UnsCripted Medicine

What do you want to be when you grow up? Yea, we don’t know either, but in order to help you prepare for the world of academic medicine, we are launching a series to help introduce you to various careers in academic medicine.

In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Dr. Javier Baez to discuss his role as an Assistant Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University of Cincinnati. He is a primary care doctor, husband, educator, and so much more. If you like what you hear, feel free to connect with him on Twitter!

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The inside scoop on Orthopedic Surgery from one of the best in Cincinnati.

From rural West Virginia to Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. John Wyrick has dedicated nearly 30 years to caring for the city of Cincinnati. We sat down with him to talk about his specialty and why he loves operating.  He has volunteered with the Village Life Outreach Project, mentored countless residents, and has committed himself to caring for the sickest of sick. Tune in to hear his challenge to make a commitment to give something back to the world. 

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Are you missing in-person bonding with our fabulous course directors at UCCOM? Do you wish you could grab casual coffee with, or procrastinate on work by chatting with faculty? If so, this series is for you! Tune in to our pilot episode as Rachel has a "fireside chat" with Dr. Heather Christensen, Renal/Pulm course director, wellness advocate and overall rockstar.

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The inside scoop on Pediatric Infectious Disease from one of the best in Cincinnati.

Basically Cincinnati Medicine royalty, Dr. Elizabeth Schlaudecker is a pediatric infectious disease physician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and a leader in the field of vaccine research. She is almost BFFs with Tony Fauci (well, they met once), a Cyclocross enthusiast, and an award-winning educator at the College of Medicine. We hope you enjoy this episode about her life as a Pediatric Infectologist! Want to connect with Dr. Schlaudecker directly? You can follow her on Twitter or reach out to her via email.

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The inside scoop on Pediatric Oncology from one of the best in Cincinnati.

Interested in tiny humans? Interested in Oncology? If so, tune into this installment of our Virtual Shadowing series as we interview Dr. Trent Hummel, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hummel is the Co-Medical Director of the Brain Tumor Center at CCHMC, where he specializes in treating patients with central nervous system tumors. He is also an associate professor of pediatrics at UCCOM, and conducts research in NF1/2 and high-grade gliomas. We hope you enjoy our chat!

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The UnsCripted team sat down with Dr. Nicole Baldwin, the TikTok icon herself, to talk about all things social media. Dr. Baldwin is a Pediatrician in the Cincinnati area and practices at Northeast Cincinnati Pediatric Associates. She is an alumna of UCCOM and Cincinnati Children’s (CCHMC) and most recently garnered fame for her efforts to connect with patients and families on social media. She has appeared on NPR, CBS Morning News, and recently gave Grands Rounds at CCHMC on navigating social media. You can connect with Dr. Baldwin on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. We hope you enjoy!

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For some students, medical school has been virtual all along. In this episode, Kevin walks us through his thoughts on studying from home. Not only is it important to optimize your studying strategies, it is also important to consider your home office environment and time management skills. If you are new to medical school, or you are a second year students who always attended lectures in person, this episode is for you.

Timestamps: 

1. Intro
2. Topics covered @ 4:41
3. Studying Environment @ 5:37
4. Policies and procedures (how to structure your time) @ 9:30
5. Studying from home @ 11:55
6. My personal studying process @ 16:31
7. Bridging the gap to distance learning @ 27:35
8. Essential resources @ 30:06

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Let’s face it. Most of us will come out of med school drowning in debt, so why not try to be in a puddle instead of the Pacific? Managing money can be intimidating, so we wanted to start a discussion and make med school finances less mysterious and stressful. Listen in to this episode as Zach and guest Lindsay Darkins talk through the unique financial situation of medical students and share their experiences navigating spending, saving, and budgeting during medical school.

Time stamps: 

1. 1:20 - Why we care, why you should, and why money in medical school is weird.
2. 11:48 - Common myths about med school money
3. 16:14 - Having a job in medical school
4. 19:40 - Where spending money is worth it (in our opinion)
5. 36:57 - Where spending money isn’t worth it (in our opinion)
6. 41:20 - Budgeting basics and why it doesn’t need to scare you

Some quick tips from residents and medical students:

1. USMLE exams are expensive, so plan ahead in your budgeting!
2.  Consider taking advantage of travel credit card rewards, especially for big expenses like medical school/residency applications and standardized exams. Always pay these off early!
3. Enroll in automatic payment or set reminders for recurring expenses such as rent, credit card, or internet.
4. Many medical schools offer in-state tuition after a certain amount of time, so figure out what you need to do to get that discount!
5. Depending on your financial situation, you may qualify for Medicaid as a medical student so do your research!

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The inside scoop on OBGYN from one of the best in Cincinnati.

In this installment of our Virtual Shadowing series, we sat down with Dr. Amy Thompson to talk about her life as an Obstetrician & Gynecologist. She epitomizes the balance and excellence that draw so many students to OBGYN. Dr. Thompson is a scout mom, swim mom, medical educator, doctoral student, and clinician. Phew! We loved getting to hear her talk about advocacy, insights on choosing a specialty, and also the nuts and bolts of OBGYN. Feel free to give her a follow on Twitter!

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Ever wondered how kids feel about having doctors in the family? Us to! In this episode, Robbie sat down with two brothers who are the best of friends and love having a doctor as a dad. Tune in to hear what they have to say about Dr. Thurman’s cool doctor tools, late nights at the office, and the underappreciated dangers of frisbee water. Don’t worry, we totally asked Peter and Mac’s parents for permission to publish this one.

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