What They Don't Tell You About Surviving in Medicine

Dr. Kaz, a psychiatrist at the University of Minnesota, and co-host of the podcast entitled “The Mind Deconstructed,” joins Joe and Sam for a mental health Q&A.

Tune in as Sam’s med school classmate, Danny, talks free time between med school and residency, and how it has unearthed some anxiety.

Our college friend, Patrick Dolan, tells his story of moving up through the ranks of video coaching in professional hockey, all the while delaying gratification in hopes of one day becoming an NHL general manager - something those in medicine can very much relate to.

Tune in as Sam talks about his journey with mental throughout his life and medical career.

Joe, Sam, and Bryan dissect the doom and gloom surrounding the ever anxiety provoking Step One, as well as provide insight into how we were successful.

In this episode of What They Don't Tell You About Surviving Medical School we deconstruct the medical hierarchy, sharing personal stories, as well as empathizing with those in stressful position above us, but also postulating about how things could be different and the potential positive outcomes of this. Join us!

Leif courageously opens up to share his ups and downs with anxiety on his journey to becoming and practicing as a pharmacist. Honestly, everyone can relate to at least some element of his story!

Test anxiety can be a real b!@#*. Unfortunately, this has been something Bryan has struggled with intermittently, being more crippling at particular times in his life. Despite this, he has emerged triumphant, ultimately conquering the MCAT and matriculating into medical school thanks to resilient coping mechanisms.