Dr. Impostor

In all our glory, we dissect the gritty details of the ever-intimidating residency interview. We have really enjoyed residency interview season so far. We've had great experiences getting to know so many people and programs. On today's episode, we get into what we've loved, what we haven't, and some of the things that might just have surprised us about our experience thus far with interviews. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |Email: austin@drimpostor.com + kamaehu@drimpostor.com |drimpostor.comSupport the show

On this week's episode, we invite another fellow student, Westin Wong, to advise and inspire us based on his experiences with residency application season and 4th-year rotations. Don't miss the wisdom he drops for all!Twitter: @westinwongDISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |Email: austin@drimpostor.com + kamaehu@drimpostor.com |drimpostor.comSupport the show

What happens when a medical student realizes their chosen specialty isn't actually for them? What kind of medical student is suited for urology? ...or pathology? What is a pre-doctoral fellowship, and why would I want to do one?This week, we answer those questions and others while we speak with Adam Berry, an osteopathic medical student and pre-doctoral anatomy fellow at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Southern Utah. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |Email: austin@drimpostor.com + kamaehu@drimpostor.com |drimpostor.comSupport the show

Your bearded podcasters are back with lots to say about ERAS. Sorry Swifties, it's not what you're thinking of. Listen in as we discuss applying to residency. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |Email: austin@drimpostor.com + kamaehu@drimpostor.com |drimpostor.comSupport the showSupport the show

Hey! Nice to see you! How long as it been? 11 months? No. couldn't be.In other news.. Step/Level 2 is done! celebrate with us as we look ahead to what's in store with year 4 of medical school.DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |Email: austin@drimpostor.com + kamaehu@drimpostor.com |drimpostor.comSupport the show

 The 3rd year of medical school comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. Join Austin and Kama as they share the highs and lows of their first 2 weeks of clinical rotations. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |Email: austin@drimpostor.com + kamaehu@drimpostor.com |drimpostor.comSupport the show

We're back! After a much-needed vacation following our first year of med school, we are ready to talk about the biggest day for a pre-med... INTERVIEW DAY! Join us as we discuss our own experiences with interviewing, as well as those of some of our peers. | DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |Email: austin@drimpostor.com + kamaehu@drimpostor.com |drimpostor.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=4QEZEQ83CHWKQ¤cy_code=USD)

We're back from the dead and ready to talk about what nightmare we've been going through for the past couple of months: NEUROSCIENCE. We're alive, but only just, and we'll take a few minutes to update everyone on our experience in what is considered to be one of the toughest courses in the first year of medical school. Stick around for our thoughts on where the podcast will be going in the near future and our call to our loyal listeners for help!Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |drimpostor.comDISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=4QEZEQ83CHWKQ¤cy_code=USD)

Because neither of us are all that qualified to talk about issues of race or diversity, we got an adult. Leslie Zorwick, PhD joins us for this super-sized episode where we discuss some important questions regarding diversity, equality, and trying to get along with each other. Dr. Zorwick's Book Recommendations:Daughter of Smoke and Bone - Laini TaylorEvery Heart a Doorway - Seanan McGuireCirce - Madeline MillerDr. Zorwick's Movie / TV Recommendations:Ted LassoSchitt's CreekDr. Leslie Zorwick has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Emory University and a M.A. and a Ph.D. in Psychology from The Ohio State University. She joined the faculty at Hendrix College in 2007. She has won awards for her teaching at both The Ohio State University and Hendrix College and she is currently a Professor of Psychology and she served for two years as the Chair the Psychology department. Dr. Zorwick chaired the campus Committee on Diversity and Dialogue for three years, served on the campus Advisory Board for Education and the Prevention of Sexual Assault, and has served as an elected faculty representative four times. She teaches courses about social psychology, with a particular focus on stereotyping, prejudice reduction, identity, and belonging. Her teaching goes beyond the classroom in her research with students on prejudice reduction strategies and the development of empathy and perspective taking, her work with a colleague in Religious Studies that uses Bible study as a way to facilitate conversations about racial justice, and her work developing inclusive academic communities related to a National Science Foundation STEM Scholars grant that supports students from historically underrepresented groups. She has also served as an expert witness in two federal discrimination trials, speaking about the benefits of diverse and inclusive educational settings.DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |drimpostor.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=4QEZEQ83CHWKQ¤cy_code=USD)

Now that we're 1/8th doctors, we'll be reflecting back on what our first semester in medical school was like. Listen in to what we thought about our introduction to medicine, what surprised us, made us laugh, and some of the other lessons we learned about succeeding as a student. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll be inspired. You might even get some insight as to how Austin made his way onto a class superlative list.DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |drimpostor.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=4QEZEQ83CHWKQ¤cy_code=USD)

How do I set goals for myself? How do I get started with research? How does someone with a wife and child manage med school? How do I become a better dancer?We take these questions and more to our new friend Timothy Light, a first-year med student at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Listen to how a student at the top of their game manages impostor syndrome, time management, and making time for family. Check out Tim's podcast Debunked! @ upr.org/programs/debunkedDISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |drimpostor.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=4QEZEQ83CHWKQ¤cy_code=USD)

The yearly and daily schedule of med school is daunting, overwhelming, and success often seems distant. We breakdown the med school journey year to year and day to day and share our thoughts on succeeding as a medical student. We might even talk about "fun"? Do we even know what "fun" is anymore? Also, stay tuned for an exciting announcement at the end of the show!DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |drimpostor.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=4QEZEQ83CHWKQ¤cy_code=USD)

What does a medical school dean have to say about impostor syndrome? Is it possible to experience impostor syndrome when you’re practicing at the top of your profession? We virtually sit down with Dr. David Park, vice president of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine and dean of the Southern Utah campus to discuss his career and advice for future physicians. We’ll also hear a little bit about the worldwide phenomenon known as KRUSH.DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr | drimpostor.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=4QEZEQ83CHWKQ¤cy_code=USD)

**Trigger Warning - A racially insensitive quote is read between 20:28 and 21:16, which may be upsetting to some listeners. ** |Kama and Austin take a dive into the ongoing discussion surrounding Osteopathic Medicine. We discuss our decision to enter into Osteopathic Medicine. We also give a woefully brief overview of the history of Osteopathic Medicine. While we researched, we also found some unsettling information about racial prejudice in turn of the century medical education reform, the effects of which are still being felt today. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! |Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/FB - @ImpostorDr |drimpostor.comReferences:AOA - Osteopathic.orgAACOM.orgFlexner Report & Black Medical Schools:Harley EH. The forgotten history of defunct black medical schools in the 19th and 20th centuries and the impact of the Flexner Report. J Natl Med Assoc. 2006;98(9):1425-1429.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=4QEZEQ83CHWKQ¤cy_code=USD)

Kama and Austin discuss why they decided to go to medical school. They also discuss some bad reasons to go into medicine. Alligators are discussed. Review or rate our podcast!DrImpostor.comReuters articleDISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=4QEZEQ83CHWKQ¤cy_code=USD)

Kama and Austin sit down to figure out what exactly this podcast is going to be. Pre-meds, med students, and undecided undergrads tune in! - DrImpostor.com | Instagram: @DrImpostor | Twitter: @ImpostorDr - DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=4QEZEQ83CHWKQ¤cy_code=USD)