Dr. Jennifer Villwock, an Otolaryngologist, sits down with us to discuss how medical professionals face imposter syndrome, her thoughts on the residency Match, and why odors have such a strong effect on behavior.
The Black Hole | Jennifer Villwock | TEDxUMKC (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViIDJC3Lbss&ab_channel=TEDxTalks)
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introducing Dr. Villwock
[TOPIC 1: Imposter Syndrome]
1:36 - Why are you interested in researching imposter syndrome?
3:22 - How to tell between imposter syndrome and feeling unconfident?
6:20 - Can attendings experience imposter syndrome?
9:25 - How can we help med students/residents experiencing imposter syndrome?
12:08 - Ways to start a conversation about imposter syndrome?
[TOPIC 2: A Faculty's Thoughts on the Residency Match]
14:28 - How will programs evaluate away rotation applications without a Step 1?
16:36 - Way to handle the increase in volume of residency applications?
18:11 - Opinion on program signaling?
19:29 - How many signals should programs give out?
20:29 - Advice for the class of 2024?
21:57 - Take forums with a grain of salt
22:40 - Do faculty browse specialty specific application spreadsheets?
[TOPIC 3: The Psychology of Olfaction/Smell]
24:30 - Recent CNN podcast about love and smell
24:54 - How businesses use scents to sell products
27:18 - How can people take advantage of olfaction in their everyday lives?
29:26 - Is olfaction influenced by culture?
31:45 - Recent breakthroughs in olfaction research? (+discussion of olfactory retraining)
34:07 - Conclusion
CNN Podcast (https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/chasing-life/episodes/555cc794-ea2d-42c3-a967-af5e0112ce96)
BusinessDaily (https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/3469-smells-shoppers-spend-more.html)
Intro Music - Flavour by Wataboi
29 Nov 2022
How Switching from Pre-Med led him to the Rhodes Scholarship
MD WANNABES sits down with second year Rhodes Scholar Vijay Ramasamy to discuss his experience of tackling COVID-19 while working in Kansas government, how doctors can engage more with public health, pre-med culture, and life at Oxford.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro/Background on Vijay
1:27 - Why not medicine?
7:27 - How can physicians get involved in the community?
10:46 - What did former Baltimore PHD leaders Dr. Beilenson and Dr. Wen teach you? + Needle Exchange pushback
16:57 - Government vs. private organization funding differences + taxes
20:31 - Why are you interested in public health?
23:25 - What did you work on in Kansas government?
26:03 - How did the Kansas government work with doctors during the pandemic?
29:40 - Differences between Baltimore and Kansas public health?
32:28 - Most important public health issue in Kansas?
35:15 - What are resources like in rural communities?
38:00 - What would you tell someone who wants to switch out of pre-med?
42:06 - Why Rhodes? What was the application like?
46:13 - Don't make rigid life plans
49:21 - Evaluating the pre-med checkbox process
53:18 - Cultural shift from moving to the UK
57:57 - What are your co-Rhodes scholars like?
1:00:24 - Spike in med school apps/Fauci effect
1:03:46 - What's next for you? + Conclusion
Music: Flavour by Wataboi
24 Nov 2022
The Thanksgiving Special
Happy Thanksgiving! We discuss what medicine was like during the FIRST Thanksgiving in the 1600's, personal statement writing tips from our resident novelist Nidhi, and the possible reason why Thanksgiving might be slightly more expensive this year.
Intro: Flavour by Wataboi
Citations: Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2022/11/20/thanksgiving-turkey-shortage-prices-up-20-with-avian-flu-inflation/?sh=3c75ee9515bd), (https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2022/11/20/thanksgiving-turkey-shortage-prices-up-20-with-avian-flu-inflation/?sh=3c75ee9515bd) FinanceBuzz (https://financebuzz.com/cost-of-turkey-in-every-state), CBC (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/avian-flu-bc-outbreak-1.6651945)
CORRECTION: In the podcast, the term H1N5 is used. The Avian Flu strain is actually H5N1.
17 Nov 2022
The Wannabes are Back
Many things come in 2's. Some great, like the return of MD WANNABES for season 2. Step 2, not so much. We discuss the best resources and tips, our personal experiences prepping for the exam, and how it compared to Step 1. Also, what should you buy on Black Friday??? Intro - Flavour by Wataboi
28 Oct 2021
It’s a Spooky Halloween Special
There are a lot of things to fear in Medicine. So many, that we brought in Dr. Richard Korentager, a plastic surgeon, to discuss the scariest parts of residency, med school, relationships and more in our Halloween special! We also discuss the best costume ideas for 2021. The cover has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com
17 Oct 2021
A Doctor Reveals Her Mentorship and Lifestyle Tips
What makes a GREAT mentor? Our guest this week is Dr. Selina Gierer, an allergist-immunologist who serves as a coach and lecturer for medical students. Listen to this weeks podcast to find out HOW to be a mentor, the inside scoop on work-life balance as a doctor, along with the common mistakes Dr. Gierer sees young med students make!
12 Oct 2021
Going to TikTok for Med School advice?
In a world where every medical professional is suddenly a TikTok star doling out advice, how do you know if the info you are getting is any good? Three M3's discuss the best ways to find a great mentor, plus their opinions on TikTok/Twitter/Reddit for medical school advice.
20 Sept 2021
We Recorded our Existential Crisis
How do you even decide what you want to do as a doctor? Or even becoming a doctor in the first place? Listen to 7 med students discuss every career option they considered before med school, such as teacher, consultant, graphic designer, dolphin trainer, influencer and more!
15 Aug 2021
Moms in Med School
On an earlier episode of MD WANNABES, we wanted to know how people in the medical profession find time to be a med student AND a parent. We sit down with two guest med student parents (Harmony and Lisa) on Zoom and learn about how they study for exams, afford childcare and have a social life! Also, we discuss if there's a stigma against women who have children in med school vs. men? Intro music - Flavour by Wataboi.
2 Aug 2021
How to Find Med School Housing (Without Getting Ripped Off)
How do you find the best housing situation for med school? Is it possible to live with your parents and be productive? Roommate disasters? Hear about this and more housing related topics on this weeks podcast! Intro Music - Flavour by Wataboi
17 Jul 2021
Don't Make These Med School Mistakes!
Should M1's buy a stethoscope that connects to AIRPODS? What are the common ANKI mistakes that students need to avoid? If you are one of the thousands of first year med students starting school this month, this podcast is for you! Three M3 students reveal their tips for studying effectively, buying the correct supplies, and balancing the med school life. Intro Music - Flavour by Wataboi
3 Jul 2021
The Imposter Among Us
How do med students deal with imposter syndrome? Post-test BBQ Binge? Also, how do you SPOT a gunner? Hear about the things many first and second year med students face with extracurriculars, tests, and more! Intro music - Flavour by Wataboi
21 Jun 2021
Zoom University School of Medicine
How did she write an ENTIRE NOVEL in a summer? How did he get STUCK in Florida during Spring Break? Hear the answers from 3 med students and their medical school experience during the pandemic! Intro music - Flavour by Wataboi
14 Jun 2021
Swiping Left and Right
C. DIFFICILE pick up lines on Hinge? Going on the CHEAPEST date ever? Dating in 2021 is already hard, so what is it like for 3 third year med students? Hear about the highs and lows of medical school relationships! Intro music - Flavour by Wataboi
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