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MDK & KRC
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Unpacking the Mess, Meaning, and Magic of Residency

  1. MAY 18

    Ep. 23 - Hot Takes from the Call Room (Strong Opinions, Weak Evidence)

    Every physician has opinions they usually save for post-call brunch. In this episode, we bring ours to the mic. From schedule chaos at the end of the year to the surprising joys of chief year, we unpack the residency hot takes we’re willing to defend — and invite listeners to decide where they stand.

    18 min

  2. MAY 5

    Ep. 22 - "Black Clouds"

    Ever feel like you’re on a streak where everything that can go wrong… does? This week we unpack the idea of “black clouds” in residency - why they happen, how they can affect you, and how to get through them with perspective and support. Audio editor: Kaylee Morris

    19 min

  3. APR 20

    Ep. 21 - Mentorship with Dr. Margaret Rush

    In this episode, MDK sits down with Dr. Margaret Rush to unpack one of the most talked-about - but perhaps most nebulous - parts of training: mentorship. From finding your first mentor to building a mentorship “team,” Dr. Rush shares practical strategies, common pitfalls, and how these relationships evolve from residency into fellowship and beyond. Whether you’re an intern just getting started or a senior looking to be more intentional, this episode offers actionable insights you can use right away. Audio editor: Kaylee Morris

    27 min

  4. MAR 30

    Ep. 20 - Organizational Principles for Residency

    In this solo episode, MDK reflects on the role of organization in residency; not as perfection, but as a tool for clarity and sustainability, sharing simple strategies to manage tasks, tame the inbox, and create systems that can actually work in real life. Please write to us with your organizational methods that have worked in residency at LongCallPodcast@gmail.com!

    15 min

  5. MAR 16

    Ep. 19 - Research during Training with Dr. Keisha Mulugeta-Gordon

    Join us as we chat with a current fellow about the realities of doing research during residency. She shares about choosing projects, finding the right mentor, balancing research with clinical work, and pushing projects across the finish line. We also discuss how research shapes fellowship applications, clinical thinking, and professional identity. Whether you’re excited about research or unsure where to start, this conversation offers practical advice and honest perspective for  navigating research during training. Audio Editor: Kaylee Morris

    28 min

  6. MAR 2

    Ep. 18 - Leadership in Residency

    We're unpacking what leadership looks like in residency, and why you’re probably already leading more than you may realize. From informal influence on busy call nights to formal committee roles, we explore how to get involved without burning out and why early professionalism builds lasting leadership capital. Whether you’re an intern or a senior, this conversation will encourage you to lead with intention, balance, and impact. Audio Editor: Kaylee Morris

    29 min

  7. FEB 23

    Ep. 17 - Wellness in Training with Dr. DaCarla Albright

    In this episode we sit down with Dr. DaCarla Albright for an honest conversation about what actually can help improve trainee well-being. Moving beyond eye-roll–inducing initiatives, we explore what residents are really reacting to, what the data says truly moves the needle, and where programs often get it wrong. Dr. Albright shares hard truths for leadership, practical steps programs and individuals can take in the short-term, and a hopeful vision for the future of medical training.

    31 min

  8. FEB 16

    Ep. 16 - Connection over Cure: Rethinking Wellness in Residency

    Wellness events don’t cure burnout - but they can build community, reduce isolation, and create moments of humanity in a demanding system. In this episode, we unpack why wellness initiatives sometimes draw eye-rolls, what can make them fall flat, and how to design events that feel supportive rather than performative. The goal isn’t forced happiness, but sustainability and connection.

    21 min
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Unpacking the Mess, Meaning, and Magic of Residency

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  • Creator
    MDK & KRC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Long Call
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    The Long Call

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