27 episodes
CODE MAIZE: A Podcast for Future Wolverines in Healthcare LSA Pre-Health Advising
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LSA Pre-Health advisors, Julie Nelson, Gerald Murphy, and Maria Raab, introduce 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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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 interpforessional 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 Experience
Dr. Rajesh Mangrulkar
Professor of Medicine and Learning Health Sciences and Director of Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education, Medical School
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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21. Guiding the Way: Navigating Your Medical School Journey with Dr. Juanita Tookes
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Juanita Tookes an Academic Advisor in the department of Academic and Career Advising office at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. We discuss how students can effectively transition from undergraduate to medical school. Highlighting resources and optimizing the academic advising wealth of knowledge to shape their experiences to their goals.
Resources
Dr. Juanita Tookes (tookesju@msu.edu)
IG: drjuanitaspeaks
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
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