First Line | Pre-Med and Medical Student Professional Development and Mental Health

First Line | Pre-Med and Medical Student Professional Development and Mental Health

By Dr. Aubrey Ann JacksonScience
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  • Ranking Considerations for the Residency Match + Bonus Tips

    Episode 150. I round out this series with tips for the medical residency match process by going over the important general considerations about choosing your program regardless of your specialty, from the point of view of a PGY-2 resident physician. This includes things to remember while interviewing and planning your rank list. I also discuss specific considerations for psychiatry and family medicine programs and questions I recommend asking as an osteopathic applicant.

    Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com⁠

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    Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    30 min
  • Send Letters of Interest for a Better Match Outcome

    Episode 149. Let's dive into the importance of sending letters of interest during the residency application process. Learn when and how to craft compelling letters to boost your chances of securing interviews.

    LOI and Other Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ 

    Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com

    For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline

    Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    27 min
  • Residency Interviews: Green Flags and Red Flags to Look for

    Episode 148. Hear about what questions I recommend NOT asking during interviews. Here are the "green flags" and "red flags" to be on the lookout for to help you make the best rank list at the end of the interview season.

    Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com

    Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ 

    For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline

    Instagram: @firstlinepodcast

    Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast⁠

    Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    28 min
  • Ask These Questions During Interviews for Residency

    Episode 147. As a PGY-2, I speak on the two types of questions that can be asked during residency program interviews and specific examples of questions to ask program directors, residents, and faculty members.

    Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com

    Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ 

    For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline

    Instagram: @firstlinepodcast

    Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast⁠

    Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    25 min
  • The Most Common ERAS Personal Statement Mistakes to Avoid

    Episode 146. I share common mistakes I see as a professional editor of ERAS personal statements who has worked with over a hundred applicants over the last two years. Pull up your personal statement for residency and follow along to see what mistakes you need to fix before submitting it in September!

    TrueLearn sponsors this episode. I could not have obtained over the 80th percentile on all my COMLEX exams without TrueLearn's SmartBanks. For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use the link ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠⁠ and code firstline

    Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com

    Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ 

    Instagram: @firstlinepodcast

    Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast⁠

    Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    30 min
  • The Most Common ERAS Application Mistakes to Avoid

    Episode 145. I share common mistakes I see as a professional editor of ERAS applications who has worked with over a hundred applicants over the last two years. Pull up your ERAS app and follow along to see what mistakes you need to fix before submitting in September!

    TrueLearn sponsors this episode. I could not have obtained over the 80th percentile on all my COMLEX exams without TrueLearn's SmartBanks.

    For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use the link ⁠ ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠⁠ and code firstline

    Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com

    Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ 

    Instagram: @firstlinepodcast

    Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast⁠

    Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    29 min
  • How to Optimize Your Protein Intake for Long-Term Health

    Episode 144. Hear how you can calculate the grams of protein you need daily, how much is too much based on your weight, and how to meet this target by incorporating protein-rich foods into your diet. I also discuss how protein fits into the Mediterranean diet and low-carb diets like keto.

    Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com

    Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ 

    For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline

    Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    24 min
  • How to Reverse Insulin Resistance without Medication

    Episode 143. What is insulin resistance? Learn about the symptoms of insulin resistance and how it can affect you, even without a diagnosis of pre-diabetes or diabetes. I speak about how insulin resistance could be why you aren't losing weight, especially belly fat, and how to reverse your insulin resistance with diet, exercise, sleep, and supplements.

    Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com

    Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ 

    For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline

    Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    27 min
  • Top Tips for Preparing to Interview for Residency Programs

    Episode 142. I share my easy-to-implement formulas for answering the questions "Why did you choose [your specialty]?" and "Why are you interested in this program?" Learn why you should NOT ask about the strengths and weaknesses of a program (and what you should ask instead!)

    Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com

    Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ 

    For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline

    Instagram: @firstlinepodcast

    Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/firstlinepodcast⁠

    Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    28 min
  • What to Do Before Applying to Residency: Advice from a PGY-2

    Episode 141. Hear about how I organized the overwhelming amount of information you need to prepare for interviews and what you learn during interviews. I also discuss the importance of quality LORs, interesting hobbies, mentoring/leadership experience, and the power of creating your brand.

    Other episodes to listen to next:

    Episodes 90 and 91 on writing a personal statement

    Episodes 93, 94, 95, and 98 on creating the list of programs to apply to and how to know if you are competitive for your specialty

    Episodes 105 and 106 on ERAS

    109-113 on interviewing

    114 on LOIs

    118 on creating a rank list

    Visit First Line’s website and blog: ⁠https://www.firstlinepodcast.com

    Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/firstlinepod⁠ 

    For a discount on your TrueLearn subscription use ⁠https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/⁠ and code firstline

    Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only, not as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.

    28 min

About First Line | Pre-Med and Medical Student Professional Development and Mental Health

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First Line is a podcast for pre-med and medical students focused on professional development, mental health, and work-life balance. Dr. Aubrey Ann Jackson is a psychiatry resident and professional mentor who covers MCAT preparation, CV writing, resilience for high achievers, and spiritual health during medical training. First Line is here to help the next generation of physicians succeed while maintaining wellbeing and purpose.

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