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This is a podcast to encourage any and all who are interested in becoming a doctor. We want to target underrepresented minorities in this podcast who may not have people they could use as a resource for how exactly to get through undergrad, MCAT studies and applying to medical school. As we transiti…

Melanin In Medicine

  • Jul 24, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Episode 41: Accountability, advice to first year med students, getting to know us.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 46:16


Check out our latest episode where we discuss accountability, our first day as a first year medical student, and a quick moment for you guys to get to know us better! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Revamp and Reflect

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 36:22


Florence and Kia are taking on other platforms as well! We love sharing our podcast in so many ways and wanted another way to connect with our audience! Tune in for the changes and we hope you all love it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 40: M1 Relationship experience ft. Dilys and Akwasi

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 59:42


This week Flo sits down and catches up with her sister Dilys, who is also an M1 this year along with her boyfriend Akwasi! Such a treat to get insight on their experience!

Episode 39: MPH in Medical School

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 60:49


Hey all! Thank you for your patience, Flo and I have been pushing through medical school and we are so happy to bring a new episode to you guys! Hebron has amazing life experiences and it was a pleasure to learn more about it! I hope you all enjoy this episode and we look forward to your feedback! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 38: NY Resolutions, Guidance, Being Prideful

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 61:12


We’re back to the school and back in the groove of things! We talked about our New Years resolutions, the guidance we’ve experienced and how being prideful has affected our path here. We hope you guys love it! Since we referred to advising our past selves I figured the picture could be a throwback undergrad picture of us

Episode 37: The Update

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 30:30


Well we are 1/8 through our medical school journey and it’s been quite the adjustment. This episode we reflect on this semester and just talk candidly about the ways our passion for medicine has grown. We’re so sorry for the gap in episodes but we’re so glad to be back and tell all of our listeners about it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 36: SNMA, RMEC, Self Worth

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 62:33


What a fulfilling episode! And a fulfilling weekend! This week we talk about SNMA and our experience at RMEC in Chicago! We also reflected on self worth and how much it’s strengthened through this journey. We missed you all and hope you enjoy this episode! PS you’re worth it!!

Episode 35: Getting Into A Prestigious University, New Environments, Living At Home For Med School

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 125:59


Well if we weren’t transparent enough before we’ve made it on this episode

Episode 34: Loans, Mail Bag, MMI

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 58:11


We missed y’all!! Life got real and it’s been too long so we dived into all of our business, starting with finance and ending with our impromptu interview skills! Please enjoy this episode, I’m sure you’ll hear how much fun we had recording it!!

33: Waitlist Chronicles (Ft. Vickie)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 56:29


You guys get to meet my amazing friend Vickie! Her journey is one full of inspiration and faith. We think this episode has something very valuable for even those not in the medical journey! Let us know what you think! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 32: New Responsibilities, SMART goals & Toxic habits

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 59:29


This week Flo and Kia discuss the new responsibilities that come with being medical students, how to efficiently set goals that you can achieve and how to kick those toxic habits! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 31: White coat Energy: Empathy, Being Punctual & Nonjudgmental

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 97:23


White coat vibes! We talk about receiving our white coats and our new responsibilities as student doctors. We had a few interruptions (Astro barking and my iPad dying) but we powered through. Thank you all for your support and hopefully you enjoy the episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode30: Overview Advice and Interview Info

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 59:32


Kia and Flo give general advice to high school, premed, and applying students. Here we offer a tid-bit of hope for each group. We also give more interview info for those going on medical school interviews this year! Hopefully more students can relate to our info! Enjoy episode 30! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 29: Casual Convo and Listener Calls! Ft. Tina

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 48:24


Wow this episode is packed! Episode 29 is pretty casual with some review of our pre-matriculation experience and how we plan to use that experience to prep for med school! We also got an amazing question from a listener! Many miles apart Flo and I each offer our advice and hopefully help many other curious listeners! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 28: Accepting change and Professional Conflicts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 61:00


Episode 29! Kia sits with Keisha, a fellow rising M1, and we talk about the transition we’ve been experiencing moving into medical school. We also break down why it’s so important to think before you act in a professional conflict. Thank you all for tuning in and hope you enjoy!

Episode 27: MD/PHD and Confidence (Ft. Harmony S.)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 61:17


What a special episode! Thank you, Harmony, for sharing so much about your journey! We sit down with M2 (MD/PHD) Harmony and discuss how she got into the MD/PHD program here at KU and we talk about how important it is to have confidence throughout this process! If you’re in a hurry make time for this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 26: Community, Self-Awareness, Image

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 53:51


Episode 26! Sorry it’s late guys, we have an exam this week

Episode 25: Med School Pre-reqs, Interview Prep, Networking at Pre-Med Conferences (Amber)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 63:01


Episode 24: Starting Medical Classes, Summer programs, Retaking your MCAT

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 44:22


Episode 24 is finally here! Flo and I talk about the crazy week we’ve had as we begin our medical school journey! We haven’t forgotten that it’s summer and to kick the season off we’re reminding you guys to enjoy your summer programs and maximize this opportunity! Last but not least we break down factors we considered when it came to retaking your MCAT! We’ve got a unique Mahoney Message this week so be sure to stay tuned! Feel free to email us with your questions at melanininmedicine02@gmail.com!

Episode 23: Secondaries, Deciding between schools and Independence

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 52:00


On time and thriving! Episode 23 starts with the secondary sagas and us talking about what they are and why there terrible. Next we talk about choosing between schools if you hold multiple acceptances (everyone’s real goal here) and lastly we break down why it’s important to gain independence before going to medical school. As always email us in Melanininmedicine02@gmail.com so that we can shape our episodes to fit our amazing audience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 22: Life/MCAT Advice from Tare and Masters Degrees

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 66:00


Kia journeyed back to Carbondale IL to attend her post baccalaureate banquet! There she interviewed her good friend Tare who will be matriculating this fall to medical school! Be sure to follow her journey on her blog Prescribed by Tare for another perspective of this process! Thank you so much Tare for sharing your experiences and we hope you enjoy! Also see why Kia and Flo aren’t musicians

Episode 21: MCAT Analysis, Waiting on your score and Choosing a school

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 56:34


Sorry for the late upload!!! This week Flo and Kia discuss how we analyzed our MCATs, how we passed time waiting on our scores and how on earth we chose our schools! PS we got dogs lol so there’s random squeaks but it adds character! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 20: Comparisons and Extrovers vs. Introverts (ft. Jackie!)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 57:30


Episode 20 is finally here! Flo, Jackie and Kia ramble and chuckle for the most part but we hit some good points such as comparing yourself to others and how insane you’ll make yourself doing it! We also talk about how to make it in the professional world whether you’re an extrovert or introvert! This episode is full of shade so please enjoy and bring a blanket

Episode 19: Moving away, Friends and Classmates, Boundaries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 53:51


This week Flo and Kia do a little bit of rambling! We talk about what to consider when moving to a new city, differences between friends as classmates and having classmates who aren’t really friends (weird, we know haha), lastly we talk about establishing boundaries while on your journey! As always email us at melanininmedicine02@gmail.com with any questions or advice

Episode 18: Application Don’ts, Talking About Yourself and Criticism

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 48:46


Episode 18 we’re wrapping up applications and discussing what not to do. We also talk about what it’s like talking about yourself in the application and of course we want to break down criticism and how important it is to be receptive during this process! Also Kia got sound effects so be prepared for random noises

Episode 17: Disadvantage Statements And Prioritizing Mental Health (ft. The Extra Regular Podcast!)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 66:45


Wow. This was delayed. Thank you all for being patient because this episode is so incredible! Shout out to the ladies of the Extra Regular podcast as we dissect ways to keep up mental health and overall caring for yourself during such an overwhelming process! We still care about applications and those applying so of course we talked about Disadvantage Statements as well! Thank you all for your support and we hope it was worth the wait! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 16: Contacting Letter writers, 15 experiences and personal statements

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 60:17


We see applications opening soon which means we want to start gathering materials early! Sorry for the late upload, we are back with info and fly new photos

Episode 15: MCAT part 3: horror stories, your MCAT bag, CARs strategies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 55:09


We wanted to share our MCAT horror stories because although we hope for the best on MCAT day we were prepared for the worst! We also talk about what we brought to our MCAT and how we made it through the CARS section! Thank you all and as always email your questions to us!

Episode 14: Medical School: 6 year Med Program, Going Greek and Dating (ft. Amaka)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 62:29


Episode 14: our FIRST official medical student! Thank you so much @ for discussing your personal medical school experiences! Listen as Amaka (M4) discusses relationships, Greek life and everything else medical school! We really tried to cram as much as we could in this episode and we hope you all enjoy it! Thank you all for so much support!

Episode 13: Student Atheletes, Undergrad Relationships, and Fatherly Datin Advice

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 49:10


Episode 13: Student Atheletes, Undergrad Relationships, and Fatherly Datin Advice by Kia and Flo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 12: MCAT(part 2): Section Strategies and how to balance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 59:10


Tune in to hear who won the MCAT book-set give away along with our discussion on how we fought our way through Bio and Chem MCAT sections as well as how we were able to balance work, personal life with our MCAT studies! Of course we rant a little but that’s what we’re here for! Be sure to subscribe, rate and reviews us on apple podcast

Episode 11: Budgeting, Growth year, and back up plans

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 45:52


New episode!! Hear how we budgeted for applications, how we kept motivation during our gap (Growth) years, and all of the backup plans we had just in case! We also mention our MCAT Give away! As always email us and let let us know what you think!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 10: Mcat Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 69:21


The topic you’ve been waiting for! It’s MCAT season (because it’s year round) and we want listeners to go into studying focused and set up for success! We talk about our study schedules, different resources available for studying and DISCIPLINE! It’s a longer episode because we genuinely wanted to give all of our advice for this episode! Of course the MCAT is an ongoing topic so feel free to email us with any more topics of the MCAT you’d like to know about! Thank y’all!!

Episode 9: Stress Management and types of support Ft. Jackie!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 50:43


Episode 9! It’s a fresh semester and Kia sits down with special guest Jackie to talk about stress management! Giving all the details of how we’ve coped with stress and ways to stay motivated and focused. We also talk about support during stressful times and get Kia’s mom to talk about the support she offers! It’s a chill episode this week with some of our favorite people so let us know how you enjoy it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 8: Male perspective on women in Medicine, young professional black men

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 53:18


Thats right kids! New year, same us still here and talkin

Episode 7: Delayed Gratification, GPA & Mentors

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 59:12


Thank you for your patience! We wanted to deliver a great episode and it just took us longer than expected but we're here! This week we talk about what delayed gratification means to us, expose our undergraduate GPAs and talk about mentors we've had on our journey! Thank you all so much for the support and we hope you enjoy this week's episode of Melanin In Medicine! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 6: "The" Timeline, Adapting to Change & Sacrafices

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 53:51


This may be my (Kia's) favorite episode! Flo and I get personal when we discuss our being thrown off of "The" typical medical student timeline. We also include things we've sacrificed to get to this point as well as how we've been willing to adapt to change to get into medical school. Hopefully this motivates you to persevere and keep going! We also have our first message so it's a lit episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 5: Stereotypes, Professionalism and Letters Of Recommendations

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 55:50


Right on time for your study break! We're discussing stereotypes that we've faced as black women in our journey thus far, professionalism from our perspective and how we work to be professional Especially discussing how hair shouldn't be considered unprofessional! Last we tie it together with letters of recommendation and all the things to consider when asking for letters! Let us know how you enjoy it by emailing us at melanininmedicine02@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 4: AAMC (AMCAS), Time Management, Post-Baccalaureates!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 54:33


That's right, we're back! Episode 4 breaks down our experiences with post-baccalaureate programs, how we learned the hard way to manage our time and how to use AMCAS efficiently! Remember if you have questions or a suggestion for a topic to email us at melanininmedicine02@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 3: Cultural competency, Underrepresented minority and disadvantaged applicant

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 56:09


Hello! Sorry for the late upload but it's worth the listen! We're discussing how medical schools define underrepresented minorities, disadvantaged applicants and how cultural competency can make all the difference as a physician! We can't wait to hear how you guys enjoy this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 2: Majors, Study Tips and Networking

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 58:54


We're back with more Melanin In Medicine! Episode 2 is full of new info, including majors and how you can use almost any major when going into medical school, different study tips that have helped us survive or that we wish we would've known and how to get out of your awkward networking phase and out making connections! We look forward to hearing about how you like it! Thank you guys and enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

Episode 1: Introduction to Melanin In Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 37:04


Episode 1 is here! Let us tell you all about our experiences as black women going through undergrad and applying to medical school. We'll be real, honest, and here for anyone ready to listen. Our objective is to use our transparency to help minority students planning to be doctors! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-in-medicine/support

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