Watched our last episode and not feeling quite ready to commit to a full PhD yet? Don’t worry, this week is for you! Today we’re chatting with our classmate Chris Nguyen about Thesis-based Masters Degrees. Chris completed his MSc in Biochemistry at the University of Windsor in 2019, and is now a second year medical student! Tune in to hear about the ups and downs, completing your thesis on time, and whether that MSc really gives your application a boost. Still have questions? Go give Chris a follow over on insta @cnguyening

Ever thought about becoming a DOUBLE DOCTOR? This week the Tachy Talks Team chat with our classmate Braden, who completed a PhD in organic chemistry before entering the meds class of 2024. Tune in to hear about the unique challenges of a PhD, the transition from graduate school to medical school, and how Braden thinks his experiences will translate to success as a medical student. If you’re a MSc or PhD student (or thinking of becoming one!) this episode is jam packed with advice, wisdom, and more! (And by more we mean lots of conversation about Pokemon)

Still wondering exactly how to approach those tough ethics questions? or how to manage the nerves that inevitably come along with interviews? The Tachy Talks Team has got you covered! This week the crew is answering your questions, including approach frameworks for certain question types, and hot healthcare topics to review! Still have questions? Send as a DM @tachytalks! Best of luck crushing those interviews, we believe in you!

Back at it and better than ever! Join the Tachy Talks Team for what may be their most ambitious episode yet - this week the crew is joined by Emergency Medicine Physicians Drs. Shah and Sabga, PGY1 Dr. Alex Presello, and third year med student Julia Cirone (that’s FOUR generations of mentorship!). From how to choose a specialty to tips for building and maintaining a mentor-mentee relationship, this episode covers it all! As a bonus, we get to take a little peak into the world of emergency medicine and find out what draws our very own host Kylie to pursuing this path. Trust us - this is NOT one you want to miss!

This week the Tachy Talks Team is back and ready for interview season! Join Kylie, Advait, and Hailey as they chat about everything from panels to MMI, the best interview prep resources, and their own tips & tricks that you can use at any interview! Still have questions? Keep an eye on the Tachy Talks social media where we’ll be helping you navigate the ups and downs of Medical School Interviews Szn!!

Have you been wondering what it’s like to be a medical student during the pandemic? How do we get that crucial hands-on experience? How will it impact our medical education? This week the Tachy Talks Team brought on their good friend and classmate Peter to discuss Med School: Zoom Edition at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. Join us as we chat about the ups and downs of online learning, doing observerships during the pandemic, and the utility of anatomy class! As we head into one of the toughest finals szns we’ve probably encountered so far, remember to keep reaching out, scheduling zoom dates with your pals, and taking time to take care of yourself! The Tachy Talks Team’s DMs are always open 🙂

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Looking for some tips on clerkship, thriving in medical school, and a dash of really good life advice? This week’s episode of Tachy Talks features the team’s classmate and friend, Ilinca - and she’s got all three! Ilinca is currently a third year medical student, but she completed a BSc, MSc, and worked as an ICU research coordinator before deciding to embark on her medical school journey. Join Advait, Kylie, and Hailey as they chat with Ilinca about staying motivated, comparing yourself to others, and learning how to get the most out of your experiences - seriously, this is one you don’t want to miss!

Want to get to know the trio behind Tachy Talks a little more? Join the team this week for a change of pace as Advait, Kylie, and Hailey answer the questions you submitted to them! From favourite coffee orders to dealing with 'over-enthusiastic' classmates, this week's episode is full of non-academic advice, stories, and lots of laughs (as per usual!). Have a question that wasn't answered here? Remember to hit up Tachy Talks on any of our social media - we love chatting with you!

Still have questions about making the jump from nursing to medicine? Or going back to school after starting your career? Don’t worry - the Tachy Talks Team has answers! This week the team continues the theme of last episode’s conversation about coming to medicine from a nursing background with their classmate Le Gao. After earning his BScN and working as a Registered Nurse, Le returned to school to complete a BSc and (after a brief stint with a second career) applied to med! Le answers questions about returning to school, why he chose medicine, and advice for others on the same path. Want to chat with Le a bit more? Check him out over at @leggo824

We’ve got a super exciting episode #13 featuring the team’s classmate Abrahim Mula! Abe was in his second year of university when he realized he wanted to pursue medicine - right in the middle of a nursing degree. This week the Tachy Talks team chats with Abe about the challenges he faced along the way, how his nursing degree has helped him succeed, and what advice he has for nursing colleagues who may be thinking about medicine as a career. Plus, he answers questions about how nursing students can prepare for the MCAT, who to ask for reference letters, and more! Still have questions? Make sure you go give Abe a follow on Instagram @mulamd_ !