In this episode Dr Bittman discusses the importance of having female mentors at all stages of your medical training. Listen to the different types of mentors you should have-both personal and professional, where to find them, how to approach them, what to ask, how to thank them, and how to give back later on. 

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Covid has changed life for all of us. If you're Premed, Med student, resident or in practice, this pandemic has left us with many new emotions. Dr Bittman interviews Diana Zarowin, who is a 1st Year med student, to get a firsthand look at how medical students are feeling about this pandemic. Hear tips and advice for applying to medical school or residency in the coming months, facing much uncertainty. Dr Bittman shares advice for staying sane and connected during this stressful time.

It's not easy to get enough sleep during your premed, med school, and residency years. Dr. Bittman fully understands this, and in this episode she interviews Dr Andrea Matsumura, who is a fellowship trained sleep specialist. Hear her advice on:

How much sleep you should get

How to ensure your sleep is restful

Caffeine: when and how much should you have?

Harmful effects of not getting enough sleep, and more

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As a former medical student, now a Clerkship Director for the Ob/Gyn student rotation, Dr Bittman has some tips and advice for 3rd Year Med school rotations. Listen to hear these pearls such as:

When and how to study

How to succeed-its very simple!

How to be helpful as a med student

How to "Take the Temperature" of the room

How to keep an open mind throughout the year

When to ask for letters of recommendation, and more!

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In this episode Dr Bittman explains how to audit your calendar to discover-what is a great use of your time, what isn't helping you or is draining your energy, and what things you LOVE that should be non-negotiable for this coming year. As busy students and residents, time is limited, so it's crucial to be deliberate with how you spend each day. 

Dr Bittman also answers a question she gets asked all the time: What is an OB Hospitalist? How does this job work, and why is this a good option for women?

In this episode Dr Bittman interviews Dr Natalia Grindler- board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. 

Hear their conversation on:

Family planning in Medical Training-Is there ever a "perfect" time? When to consider fertility preservation options? 

Dual physician relationships- their unique challenges and benefits.

Staying positive when exhausted and overwhelmed. 

And more! To follow Dr Grindler visit Enhancingfertility.com or on IG follow Nataliagrinder_md

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Dr Bittman discusses the unavoidable feelings of comparison and overwhelm during our premed and med school years. 

-Learn tips for quieting the comparison that leaves you feeling inadequate. 

-It's overwhelming to think of the years of training and sacrifices ahead. I have advice for staying calm, and prioritizing. 

-Lastly we discuss social media. It often leaves us feeling inadequate. I've found people who inspire and empower me, who show real life, good and bad.

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In this episode Dr Bittman interviews Jacqueline Segelnick. Dr. Segelnick is a first year resident in Family Medicine, creator of the well loved IG account Cooking For Boards, cookbook author, wife and mother. 

Listen to Jacquelines wise advice on healthy eating, fitness, time management, becoming a mother in medical school, and more. 

Find out how you can receive a copy of Dr Segelnicks cookbook, Cooking for Boards.

In this episode Dr Bittman shares her experiences as both an interviewee and now interviewer for residency candidates. Learn key tips for interview success including:

What to Wear

How to Prepare

How to answer "Tell Me About Yourself"

Be real, show emotion!

Ask questions

Talk to Residents

Second looks, thank you notes, letters of intent: Do they matter?

And a Love of the Week that is guaranteed to save you money this holiday season!!

In this episode Dr. Sara Bittman explains the surprise she had over the lack of guidance medical students receive in choosing their specialty, which is a HUGE decision! Listen to her tips on choosing your field of medicine, and her thoughts on whether this decision is different for women. 

This episode is great for current medical students, but also Premed students, since it's never to early to think about how you'll make this major decision.