Dr. Austin Chiang, Gastroenterologist and founder of the Association for Healthcare Social Media (AHSM), discusses gastroenterology and the role of social media in healthcare.

• [01:06] Why Dr. Chiang Chose His Specialty
• [05:24] The Association for Healthcare Social Media
• [12:10] Social Media Advice for Pre-med And Medical Students
• [13:48] Cool Sculpting
• [15:45] The Myths of Gastroenterology
• [20:11] Students Reaching Out to Healthcare Professionals on Linkedin
• [22:14] Dr. Chiang’s Advice to Pre-meds and Medical Students

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Dr. Catherine “Cat” Chamberlain discusses her journey to medicine, the best parts of being a primary care physician, and how she addresses COVID skepticism with her patients.

• [01:33] Dr. Chamberlain’s Journey to Medicine
• [05:43] Why Dr. Chamberlain Chose Family Medicine
• [08:22] Addiction Medicine
• [12:31] Being a Primary Care Physician During the Pandemic
• [14:55] Addressing COVID Skepticism
• [17:54] Practicing Work-life Balance
• [21:34] Dr. Chamberlain’s Advice to Pre-meds and Medical Students

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Dr. Christopher Loo, a full-time entrepreneur, coach, and speaker, shares his journey to financial freedom and gives tips on how you can set yourself up for financial success in medicine.

• [00:42] Dr. Loo’s Medical Journey and Career
• [04:20] Combined MD-PhD Program
• [06:59] The Dilemma of Being a Physician
• [10:12] SEAK Non-Clinical Careers Conference
• [12:37] Coaching Physicians in Financial Literacy
• [14:21] Resources & Tips to Help You Reach Financial Freedom
• [21:56] Comparing Careers as an Orthopedic Surgeon and Entrepreneur
• [26:58] Dr. Loo’s Advice to Pre-Meds and Medical Students

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Dr. Qiratulanne “Annie” Khan discusses family medicine, her volunteer work through the World Health Organization in rural South Asia, and the psychosomatic effects of untreated anxiety and depression.

• [01:26] Why Annie Chose Family Medicine
• [11:24] Disparities in Health Care in the US
• [15:00] Impostor Syndrome
• [22:02] Being a Doctor at John Muir
• [26:37] Men’s Health and Untreated Anxiety and Depression
• [33:22] Annie’s Advice to Pre-meds and Medical Students

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Dr. Amiethab Aiyer, Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Miami and co-founder of Orthomentor, talks about accessible learning resources for medical students worldwide.

• [00:46] Dr. Aiyer’s Background
• [04:02] Why Orthopedic Surgery?
• [10:31] Finding Balance Requires Flexibility
• [13:22] Dr. Aiyer’s Residency Matching Experience
• [19:37] Be Transparent about Your Struggles and Learn from It
• [23:51] Orthomentor
• [36:45] Biggest Change in 2020
• [41:42] Dr. Aiyer’s Advice to Pre-Meds and Medical Students

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Dr. Amanda Price and Dr. Aaditya Verma give advice for how to do well in rotations and share their experience having a spouse in medicine.

• [02:25] Why Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation?
• [04:05] Learning from Audition Rotations
• [06:13] Pursuing a Career in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• [09:22] When to Refer to a Physiatrist
• [12:01] How to Stand Out During PM&R Rotations
• [14:52] PM&R Specialization: Osteopathic VS Allopathic Training
• [16:39] Dr. Verma’s and Dr. Price’s Love Story
• [17:59] Would You Work in the Same Facility as Your Spouse?
• [20:14] Dr. Verma & Dr. Price’s Advice to Pre-Meds and Medical Students

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Dr. Barbara Hamilton discusses intervention radiology and her journey to inspire more women to take up male-dominated medical fields.

• [01:40] Dr. Hamilton's Journey to Interventional Radiology
• [04:23] Being a Woman in a Male-dominated field
• [09:05] How Women in Medicine Can Find Mentors
• [12:17] How Medical Practitioners and Students Can Leverage The Power of Social Media
• [15:08] An Insight into Dr. Hamilton's New Book
• [18:13] Qualities of a Good Medical Student and How to Build Leadership Skills 
• [21:27] Lessons Learnt During Medical Training

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Dr. David Banach, an infectious diseases physician and assistant professor at UConn Health, discuss his work as an epidemiologist and COVID-19 vaccines.

• [02:16] How Dr. Banach Entered the Field of Epidemiology
• [06:04] Patient and Healthcare Worker Safety During COVID-19
• [09:33] COVID-19 Vaccine Development
• [14:36] Differences Between the Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines
• [16:49] Why Do the COVID-19 Vaccines Require Two Shots?
• [17:55] When Does Immunity Start After COVID-19 Vaccination?
• [18:59] Do I Need to Wear a Mask After Vaccination?
• [20:32] Addressing Patient Concerns About Vaccination
• [25:16] Dr. Banach’s Advice to Pre-Meds and Medical Students

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Dr. Kristin Yates, a practicing OB-GYN physician, discusses dealing with and overcoming imposter syndrome. Dr. Yates also hosts the Imposter to Unstoppable Podcast. Having struggled with the imposter syndrome herself, she now mentors other female physicians who feel insecure in their medical careers.

• [01:29] Why OB-GYN?
• [05:11] Why Disillusionment Occurs in Medicine
• [08:09] Imposter to Unstoppable Podcast
• [09:47] Advice for Dealing with the Imposter Syndrome
• [13:39] The Difference Between a Therapist, Coach, & Mentor
• [17:41] Dr. Yates’s Plans for 2021
• [19:14] Dr. Yates’s Advice to Pre-Meds and Medical Students

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Stacey Jackson-Roberts, a licenced clinical social worker (LCSW), discusses integrated healthcare, providing gender-affirming healthcare to the LGBTQ community and advocating for anti-racism and anti-oppression training.

• [03:02] The Importance of LCSWs For Integrated Healthcare
• [10:30] Providing Effective Care to Marginalized Groups
• [12:25] Being a Better Ally in and out of Healthcare
• [15:10] Intersectional Visibility in Effective Integrative Healthcare
• [18:06] Advice for Early-career Doctors Looking to Provide Care for Trans People
• [34:05] Stacey’s Advice to Pre-meds and Medical Students

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