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Welcome to “Call Her ‘Doctor’” a podcast hosted by two twenty-something best friends and grad students. Natalie is pursuing her PhD in Electrical Engineering and Madysen is pursuing her medical doctorate (MD). Each week, they’ll dive into their experiences, good and bad, on the paths to these degrees. Imposter syndrome, staying motivated, and surviving the application process are just a few of the conversations you’ll hear. New episodes Tuesdays!

Call Her 'Doctor'


    • Jan 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Scientific Communication and the Peer Review Process with Haley - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 34:42


    Part 2 of my conversation with developmental biology PhD candidate Haley! You can find Haley's Science Saturdays on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/hayrose12/ and follow Natalie @sheengineered on Instagram

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    Developmental Biology, Lab and Academic Culture with Haley Barlow - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 42:25


    Tune in for a conversation with Haley Barlow, a 5th year PhD student in developmental biology with a passion for science communication.  This week we talk about her path to biology and her research, lab and science culture, finding the right advisor and more about life as a grad student.Next week we'll dive into the importance of scientific communication and how that played out throughout the pandemic. You can find Haley's Science Saturdays on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/hayrose12/

    Wellness in Grad School and Succeeding as an International Student in Aerospace Engineering

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 66:15


    This week we are talking to Rikhi about her time as an international student in aerospace engineering, her decision to go to graduate school, how she built her technical confidence, her morning meditation and journaling routine and so much more!Check out Rikhi on Instagram @rikhiroyYou can find the meditation Rikhi talks about here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIypDkhCnAI and the Mimi Method here https://mimimethod.com/

    Imposter Syndrome as a New Grad Student with Ariana from The Sassy Scientist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 35:19


    This week we talk to Ariana about struggles and imposter syndrome faced by so many grad students in STEM. She shares how she shifted some of her beliefs around not feeling smart enough and how she is helping others do the same!Follow Ariana on Instagram @the_sassyscientistFollow Natalie on Instagram @sheengineered

    Setting Boundaries in Grad School and Prioritizing Self Care with Katelyn from The Curly Scientist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 45:12


    In this week's episode I am talking to Katelyn, an Industrial and Systems Engineering PhD student! We talk about setting boundaries and how that allows you to have time for your hobbies as well as what a day in the life looks like for Katelyn and her transition from biology to engineering.You can follow Katelyn on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thecurlyscientist/?hl=en) and check out her website full of resources at https://www.thecurlyscientist.com/You can follow Natalie on Instagram @sheengineeredIf you are interested in graduate school, still trying to decide if it is for you, or are ready to start applying, book a free 30-minute consult with Natalie to understand the steps in the process, how to make the most of your grad school applications and learn how application coaching can support you with your goals! Book a call now https://calendly.com/sheengineered/30min

    Advisor/Student Relationship, Advice for New Grad Students and Life in a Pharmaceutical Science PhD Program | A Conversation with Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 38:20


    In this episode Natalie is joined by Pharmaceutical Science PhD student Hunter! They talk about the advisor/ student relationship in grad school, how to find the right advisor for you and Hunter's advice for new graduate students. Follow Hunter on Instagram @profeshdogmom and her adorable dogs @willis_doodle and @pilot_doodle Follow Natalie @sheengineered and @callherdoctor.podcast

    Switching from Engineering to Pharmacy and Chasing Passion Over Prestige | A Conversation With Haley Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 54:04


    We are back with a great interview with pharmacy student Haley. Haley did her undergraduate in materials in engineering and, after briefly pursuing medical school, found her passion for pharmacy. We talk about how she found and managed her work at Bell Helicopter and her hospital while still a student, the importance of professional organizations and tips for undergrad students looking to follow a similar path.Be sure to follow us @callherdoctor.podcast on Instagram and @sheengineered on instagramYou can also find engineering specific resources at sheengineered.com

    Med School Chat: Adjusting to First Year and the Role of Politics in Our Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 42:53


    Join Madysen and her classmate, Gabriel Del Carmen as they discuss adjusting to their first year of medical school during a pandemic and how the upcoming election may affect them and their future in healthcare. Be sure to vote this November! (or vote early if you can!)Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comInstagram: callherdoctor.podcastCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Working Smarter and Harder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 24:09


    We are shifting gears a little bit in this episode to get into what it really took to get to where we are (MD and PhD programs) and how we want to use this podcast. Check out ENGINE, the largest recruiting database for prospective engineering and computer science grad students here! https://engine.eng.ufl.edu/participate/student-registration/Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Note Taking and Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 35:57


    This week we are chatting about how we take notes and stay organized both in class and on projects! Be sure to keep up with us on Instagram @callherdoctor.podcastContact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    How I Studied For The GRE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 24:58


    In this episode, Natalie covers how she studied for the GRE. She covers an overview of the GRE, resources she used, and how she managed her time.Some tips from this weeks episode:Give yourself time to take the GRE twiceChoose 1 book or set of practice problems to use to avoid information overloadMake sure the resources you use to study are currentStudy for shorter periods multiple times throughout the week rather than 1 longer session each weekCheck out all of the resources and information on the ETS website If you are applying to grad school this fall and want a free consultation, email natalie@sheengineered.com!Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Dealing With Difficult People

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 55:31


    In this episode we are sharing some stories about and tips for dealing with people in our fields. We cover when an how to bring up a problematic classmate or coworker, approaches you can take with lazy classmates and bad professors, and more. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @callherdoctor.podcast.Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Time Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 45:50


    This week we are talking all about time management, our struggles with it, and strategies we are using to maintain a work/life separation! We also chat about starting classes, finding new hobbies and more. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple podcasts and check us out on Instagram @callherdoctor.podcast!Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Back to School Szn!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 57:01


    It's back to school season! In this episode, we talk about our big semester goals tips to stay motivated when working from home, and how to set yourself up for the semester. Catch up with us as we get ready for school and be sure to follow along on Instagram @callherdoctor.podcastContact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Season 2 Trailer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 3:07


    Welcome back to season 2 of the Call Her 'Doctor' Podcast! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @callherdoctor@gmail.com! Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    It's Okay to Transfer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 23:18


    In this episode, Natalie talks about her experience transferring and some things to consider when transferring. Transferring universities can be a really great way to put yourself in an environment where you can be successful but you should consider the timeline of withdrawing and applying to a new school, whether or not your GPA is high enough to transfer, how it affects your graduation timeline and your financial aid. Transferring or taking time off in college can be so helpful and you shouldn't let the fear of transferring to a smaller university keep you from putting yourself in a more supportive environment!Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Medical School Application: Secondaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 11:44


    Common Secondary Themes:what influenced your decision to go into medicine what would make you a good doctorthe diversity prompttime you failed or were faced with a challengewhat legacy do you want to leave autobiography overcoming adversitycollaborative experiencestime experienced discriminationschool specific - why are you interested in this schoolclinical experiences leadership experiencegap year information Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    PhD Chat with Madeleine Jennings: Human Centered Engineering, The Queer Experience in Engineering,The GRFP and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 51:58


    Welcome back to Call Her ‘Doctor'! This week we are interviewing Madeleine Jennings about their masters and PhD work! We talk about human systems engineering, engineering education and the queer experience in engineering, doing a PhD from home, the NSF GRFP, and more. During this episode, Madeleine gave us some great resources that are shared below!Madeleine Jennings: mfjenni1@asu.eduNetflix: PoseDisclosurePodcasts: Queery with Cameron EspositoNancy Books:Cruising Utopia Advancing Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Through Human Systems Engineering By Rod D. Roscoe Other Authors:Judith ButlerPatrick JohnsonResearchers:Donna Riley Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com

    Life Update! Starting Med School, Working From Home and Podcast Plans.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 28:38


    This week we are giving a little life and podcast update! Madysen discusses moving and starting grad school and Natalie talks about working from home and the plans to return to campus in the fall. We also talk about plans for season 2 of Call Her 'Doctor'. Be sure to share this podcast on social media and give us a rating on apple podcasts!Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Taking a Gap Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 29:47


    In this episode, we are talking about taking a gap year! We both took time off after graduation so this week we are talking about what we did, if we would suggest it and some things to consider before taking a gap year before graduate or professional school.Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Starting Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 39:02


    In this episode we are talking about starting over or starting something new! As we both start our graduate and med school programs we are figuring out how to set new goals, figure out expectations and overcome the intimidation of starting at the bottom. Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    The Application Process - STEM PHDs and Medical School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 47:46


    In this episode we are talking about STEM PhD and medical school applications. Personal statement strategies, steps to better recommendation letters and the steps to complete your application are all covered in this episode!Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Representation Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 28:18


    Resources:https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2018/01/09/blacks-in-stem-jobs-are-especially-concerned-about-diversity-and-discrimination-in-the-workplace/https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/32976/411936-racial-and-ethnic-disparities-among-low-income-families.pdfhttps://eab.com/insights/daily-briefing/student-success/a-third-of-minority-students-leave-stem-majors-heres-why/Book: Automating Inequality by Virginia Eubankshttps://research.swe.org/category/swe-research/Definition of diversity and inclusion from the SWE Inclusion Solution cardsContact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    A Conversation on Current Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 23:39


    Here are some resources we have found that will be helpful should you want to further educate yourselves. Movies/Shows: When They See Us13thAmerican SonSelmaJust MercyThe Hate U GivePodcasts:1619 About RaceCode SwitchThe Diversity GapModern FiguresPod For The CauseBooks/Articles: So You Want to Talk About Race x Ijeoma OluoWhite Fragility x Robin DiangeloJust Mercy x Bryan StevensonThe Bluest Eye x Toni MorrisonInstagram Accounts/Posts:@betterallies@rachel.cargle@theconsciouskidhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CAvbZyVh1xc/30-day #DoTheWorkChallengehttps://instagram.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7528b5266e654d0ce83c211d&id=1e469b88c0A List of Organizations You Can Donate To:https://www.allure.com/story/black-lives-matter-where-to-donateOther Resources:goodgoodgood.co/anti-racism-resources

    Maintaining Healthy Habits In School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 41:14


    We are talking about staying healthy while in school! From favorite meals to overcoming the "all or nothing" workout mentality we cover it all in this episode!Check out Madysen's blog at https://themjdiaries.com/ and Natalie's blog at https://sheengineered.com/!

    Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 28:05


    In this episode, we are talking about imposter syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger effect! We cover what these are, our own experiences with them and what we do to get over them.Check out Madysen's blog at https://themjdiaries.com/ and Natalie's blog at https://sheengineered.com/!

    Personality Types and STEM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 50:43


    In this week's episode we are talking about our personality types and how it plays into our lives and work!To take the Myers-Briggs test check this out https://www.16personalities.com/For the Enneagram test click here https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-testFind the book Quiet by Susan Cain on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/B00714PZMQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=quiet&qid=1588694946&sr=8-2Check out Madysen's blog at https://themjdiaries.com/ and Natalie's blog at https://sheengineered.com/!

    PhD Chat with Gabby Whiten

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 48:55


    In this episode, we talk all thinks PhD with NYU PhD student Gabby Whiten! From how to choose your advisor to the biggest difference between undergrad and PhD life it's all covered here!Be sure to follow Gabby @gabbywhiten and check her out on http://gabbyinthecity.com/Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at https://themjdiaries.com/ and Natalie's blog at https://sheengineered.com/!

    Day in the Life of an Engineering Student

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 15:15


    In this episode, Natalie talks about what her life looked like as an engineering undergrad who was pursuing grad school. She also shares some tips for handling long and busy days.Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at https://themjdiaries.com/ and Natalie's blog at https://sheengineered.com/!

    Day in the Life of a Pre Med

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 14:04


    In this Episode, Madysen talks about what her life looked like as a premed student. She covers how her focus shifted after her sophomore year and what she learned about time management and more.Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at https://themjdiaries.com/ and Natalie's blog at https://sheengineered.com/!

    Best of the Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 49:12


    In this episode, Madysen and Natalie talk about things you can do now to boost your applications later. Developing a relationship with your recommenders, clinical, research and leadership experience are all topics we covered in this episode!Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Friends and College

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 48:38


    In this episode, Madysen and Natalie talk about making new friends, maintaining friendships outside of your field of study, and seeing your peers as motivation rather than competition!Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    The Importance of Goal Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 40:58


    In this episode, Natalie and Madysen talk about the importance of goal setting in STEM and your personal life, how to make plans to achieve goals and how to strike a balance between reaching for your goals and finding time for yourself.Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Staying Productive While Social Distancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 36:06


    With universities transitioning to online classes and people everywhere working from home, STEM students face some unique challenges. In this episode, we talk about how we are managing this transition and what we are doing to stay productive while social distancing. Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Instagram @callherdoctor.podcast!Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Get To Know Madysen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 31:47


    In this episode, you'll get to know Madysen, who will be beginning medical school this summer. Learn about her decision to become a doctor, her college experience, and the lessons she learned along the way.Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!MUSICWe Are Here by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandpLicensing Agreement: http://declandp.info/music-licensingFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_we-are-hereMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/kNqzp11gXio

    Shoot Your Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 22:05


    In this episode, learn about how Natalie and Madysen overcame hesitations and fears to get what they wanted (and deserved) to advance in their fields.Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Introduction to Call Her 'Doctor'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 4:26


    Welcome to “Call Her ‘Doctor'” a podcast hosted by two twenty-something best friends and grad students. Natalie is pursuing her PhD in Electrical Engineering and Madysen is pursuing her medical doctorate (MD). Each week, they'll dive into their experiences, good and bad, on the paths to these degrees. Imposter syndrome, staying motivated, and surviving the application process are just a few of the conversations you'll hear.  New episodes Tuesdays!Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

    Get to Know Natalie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 15:03


    In this episode, you'll get to know Natalie, a current PhD student in electrical engineering. Learn about her freshman year, transfer experience, how she chose her graduate school and takeaways from all of these experiences!Contact: callherdoctor@gmail.comCheck out Madysen's blog at theMJdiaries.com and Natalie's blog at sheengineered.com!

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