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In this episode, Meera is joined by Claire Niewiara (M4), Alex Kells (M3), and Luke Buck (M2) to learn about how they manage being in long-distance relationships in medical school. Listen in to hear them weigh in on the struggles and merits of long-distance, and how they make their relationships work while balancing their busy medical school schedules.

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What does it take to provide healthcare on the streets? This episode follow up on our previous episode with Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute. Join us as we explore the local initiatives of street medicine in Cincinnati with Keirsten White, Dr. Joseph Kiesler, Valerie Dowell, and Dr. Alexis Kimmel. Hear Valerie's moving journey to become a community health navigator and gain insights from Dr. Kimmel on addressing healthcare disparities for the unhoused in the emergency department. Finally, Dr. Kiesler discusses the intricate process of building trust with the homeless community and the importance of a consistent, multidisciplinary approach to care. Learn about the real-life obstacles faced by street medicine practitioners and how you can get involved.

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Join not one, but two of the UnsCripted Medicine co-hosts as they chat with Dr. Olivia Urbanowicz about the ins and outs of medical education. After completing her residency in emergency medicine by way of Taming the SRU, Dr. Urbanowicz continued her training with a medical education fellowship. On this episode, we dive into the current state of medical education and what's on the horizon.
 
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The newest UCCOM and podcast alum, Dr. Matt Orischak, sits down with Meera to talk about his time in medical school. Listen in for his words of wisdom on a variety of topics, from Step 1 study tricks to balancing life during third year. Enjoy his unique perspective on being part of the first “COVID class” AND the first cohort to take Step 1 pass/fail.  
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Andrew's guest on this episode is Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute, an organization dedicated to facilitating and enhancing the provision of healthcare to the unsheltered homeless directly where they live. Tune in to hear about his visionary philosophy that led to the creation of the Street Medicine Institute, and how sometimes the best healthcare we can provide is by bringing our services directly to where they are most needed.

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Sarah sits down with Dr. Rana Awdish, author of In Shock,  a critically acclaimed, bestselling memoir based on her own critical illness. She shares some of the moments from her book with added lessons on how to truly care for those who are suffering. 

Dr. Awdish is the current Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Henry Ford Hospital. She also serves as Medical Director of Care Experience for the System, where she has integrated compassionate communication strategies and Narrative Medicine practice into the curriculum. 

Connect at https://www.ranaawdishmd.com/book | @ranaawdish
Vital Talk: https://www.vitaltalk.org/ 

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Join Andrew, Matt, Molly, and Sarah, and welcome the newest voices on the Team, Meera and Megan, in a lively episode from the studio at the 1819 Innovation Center. We delve into the creative and personal sides of medical education, discussing everything from a medical student Olympics to the hobbies that keep us balanced. Plus, we explore the groundbreaking topic of hand transplants and the ethics of organ donation. Tune in for a mix of insight, laughter, and medical curiosity that defines the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast. Connect with us and share your journey!

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What is normalized deviance? It's likely something that you have witnessed before and after listening, we hope you'll begin to recognize it. As trainees, we are in a unique position to identify normalized deviance. We have not participated in the system long enough for "deviant" behavior to feel normal. That feeling you get when you look around the room and exchange glances with other members of the team, yet no one speaks up? And sometimes, you might even be the only one looking around the room? That is likely the result of normalized deviance.

On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast, we dive into the topic of normalized deviance and its presence in medicine and medical training.  Hosts Molly Carroll and Andrew Zahn sit down with Dr. Eric Warm, MD to discuss the topic. 

For more information, check out this paper by Dr. John Banja, a medical ethicist with additional expertise in normalized deviance.

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Sarah chats with two super neat physicians, Dr. Niralee Patel & Dr. Sharmeela Saha, about kidneys! Learn more about what it takes to become a kidney doctor and how it’s a multi-disciplinary profession. Bonus points if you can remember what foods are high in potassium (hint: think beyond bananas)! 

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Helpful links:                                                                                                                                                         
PKD[F] is polycystic kidney disease [foundation] | https://pkdcure.org/                       
Dialysis | https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/dialysisinfo                                                     
NKF is the National Kidney Foundation | https://www.kidney.org/                                
Nephrology MSSP, NepSim & more are offered for UCCOM students! 

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In this episode, Andrew and Matt are joined by 3 of the creators of the web app known as NovaCards. NovaCards is a machine-learning tool that enhances study efficiency for medical students by helping them finding and creating flashcards out of the vast information of medical school lectures that you give it. Listen as they delve into the world of AI in medicine, its evolving role, current capabilities, and potential to revolutionize medical education and practice. Join us for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of AI and medicine, and what the future may hold in this rapidly advancing domain.

If you're an Anki user, check out the (free!) NovaCards app to see how you AI can help you cut down on your study time: https://novacards.ai/