First Line is a podcast for pre-med and medical students focused on professional development, mental health, and work-life balance. Dr. Aubrey Ann Jackson is a psychiatry resident and professional mentor who covers MCAT preparation, CV writing, resilience for high achievers, and spiritual health during medical training. First Line is here to help the next generation of physicians succeed while maintaining wellbeing and purpose.
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Medical School Interviews: What Interviewers Are Really Looking For
Episode 207. Let's take a deeper look at medical school interviews and what interviewers are really evaluating beyond your ability to give the “right” answers. Learn how qualities like self-reflection, emotional intelligence, authenticity, and professionalism can shape an interviewer’s impression (and the subtle red flags that can work against you).
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15 Jun 2026
Day in the Life of a Psychiatry Resident in Outpatient Clinic
Episode 206. Join me for a behind-the-scenes look at a typical day in outpatient psychiatry as a resident, with some honest, mini-rants about note-writing and medications vs. psychotherapy. I also discuss my strategies for maintaining work-life balance and give advice for medical students applying to residency.
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Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services (https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services)
For a discount on your TrueLearn USMLE or COMLEX subscription go to https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/ (https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/) and use the code firstline at checkout
Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only and not intended to be used as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.
18 May 2026
Why Conferences Matter for Medical Students (and Preparing for ERAS)
Episode 205. Let's break down why conferences are a powerful but often overlooked part of the medical school experience, from early exposure to specialties to building meaningful connections in medicine. We also explore how these experiences can strengthen your path toward residency and help you think more strategically about your ERAS application.
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Access the exclusive MCAT Cram Session Series: Subscribe to First Line on Spotify creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/firstline/subscribe (http://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/firstline/subscribe)
Editing Service for Pre-Med and Medical Students (CV, personal statement, applications): https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services (https://www.firstlinepodcast.com/services)
For a discount on your TrueLearn USMLE or COMLEX subscription go to https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/ (https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/firstline/) and use the code firstline at checkout
Content on First Line is for educational and informational purposes only and not intended to be used as medical advice. Views expressed are my own and do not represent any organizations I am associated with.
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Dr Sarah Chen
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Psychiatry Resident
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