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Welcome to another episode of the Med Schoo Minutes Podcast. Today, we are talking about MSPE, and answering the question about What is MSPE?
Our guests will also touch on some of the best practices to successfully complete your clinical rotations. 
Guests: 
Mr. Joe Torres- Manager – Clinical Services
Mrs. Cherie Rodriguez- Assistant Manager – Registrar Services
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Wondering what questions to ask during the admissions process? In this episode, we welcomed two guests from the Saint James School of Medicine admissions department, Mr. Mohammed Mirza and Mr. Ryne Haberkorn. They have each been involved with the school's admissions department for over 10 years, and today they are giving us some useful insights on what questions students should ask their admission advisor before making a final choice of the medical school they will attend. 
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Mistakes to Avoid During Clinical Rotations. In this episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast our host welcomed Mr. Joe Torres, an experienced medical school administrator who manages the SJSM's clinical department.  During the discussion, he explains some of the best practices students should follow while in clinical rotations. Additionally, Mr. Torres discussed what behavior is not welcome in the hospital and what to avoid when in rotations.  
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If you're planning to apply to medical school, you want to give yourself the best chance of getting accepted. But there are common mistakes that many applicants make that can hurt their chances of success.

In this video, we'll discuss the top medical school admission mistakes to avoid, so you can present yourself in the best possible light and increase your chances of getting accepted.

We'll cover:

- The importance of having a clear and compelling personal statement
- How to choose the right extracurricular activities to showcase your strengths and interests
- Common interview mistakes and how to avoid them.
- The role of grades and test scores in the admissions process

Whether you're a pre-med student or already in the application process, this video will provide valuable insights and tips to help you avoid common mistakes and stand out from the competition.

Don't let simple mistakes stand in the way of your dream of becoming a doctor. Watch this video today and take the first step toward a successful medical school application.
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Guests:  
Mr. Joe Chavez- Director of Enrollment & Registrar Services (SJSM)
Mr. Raj Mitra- Former Director of Admissions (SJSM and Kaplan)

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Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast.  In this episode, we are talking to another Caribbean medical school graduate in her 5th year of ENT residency. Dr. Hasnie is a graduate of SJSM, and in this episode, she will give us insights into what ENT is and what it takes to secure a residency in an ENT program.
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00:00 Introduction
04:00 About ENT Residency
09:18 Acceptance as a Caribbean medical graduate
12:37 Advice to future ENT residency applicants
16:00 Scores needed to be considered for the ENT residency
22:03 On being treated differently
25:14 Impact of debt on innovation
30:11 Don't listen to the naysayers

Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast, where we discuss everything Caribbean Medical Students face! In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Larissa Luu, an alumna of SJSM and a practicing Family physician in New York. Many students believe that obtaining licensure in New York can be problematic for Caribbean medical students, and in this episode, Dr. Luu explains how she secured her license.
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00:00 Introduction
04:55 Study Habits
11:18 Licensure in NY
18:56 Stigma against IMGs?
29:08 Family Practice Residency
41:44 IMG's Debt vs US Student Debt
46:14 Future plans

Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast. In this episode, we discuss some of the best practices for Caribbean medical students when it comes to studying.  Our guests, Dr. Saad Hannan and Dr. Georgy Kehedy, the Saint James School of Medicine graduates and the applicants in the upcoming NRMP MATCH. 
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00:00 Introduction
04:30 Challenges Students Face
10:30 Impact of COVID on student performance
19:06 Tools you used to keep you motivated
30:17 What kept you going when you were down?
33:21 Coping with the volume of information
43:40 Reality Check
47:59 Resources that gave you an advantage
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Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, where we talked about everything related to medical education, particularly Caribbean medical school education.

In this episode, we welcomed back Dr. Jose Ramirez, recently appointed Chief Academic Officer and Provost of SJSM. Dr. Ramirez shared with us some reasons why medical students struggle in the program, particularly in the Basic Science part of the program. We also discuss what the school has done recently to improve the quality of education. Finally, Dr. Ramirez offers some great suggestions and brings up several tools students can use to be successful in their studies.  
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0:00- Intro
1:30- Dr. Ramirez's Background
4:20- Student Education in different countries
7:15- What Defines the success of a medical student
10:18- How can students motivate themselves?
13:20- Knowing HOW to study?
19:06- Why did SJSM implement the system-based approach?
24:22- Words of wisdom for students
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In this episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, we welcomed Dr. Ankur Patel, a board-certified Geriatrician, Author, Podcast Host, Speaker, Pharmacist, and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Patel has more than twelve years of experience caring for the elderly in multiple settings, including acute care, post-acute care, nursing home, and the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). His expertise lies in innovative approaches to advancing quality of life, decreasing the cost of care, increasing revenue, and improving efficiencies.

Dr. Patel shared some of his wisdom regarding Elderly care. He also offers some insights for the MD students on how to get into elderly care and why they should choose Geriatric medicine as their specialty.

0:00- Intro
0:56- Background
4:55- PACE Program
10:29- The government's strides in providing care for elderly
11:50- Private organizations in PACE
13:05: Thoughts on nationalized healthcare
16:52- The book- Age is Just a Number
25:48- Benefits of obtaining an MBA for MDs
31:45- How to become a Geriatric Specialist
37:17- The era of Geriatrics
40:50- Why read Dr. Patel's book?

Book:  Age is Just a Number:  https://a.co/d/e79Uku1

In this episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast, we welcomed Dr. Denny Goss, an SJSM Alumni and a member of the SJSM's Board of Trustees. Dr. Goss is a hospitalist in rural Virginia, and in this episode, he shares his experience of successfully completing the MD program and matching into the program of his choice.

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0:00- Intro
1:27- Dr. Goss' education
4:18- Life on the island
6:37- Study habits
8:34- Life during Clinical Rotations
11:48- How I got into medicine
15:08- Day in your life as a physician in a rural area
18:10- How to prevent burnout
20:12- The biggest challenge when transitioning into Clinical Sciences
26:50- Strategies to Match
30:16- Being a member of the BOT
36:55- Your future goals