Beyond the Books Med

In this 7th episode, we prove that Sam Melo is more than just a medical student. Hear about how she planned each workout as a cycling instructor for the University of Florida, as well as her favorite Gainesville hangouts, her days at Delta Zeta (the debut of #HotTakesCorner), and what her friends thought Indiana was potentially missing before she moved here. Also listen about how she went bungee jumping in Peru for $1. At the end, as a member of Indiana University School of Medicine''s Wellness Coalition, Sam supplies some advice of how to be well during these uncertain times.

--Interview Date: 6/7/20 

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In this 6th episode, we prove that Jack Townsend is more than just a medical student. Listen to what he learned while selling dress shoes as a teenager in a local shoe store, whether being President of Chinese club or President of Co-Ed Choir was a harder gig, and how soccer has impacted his life. Also hear about his experience at Purdue University, from studying business and management to his days at Phi Gamma Delta (also known as Fiji) to his most memorable Purdue basketball moment. Lastly, hear about the nearly-decade-long relationship with his girlfriend-now-fiancée, from how they met to their recent engagement.

--Interview Date: May 27th, 2020

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In this basketball-heavy 5th episode, we prove that Jonah Persinger is more than just a medical student. Hear about the time he helped coach at a basketball camp alongside Luke Zeller, his experience as IU women's basketball team manager, and when he wore a Buzz Lightyear costume to an IU basketball game. Also, find out why the 7-iron is his preferred golf club and hear some wild stories of his recent, pandemic-affected wedding (it involves some forgotten shoes and a missing wedding ring).

--Interview Date: May 19th, 2020

--Podcast logo created by Brett Laux (www.brettlaux.crevado.com)

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In this 4th episode, we prove that Grace Rushton is more than just a medical student. We discuss her days as a Starbucks barista (and why frappuccinos were her least favorite orders), her experience of competing for 4-H Boone County pageant queen, celebrating her 21st birthday at a 36-hour hospital charity event, and what she learned while looking out into the Kenyan wilderness during sunset. We also talk about what it was like finding her current boyfriend during medical school.

--Interview date: May 4th, 2020.

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In this 3rd episode, we prove that David Wong is more than just a medical student. We talk about his days as a Dairy Queen employee (along with an unexpected favorite Blizzard), what his secret weapon was while playing varsity high school tennis, and what he believes was the most difficult part of being a fraternity President. We also relive his experience of witnessing one of the top IU basketball moments of all time live and get the scoop of how "truffle lasagna" became his favorite meal during his recent trip in Italy.  

--Interview Date: April 26th, 2020

--Podcast logo created by Brett Laux (www.brettlaux.crevado.com)

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In the barely-improving second episode of "Beyond the Books", we prove that Clarissa Hanna is more than just a medical student. We talk about her experience as a secretary in a legal law firm, what she thinks about the Midwest after moving from California, and the time that she and her sister got lost while driving in Ireland. We also dish some hot takes about the secret menu of California's famous In-N-Out burger.  

--Interview Date: April 16th, 2020

--Podcast logo created by Brett Laux (www.brettlaux.crevado.com)

In the inaugural episode of "Beyond the Books", we prove that Sean Buehler is more than just a medical student. We talk about his work with the homeless population, early Eagle Scout days, how he almost got trapped in a middle of storm while rock climbing, and what he learned about his mom while traveling together in Japan.  

--Interview Date: April 11th, 2020.

--Podcast logo created by Brett Laux (www.brettlaux.crevado.com)

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