Setting The Scene

By The Premed Scene

Setting The Scene is a podcast created by The Premed Scene, a non-profit organization aiming to give opportunities to pre-health students. Opportunities include, internships, leadership experience, vi... more

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How many episodes does Setting The Scene have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.

Setting The Scene episodes:

April 25, 2025 The College Counsel Scene with Dr. Renee Darko: Viewing Medicine in a New Way
On the 61st overall episode and 6th episode in our series: "College Counsel," we are joined by Dr. Renee Darko, a physician who specializes in OB/GYN and also helps with pre-med strategies. She shares her journey into medicine, specializing in OB/GYN, and then finding a passion in helping pre-med students better their applications.
Join us to hear Dr. Renee give amazing advance on how to think about your path to medicine, not overburdening yourself, and having good judgement!
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49min
April 11, 2025 The Guest Spotlight Scene with Dr. Nii Darko: Going Beyond the Limits
On the 60th overall episode and 14th episode in our series: "Guest Spotlight," Dr. Nii Darko, an author, a speaker, a physician's coach on podcasting, and a trauma surgeon, shares his journey getting into medicine, the challenges he faced and the decisions he made to achieve higher and better goals. He also shared his realization about the amazing work physicians do outside of their jobs and how it inspired him to share their stories.
Join us to hear Dr. Nii give advice on strategizing better, time management, and pursuing one's goals and letting their passion go beyond the limits!
Check out Dr. Nii's podcast: Docs Outside the Box!
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35min
March 28, 2025 The College Counsel Scene with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian: Avoiding Common Mistakes During Medical School Applications
On the 59th overall episode and 6th episode in our series: "College Counsel," we are joined by Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder of Shemmassian Academic Counseling. Dr. Shemmassian shares an overview of the medical school application journey as well as some common and big mistakes students make while applying. He also shares tips on how to best avoid these mistakes and how better your application at the same time.
Join us to hear Dr. Shemmassian share crucial information for medical school applications and mistakes to avoid making!

For more information on medical school applications, check out Dr. Shemmassian's Guide: https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-requirements
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47min
March 14, 2025 The Exploring Entrepreneurs Scene with Dr. Koen Kas: Reinventing Healthcare and the Future of Prevention
On the 58th overall episode and 1st episode in our series “Exploring Entrepreneurs”, we are joined by Dr. Koen Kas, a healthcare futurist, entrepreneur, and author. Dr. Kas takes us through his journey from being a molecular oncologist to becoming a visionary in digital health and preventive medicine. He shares how his work with HealthSkouts is shaping the future of personalized healthcare, leveraging AI and digital tools to shift from treating illness to preventing it altogether.
He also talks about his upcoming book, Epic, and the role of technology in creating healthier, longer lives. Join us as we discuss healthcare innovation, the entrepreneurial mindset, and the exciting potential of AI-driven medicine!
Follow Dr. Koen Kas and his work:
Website: koenkas.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/koenkas
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58min
March 07, 2025 The Exploring Entrepreneurs Scene with Dr. Koen Kas
On the 58th overall episode, we are joined today by Dr. Koen Kas, a healthcare futurist, entrepreneur, and author. Dr. Kas takes us through his journey from being a molecular oncologist to becoming a visionary in digital health and preventive medicine. He shares how his work with HealthSkouts is shaping the future of personalized healthcare, leveraging AI and digital tools to shift from treating illness to preventing it altogether.

He also talks about his upcoming book, Epic, and the role of technology in creating healthier, longer lives. Join us as we discuss healthcare innovation, the entrepreneurial mindset, and the exciting potential of AI-driven medicine! Follow Dr. Koen Kas and his work:
- Website: http://koenkas.com
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koenkas

New episodes of Setting the Scene drop every other Friday—stay tuned!
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58min
February 14, 2025 The Guest Spotlight Scene with Dr. Danielle Ofri
On the 57th overall episode and 13th episode in our series: "Guest Spotlight," we are joined today by Dr. Danielle Ofri, a physician and writer. Dr. Ofri shares how she went with the flow of life from choosing to go to a university in Canada, then deciding to apply to an MD PhD program to taking time to be a locum tenens, or temporary work, doctor that traveled around the states to help local communities. She also recounts how she became a founder and editor-in-chief of Bellevue Literary Review as well as a writer with 6 books under her belt.
Join us to hear about Dr. Ofri’s life journey from becoming a physician to sharing her outlook on the medical field and surrounding problems through her books while also balancing her hobbies!
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51min
January 31, 2025 The College Counsel Scene with Ashby Glover
On the 56th overall episode and 5th episode in our series: "College Counsel," we are joined today by Ashby Glover, a content writer at The Pre-med Scene. Ashby walks us through her life journey from becoming a pre-med after earned a bachelor’s degree in history, the challenges she faced along the way, and her happiness on being on this path.
Join us to hear Ashby share how she dealt with the struggles of being a late pre-med, the resources she found and recommends, and tips on how to find help and support on your journey.
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41min
January 17, 2025 The College Counsel Scene with Dr. Amna Shabbir
On our 55th overall episode and the 4th episode in our series "College Counsel," we are joined by Dr. Amna Shabbir, a geriatrician and certified physician coach. Dr. Shabbir walks us through her life and struggles she faced medically and mentally and how she now advocates for better support systems for those facing similar problems. She shares tips and insights she’s gained from the years of her own journey throughout life and how she learnt to slowly stop self-hate and criticism and start loving herself.
Join us to hear Dr. Shabbir share her tips she learnt from her life journey from an internal medicine physician to a mother to getting a fellowship in geriatrics and onwards to a journey of self-healing and love.
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33min
December 20, 2024 The Specialty Spotlight Scene with Dr. Bradley Block
On our 54th overall episode and the 2nd episode in our series "Specialty Stories," we are joined by Dr. Bradley Block, an ENT surgeon. Dr. Block recounts his lack of direction in his early years as a premed, his path to choosing ENT as his specialty and his day to day in the field. He also talks more about his family, managing his job and hobbies, and his passion for his podcast.
Join us to hear Dr. Block share his life journey from an unsure premed to an ENT surgeon at the largest ENT practice in the country managing his job, his podcast with over 400 episodes, and his family.
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43min
December 06, 2024 The Specialty Spotlight Scene with Dr. Kamala Tamirisa
On our 53rd overall episode and the 1st episode in our series "Specialty Stories," we are joined by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa, a cardiac electrophysiologist based in Dallas, TX. Dr. TamirisaOn our 53rd overall episode and the 1st episode in our series "Specialty Stories," we are joined by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa, a cardiac electrophysiologist based in Dallas, TX. Dr. Tamirisa recounts her journey into medicine and her love for her field as she shares insight about her specialty and its day to day rewards and challenges. She also shares more about her personal life as a mother and a physician and the challenges she faced during different times of her life.
Join us to hear Dr. Tamirisa share her life story, information about her specialty, as well as life advice on overcoming obstacles, ensuring a healthy work life balance, and how she got involved in leadership positions in multiple organizations while keeping her time open to pursue her hobbies.
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33min

FAQs about Setting The Scene:

How many episodes does Setting The Scene have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.