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Are you a pre-health student looking for motivation, inspiration and representation? Well you are in the right place. Tune in every Thursday as we discuss all things related to becoming a successful healthcare professional.

Ivy Wilks


    • Feb 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    POST BAC VS. MASTERS PROGRAM

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 21:41


    Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and sorry you couldn't travel both. Both equally important, but based upon your individual journey had to make a choice. In todays episode we disucss the differences between post bacs and masters programs. Which one is better for you? Find out by listening to seasok 2: episode 1 ! Make sure you follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CLWYHBjhvLM/?igshid=1b7hhee5rmoij

    HOW TO OVERCOME BURNOUT AND HOW TO TAKE THE RIGHT CLASSES IN UNDERGRAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 31:23


    In this episode, we discuss ten ways to avoid burnout as a student. Everyone is bound to get burned out atleast once in your four years. Did you know, just because you got burned out does not mean you are failing or you are a failure, it simply means you need to reevaluate your daily routine and that's exactly what we talk about in this episode. The second part we discuss when it is necessary to drop a class and the solution to dropping. As a closing, we discuss the classes you should be taking as a pre-med. Make sure you are following us on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLJuXOlhd2e/?igshid=1ixgjkrnqbxzb

    HOW TO WRITE A COMPELLING PERSONAL STATEMENT FT. DR. TRE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 26:13


    Personal statements can make or break your medical school acceptance. Today, we feature a special guest, Dr. Tre, an internal medicine resident and a content creator of a youtube channel called "Dr. Tre 'MD." WE TALK ABOUT THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY TRUTH OF PERSONAL STATEMENTS AND HOW YOU CAN IMRPOVE YOURS. Make sure you are following us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CKlmegEh_ID/?igshid=jwh6s5aacne6. Make sure you are following Dr. Tre on instagram https://instagram.com/__taylorsjourney?igshid=uem0k5g8la15. Subscribe to her youtube channel https://youtu.be/PCSEVO7nMDA

    HOW TO RECOVER FROM A BAD SEMESTER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 20:38


    In today's episode we give you 30 tips on how to recover from a bad semester. "You had a bad semester, not a bad life. You are not a failure. " To listen to these tips, listen to this episode. Make sure you are following us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaEGhzh1OZ/?igshid=uw1aqiqvvpdi

    BONUS EPISODE : HOW TO SURVIVE TAKING MORE THAN 16 CREDIT HOURS IN A SEMESTER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 24:24


    In today's episode we give you 17 tips on how to survive taking more than 16 credit hours in one semester. It is tough but it is doable. To hear the tips, listen to the episode. Make sure you are following us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CKTh23ZBHnM/?igshid=1qwi3u16izpds

    15 WAYS TO SUCEED IN THE ERA OF ZOOM CLASSES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 22:38


    It is 2021, the covid-19 pandemic is still here, most classrs are online and you are most likely stuck at home, or you may be on campus, but everything is closed. How to suceed and stay motived during the era of zoom classes? Watch this episode to find out. Make sure you are following us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CKCVwS6B6Bw/?igshid=wa7g2f8vfvr7

    THE MENTAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 Ft. Dr. Whitnee Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 38:14


    Change is daunting , we all secretly resist it. With the new normal that Covid-19 has pushed us to accept, Dr. Whitnee Brown, a nurse practioner gives advice on what the general public can do to prevent the spread of this deadly virus. We also disucssed the vaccine, why people of color are disproportionatly effectd and most importantly the reality of hospitals during the midst of a pandemic. You dont want to miss it! Sit back and listen. For more education , representation and inspiration stay tuned for episode #7

    Covid 19 in the African American Community: A Doctor's perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 53:32


    Do you remember when the pandemic first broke out? Where were you? At school finishing up a paper, or at home watching CNN in disbelief ? Wherever you were, you knew that it was serious and that things were about to change drastically. Today, we sat down with Dr. Maryam Farrakhan, the granddaughter of Minister Louis Farrakhan and a recent medical graduate from ELAM; Latin American School of Medicine. In this episode, she talks about how covid 19 was handled in Cuba AND her perspective of Covid-19 is handled in the African American Community. Sit back and move into 2021 with a wonderful episode . For more education, representation and inspiration stay tuned for episode #5

    WHAT THE SPANISH FLU CAN TEACH US ABOUT COVID 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 29:22


    Those who don't know history, are doomed to repeat it. 100 years ago , there was an epidemic that plagued the entire world. Im fact, an Army Surgeon General blantanly said , "If the epidemic continues at its mathematical rate of acceleration, civilization could easily disappear from the face of the earth within a few weeks." This was in 1918. Listen with an open mind on how the spanish flu compares to covid-19 and how we can do better this time around. *DISCLAIMER THIS IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. ALL SOURCES ARE IN THE BIO ON INSTAGRAM* Make sure to follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CI56a90h2lL/?igshid=1i30pbagl1ri3

    COVID-19 VACCINE: THE GOOD, THE BAD THE UGLY TRUTH PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 14:40


    As a pre-med student, it is our job to RESEARCH various topics with an unbiased opinion. With talks of the new vaccine, many people around the world have been on their feet trying to figure out what is it? Is it safe? Who can take it? When will it be adminstered to the entire general public? The most important question: WHEN WILL OUR LIVES GO BACK TO NORMAL, IF EVER??? Well with thourough research from credible sources, I was able to answer some of those questions. It is important to note that I a am NOT a medical professional and that all of the information in this episode is simply researched information. All of my sources will be in the link in my bio..sit back, relax and enjoy the episode. For more education, representation and inspiration stay tuned for episode #4.

    CAREERS IN MEDICINE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 22:30


    Who said working at the hospital was the only thing you could do as a physician. Did you know there are over 20 different paths you can take as a physician. On this epiosde we tried to talk about less talked about careers. Are you ready to learn? Enjoy your listen and share it with your friends. Follow us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-NKosrucR/?igshid=1tua1zbrq9hcb

    Season 2-Episode:1 - Post bac vs. Masters; which one should you do ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 21:41


    Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and sorry you couldn't travel both. Both equally important, but based upon your individual journey had to make a choice. In todays episode we disucss the differences between post bacs and masters programs. Which one is better for you? Find out by listening to seasok 2: episode 1 !

    Episode #14: Diverse Nurse puts in work

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 23:13


    Can you really have it all Nurse? Nurse practioner and clinical instructor Dr. Whitney Brown sheds light onto the realities of being a nurse practioner during covid 19. For more education, inspiration and representation, stay tuned for episode # 15

    Episode #13: Entrepreneurship in HealthCare

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 26:51


    Cut the "middle-man." In today's episode, Shante explains how she manages two businesses along with being a speech pathologist and how you can do the same. For more education, inspiration and representation stay tuned for episode #14 .

    Episode # 12: How to stay motivated when you feel like giving up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 15:30


    It's the middle of the semester. Your motivation is gone. You want to give up but you've made it so far. What do you do? Who do your turn to? Watch this episode on tangible useful tips to staying motivated when you feel like giving up. For more education, inspiration and representation stay tuned for Episode #13.

    Episode #11: Heaven in Internal Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 33:23


    Coronoavirus has effected all healthcare workers in some shape or form. Listen as Dr. Eva spills the tea about the good, bad and ugly truth of her day to day life as an Internal Medicine Physician. For more education, representation and inspiration stay tuned for episode #12

    Episode #10: How Coronoavirus has effected health care workers : Travel Nurse Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 24:17


    As Covid-19 cases are rising, travel nurse Chinnoya talks about her new normal as a travel nurse in the hospital setting. What protocols are all healthcare workers taking to ensure they are safe and effectively performing their job to the best of their ability? Find out now by clicking the link in the bio to watch this episode. You don't want to miss. Remember, wear a mask and wash your hands . For more inspiration, representation and education stay tued for episode #11.

    Episode #9: Black Men in Medicine Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 21:49


    Steer clear, we are on a mission

    Episode #8 : The journey to a Caribbean Medicial School

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 16:18


    Woah, the taboo topic of Caribbean Medicial School! Yup, in case you haven't already known, Caribbean Medicial Schools are one option if MD or DO route is not ideal for your situation. Today, Kylee shares with us her path to Medicial School, specifically University of Havana in Cuba, why she chose this path and all about her day to day life. For more education, inspiration and representation stay tuned for Episode #9 .

    Epsiode #7: 1st year, all clear: Med School Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 32:39


    Today we got to talk to Chinenye Erinma , a 1st year medical school student who gave her insight on what its like to be a first year student. She talked about imposter syndrome and how to beat the odds despite the challenges ! For more inspiration, education and representation stay tuned for episode #7

    Episode #6 : Pharmacy School edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 22:54


    Today we sat down and talked with Rudi, a second year pharmacy student who shares her experiences and challenges as a pharmacy student ! For more education, representation and inspiration stay tuned for spisode #7

    Episode #5 : Podiatry edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 24:30


    Today, we had the opportunity to speak to Chelsea, a first year podiatry school student. She shares her tips and tricks of what it is like to be in podiatry school.

    Episode #4 Medical School edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 10:35


    Today, we spoke with Destinee , a second year med student ; she gives tips and tricks on how to master medical school and how you too can become successful in the field.

    Episode #3 : Tips for incoming freshman; HBCU edition featuring Kennedi Limpscomb.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 25:37


    Today we discuss tips for pre-health students as they navigate their way through freshman year....but make it HBCU edition.

    Episode #2 : 7 tips for incoming freshman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 7:21


    Freshman year can be exciting and nerve wrecking at the same time! Here are 7 tips to make the best out of your freshman year !

    Episode #1: Always have mentors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 7:02


    As pre-health students, we often get sidetracked and discouraged. Having the right mentors will solve that. Today, we will discuss the important of having mentors and how to find the right one.

    Melanininhealthcare (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 0:45


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