Life as a Patient-Doctor

Thriving beyond ADHD & Failures: Interview with Vickie Medical Student

Meet Vickie, a third-year medical student at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine. Growing up on Chicago's south side and attending Chicago Public Schools, Vickie knew she wanted to be a doctor from a young age but faced academic struggles and multiple setbacks along her journey. Despite these challenges, including sitting for the MCAT five times and completing several post-baccalaureate programs, Vickie persevered.
Her story highlights the importance of resilience, community support, and self-advocacy in overcoming obstacles to achieve one's dreams. Vickie also discusses the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine, debunking myths about affirmative action and stressing the value of representation and understanding in healthcare. Her journey is a testament to not letting failures define one's path but rather using them as stepping stones towards achieving bigger goals.
Transcript: https://medpsycmoss.com/vickie-medical-student
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***This episode is for educational purposes only. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support. *** 
00:00 Sneak Peak
00:42 Intro
00:42 Introduction to Vickie
02:31 Embracing Identity
04:13 Post-Bacc Programs: Persistence Pays Off
09:08     Mental Health Impacts
12:40 Academic Failures in Medical School
13:47 Diversity and Inclusion in Medicine
16:46 Moving Beyond Academic Failures 
20:43 You are not alone
22:21 Diversity in Medicine
23:14 Advocating for Oneself during STEP1
24:39 Embracing One's Journey
25:46 Medical School Application Tips
27:17 Pearls of Wisdom
28:53 Summary of Episode
31:39 Conclusion and Social Media Information
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I failed STEP1 Twice: Transforming Failure to Success in Medical School

Future Dr. Moss, a 4th year medical student with invisible disabilities, shares her personal experience with failing the USMLE Step 1, the lessons learned from that failure, passing the exam, and matching into residency. 
The episode includes advice on managing study schedules, and how to utilize resources like UWorld and First Aid effectively. She discusses practical strategies for studying and mastering the exam format, including practicing with multiple questions in a row, focusing on critical question-answer techniques.
Additionally, she touches on the social determinants of learning and their impact on studying for Step 1, providing motivation and guidance for other medical students facing similar hurdles.
Moss emphasizes the significance of not letting exam failures define one's medical career, highlighting her successful match into residency despite the setbacks. She provides insights on study strategies, the importance of self-care, and coping with academic and emotional challenges. This episode is filled with strategies, encouragement, and a guide on facing and overcoming setbacks in medical education.
Based on the Blog post: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/how-to-not-fail-step
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***This episode is for educational purposes only. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support. *** 
0:00 Intro
01:34 Overcoming USMLE Step 1 Challenges: A Personal Journey
04:19 Top 5 Study Lessons
19:51 The Importance of Practice Questions and Test Strategies
37:39 Testing Taking Strategies
41:23 Questions & More Questions
44:46 Addressing the Social Determinants of Learning
49:26 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes
#medicalschool #usmlestep1 #studystrategies 
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Empathy through Parenthood: Interview with incoming OBGYN Resident Andrea Done

Meet future Dr. Andrea Done a current 4th year medical student, DO Candidate, and incoming OBGYN resident physician. In this episode she shares her path from a high-risk pregnancy with twins to pursuing a career in medicine fueled by empathy. Andrea discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and medical school, the importance of being empathetic towards patients, and the need for greater diversity in the medical field. She also emphasizes the significance of mentorship and never giving up on one's dreams.
Contact Andrea on Instagram @studentdoctord
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***This episode is for educational purposes only. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support. *** 
Chapters:
0:00 Empathy through Parenthood: Interview with incoming OBGYN Resident Andrea Done
01:17 Introduction to a Remarkable Journey: Meet Future Dr. Andrea Done
02:39 Andrea's Unexpected Path to Medicine: From Psychology to OB GYN
06:15 Navigating College and Pregnancy: A Story of Determination
08:43 Choosing OB GYN: A Personal and Professional Calling
10:37 Empathy in Medicine: Learning from Personal Experiences
13:26 Balancing Motherhood and Medical School: Strategies and Support
15:41 Advocating for Family-Friendly Policies in Medical Education
24:05 The Importance of Diversity in Medicine: A Latina's Perspective
27:51 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Medical Professionals
33:16 Conclusion and Contact Information
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From Secrecy to Advocacy an ER Doctor’s Journey with MS - Interview with Dr. Messman, MD

Meet Dr. Messman, MD who is a physician and professor of emergency medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. She serves as the Vice Chair of Education for the department and also as the associate dean of graduate medical education for the University. Her professional interests include medical education and physician wellness.
Contact Dr. Messman: amessman@med.wayne.edu
Disability Disclosure in Residency: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/disability_disclosure_residency
Residency Applications: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/dual-applying-into-residency-a-strategic-guide-for-medical-students
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***This episode is for educational purposes only. This is NOT medical/legal guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support*** 
Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:47 Podcast Intro
1:15 Introduce Dr. Messman
2:20 Journey to Medicine
4:38 First Signs of Illness
5:51 The Hidden Secret
8:51 Challenges with Disclosures to Friends
11:14 Medical School and Residency
13:40 Regrets and Mental Health
15:02 Public Disclosure of Multiple Sclerosis
19:40 Ableism in Action
20:52 Lessons as a Patient-Doctor
23:10 Disclosing to Patients
23:44 Child of a Parent with Disabilities
26:13 Disability Advocate as Associate Dean in GME 28:17 Suggestions for Evaluating Residency Programs
30:12 Disability Insurance
35:37 Recap of Episode
38:26 Shoutouts to our Husbands
39: 38 Resources, Support, & CTA
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Evolution of Disability Journey - Interview with Dr. Kruti Shah, Pharmacist

Meet Dr. Kruti Shah, PharmD, a Clinical Operations Pharmacist at RUSH. She serves as a steering committee member of the Disabilities Employee Resource Group (DERG) at RUSH and as a co-chair of the DEI committee of Illinois Council of Health Systems Pharmacists (ICHP). Recognizing the significance of intersectionality in healthcare, Dr. Shah has spearheaded health system-wide initiatives aimed at fostering wellness and inclusion.
Dr. Shah is a passionate patient advocate and educator advancing the rights and access for individuals with disabilities, and works tirelessly to make pharmacy profession equitable, diverse and inclusive. 
Disability Newsweek Article: https://www.newsweek.com/beyond-awarenessact-power-disability-inclusion-opinion-1785223
Contact Dr. Kruti Shah, Pharmacist
Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kruti-parikh-shah/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KrutiParikhShah 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kritz.6/
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My Disability Resources: https://medpsycmoss.com/disabilities-resources
My Blog Posts on Disabilities: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/tag/disability
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***This episode is for educational purposes only. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support*** 
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:44 Podcast Intro
1:07 Introduce Dr. Shah, PharmD
3:46 Growing up with Hearing loss
8:01 Accommodations in College
9:13 Pharmacy School
10:01 Medicine Culture Surrounding Disability
11:26 Influence of Work Culture
13:46 Lip Reading and Masks
15:15 Being an advocate for change
16:16 Using Captions in Online Meetings
18:06 Disclosures at School and Work
19:46 Fear of Stigmas 
21:01 Becoming Part of Identity 
21:49 Leadership in Disability 
22:36 Disability as Diversity
23:32 Deciding whether to disclose
24:42 Positive Impacts on the community 
26:18 Impact on Work as a Pharmacist 
27:05 Disclosing to Patients 
30:31 Pearls of Wisdom
32:53 Review
35:06 Call to Action 
#disability #pharmacist #diversity 
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A Day in the Life of a MATCHED Medical Student

My #match2024 video and reaction to finding out whether I matched to become a resident physician in residency! Stay tuned for this Friday where I will learn if I match in Psychiatry residency or Family Medicine.
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***This episode is for educational purposes only. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support*** 
0:00 Matching into Residency
00:00 MY MATCH VIDEO
3:43 Day after match
4:54 Thankful & future episodes
6:10 Positivity and Interview Question 
7:10 Selecting Residency Programs
8:50 Why Dual Applied- Family & Psychiatry 
10:03 Residency Interviews 
11:10 Rank List Order
13:28 Moss Lucky Penny
14:00 My Body’s Reaction to Stress
14:26 Enough 
14:45 Naysayers
15:23 30 Minutes before matching 
16:08 Strategies Used to Combat Stress
17:40 SOAP Process
21:12 Nature, Dogs, & Mental Health
22:52 Stress for Friday - Match Day
23:45 Positive Self-Affirmations
23:50 Future Episodes 
25:20 Call to Action
#matchday #medicaleducation #medschool 
Sources:
https://medschoolinsiders.com/medical-student/soap-match-guide/#:~:text=SOAP%20by%20the%20Numbers,filled—320%20more%20than%202022.
https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/preparing-residency/if-you-re-feeling-disappointed-match-day-you-are-not-alone#:~:text=According%20to%20data%20on%20the,top%20three%20on%20Match%20Day.
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Bridging the Gap between Patient and Student Doctor

Follow my journey during my pre-clinical medical school years where I began to see myself in my studies leading to an academic failure, medical gaslighting, and eventually a diagnosis of endometriosis and infertility. This medschool vlog reviews a chapter in my life where my invisible disabilities become visible through impacting my learning and motivation.
This Episode is the Part 2 version based on this Article: https://www.endofound.org/the-connection-between-pelvic-pain-childhood-trauma-a-medical-student-tells-her-story
My Resources for Living with Endometriosis: https://medpsycmoss.com/endometriosis-resources
My Resources for Living with Infertility: https://medpsycmoss.com/infertility-resources
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Overview of Episode
1:59 The Insurance Privilege 
4:35 Pre-Clinical Years 
5:59 Seeing myself in my learning
7:33 Medical Student Brain
9:27 A better way to address patients-doctors
10:40 Consequences of Female Health Conditions
12:05 Patient Distrust 
13:07 Personal Bias Impacts
14:02 Academic Failure
15:20 Imposter Syndrome 
15:45 Patient and student doctor 
17:25 Seeking medical care
20:45 From a trauma Perspective
21:25 The Surgery
23:18 Medical Student Peers
25:04 Waking up in Pain
28:37 Diagnosis of Endometriosis
32:23 Hysterosalpingography 
34:01 Diagnosis of Infertility
36:11 Why I share my patient journey 
37:24 Pain as Trauma
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Pregnancy Accommodations in Medical School - Interview with Konterri, Medical Student

Meet Konterri who is a first year DO/MPH student returning from a Leave of Absence (LOA) after having her second child. She had her first child before medical school and took on a nontraditional route to get to medical school. This included working in the mental health field during 6 gap years and getting a Master’s degree in medical physiology. 
Trigger warning: miscarriage, trauma, postpartum depression 
Contact: @mommydoctor2be 
Disability Disclosure in Medicine: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/disability_disclosure_residency
Accommodations & Accessibility: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/disability-accommodations-and-accessibility
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***This episode is for educational purposes only. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support*** 
Chapters:
00:00 Podcast Intro
00:34 Introduce Konterri
01:13 Immigrant Parents 
2:00 Pre-Med Majors & Career 
4:15 Family Planning in Graduate School
6:55 Acting as a Bilingual Translator
9:40 How to be culturally aware
10:59 Working as a Behavioral Specialist
11:58 Focused Disclosure with Patients
14:47 LOA and Pregnancy
15:41 Accommodations during Pregnancy 
17:15 Challenges and Sacrifices 
20:03 LOA emotions 
21:26 Planning during Applications 
24:20 Post Partum Accommodations
28:00 When to Disclose 
30:36 Disclosures in Interviews 
31:35 Getting a “vibe” of a program
33:20 Final Advice
34:28 Review 
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Medicine and Life Beyond Burnout - Interview with Dr. Gupta

Meet: Dr. Aleea Gupta who is a board-certified family physician who completed her undergraduate education at Duke University, medical degree at University of Florida and residency at Overlook Hospital/Columbia University. She has worked in multiple medical practice settings in the past 25 years.
In 2018, she learned about the direct primary care (DPC) model from a colleague and decided to open the first DPC practice in her county. Dr. Gupta is also passionate about spreading awareness about the DPC model to medical students and residents. Her goal is to help further the Direct Primary Care movement in Chicagoland, the state of Illinois and beyond!
Dr. Gupta is married to a retina surgeon, has two children and in her free time enjoys reading, watching foreign films and studying Spanish 
Lessons:
“Choose to give the patient the time or the charting the time”
Family and Marriage: Put our family first 
“Respect the priority of how you divide all the aspects of your life”
“When life gets crazy, take a step back, there is always a way”
Contact Dr. Gupta:
On Social Media: @dr.aleeagupta
Contact: aleeagupta@familyfirstdpc.com
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***This episode is for educational purposes only. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support*** 
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Introduce Dr. Gupta and DPC
2:24 Power of Social Media
3:11 Her Journey to Medicine 
5:48 Challenges in clinical medicine 
8:04 Strength of Communication
9:35 Burnout in medicine
10:55 Moving to Direct Primary Care
12:51 Impact on Mental Health
15:12 Burnout and Empathy
15:42 Going Part Time
16:45 Coping Strategies
18:08 Partners in Medicine
20:55 Difficulties with Work Life Balance 
21:57 Being a Parent in Medicine
25:20 How to go part time 
27:29 Women in Medicine
29:05 Diversity in Medicine
31:56 Recap 
33:18 Contact Information 
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My Diagnosis Journey: Confronting Medical Gaslighting (Part 1)

This vlog is based on the following article: https://www.endofound.org/the-connection-between-pelvic-pain-childhood-trauma-a-medical-student-tells-her-story
*** You should NEVER Push through Pain****
Articles Mentioned:
McKenna, K. Fogleman, C. (2021). Dysmenorrhea. American family physician, 104(2), 164–170. PMID: 34383437. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34383437/ 
Article on IUD Insertion and Pain: https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/tackling-difficult-iud-insertion
Resources for Pelvic Pain: https://medpsycmoss.com/pelvic-pain-resources 
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***This episode is for educational purposes only. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support*** 
0:00 Intro
0:34 EndoFound Article 
1:13 Diagnosis Journey
2:43 First Menstrual Pains
4:35 Tough Martial Artist 
6:21 First ER Visit for Pain
7:56 Dysmenorrhea 
8:47 Limited access to medical care
10:00 Medical Gaslighting
11:05 Vomiting Blood 
12:38 Colonoscopy Prep
14:00 Making fun of my age
15:05 Endoscopy Results
16:26 Stress Impact on Health
19:14 Pain with Ultrasounds
20:50 Pain is NOT Normal
21:33 Pain with IUD Insertion
24:00 Racism and Gaslighting
26:03 Endometriosis
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