Life as a Patient-Doctor
Join incoming Psychiatry Resident Stephanie Moss (MD April 2024), also known as MedPsycMoss, as she shares her journey navigating life as both a patient and a future doctor. Through personal reflections and interviews with healthcare professionals she discussions topics like disabilities, mental health, sexual health, and diversity in medicine. Gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a medical career while managing invisible disabilities.
Episodes

Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
This podcast is based on this blog post: leave-of-absence
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Why talk about this?
2:11 Overview
3:01 Timing
4:12 Types of LOA
5:48 Reasons for Taking an LOA
6:06 Study for STEP
8:08 Personal Health
9:19 Family Obligations
11:18 Financial
13:12 Funding LOA
16:41 My Experience
18:06 Public Financial Support
23:10 Health Insurance
25:44 Disability Insurance
27:57 Housing
30:13 Academic Support
33:49 Emotional Support
38:34 Was it a choice?
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Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
This Medical School Study Vlog discusses the various stigmas in med school that medical students might encounter such as mental health, failures, taking time off, and disabilities.
Based on this medical student blog post: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/surviving-the-taboos-of-medical-school
Website & Blog: https://medpsycmoss.com
Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor” on:
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283
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Chapters:
00:00 Podcast Intro
0:27 Introduction
2:17 Mental Health
6:04 Suicide Line 988
7:55 Academics & Imposter Syndrome
14:31 Failing Exams
24:39 Accommodations for Disabilities
31:42 Heart Rate Focused Breathing
32:38 Taking a Leave of Absence
35:39 Finances
44:47 Call to Action
#medicalschool #medstudent #medstudentvlog
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Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
This Medical School Vlog episode discusses a medstudent experience in clinical rotations living with invisible disabilities and chronic health conditions.
Based on this blog post: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/living-with-chronic-medical-conditions-as-a-clinical-medical-student
Website & Blog: https://medpsycmoss.com
Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor” on:
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medpsycmoss
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1
***The information is for educational information and is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment***
Chapters:
00:00 Sneak Peak
0:15 Podcast Intro
0:00 Introduction
0:43 Blog Post
2:03 Graduating Med School Survey
3:25 Asking for Disability Accommodations
5:20 Asking for Help and Accommodations
6:20 Young and Healthy?
7:22 Sitting Down on Rounds
8:42 Health Breaks as an Accommodation
8:59 Sitting down with Patients
10:00 Unequal Power Dynamic
11:26 Seeing Imaging Tools
12:35 Endometriosis Flare
15:04 Wake up in Pain Flare
16:03 Personal Goals
16:49 Accommodations Letter
17:10 Collapsing in bathroom
18:22 Table Rounds with brain fog
21:10 What would have been worse?
22:00 Call to Action
#medstudent #disabilities #medicalschool
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
This podcast is based on this blog post: identity_and_trauma
This podcast episode covers:
- My failure of USMLE Step1 in Medical School
- My Traumas during a Leave of Absence
- My emotional journey as a patient and future doctor
- How to explore your own identities
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Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
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Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Thinking out loud through my speciality decision for residency after dual applying in Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Reflecting on my values and passions in medicine.
Website & Blog: https://medpsycmoss.com
Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor” on:
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283
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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***
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