Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach)

Dr. Erkeda is joined by Dr. Dana Corriel, she is an internist by training as well as a successful entrepreneur. As a medical practitioner who’s taken the traditional route to where she is now, Dr. Corriel is now devoted to using her business skills to help promote the autonomy of doctors and practitioners. She’s already launched her own venture called SoMeDocs to help medical students and seasoned doctors promote themselves and their areas of expertise.

[00:23] Introduction of Dr. Corriel

[02:13] About SoMeDocs

[07:13] Essentials for Social Media Awareness

[12:16] About Medical Branding

[14:14] Opportunities for SoMeDocs

[16:09] Desired Changes in Healthcare

The Power of Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial skills are underrated skills acquired in the medical field. A lot of students and experts neglect the entrepreneurial side of being in the medical field. While it is one achievement to be a professional, there is also the factor of gaining clients or patients that avail your services. For Dr. Corriel, her goal is to ensure that medical services are marketed properly to potential patients and clients. It’s an underlying skill that she wishes a lot of practitioners would acquire in order for them to have a better grasp into the field, whether it’s  inside their 9 to 5 job at the hospital or on their off days at home.

Non-Traditional Practice

Circling back on grasping ways to expand a professional’s medical expertise, the high impact of social media in this day and age has converted the platform for service-curated avenues. Dr. Corriel’s SoMeDoc platform has allowed medical experts to promote themselves and properly market themselves for patients who seek advice or guidance online. For the students or even professionals who may take this route, some essentials include the knowledge of the market, the “out-of-the-box” perspective, and building your own space. It is also worth noting that branding plays a crucial role when you do a more social media approach to your practices.

You can reach Dr. Corriel through her website. You may also reach Dr. Corriel through her social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin.

To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us at Prospective Doctor or https://somedocs.com/. You can also reach us through our social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/somedocspublic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somedocs/

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Harvey Castro, an emergency medicine physician, healthcare consultant, and the author of "ChatGPT Healthcare”. He’s here today to talk about the applications of AI technology like ChatGPT to medicine.

[00:43] Dr. Castro’s Medical Journey and Background

[01:15] AI in Healthcare

[05:10] Writing ChatGPT Healthcare

[06:33] Using AI for Innovation and Learning in Medicine

[12:35] Dr. Castro’s Advice for a Successful Medical Career

AI & ChatGPT Healthcare

AI tools like ChatGPT are gaining popularity nowadays—is there any way can we use it for medicine? Although not yet FDA approved, it can have potential applications for diagnosis and learning. Medical professionals should familiarize themselves with AI tools so they can benefit from the tech and properly advise patients.

Using Tech and AI for Student Learning

ChatGPT can also be used for studying. Students can ask AI to help create flashcards, mnemonics, and to explain complex topics more simply. It can also summarize long journal articles.

To keep up with tech, join online communities that are interested in innovation. You may also create a Google alert that will notify you of new developments. If you don’t have one yet, create a LinkedIn account so you can connect with other professionals who can provide you learning opportunities in healthcare.

Reach out to Dr. Harvey Castro through Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Order a copy of his book

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen welcomes Dr. Basma Faris, a former registered dietician and now OB-GYN and Culinary Medicine Specialist. She shares her storied journey from starting out as a dietician and finally into medicine school, but not without a few bumps along the way. She also shares valuable tips on how to ace your med school interviews through the media training she received.

• [00:22] Introducing Dr. Basma Faris
• [06:53] How Dr. Faris Controlled Her Narrative
• [13:23] How to Showcase Yourself During Med School Interviews
• [18:39] The Importance of Practicing
• [22:16] Tips for Rotation
• [26:19] Culinary Medicine
• [33:10] Dr. Faris’ Best Piece of Advice
• [34:47] Where to Find Dr. Faris

To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us at Prospective Doctor.

Dr. Erkeda is joined by Dr. Stephanie Pearson, an OBGYN turned insurance broker who changed her career from a practitioner to safety net provider for medical experts. Almost 10 years ago, Dr. Pearson sustained an injury during an operation procedure and was left with a career unable to pursue the work she studied for. Since then, she’s had a change of heart and now uses her skills and knowledge in the medical industry to help other people who are unintentionally placed in that same position, by creating a disability insurance firm for physicians and other healthcare providers.

• [00:23] Introduction of Dr. Pearson 
• [01:57] Adapting to Post-Injury 
• [06:49] About Disability Insurances 
• [12:55] Advice for Physicians with Disabilities
• [16:56] Group Benefits vs Private Benefits
• [22:36] What Dr. Pearson Would Change in Healthcare

What Happens to Physicians After Injuries

For a professional in the medical field, it can be a confusing moment in life when you suddenly sustain some type of injury. As a practitioner, you would be overwhelmed by the fact that you worked so hard to reach that moment when you get to help people only to be in a position where you are unable to help yourself anymore. This limbo phase does not mean it’s the end for you in the medical field. Sometimes, relying on the support of families, friends, and communities encourages people in this position to do something that can change the way people see the situation. Encouraging individuals to utilize not just the knowledge, but also the skills gained that could still be beneficial for other practitioners. There are many jobs out there that can still take in your knowledge and the skill sets you can do. 

Having a Safety Net

For the case of Dr. Pearson sustained an injury that got her out of practice and unable to return. This type of situation isn't often covered by private benefits and insurances. It’s great to be covered by the company, but field practitioners should also check in with group benefits that could also be more useful if unexpected circumstances were to happen to you while you are at work. One example of which is for women using maternity insurance given by the private company. There has to be a deeper study on the terms and conditions when engaging into the benefit as it does not fully cover underlying occurrences such as miscarriages, wherein group benefits could still act as a safety net for these individuals. 

You can reach Dr. Pearson through her Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin, or you may also reach her through her website and landline that is 610 658 3251

To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us at Prospective Doctor.

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Anita Lwanga, a kinesiologist, internist, and geriatrician who is actively involved in educating the next generation of physicians. She’s here today to share her best tips for how pre-meds, medical students, and residents can obtain research experience. 

• [00:56] Dr. Lwanga’s Medical Journey and Background
• [02:50] Why Internal Medicine?
• [05:47] How Important is Research Experience?
• [12:20] How to Obtain Research Experience
• [18:14] What Dr. Lwanga Would Change in Healthcare

Why You Need Research Experience

Having research experience on your resume can help your application stand out from the crowd.

As a pre-medical student, it’s nice to learn research skills early, which will serve you later on as a medical student and physician. Medical students need to have ample research projects so the dean can write a strong letter of recommendation.

Physicians who want to move up in academic institutions will be able to do so based on their quality and quantity of publications. If your goal is to work in academia, then research experience is absolutely necessary.

How to Look for Research Opportunities

Select courses that require research projects. Ask professors and teaching assistants if they need help with their personal research. Chances are they’re also MA/PhD students. This is a great chance to learn how to gather and analyze data.

Reach out to the doctors in your community for mentorship. They can help direct you to organizations and individuals that can provide research opportunities.

Medical students can offer to help residents and fellows by conducting literature reviews, chart reviews, and case reports. If you’re unsure of how to do these things, you can learn online. Check out PublishedMD on YouTube to learn about academic writing. Remember that assisting professors, mentors, and physicians will make it easier for you to obtain good letters of recommendation in the future.

Reach out to Dr. Anita Lwanga through Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn.

To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us at Prospective Doctor.

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Dr. Jattu Senesie, an OBGYN physician from the company Essence of Strength. Today, Dr. Jattu narrates her journey as a child aspiring to become a physician to leading her own firm as well as the key takeaways and learnings that she can give for aspiring physicians in the field.

• [00:57] Introduction of Dr. Jattu Senesie
• [04:38] Dr. Jattu’s Attending Experience
• [09:58] Looking After your Mental Health
• [11:00] Current Activities and What to Expect
• [17:37] Summarizing Sustainable Well-Being
• [20:47] Advice for Non-Traditional Path Takers
• [26:52] Changes in the US Healthcare System
• [28:46] Conclusion

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Jake Khoussine who is currently a fifth year student of a combined MD-PhD program. As the founder of Madrasa Advising, he advises students on how to prepare for an MD-PhD program so they can become successful physician-scientists.

• [00:58] Jake’s Medical Journey and Background
• [04:42] Why Apply to an MD-PhD Program?
• [10:55] How to Get Accepted into an MD-PhD Program
• [16:58] Study Tips for MCAT and Medical School
• [20:51] What Jake Would Change in Healthcare

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Kojo Sarpong who is a student at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He is an incoming resident at Vanderbilt Neurosurgery. Dr. Sarpong shares his inspiring story of how he started as a housekeeper and became a neurosurgeon. 

• [01:03] Moving from Ghana to the United States
• [05:43] Pivot to Medicine
• [10:08] The African Research Academies for Women
• [16:34] From Housekeeper to Neurosurgeon
• [26:38] How to Match in Competitive Specialties
• [31:49] Dr. Sarpong’s Advice: Own Your Story

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Dr. Tea Nguyen, the show’s very first podiatrist. Dr. Nguyen is a podiatrist who has her own private practice in Sta. Cruz, California. She joins Dr. Erkeda to discuss the world of podiatry and how diverse this branch of the medical field can be.

[01:06] Dr. Tea Nguyen and Choosing Podiatry

[04:55] Training for Podiatrist 

[07:06] Ways to Work in the Field

[09:25] Learnings from Podiatry

[10:58] Tracks to Employment

[12:32] Pearls for Podiatry (for takeaway)

[14:00] What Would You Change in Healthcare

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Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Shital Vora, a physical therapist and co-founder of the Global Brigades organization. As a founder of the Global Brigades, Shital tells the story of how she founded the organization and the milestones they have achieved to help communities in need of sustainable healthcare and economic resources.

• [01:30] Roles of Physical Therapist in Healthcare
• [05:10] The Global Brigades
• [11:07] How Students Can Get Involved in The Global Brigades
• [15:56] What Would You Change in Healthcare?
• [19:22] Involvement in Local Areas and Organizations

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