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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2025 · 21 MIN

Clinical Training So Far - Medical Student

from The Clinical Excellence Podcast · host Adam Cifu, MD

Kicking off a series of talks with people in medical training, this episode features third-year student Nihar Rama discussing his experiences and insights so far. Nihar discusses how his personal background as a patient has shaped his empathetic approach to caring for patients. He reflects on the importance of maintaining confidence while also expressing humility, and the challenges of developing strong interpersonal skills alongside medical knowledge. Nihar offers thoughtful perspectives on how medical education could better assess and cultivate the human qualities, beyond just academic acumen, that are essential for becoming an excellent clinician.

Kicking off a series of talks with people in medical training, this episode features third-year student Nihar Rama discussing his experiences and insights so far. Nihar discusses how his personal background as a patient has shaped his empathetic approach to caring for patients. He reflects on the importance of maintaining confidence while also expressing humility, and the challenges of developing strong interpersonal skills alongside medical knowledge. Nihar offers thoughtful perspectives on how medical education could better assess and cultivate the human qualities, beyond just academic acumen, that are essential for becoming an excellent clinician.

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