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Welcome to this week’s episode featuring emergency physician Ryan Conklin, PGY1. Ryan originally applied EM, ended up scrambling into a preliminary surgical residency and is now back doing his original dream of residing in emergency medicine. He talks about this adventure and how it shaped his decisions of his future goals. One of Ryan’s goals is to bring back the physician house calls to patients, specifically pediatric  and geriatric people. We both believe that the quality of the patients’ lives would be drastically significant with this type of care. Lastly, we talk Artificial Intelligence and the growth of the medical world. AI is the future and will help change lives.  

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In this week's vulnerable episode we wanted to introduce Jordan's brother, Hunter Abney, and his girlfriend Amber Phillips. Hunter is an alcoholic and just finished a nine month stint at a rehabilitation facility. He wanted to join us to share his story with others on how he became to be an alcoholic, the process(es) he's gone through and where how he plans on using his new fresh start. Amber sheds light on the couple's journey throughout the years, and how she has also had to change many aspects of her own life in order to help Hunter's. Today's episode is very real and raw but extremely inspiring on how past choices do not define us and how one can always turn their life around no matter the circumstances. Thanks for listening!

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Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.

Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.

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Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.

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This week Dr. Reid Portnoy joins us. A PGY2 in Radiology, Dr. Portnoy breaks down the application process and why location matters. Also, a common practitioner of meditation and self discipline, Dr. Portnoy shares his tips on how to maintain a happy life and prevent burnout. 

Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.

Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.

Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off

Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.

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Doctor Anna Barton, PGY2 in pediatrics, blesses us this week!!! A sweet soul with a great sense of humor, it is really on display in this episode. Join us while we discuss the life and challenges of the first year of residency, the cuteness of treating children, and everything under the sun.

Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.

Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.

Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off

Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.

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We are proud to share the newly christened Doctor Aziz this week. Asad met our host in medical school and is now a Internal Medicine PGY1 in New York. A colorful character with many unique perspectives who helped spark this very podcast. Join us this week while we discuss intern year, adapting to an EMHR, Grenada “tings,” and how to pick the residency of your dreams. 

Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.

Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.

Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off

Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.

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Welcome Brianna Hallenback (future) M.D. to this week's episode! Bri is currently finishing up MS4 but has been great friends with Jordan since the beginning of their medical school journeys. Step 2 is obviously a huge challenge medical students must face, so we take it head on to discuss some top study tips on how to overcome it. Getting a tutor is a must but getting the right tutor for YOU is even better, and Bri deep dives on how important it is to have such. We also skim the surface on mental health and doing what's best for you in order to succeed at the highest level. 

Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.

Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.

Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off

Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.

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This week, host Jordan Abney gets to catch up with his family. Grant and Kelsie Abney, active members of the Air Force, have been stationed in Alaska but now grace the podcast with their time. A great team but potentially a more interesting case study. Join us for this fantastic time as we discuss Castleman's disease , POEMS syndrome, their time in the military and in Alaska. We hope that you enjoy and if anyone has more information on any of the unique conditions mentioned in this podcast please reach out to us.  Enjoy!

Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.

Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.

Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off

Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.

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In this second episode of our two-part series featuring Joel Collins M.D. (otherwise known as @TheRealDoctorJoel), we don't talk medicine... or try not to. Not only is Joel one of the first people I met during my first year in Grenada, but a loyal friend. He has gone on to be not only a consumer of media, but better yet, a producer (click the play button to find out what we mean by this). Joel also has invested what time he does have to stay physically fit and enjoys playing in the Crypto currency world. This man has many talents other than medicine so we wanted to give you all a second episode to show you that physicians like him do other things other than saving lives. If you're aspiring to be in the medical field, follow our guy on all social media to get the full story.  

Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.

Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.

Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off

Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.

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In this episode I am joined by Joel Collins M.D. (otherwise known as @TheRealDoctorJoel on all social media platforms). We discuss on why he chose to match Emergency Medicine, finding his role in his new intern position, top tips on how to make yourself standout with lower test scores, and more! You don't want to miss this episode!

Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.

Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.

Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off

Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.

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Rotations In Review - Internal Medicine
In the next episode of our Rotation In Review series, host Jordan Abney reflects on his time in each of his rotations and the experiences he gained in each. As a medical student, it defers for each hospital and each attending, but our hope is to bring a little perspective from someone who has "been there, done that". Our goal is to entertain with wild stories but prepare each listener on what to do or what not to do in the specific rotation. Welcome to, Rotations In Review.

Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.

Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.

Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off

Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint.

Use code OFFWHITECOAT for $25 off your purchase.

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