The Better Pill Podcast

In this episode, we talk about walking the talk. We, doctors, advise our patients to adopt healthy lifestyles. But do we even practice what we preach? Doc Steffani is living proof that it is possible to keep a sound mind in a healthy body even in the thick of med school and residency training.

Dr. Steffani Someda is a graduate of ADMU with a degree of BS Biology and of St. Luke’s College of Medicine for her Doctor of Medicine program. Recently she just finished her ophthalmology residency training program at the St. Luke’s Medical Center, where she served as the chief resident. Aside from being a doctor, other activities include being a  rhythmic cycling coach and a practitioner of veganism. 

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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. He devotes his leisure time reading and engaging in physical activities. He hopes to one day become a radiation oncologist.

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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.

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Links:
Try indoor cycling and join the pack!

https://perigon.co

For Steff's  favorite vegan food places (found in IG):

@thevegetariankitchen

@gf_veg (100-150 per meal)

@skimpy.vegan (delicious food trays and they also have meal plan)

https://www.facebook.com/Good-Food-Vegetarian-1547050948904233/

YouTube Mirror: https://youtu.be/th1rhjF8Dp0

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You can reach us at:

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast

If there is one thing you should never sacrifice for premed and med school--it's your hobby. Adrian and Mike talk about how it is normal but wrong to feel guilty when you spend time for your hobbies, even if you have a long list of exams for the upcoming week.
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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.

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YouTube Mirror: https://youtu.be/KGTNjOvBYSQ

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You can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast

For us Better Doctors, the "-ber" months are not only about the fast approaching holiday season, but also about last minute requests for documents, cramming for entrance exams, pre-residency rotations, and of course interviews. Mike and Adrian share 6 high-yield tips that will help you prepare for your interview, and make you stand out among a swarm of other applicants.
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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.

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Chapter Marker:

00:00 Introduction
03:24 Tip 1- It's not enough to "just be yourself"
06:10 Tip 2- Study your CV
07:51 Tip 3- Review medical ethics
10:32 Tip 4- Know how you function in a group
13:19 Tip 5- Prepare for the question "Why should we hire you?"
16:51 Tip 6- Prepare for the question "Tell me about yourself"
20:45 Recap
21:20 Learning points
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YouTube Mirror:  https://youtu.be/D3ytGvlW_Hs

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You can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast

Picking a medical specialty is one of the biggest decisions a doctor makes in his or her journey. Dr. Robespierre, a renowned cardiologist, shares insightful and high-yield pieces of advice on how to pick a residency after passing the boards. 

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Aside from being a cardiologist, Dr. Don Robespierre C. Reyes is a faculty member of the  College of Rehabilitation Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery of the University of Santo Tomas. He is also the head of Emergency Services of the UST Hospital and at the same time the scientific coordinator of BLS-ACLS Training, Section of Cardiology, UST Hospital. Currently he is the Editor in Chief of My Heart Ph, the official digital magazine of the Philippine Heart Association and is also the chair of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Council of the Philippine Heart Association.

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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
03:27 Was cardiology always your first choice? If not, what got you into it?
07:24 Factors that affect on choosing specialty
10:53 How can you see yourself at age 60
19:22 Advice on students who are not yet sure of their specialty
25:15 Aside from having interest to a particular specialty, what are the other considerations in choosing?
27:54 Think of the future
30:18 Can we just be contented?
33:10 Why it's good to talk with mentors
35:28 Any regrets?
37:55 Final message
39:58 Your Heart PH App (Free)
41:15 Outro
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Links:

Your Heart PH app for Android (Free):

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bizooku.mypha&hl=en&gl=US

Your Heart PH app for iOS (Free):

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/your-heart-ph/id1483180958

YouTube Mirror:  https://youtu.be/9dFrLg3RmSo
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You can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast

Achieving a razor-sharp focus in studying starts from within. In this episode, Michael discusses how the Hawthorne effect, a phenomenon in clinical research, can be utilized in becoming a better student.

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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.

Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_effect

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-hawthorne-effect-2795234

You can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast

YouTube Mirror: https://youtu.be/RYQgBEZFVUg

In this episode, Kayne shares her experience with the online NMAT–from registration to exam day. The manner in which the NMAT is conducted has changed considerably to adapt to the new normal. Grab a cup of coffee as you listen to Kayne, Adrian, and Michael discuss high-yield tips to help you achieve your ticket to your dream med school.
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Kayne Hernandez is currently a freshman at the UST-FMS. She entered medical school through the LEAPMed Program, a highly selective 6-year accelerated medical program. She is the Deputy Officer for Partnerships at AMSA-UST. Not only is she a full-time med student, she is also an active content creator/Youtuber.
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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.
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Chapter Markers: 

3:30 What is the NMAT?
8:00 How do you register for the NMAT?
10:07 How much did you spend for the registration?
12:57 How is the NMAT scored?
15:40 How did you prepare for the NMAT?
28:02 How did you balance academics, NMAT preparation, and vlogging?
31:25 Describe the events on the actual exam day.
41:35 Can you rate the difficulty of the NMAT?
45:25 How many weeks should you spend to prepare?
51:05 Any regrets ?
54:17 Is it more important to answer questions than read text?
55:15 Final tips/message for NMAT takers.

Links:

Kayne's YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/KayneHernandez
CEM: https://www.cem-inc.org.ph/nmat/
Sparknotes: https://www.sparknotes.com/
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/
Notion: https://www.notion.so/product
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You can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast

In this short episode, Adrian talks about three important reminders that put him back on track when he feels like quitting.
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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.
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Chapter Markers:
00:12 Introduction
01:53 It’s a normal feeling.
06:12 Life is not meant to be easy.
9:00 It’s not okay to quit, but it’s okay to take a break.
14:00 Summary
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You can reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast


YouTube Mirror: https://youtu.be/OALzT6xK02Y

In this episode, Adrian and Michael talk about 5 high-yield techniques they used to help them stay focused in med school and beyond.

Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
04:02 #1 Limit your social media usage.
09:51 #2 Use pomodoro technique.
14:58 #3 Maintain good health.
17:48 #4 Engage in non-med activities.
23:31 #5 Find a motivation. But more importantly, build self-discipline.
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You can reach us at:

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast
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Links:

Adrian's Apps:
Newsfeed Eradicator: https://tinyurl.com/bzzfnsc4
Selfcontrol App: https://selfcontrolapp.com/

Mike's App:
Freedom.to: https://freedom.to

YouTube Mirror: 

In this episode, Adrian and Michael share their insights on a life-changing book they read–”How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. It is a very high-yield book whose principles they were able to apply during their clerkship and internship years. 
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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
06:11 #1 Don't criticize, condemn or complain
10:05 #2 Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing
13:50 #3 Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong."
18:27 #4 Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be "hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise."
24:18 #5 Be a good listener
28:50 Summary

You can reach us at:

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast
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Links:
How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034

YouTube Mirror: https://youtu.be/mbExD88oNj0

In the Audio Samplex Series, Adrian and Michael, together with guests, dissect, analyze, and rationalize med school, PLE, and USMLE questions. 

In this very first episode, Adrian and Kym dissect five questions on cardio-pulmo physiology.
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Dr. Kym is a Filipino IMG who hailed from the humble city of Zamboanga. He is an advocate of Gender Equality. His interests include marine life, and world history. On his spare time he enjoys cooking and solving Sudoku puzzles.
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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
03:14 Question 1
04:01 Choices 1
05:41 Answer 1
09:55 Question 2
10:42 Choices 2
12:55 Answer 2
20:35 Question 3
21:32 Choices 3
24:05 Answer 3
28:53 Question 4
29:38 Choices 4
31:12 Answer 4
39:00 Question 5
39:21 Choices 5
41:20 Answer 5
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You can reach us at:

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterpillpodcast
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Links:
Amboss: https://www.amboss.com/us/
Egophony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RqrBf242mk

YouTube Mirror: https://youtu.be/vm-YnqiZ13s