Today we talk about Kiersten's journey as a DO candidate applying for ophthalmology through the San Francisco Match. She walks us through how she stood out on her residency applications, how she found her passion for retinas, and her journey through SIX audition rotations. Whether you're applying ophtho or not, you do not want to miss this! Original music by Kalon, recording and production by Michaele Garrison.

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This week I go over how I prepared for audition rotations, how much they cost, what questions to ask while rotating, preference on timing interviews, and so much more. If you have audition rotations coming up, definitely give this episode a listen! Original music by Kalon, recording and production by Michaele Garrison. Visit Deardopod.com for more information.

This week I chat about the Match Day, the biggest day of our lives as medical students! I also dive into what happens when someone unfortunately does not match, how the SOAP process works, the scramble, the shortage of residency positions in America and so much more. Can not wait to hear your feedback on this episode and GOOD LUCK to everyone on Match Day!

This week I sit down and chat with incoming MS-1, Misha Dilmaghani. Misha has a B.S. in Neuroscience from FAU and will be attending Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Joplin, MO in the Fall. We talk about medical school interviews, gap years, preparing for medical school, premed misconceptions, and SO MUCH more. If you are a premedical student, you won't want to miss this!

In this week's episode we sit down and chat with Dr. Colin Hanock, DO PGY-1 surgery resident at Wright State University/Wright Patterson Air Force Base. We talk about the military match, couples match, surgery residency, going to medical school at an osteopathic program, and SO much more. You can contact Dr. Hanock at [email protected]. Check out my website, deardopod.com for more information on the podcast, guides, and submit your questions about all things premed, medical school, and beyond! Original music by Kalon. Recording and production by Michaele Garrison. 

In this week's episode we dive into what it means to be a DO, how we stack up to our MD counterparts in the Match process, why DO's love primary care, and so much more. Whether you are a premed, a medical student, or a current resident physician this episode will (hopefully) teach you something. Original music by Kalon. Recording and production by Michaele Garrison. Visit DearDOpod.com for more information. 

This week we are getting all the information on personal statements for residency applications! We dive into what they are, why they matter, the do's and don'ts, examples, as well as my favorite personal statement formula for success. Feel free to submit all your questions in my DMs on Instagram/TikTok, or my official website, DearDOpod.com. Original music by Kalon, production and recording by Michaele Garrison. 

In today's episode, we muse about TikTok comments regarding DO vs MD and settle how DO schools stack up to MD schools. We also answer: Are traditional grades better than pass/fail systems? Are all undergraduate GPAs created equally? What should someone look for in a medical school? Is medical school "ranking" even real?