Minds for Medicine

This one is for high schoolers! In today's highly competitive college application landscape, it can be difficult to stand out when applying to popular health-related majors. Listen to hear Dr. Minnie Jang's tips on utilizing activities, essays, and letters of recommendation to uniquely express an interest in medicine.

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In this episode, Ximena shares unique insights about medical school, comparing her experiences as a student in Mexico and Philadelphia. Listen for inspiring advice on how to prepare and succeed on home and away clinical rotations!

Mr. Salva, CEO of Azitra Pharmaceuticals, shares his wisdom about groundbreaking biotechnologies, research and clinical trials, and the pursuit of medical breakthroughs to treat conditions ranging from Leukemia and Lymphoma to skin disease. Listen to learn about leadership and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, which is shaping the future of medicine.

After getting her medical degree, Dr. Kim went on to pursue an alternate path: a career in education. In addition to being a professor of medical education at the University of Southern California (USC), Dr. Kim has served on USC and Harvard College admissions committees. Listen to hear more about her story and for insider advice on how to write a good personal essay!

Today we are joined by Allison Brown, a Stanford Swim alum who is in her third year at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Join us as we dive into Allison's experiences, from the application process to her daily routine as a medical student, and explore her thoughts on choosing a specialty.

Have you ever wondered about who is in charge of making sure hospitals run smoothly? Are you interested in a medical career, but maybe don't like seeing blood? Listen to this episode with Todd Suntrapak, who leads a team of 640 physicians, 3,500 staff, and 800 volunteers, to learn about a career in hospital management and the important responsibilities of a hospital CEO.

Listen to learn about fellowship, the next step after residency for many physicians, and some of the daily responsibilities Dr. Humphries has as a first year reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellow! Dr. Humphries also shares great advice on how to position yourself as a competitive applicant in any stage of your educational journey.

In today's episode, Dr. Hannah Ryles, a fourth-year OBGYN resident at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, reflects on her time in residency and her journey into medicine thus far. Listen to her advice about the importance of mental health, finding ways to enjoy and persevere through challenges, and about ways to cope with imposter syndrome. 

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jessica Chen, a third- year OBGYN (obstetrics and gynecology) resident at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as she works a night shift! Dr. Chen shares her experience in getting a later start to her career as an OBGYN and what she enjoys most about being a resident physician. 

In Episode 1, we hear from Shakira King who is a first-year med student at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania!

Listen to her journey into medicine and her expert advice on how to prepare for medical school!