The Orthomentor Mindset

Welcome back to The Orthomentor Mindset. With the residency match just weeks ago, Dr Amiethab Aiyer, Dr Jon Kaplan and Dr Matt Varacallo are diving in deep into nuances surrounding the match process into residency. The Orthomentor trio shares personal experiences and insider knowledge that you won't want to miss out on!

Get ready for a brand new episode of "The Orthomentor Mindset"! In this episode, the Orthomentor founding team (Dr Amiethab Aiyer, Dr Jonathan Kaplan and Dr Matt Varacallo) discuss attributes of the interview process for residency, including do's and don'ts, how to approach tough questions,  share their personal experiences and much more!  As medical students continue on this incredible journey, the Orthomentor trio is excited to share some pieces of wisdom that will help students optimize their successes!

The Orthomentor trio welcomes its first of a series of distinguished guests to the podcast platform! We are honored and privileged to welcome Dr William Levine to the podcast.Dr. Levine is the the current chairman of the orthopedic residency program at Columbia, is editor-in-chief of Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), is the newly minted president of the American Shoulder/Elbow Surgeon Society (ASES) and is a renowned leader in orthopaedic surgery. He is avidly passionate about mentorship, especially when it comes to medical students interested in seeking a career in competitive specialties like Orthopedics.  Dr. Levine provides unparalleled and impressively candid tips and tricks in some of the areas that have eluded various programs and institutions for decades! Some of the discussed topics include:*What is meant by longitudinal mentorship? What should students prepare for a plan ahead when seeking local mentors? *What are the critical elements of developing and cultivating a sophisticated mentor/mentee engagement platform at an institutional level? *Why are many medical students applying to orthopedics feeling the pressure to apply to 80 to 90 programs each year? *What non-academic attributes does Dr. Levine look for in a medical student application? What are some differentiating factors that can separate two otherwise competitive residency applicants? 

Get ready for a brand new episode of "The Orthomentor Mindset"! In this episode, the Orthomentor founding team (Dr Amiethab Aiyer, Dr Jonathan Kaplan and Dr Matt Varacallo) discuss important facets of the residency application, including writing the personal statement, obtaining letters of recommendation and deciding how many programs to apply to. As medical students prepare their applications for the upcoming application cycle, this Orthomentor trio is excited to share some pieces of wisdom that will help students optimize their successes!

The second episode of Orthomentor is coming in hot! Join the founding trio of Orthomentor (Dr Amiethab AIyer, Dr Jonathan Kaplan and Dr Matt Varacallo) as they share their experiences with deciding on medical specialties, ways to gauge the strength of your applications and how best to identify mentors. This episode aligns perfectly with the beginning of the residency application process!  

Welcome to Orthomentor. In this inaugural episode, hosts Dr Matthew Varacallo, Dr Jonathan Kaplan and Dr Amiethab Aiyer discuss the evolutionary development of their unique mentorship platform (Orthomentor) and exciting collaborations lying ahead.