N. Barry Berg, Ph.D. has had a  40-year career as an educator, mentor and advisor for the College of Medicine at Upstate Medical University (State University of New York - Syracuse). In addition to teaching anatomy, he has served as assistant dean for student affairs, and a member of the National Board of Medical Examiners Test Materials Development Committee for Gross Anatomy and Embryology.

In this episode of the podcast Dr Berg talks to former student Dr Kedar Sankholkar about common problems he has seen in his role as a member of the admissions committee and being involved in advisory and counseling services for medical students.

From Dr Berg:

"Drop your ego at the door. Work hard, and work with people and you'll be able to adjust better."

"More students have trouble because families expect certain things of them... If you have good support at home you'll do a lot better."

"Very few students get into medical school who are not able to do well. It's the emotional baggage they bring that has a really bad impact."

"Be honest. You're not going to fool your preceptors, and you're only going to get yourself in trouble"

Enjoy!

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