In Episode 5 of UMich Med Mosaic, host Mackenzie Kay talks with Josh Chen and Gabriel Culian about the transition from classroom learning to caring for real patients on the wards. They discuss first patient encounters, moving from standardized patient practice to clinical rotations, and learning how to build meaningful connections at the bedside. They also reflect on the role medical students can play in helping patients understand their care, supporting families during moments of serious illness and grief, and discovering the kind of compassionate, curious physicians they hope to become.

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In Episode 4 of UMich Med Mosaic, host Mackenzie Kay talks with Hanikka Muna and Blake Hardin – both members of our First in Family student organization – about the “hidden curriculum” in medicine. They discuss imposter syndrome, finding study strategies and learning to be comfortable with uncertainty. They also explore belonging as first-gen students, building community and practicing self-advocacy through networking and asking for help.

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In Episode 3 of UMich Med Mosaic, host Mohika Nagpal sits down with M3 Krupa Patel to talk honestly about balance in medical school -- what it looks like across all four years, and how students can stay human while juggling coursework, rotations and board prep. They discuss battling burnout, setting boundaries with friends and family, building sustainable routines and leaning on support systems at the University of Michigan Medical School, including peer support advocates, counseling resources and wellness representatives.

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In this episode, host Mohika Nagpal chats with medical student couples Ava Harb & Piroz Bahar and Cyndi Edelman & Austin Cornish about balancing relationships, academics and clinical rotations at the University of Michigan Medical School. They share how teamwork, communication and little routines help them navigate the demands of med school together. The conversation covers challenges like couples matching for residency and finding time for favorite Ann Arbor date spots. 

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In this episode, host Mackenzie Kay talks with Beth Kranyak and Kyle Homer about juggling medical school and parenting. Beth and Kyle share how they manage coursework, clinical rotations and family life, and reflect on how being parents shapes their experience at Michigan Medicine.

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In this episode of the UMich Med Mosaic podcast, M3 host Mohika Nagpal leads a conversation about the evolving role of gap years on the path to medical school. Mohika shares her own experiences working in a sleep medicine private practice and teaching at her high school. Eliyas Asfaw describes his consulting work during his gap year, and Siddhi Deshpande reflects on her Fulbright research fellowship in India. Together, they discuss how stepping away from an academic path offered new perspectives, practical skills and personal growth. They also offer advice on finding meaningful opportunities for listeners who are weighing a gap year or just curious about different routes to medicine.

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In this episode of the UMich Med Mosaic podcast, M1 Mackenzie Kay talks with MSTP fellows Hannah Carter, Caleb Chang, and Philip Barrison about balancing MD and PhD training, finding mentors, transitioning from clinic to lab, and how community and creative outlets keep them grounded.

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In this episode of the UMich Med Mosaic podcast, M3 host Mohika Nagpal sits down with a group of dedicated "marathoners"—students who transitioned directly from college to medical school without taking any gap years. She talks with Mary Falstin, an M1 student; Kayla Blaise, an M3 student; and Kallen Schwark, an MSTP student rejoining the medical class.

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Students for a National Health Program (SNAHP)

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In this episode of the UMich Med Mosaic podcast, M1 host Mackenzie Kay chats with a trio of incredible M4 students, Julian Neshewat, Charlotte Jackson and Gabriela Ashenafi, just days before their medical school commencement ceremony. The conversation explores their paths and experiences at the University of Michigan Medical School with a particular focus on choosing a specialty. Gabriela talks about her journey to OBGYN, driven by her personal and family background. Julian shares the story of his late switch from a focus on Surgery to Radiology, sparked by his year off pursuing an MBA. Charlotte explains how she started out wary of Surgery, only to realize her passion for it after some reflection and experience. The group also shares advice for staying grounded and finding good mentors, while emphasizing the importance of following your own path in the world of medicine.

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This month on UMich Med Mosaic, we meet first-year medical students Santi Herrera Alzate and Ani Kamel from the University of Michigan Medical School. Both students, along with our host Mackenzie Kay, decided to pursue a medical degree after working in other health care-related roles. They share their compelling reasons for making this life-changing decision, their unique paths to medical school, and how their previous experiences have enriched their journey. Join us to hear their stories and learn more about making this career transition.

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