndrome.

    25 min

  9. 12/05/2022

    OBGYN Residency with Dr. Jessica Chen

    In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jessica Chen, a third- year OBGYN (obstetrics and gynecology) resident at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as she works a night shift! Dr. Chen shares her experience in getting a later start to her career as an OBGYN and what she enjoys most about being a resident physician.

    14 min

  10. 11/28/2022

    Life as a First-Year Medical Student with Shakira King

    In Episode 1, we hear from Shakira King who is a first-year med student at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania! Listen to her journey into medicine and her expert advice on how to prepare for medical school!

    28 min
  • 10 Episodes

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About

Are you an aspiring doctor or interested in a career in medicine? If so, this podcast is for you! Listen to learn about the experience of being a med student, resident physician, doctor, etc., learn about various fields and professions within the medical field, and get advice from medical professionals!

Information

  • Creator
    Zoe Heifetz
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Zoe Heifetz
  • Show Website
    Minds for Medicine