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Featuring a variety cast of medical students from the University of Iowa, The Short Coat is a brutally honest look at medicine, med school, and what life is like here at the margins of medicine. Skip this show if you'd prefer not to know and hate laughter.



The opinions we share with you are formed by the sleep deprived, and are thus likely ill-considered and noticeably spur-of-the-moment. And definitely not those of the University of Iowa.

The Short Coat Dave Etler and the Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

    • Education

Featuring a variety cast of medical students from the University of Iowa, The Short Coat is a brutally honest look at medicine, med school, and what life is like here at the margins of medicine. Skip this show if you'd prefer not to know and hate laughter.



The opinions we share with you are formed by the sleep deprived, and are thus likely ill-considered and noticeably spur-of-the-moment. And definitely not those of the University of Iowa.

    Small Towns, Big Impact: Rural Medicine ft. Peter Kaboli, MD

    Small Towns, Big Impact: Rural Medicine ft. Peter Kaboli, MD

    Unique experiences and challenges of practicing medicine where everyone knows your name. M1 Fallon Jung, PA1 Olivia Quinby, MD/PhD student Faith Prochaska, M2 Jeff Goddard, and special guest Dr. Peter Kaboli dive deep into the heart of rural medicine. We kick off with a candid discussion about growing up in small towns and how these experiences shape our understanding of community and healthcare. Dr. Kaboli, an expert in rural health with the Veterans’ Administration, shares his insights into the nuances of rural medicine. We explore the multifaceted challenges and rewards of practicing medicine in rural settings, from the importance of forming deep connections with patients to navigating the scarcity of healthcare resources. Telemedicine, workforce issues, geographic barriers, and the digital divide are central to the art of medicine in small towns and on county roads, sometimes requiring innovative approaches to healthcare delivery.



    We Want to Hear From You: YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

    We welcome your feedback, listener questions, and shower thoughts. Do you agree or disagree with something we said today? Did you hear something really helpful? Can we answer a question for you? Are we delivering a podcast you want to keep listening to? Leave a message at 347-SHORTCT (347-746-7828) and we’ll put your message in a future episode (use *67 to be an “Unknown caller”). Or email theshortcoats@gmail.com.

    We do more things on…

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshortcoat

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theshortcoat

    You deserve to be happy and healthy. If you’re struggling with racism, harassment, hate, your mental health, or some other crisis, visit http://theshortcoat.com/help, and send additions to the resources there to theshortcoats@gmail.com. We love you. Music provided by Argofox. License: bit.ly/CCAttribution

    DOCTOR VOX – Heatstroke: youtu.be/j1n1zlxzyRE

    Catmosphere – Candy-Coloured Sky: youtu.be/AZjYZ8Kjgs8

    Hexalyte – Wandering Hours: youtu.be/FOAo2zsYnvA

    • 57 min
    What Patient Advocacy Looks Like

    What Patient Advocacy Looks Like

    Speaking up for your patients will have profound impacts. Short Coat Savannah’s previous work in mental health settings exposed her to situations where she had to report abuse. She left us a message at 347-SHORTCT asking us to talk about patient advocacy. MD/PhD student Riley, PA1 Faith, M1 Jeff, and M3 Happy–along with some of our faculty–look at what doctors actually do to advocate for their patients in that situation, as well as other more common situations. Plus, Jeff licks an elephant to right an old wrong.

    We Want to Hear From You: YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

    No matter where you fall on any spectrum, we want your thoughts on our show. Do you agree or disagree with something we said today? Did you hear something really helpful? Are we delivering a podcast you want to keep listening to? We’ll be sure your ideas are heard by all–leave a message at 347-SHORTCT (347-746-7828) and we’ll put your message in a future episode (use *67 to be an “Unknown caller”).

    We do more things on…

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshortcoat

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theshortcoat

    You deserve to be happy and healthy. If you’re struggling with racism, harassment, hate, your mental health, or some other crisis, visit http://theshortcoat.com/help, and send additions to the resources there to theshortcoats@gmail.com. We love you. Music provided by Argofox. License: bit.ly/CCAttribution

    DOCTOR VOX – Heatstroke: youtu.be/j1n1zlxzyRE

    Catmosphere – Candy-Coloured Sky: youtu.be/AZjYZ8Kjgs8

    Hexalyte – Wandering Hours: youtu.be/FOAo2zsYnvA

    • 55 min
    A Podcast "Cocktail" Party (no background sounds)

    A Podcast "Cocktail" Party (no background sounds)

    Dave hosts a weird cocktail party for his co-hosts, M1s Fallon Jung and Taryn O'Brian, MD/PhD student Jacqueline Nielson, and M3 Chirayu Shukla. The group dives into a variety of topics: surreal dreams, spring break plans, which celebrity they would replace one of their organs with, book recommendations, personal stories, and AI-generated songs about Menards and Chirayu's curtailed tennis career.



    AI Song Lyrics



    A Podcaster at Heart

    I'm an administrative services coordinator

    But my heart's on the mic,

    a podcast connoisseurIn a cubicle,

    with paperwork piled high

    But all I wanna do is let my voice fly



    I got responsibilities, emails to send

    But my mind's on the episodes I haven't penned

    I sneak in headphones, catchin' up on my faves

    Dreamin' 'bout the day I'll be podcastin' my own ways (ooh-yeah)



    [Chorus]I'm a podcaster at heart

    Living for those podcastin' vibes, it's an art

    While spreadsheets stack up,

    I'm in my own zone

    Dreamin' 'bout the day when podcastin' is my throne



    The Jig of the Horse Loving Medic

    Oh, I'm a medical student, learnin' day and night

    But when I'm not studyin', I've got a different delight

    I love horses, they bring me so much joy

    And Menards, oh Menards, it's like a superstore of toys



    [Chorus]I take long walks down every aisle at Menards (oh yeah)

    From the lumber to the paint, it's never too hard (woo!)

    With a bounce in my step, and a twinkle in my eye (uh-huh)

    I'm a horse-loving medic, livin' life on a high (woo!)



    No Regrets

    [Verse]

    We don't care 'bout the grades, don't need no A's

    Livin' fast, we're in a disobedient phase

    Don't care 'bout the cash or the future ahead

    We're just here for the punk rock, not the life we're fed (ooh-yeah)



    [Chorus]

    No regrets, we don't give a damn

    Breakin' all the rules, stickin' it to the man

    No regrets, we live on the edge

    Skipping class, punk rock is what we pledge



    Medic or Tennis Star

    In the dead of night,

    I'm stuck in time,

    Torn between two paths,

    My heart's on the line,



    A love for medicine.

    The field is my callin'

    but the court's my passion.



    00:00 Welcome to the Cocktail Party!

    00:46 Match Day Anticipation and Casual Banter

    01:56 Introducing the Podcast Crew with a Toast

    03:43 Spring Break Plans and Casual Conversations

    07:57 Diving into Bizarre Dreams and Anatomy Talk

    19:03 Anatomy Favorites and Dislikes

    21:18 The Quirky Organ Swap Debate

    21:27 Choosing Fictional Characters for Organ Transplants

    24:24 The Ultimate Book Prescription

    25:10 Exploring Personal Book Recommendations

    25:50 The Power of Mental Resilience and Focus

    29:10 A Deep Dive into Favorite Books

    33:29 AI and Creativity: Crafting a Unique Jingle

    34:28 Musical AI: From Punk Rock to Power Ballads

    42:12 Wrapping Up with Gratitude and Encouragement

    • 44 min
    A Podcast "Cocktail" Party

    A Podcast "Cocktail" Party

    Dave hosts a weird cocktail party for his co-hosts, M1s Fallon Jung and Taryn O'Brian, MD/PhD student Jacqueline Nielson, and M3 Chirayu Shukla. The group dives into a variety of topics: surreal dreams, spring break plans, which celebrity they would replace one of their organs with, book recommendations, personal stories, and AI-generated songs about Menards and Chirayu's curtailed tennis career.



    AI Song Lyrics



    A Podcaster at Heart

    I'm an administrative services coordinator

    But my heart's on the mic,

    a podcast connoisseurIn a cubicle,

    with paperwork piled high

    But all I wanna do is let my voice fly



    I got responsibilities, emails to send

    But my mind's on the episodes I haven't penned

    I sneak in headphones, catchin' up on my faves

    Dreamin' 'bout the day I'll be podcastin' my own ways (ooh-yeah)



    [Chorus]I'm a podcaster at heart

    Living for those podcastin' vibes, it's an art

    While spreadsheets stack up,

    I'm in my own zone

    Dreamin' 'bout the day when podcastin' is my throne



    The Jig of the Horse Loving Medic

    Oh, I'm a medical student, learnin' day and night

    But when I'm not studyin', I've got a different delight

    I love horses, they bring me so much joy

    And Menards, oh Menards, it's like a superstore of toys



    [Chorus]I take long walks down every aisle at Menards (oh yeah)

    From the lumber to the paint, it's never too hard (woo!)

    With a bounce in my step, and a twinkle in my eye (uh-huh)

    I'm a horse-loving medic, livin' life on a high (woo!)



    No Regrets

    [Verse]

    We don't care 'bout the grades, don't need no A's

    Livin' fast, we're in a disobedient phase

    Don't care 'bout the cash or the future ahead

    We're just here for the punk rock, not the life we're fed (ooh-yeah)



    [Chorus]

    No regrets, we don't give a damn

    Breakin' all the rules, stickin' it to the man

    No regrets, we live on the edge

    Skipping class, punk rock is what we pledge



    Medic or Tennis Star

    In the dead of night,

    I'm stuck in time,

    Torn between two paths,

    My heart's on the line,



    A love for medicine.

    The field is my callin'

    but the court's my passion.



    00:00 Welcome to the Cocktail Party!

    00:46 Match Day Anticipation and Casual Banter

    01:56 Introducing the Podcast Crew with a Toast

    03:43 Spring Break Plans and Casual Conversations

    07:57 Diving into Bizarre Dreams and Anatomy Talk

    19:03 Anatomy Favorites and Dislikes

    21:18 The Quirky Organ Swap Debate

    21:27 Choosing Fictional Characters for Organ Transplants

    24:24 The Ultimate Book Prescription

    25:10 Exploring Personal Book Recommendations

    25:50 The Power of Mental Resilience and Focus

    29:10 A Deep Dive into Favorite Books

    33:29 AI and Creativity: Crafting a Unique Jingle

    34:28 Musical AI: From Punk Rock to Power Ballads

    42:12 Wrapping Up with Gratitude and Encouragement

    • 44 min
    The Sheriff Is Watching, Ft. Bryan Carmody, MD

    The Sheriff Is Watching, Ft. Bryan Carmody, MD

    The Sheriff of Sodium investigates the state and future of medical training. If you’ve wondered how well the system that trains future doctors works, or about what factors really determine which medical students get into the most competitive residency programs, this episode is for you. M1 Fallon Jung, M2 Jeff Goddard, and M4 AJ Chowdhury get deep into these issues with a very special guest – Dr. Brian Carmody, known on his blog and YouTube channel as “The Sheriff of Sodium.” Dr. Carmody, a pediatric nephrologist by training, closely analyzes and shares data-driven perspectives on medical education, pulling on threads to understand whether the current medical training system is truly functional, fair, and efficient, examining factors like student debt burdens, physician shortages projections, and why people cheat on licensing exams. Like any good sheriff, Dr. Carmody is skeptical, especially about ideas like future physician shortages, and how schools report residency match outcomes.



    More about our guest:

    The Sheriff of Sodium: https://thesheriffofsodium.com/

    SoS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sheriffofsodium1005



    We Want to Hear From You: YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

    We welcome your feedback, listener questions, and shower thoughts. Do you agree or disagree with something we said today? Did you hear something really helpful? Can we answer a question for you? Are we delivering a podcast you want to keep listening to? Leave a message at 347-SHORTCT (347-746-7828) and we’ll put your message in a future episode (use *67 to be an “Unknown caller”). Or email theshortcoats@gmail.com.



    We do more things on…

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshortcoat

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theshortcoat



    You deserve to be happy and healthy. If you’re struggling with racism, harassment, hate, your mental health, or some other crisis, visit http://theshortcoat.com/help, and send additions to the resources there to theshortcoats@gmail.com. We love you. Music provided by Argofox. License: bit.ly/CCAttribution

    DOCTOR VOX – Heatstroke: youtu.be/j1n1zlxzyRE

    Catmosphere – Candy-Coloured Sky: youtu.be/AZjYZ8Kjgs8

    Hexalyte – Wandering Hours: youtu.be/FOAo2zsYnvA

    • 53 min
    Beyond the Exam Table: the Role of a Family Doctor

    Beyond the Exam Table: the Role of a Family Doctor

    An alumni of CCOM and SCP returns to prove: you can do it! MD/PhD student Miranda Schene, M2 Jeff Goddard, and M1 Fallon Jung visit with alumni Teneme Konne, MD, now a second-year resident. They start by smacking their foreheads over AI-generated images in a recent medical journal, unpacking the rigorous demands of peer review and its pivotal role in scientific accuracy. The conversation then shifts to Dr. Konne’s journey in medicine, and the broad responsibilities of family medicine practitioners beyond clinical care. The resilience and growth he achieved during residency offer a comprehensive insight into the realities of becoming a doctor. Key moments include discussions on medical misinformation, the integral role of primary care physicians, and the personal and professional evolution experienced through residency. It wasn’t completely smooth, but he did it! And the crew discusses Medscape’s Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2024.



    We Want to Hear From You: YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

    We welcome your feedback, listener questions, and shower thoughts. Do you agree or disagree with something we said today? Did you hear something really helpful? Can we answer a question for you? Are we delivering a podcast you want to keep listening to? Leave a message at 347-SHORTCT (347-746-7828) and we’ll put your message in a future episode (use *67 to be an “Unknown caller”). Or email theshortcoats@gmail.com.



    We do more things on…

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshortcoat

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theshortcoat



    You deserve to be happy and healthy. If you’re struggling with racism, harassment, hate, your mental health, or some other crisis, visit http://theshortcoat.com/help, and send additions to the resources there to theshortcoats@gmail.com. We love you. Music provided by Argofox. License: bit.ly/CCAttribution

    DOCTOR VOX – Heatstroke: youtu.be/j1n1zlxzyRE

    Catmosphere – Candy-Coloured Sky: youtu.be/AZjYZ8Kjgs8

    Hexalyte – Wandering Hours: youtu.be/FOAo2zsYnvA

    • 1 hr 20 min

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