CODE MAIZE: A Podcast for Future Wolverines in Healthcare

LSA Pre-Health Advising

LSA Pre-Health advisors, Julie Nelson, Jerry Brockman, and Leah Miller welcome you to Code Maize! The road to medical or health professional school often seems long with many twists and turns--as well as moments of self-discovery and even joy. Episodes cover a variety of themes including how to find pre-health advising services on campus, where to look for health-related opportunities, and what physicians and healthcare professionals find most meaningful about their work, among other topics. We hope this podcast supports you on your pre-health journey!

  1. Apr 2

    29. Health Professions Scholarship Program: Funding Your Health Professions Program through the DOD

    Health professions graduate programs can be expensive, and the recent changes in federal financial aid regulations may limit the ability for some to pay for those programs.  Join us as we speak with recruiters and health care professionals from the US Army and Navy to discuss scholarship opportunities available through the Department of Defense.  LtCol Noel (USA), LCDR McKim (USN), and Chief Oswald (USN) walk us through those funding options, practice opportunities available in the different services, and how you might qualify for those scholarships.

    51 min

  2. Jan 19

    28. Being an M3 Med Student at U-M

    Join Devak Nanua and Piroz Bahar, M3 medical students at the University of Michigan, as they share their experiences and reflect on what has been most meaningful to them along the way. This episode covers a range of topics related to how it feels to go through medical school. Don't miss a chance to hear from medical students who are currently in the process of becoming physicians to learn what their perspectives may hold for you. Music for the Code Maize podcast is Total Happy Up and Sunny by Sascha Ende, CC BY 4.0.

    36 min

  3. 10/08/2024

    27. Building a Medical Career: How Public Health Lays the Groundwork

    Join our conversation with Professor Emily Youatt, Director of Undergraduate Education and Clinical Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity, and Dr. Lewis Morgenstern, Professor of Epidemiology, Neurology, Emergency Medicine and Neurosurgery, and Director of the Stroke Program, both from U-M's School of Public Health, for a lively discussion on what students may do to pursue a major in public health as a strong foundation for a career in medicine and other health professions. This episode covers a range of topics related to public health. We discuss pathways to the undergraduate public health program, interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare, and ways of understanding health and healthcare within a broader social context. Don't miss a chance to learn about this exciting health field and what opportunities it may hold for you.

    37 min

  4. 04/05/2024

    26. Learn about the Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education: Part 1

    In today's episode, Julie interviews Dr. Rajesh Mangrulkar and Nancy Kuemin for our students to learn about why interprofessional education is so important within health care. In part one, you will hear stories about healing and how approaching healthcare from interprofessional education enriches the healthcare experience. Dr. Raj Mangrulkar reminds students to be constantly curious so they can learn about, from. and with other health professionals. Resources: Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education Nancy Kuemin, JD Patient Experience Coach, Michigan Medicine Office of Patient ExperienceDr. Rajesh Mangrulkar Professor of Medicine and Learning Health Sciences and Director of  Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education, Medical School The following music was used for this media project: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠License (CC BY 4.0)⁠

    45 min

  5. 02/16/2024

    25. Exploring Krupa Patel’s Journey to Medicine

    Join us for a conversation with M1 student Krupa Patel of Michigan Medicine. In this conversation Krupa and Gerald explore the beginnings of Krupa’s interest in Medicine and how intentional decision making led her to discovering her passion in medicine. Krupa talks in great detail about the importance and intersectionality of community involvement which has resulted in the birth of the Lunar Doula Collective with her colleagues as pre-med students at Michigan. Learn more about how Krupa discovered her why and used that why to create meaningful experiences outside the classroom. The following music was used for this media project: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠License (CC BY 4.0)⁠

    29 min

  6. 01/23/2024

    24. Nursing Unveiled: A Dive into Challenges, Rewards, and Personal Insights with Prof. April Bigalow

    In this episode of Code Maize we focus on the nursing profession. Our guest host, Rachel Patterson, delves into the dynamic and essential role that nurses play in healthcare. The discussion covers various aspects, including the challenges and rewards of nursing, and the evolving nature of the profession.  Featured guest, April Bigalow is a professor at U of M School of Nursing and is an experienced nurse. She shares personal anecdotes and insights, shedding light on the multifaceted world of nursing. We provide listeners with a deeper appreciation for the dedication and compassion that define the nursing profession. Resources: April Bigelow's Bio Umich School of Nursing ⁠⁠⁠LSA Pre-Health Website⁠⁠ The following music was used for this media project: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠License (CC BY 4.0)⁠

    20 min

  7. 12/15/2023

    23. Learn about the Postbac MEDPREP Program at the University of Michigan Medical School

    There are many paths to medical school. Sometimes, students decide to pursue a career in medicine during their senior year or after graduating from college, not realizing until they’ve had other life experiences they would like to become a physician. Join us in this episode for a discussion with guests Matt Wishart, Steven Pejuan, Nathan Fox, and Beth Kranyak from the UM MEDPREP Program which is a Post-Bacc program specialized for career changers. Learn more about post-baccs for career changers and if the MEDPREP program is the right track for you! Resources MEDPREP Program Contact Information: umms-postbac@med.umich.edu ⁠⁠⁠LSA Pre-Health Website⁠ The following music was used for this media project: ⁠⁠⁠Music: Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠License (CC BY 4.0)⁠

    36 min

  8. 11/22/2023

    22. Exploring the Sea of Career Resources with Dawn Dewar

    Join us for a conversation with Dawn Dewar a Career Advisor in the department of Academic and Career Advising office at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. We explore the complex understanding of career advising and how incoming students can take advantage of career advising resources. This will help shape their experiences with extracurriculars and professional development towards their ultimate career goals. Resources Dawn Dewar (dewardm@msu.edu) ⁠MSUCOM Office of Academic and Career Advising⁠ ⁠⁠LSA Pre-Health Website⁠ The following music was used for this media project: ⁠⁠Music: Total Happy Up And Sunny by Sascha Ende⁠⁠ ⁠⁠License (CC BY 4.0)⁠

    34 min
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LSA Pre-Health advisors, Julie Nelson, Jerry Brockman, and Leah Miller welcome you to Code Maize! The road to medical or health professional school often seems long with many twists and turns--as well as moments of self-discovery and even joy. Episodes cover a variety of themes including how to find pre-health advising services on campus, where to look for health-related opportunities, and what physicians and healthcare professionals find most meaningful about their work, among other topics. We hope this podcast supports you on your pre-health journey!

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