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Unpacking the Mess, Meaning, and Magic of Residency

  1. Sep 8

    Ep. 30 - Behind the Application: A Program Director's Top Ten

    Residency application season is upon us - what actually catches a PD's eye when reviewing them? In this episode, MDK pulls back the curtain on review of residency applications, from personal statements and letters of recommendation to application gaps, hobbies, and yes...typos. Along the way is some practical advice for helping to tell an authentic, compelling story, with the goal not to look perfect but to help programs understand the physician you are becoming.

  2. Aug 24

    Ep. 29 - On-call Survival Guide

    Call shifts are demanding, unpredictable...and also some of the most memorable parts of training. In this episode, we share our practical survival tips for before, during, and after call — from sleep, caffeine, food, and what to wear to managing downtime, protecting your mental energy, and keeping the team vibes immaculate. We also reflect on why call can create such strong camaraderie and connection, even in the middle of the exhaustion.

  3. Aug 10

    Ep. 28 - On the Fellowship Trail: Khaila’s Interview Experience

    In this episode, Khaila takes us behind the scenes of the fellowship interview trail while the experience is still fresh. She shares what surprised her most, how fellowship interviews differ from residency interviews, the questions that kept coming up, and what helped her prepare (without over-preparing). We also talk about evaluating program fit, the role of mentorship, interview fatigue and comparison, and the shift from trying to prove you belong to recognizing that getting the interview means you already do.

  4. Jul 27

    Ep. 27 - Building a Family in Residency

    Join us for a conversation with senior resident Dr. Hannah Foster about what it can look like to build a family during residency — from welcoming a child as a junior resident to navigating pregnancy during chief year. She shares an honest look at pregnancy, parental leave, returning to work, childcare, emotions, support systems, and the ways parenthood has shaped her identity as both a physician and a leader.

  5. Jul 13

    Ep. 26 - The Leap to Senior Resident

    What does it really mean to become a senior resident? In this episode, we talk through the leap from managing discrete tasks to carrying the bigger-picture responsibility for a team, patients, and the flow of a service. We discuss the increased weight of clinical decision-making, difficult conversations, feedback and leadership among former peers...and the unexpected rewards of seeing how far you have come!

  6. Jun 29

    Ep. 25 - Lessons I Wish I Learned Sooner After Graduation

    Residency graduation doesn't mean you've finished learning - it just means you are learning in a new way. This is exciting, and, possibly, terrifying. In this solo episode, Mary reflects on the advice she often shares with new grads, including how to keep growing as a physician, build systems that make work and life more sustainable, and approach the early years of practice with confidence, intention, and kindness toward yourself and others.

  7. Jun 15

    RERUN - Supporting New Interns

    Tis the season for welcoming new interns! As we divert our energy to preparing for the new academic year and intern orientation, we invite our listeners to take another listen to our ideas for best practices for supporting new residents. Let us know what you have found most successful, or other elements of support we should incorporate!

  8. Jun 1

    Ep. 24 - Generational Differences

    Residency training is constantly evolving...but is it getting better? In this episode, we explore generational differences in medical training through a conversation between a current resident (Dr. Sanjana Satish) and an attending physician (Dr. Uduak Andy) over a decade removed from residency. Together, they discuss how duty hours, technology, wellness initiatives, supervision, autonomy, and work-life balance have changed over time, along with the advantages and tradeoffs of each era of training. Whether you're a trainee, educator, or simply curious about how medicine has evolved, we offer a thoughtful look at what has changed — and what has stayed the same.

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Unpacking the Mess, Meaning, and Magic of Residency

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  • Creator
    MDK & KRC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
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