Mind the Gap: Finding Your Path to Medicine

Jeremy Altman
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What should you do with YOUR gap year(s)? Since starting medical school at the Larner College of Medicine (University of Vermont), I have met and worked with so many fascinating students who have taken a non-traditional path into medicine. I directed the spotlight on these incredible people in hopes of offering inspiration and insight for those who are thinking about applying to medical school, figuring out what to do for their gap years, or for those seeking meaningful stories of adversity and self-reflection. Sit back, relax, and of course...mind the gap!

Episodes

  1. 01/12/2024

    Ep 12: "Striking a Chord" (Ft. Cyrus Thomas-Walker)

    Join me in the show's exciting return from a brief hiatus as I sit down to talk with Cyrus Thomas-Walker, an Internal Medicine Resident at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. During our conversation, Cyrus delves into his extensive journey starting out his young adulthood as a touring musician and transitioning to a career in medicine while working as a paramedic.

    57 min

  2. 08/04/2023

    Ep. 11: "Get Lost!" with Dr. Nathan Rosenberg M.D.

    Sometimes, the best way to find out about yourself is by getting lost in the world around you... In this special episode, I sit down to chat with Dr. Nathan Rosenberg, a Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and proud alumnus of The University of Vermont College of Medicine. Nathan and I take a deep dive as he reflects on the gratitude he has for his journey taking time off before starting medical school. From refurbishing guitars, touring with Phish to traveling around the world, Nathan's experiences have taught him invaluable life lessons that shaped him into the outstanding physician he is today.

    1h 18m

  3. 06/20/2023

    Ep 10: Switching From Engineering to Medicine (ft. Alex Poniz)

    Who would have thought someone could be an expert at solar panels AND lipid panels?? Join me in my conversation with Alex Poniz, a current third-year medical student at the UVM Larner College of Medicine. It was a pleasure taking a deep dive into his winding road towards a career in medicine, reflecting on his successful and enriching past as an engineer and finding love for healthcare as an EMT!

    54 min

  4. 04/18/2023

    Ep. 9: Mind the Gap (ft. Betsy Assoumou)

    Please join me in my conversation with my friend, Betsy Assoumou, a brand new fourth year medical student at the Larner College of Medicine. We take a deep dive into her journey from leaving her well-established career in business to pursue a career in medicine. Throughout her journey, she has incorporated her business acumen to serve as the current COO of a non-profit organization that focuses on fundraising for multiple global health initiatives across the world! If you are interested in learning more about Betsy's incredible work and are looking to get involved or donate, please visit https://healthgoesglobal.org/.

    34 min

  5. 03/30/2023

    Ep. 8: Mind the Gap (Ft. Will Buick)

    Join me in my conversation with my friend, Will Buick, a rising fourth-year medical student at the Larner College of Medicine. We took a deep dive into his winding path towards pursuing a future career as a primary care physician. Along the way, he's discovered important life lessons from being a professional cyclist, biking across the country, pottery and finding beauty in the process of it all! Take a look at his amazing ceramic creations on Instagram (@brookbendpots)

    55 min

  6. 03/14/2023

    Ep. 7: Mind the Gap (ft. Than Moore)

    Join me in my conversation with my friend Than Moore, a fellow third-year medical student at the Larner College of Medicine. We take a deep dive into his winding path towards becoming a master of Wilderness Medicine, including starting off as a Physician Assistant to getting an MBA!

    35 min

  7. 02/22/2023

    Ep. 6: Mind the Gap (ft. Alex Kubacki)

    Join me in my conversation with my friend Alex Kubacki, a fellow third-year medical student at the Larner College of Medicine, as we delve into his journey towards the world of medicine. He took a couple of surprising stops along the way, such as studying Plant Biology and teaching in Korea!

    36 min

  8. 02/07/2023

    Ep. 5: Mind the Gap (ft. Aathman Swaminathan)

    Join me in my conversation with Aathman Swaminathan, a third-year medical student at the Larner College of Medicine, as we delve into his winding path towards medicine and how he found resilience in martial arts!

    39 min

  9. 01/30/2023

    Ep. 4: Mind the Gap (ft. Finlay Pilcher)

    Join me in my conversation with third-year medical student, Finlay Pilcher, as we dive into her journey as an engineer switching into pursuing a career in medicine!

    30 min

  10. 01/30/2023

    Ep. 3 Mind the Gap (ft. Tayler Drake)

    Join me in my conversation with third-year medical student, Tayler Drake, as she reflects on her path into medicine!

    16 min

  11. 01/30/2023

    Ep. 2: Mind the Gap (ft. Lauren Tien)

    Join me in my riveting conversation with first-year medical student, Lauren Tien, as we discuss her path from dipping her toes in acting and the tech business to applying to medical school!

    36 min

  12. 01/30/2023

    Ep 1: Mind the Gap (ft. Eliot Binkerd)

    Welcome to the first episode of the show! Join me in my conversation with my dear friend Eliot as he reflects on his road to medical school, taking stops along the way like....Germany??

    26 min
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What should you do with YOUR gap year(s)? Since starting medical school at the Larner College of Medicine (University of Vermont), I have met and worked with so many fascinating students who have taken a non-traditional path into medicine. I directed the spotlight on these incredible people in hopes of offering inspiration and insight for those who are thinking about applying to medical school, figuring out what to do for their gap years, or for those seeking meaningful stories of adversity and self-reflection. Sit back, relax, and of course...mind the gap!

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