The Lost In Premed Podcast

Match week is arguably the most emotional weeks in medical school. It's the time where dreams or realized and hearts are broken. Ultimately, it something we all will have to go through in order to reach our goal. Why is Match Week important for premeds and what can you do now to ensure that your Match Week goes as planned? Please give us a 5 star review in iTunes and leave a comment with your opinion of the podcast...or your best cinnamon roll recipe! A 5 star rating will provide to sorcery and witchcraft needed to help the podcast reach more struggling premeds. Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode!  Follow on Twitter & Instagram; @LostInPreMed

I had waited many years to finally be able to go to an ACEP conference and 2019 was my opportunity. Like most impactful things on my journey to medical school, I had some hopeful expectations, but what ended up happening was so much more! Moments like these are important, so when you have yours, make sure to soak it up to the best of your ability! Please give us a 5 star review in iTunes and leave a comment with your opinion of the podcast...or your best cinnamon roll recipe! A 5 star rating will provide to sorcery and witchcraft needed to help the podcast reach more struggling premeds. Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode!  Follow on Twitter & Instagram; @LostInPreMed

One of the most polarizing and emotional weeks on the journey to becoming a doctor comes in mid-march for 4th year medical students.  This is when you find out if you matched into residency and where you will be spending the next 3, 5 or even 7 years of your life! There will also be a HUGE announcement about future plans of the podcast that you won't want to miss! Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow on Twitter & Instagram; @LostInPreMed Follow The Post Call Podcast  on Twitter & Instagram; @PostCallPodcast & @ThePostCallPodcast

A few episodes back I had talked about an experience I had during my 3rd year of medical school that really changed my mindset while going through clinicals.  This episode is going to expand on exactly what went through my mind while I was sitting on the subway and how the absolute worst increment of time during undergrad ended up getting through one of my toughest times in medical school.    Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow on Twitter & Instagram; @LostInPreMed

Rough roads and difficult situations sometimes make you question if you have what it takes to climb that mountain that is ahead.  But, regardless of how arduous the journey, experiences of confirmation can give you the push that you need to keep climbing.  This is one of my stories and one of my experiences.   If you would like to hear more crazy stories from EM providers, check out the this website and also be sure to follow them on twitter (@AirwayStories) to get announcements about events that you may be able to attend.   Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and leave a review with a few comments about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram; @LostInPreMed

Snot, sutures and dirty diapers. Who in their right mind would sign up for such a thing?!?! Well...me!  I did. Because I know that I am going to have to deal with little ones and their germs for the rest of my career, I decided to take a Peds EM elective so that I could be more comfortable dealing with them as patients.  With 3 weeks already completed, I'll talk about some of the insights that I have gained, as well as some key pointers that I will be able to take with me in future rotations. Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram; @LostInPreMed   Also, towards the end of the episode, I mention The EM Pulse Podcast.  You can check out their website and podcast here. 

Zach is a medical student that is almost done with the journey to MD and he graciously took the time out of his busy schedule to talk about his 3rd year rotations and what he plans to do after graduating.  He also talks about his favorite rotation so far and some of his adventures while going through a grueling surgery schedule.  He also has a few good tips that may benefit premed students on their way to medical school.  We hope to have Zach on again soon and he can share his experiences on the interview trail and how he enjoyed all of his electives during 4th year.      Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram; @LostInPreMed

Mental health and depression are heavy topics and they can happen to anyone.  With unrelenting pressure to succeed and always be the best, premeds, med students and even residents are not immune to the dark spiral that can easily cause one to slip into depression.   I talk about my struggle with depression during medical school that seemingly came out of nowhere and how I was able to get back into my normal routine to get gain back my normal physical and mental health. If you are struggling with depression and you just need someone to listen, please email me (LostInPremed@gmail.com) or send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram. Suicide prevention hotline 1-800-273-8255 Text HOME to 741741 (in the US) Text 686868 (In Canada)   Subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram; @LostInPreMed

In my 2nd (or 3rd) semester of med school I was at a workshop that talked about time management and study skills. Being in school for as long as I have, I've heard most of general principles before, but there was one thing that afternoon that caught my attention.  After going back to my study spot, I noticed that one of the biggest study pit-falls that I had fallen into because I didn't really think it was a big deal.  Turns out I was wrong. In this episode, I'm going to talk about the potential magnitude of picking up your phone "just for a minute" while studying and what those ripples can translate to when it comes time for finals. Always get the latest episode of The Lost In PreMed Podcast by subscribing in iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or Spotify.  Please take an extra 30 seconds to leave a comment or write a review; it would help tremendously! Follow on Twitter & Instagram; @LostInPreMed

I have finally made it to my 4th year of med school and I am loving every minute of it.  Unfortunately, that wasn't always the case.  There have been moments where I was worn thin and pushed to my limits.  In this episode, I share an experience that completely changed my outlook on my clinical experience and it has made a world of difference. In addition to talking about this experience, I was also fortunate to have an article that I wrote about it, published by LifeofaMedStudent.com.  If you would like to read the article, you can find it here. Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast in iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio and leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram; @LostInPreMed

Its been almost 1800 days since I've been able to release new content into iTunes.  A lot has happened in that time and I am really excited to tell you about it! In addition to updates on my journey to becoming a doctor, I'm going to touch on my future plans for the podcast and how things will be structure moving forward.   Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast in iTunes, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

(Repost - Original posting on June 28th, 2013)   Dr. Rishi Desai (@RishiDesaiMD) is currently the medical fellow at Khan Academy and has a CV quite impressive.  In this interview, Dr. Desai graciously sits down with us and opens up about his path to medical school, his residency and what his role is as the medical fellow for Khan Academy. *** NOTE *** Since this interview, Dr. Desai has gone on to start his own venture that helps medical students study more efficiently and retain the massive amount of information that medical school has to offer. Make sure to check out osmosis.org for more information on a very innovative way to study!     Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast in iTunes, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

(Repost - Original posting on March 24, 2013) Dr. Ryan Gray (@medicalschoolhq ) is a flight surgeon in the USAF and runs a premed podcast that is considered by many, one of the best out there.  We sit down with Dr. Gray and he talks to us about what his life is like as a flight surgeon and what it took for him to get there.  He also talks about the Health Professions Scholarship Program.  We will also talk about is incredible premed podcast, of which I am a HUGE fan!  Make sure to head over to iTunes and subscribe to his podcast so that the The PreMed Years Podcast can added to your regular rotation.   While you are checking out Dr. Gray's podcast in iTunes, don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

(Repost - Original posting on March 9, 2013) We have the privilege of sitting down with the Matt Heineman (@MattHeineman) director and producer of Escape Fire: The Fight To Rescue American Healthcare.  This unique films takes a look at multiple aspects of our healthcare system, earning countless awards and nominations. The thing that makes this documentary unique is how multiple aspects of the healthcare crisis are seen and their interplay with one another.  Escape Fire goes beyond the easy targets of Big Pharma and lobbyists and gives us insight to the struggle that healthcare providers, suffering patients and even military veterans face when trying to give or receive medical care.   Watch it online http://www.escapefiremovie.com/watch-online Twitter; @EscapeFire   Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed      

(Repost - Original posting on February 25, 2013) The Future Dr. Joseph Gomes Almost every little boy grows up watching guys like Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant duke it out in the squared circle.  Joseph Gomes was no exception and he knew that one day, he too would become a professional wrestler.  But while fulfilling his dream of coming off the top rope, Joe found another passion; medicine. Joe Gomes could very well be the first professional wrestlers to hang up a pair of wrestling tights fora pair of scrubs and become a doctor.  This is part 2 of a 2 part interview. Follow @Joseph_Gomes on Twitter Check out Joe's website   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

(Repost - Original posting on February 17, 2013) The Future Dr. Joseph Gomes Almost every little boy grows up watching guys like Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant duke it out in the squared circle.  Joseph Gomes was no exception and he knew that one day, he too would become a professional wrestler.  But while fulfilling his dream of coming off the top rope, Joe found another passion; medicine. Joe Gomes could very well be the first professional wrestlers to hang up a pair of wrestling tights fora pair of scrubs and become a doctor.  This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. Follow @Joseph_Gomes on Twitter Check out Joe's website   While you are checking out Dr. Gray's podcast in iTunes, don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

(Repost - Original posting on January 13, 2013) It's pretty common for healthcare workers to wear ID badges so that patients and visitors not only know who people, but in which capacity they provide care.  Many hospitals have taken that a step further and also require employees to wear title badges that, in bigger letters, say RN, RT, TECH, or even doctors.  One of the odd things that has come from this is the exposure of osteopathic doctors to the public consciousness.  When their doctor comes in and their badge says DO instead of MD, it usually leads to the same question; "What's the difference anyways?" If MDs and DOs work side by side, then what is the difference in their training?  Do they use different meds?  Different techniques?  IS the training different? When the goal of taking care of patients is to provide the gold standard of care, then is their really even a difference between MDs and DOs?     While you are checking out Dr. Gray's podcast in iTunes, don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

 (Repost - Original posting on December 30, 2012) Today I'm going to talk about an experience that I had with nurse (lets call her "Nurse Phee Phee) that i've worked with for a while and I had an immediate visceral reaction.  I wanted to instantly snap back and prove I'm smarter she was, but I also knew that a pissing contest like that wouldn't do anybody any good.  As a premed, med student or even doctor, it can be a frustrating when someone doesn't recognize your hard work.  But letting your ego get in the way of patient care can hurt you, your coworkers and the patients you are trying to help! its important to know the strengths of the people that surround you, especially when their expertise may need to supersede yours! Sometimes the best leader is a good follower!   Medical Minute Diluted Hyponatremia This was the cause of death for a woman who was in a radio contest entitled “Hold Your Wee For A Wii!” As a result of drinking too much water, there was a fatal shift in electrolytes in this woman's body. Her blood became so dilute that vital organs could not get any of the needed electrolytes, resulting in organ shutdown and then organ failure.   While you are checking out Dr. Gray's podcast in iTunes, don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

(Repost - Original posting on September 20, 2012) “Essential Advise for PreMeds” is a gold mine of information for premed students and is a very quick read.  This is the second of a 2 part interview, where I have the honor of sitting down and talking to doctorberry and talk about his book. His story will inspire you and he has a unique way of pulling you into his stories.  He is so good in-fact, that this our interview was cut up into two parts.  I hope you guys enjoy what doctorberry has to say and are able to take something from his message! While you are checking out Dr. Gray's podcast in iTunes, don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

(Repost - Original posting on September 8, 2012) “Essential Advise for PreMeds” is a gold mine of information for premed students and it is also a very quick read.  In this two part interview, I have the honor of sitting down and talking to doctorberry, the author of this great book for premeds.  His story will inspire you and he has a unique way of pulling you into his stories.  He is so good in-fact, that this our interview was cut up into two parts.  I hope you guys enjoy what doctorberry has to say and are able to take something from his message!   While you are checking out Dr. Gray's podcast in iTunes, don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed    

(Repost - Original posting on August 27, 2012) Every issue of The PreMedLife Magazine features a hard working student who's Pre Med game is on point.  In this episode of the podcast we talk with one of the most recent students to be nominated and has all the attributes that are needed to be in the Student Spotlight.  Make sure to check out https://www.premedlife.com/ to find out more info on the Student Spotlight as well as an incredible amount of useful information geared towards pre med students! Medical Term of the Day: Trichinosis Vs Trichomonas Trichinosis and Trichomonas are two diseases that may sound similar and it it could be problematic if you mix the two up.  One comes from pork and the other comes from pork-ing and if you are a crappy speller like I am, associating TrichoMOANas with pork-ing, may help you from mixing up the two.  Here is what you need to know... Trichomonas: An STD caused by a parasite      ~ One of the most common curable STDs      ~ 70% of the people with this disease have no symptoms      ~ More common in women then men Trichinosis: A parasitic disease acquired from eating raw/undercooked pork      ~ Pig MUST have parasite for transmission to occur      ~ Parasite can burrow into human flesh/muscle/brain to lay eggs      ~ Once eggs hatch they calcify and the body can't reabsorb them      ~ Can be treated with meds (Mintezol and Vermox)   While you are checking out Dr. Gray's podcast in iTunes, don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

(Repost - Original posting on August 26, 2012) Tasheema Prince is the Editor and Founder of the FREE online publication, PreMedLife Magazine.  Each month, a new edition is released to subscribers and covers a vast breadth of information from the #PreMed world. I have had the honor of being published a couple of times and also benefitted from a number of articles, including information on postbac programs, nontraditional students and I even found a surgical internship that lasted almost 2 years.  ~Subscribe: http://www.premedlife.com/subscribe.html ~ Be part of PreMedLife Magazine Submit articles to: http://www.premedlife.com/articles.html ~ Nominate a PreMed for the Student Spotlight ~ Submit application: http://www.premedlife.com/student-spotlight.html   While you are checking out Dr. Gray's podcast in iTunes, don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed  

(Repost - Original posting on August 6, 2012) Medicine has gold standards for treatment that are supposed to provide patients with the proper care that will get them the best possible outcome.  However, not everybody with the same illnesses will have access to the same treatment.  This is what is meant by the term "Discrepancies in Healthcare."  Working at two different hospitals with two very different patient populations, I've been able to see how healthcare discrepancies effect patients.  I will share some of the experiences I've had and use a prime example of how drastic patient outcomes can be.   MEDICAL TERM OF THE PODCAST: Peripheral Neuropathy (Diabetic Neuropathy) ~ A degradation of peripheral nerves that causes one to lose feeling in extremities ~ If you can't feel a wound, you don't know that you may have a wound ~Wounds can turn into ulcers, leading to bad infections or even sepsis ~ Believe it or not, the patient didn't feel this http://www.daviddarling.info/images/diabetic_neuropathy.jpg ***GRAPHIC***   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

(Repost - Original posting on July 10, 2012) The PreMed years can be daunting to say the least.  Don't believe me?  Just ask one!  They will use ALL their free time to tell you about it (I admit, Im guilty of it too).  But what does being PreMed really mean and more importantly how do you make yourself stand out to an admissions committee when you are lumped in with thousands of other PreMeds?  I'll give you my thoughts on the gift/curse of being labeled a Premed and ways to embrace what makes you you, be it good or...not as good as good... I will also introduce you to the Weird Al of Medicine, ZDogg MD.  If you've never heard him before, you are in for a treat!    Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

(Repost - Original posting on July 3, 2012) Today we will discuss one of the most important activities a premed Student can have outside of academics; Volunteering.  What kind of volunteer work should we do?  How much is “enough”?  Is doing X better then doing “Y”?  I'll discuss how I've been tackling this debate and how I've approached it. We will also meet Artie Bloom and try to figure out what brings him in to the ER today.    Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed

(Repost - Original posting on June 29, 2012) Welcome to the very first episode of The Lost in PreMed Podcast.  This pilot episode will talk about the origins of Lost in PreMed, the ultimate goal of the podcast and future episode topics.  If you have any questions, comments or if there is something you would like talked about, feel free to message me. Don't forget to subscribe to The Lost In PreMed Podcast, leave a comment or review about what you think of the episode! Follow us on Twitter; @LostInPreMed