Ep. 21 - Dean's Chat: Dr. Rahul Mishra and Dr. Shalvi Prasad, 2022 SMU-CPM graduates and 1st Year Residents.

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by 1st-year residents Dr. Rahul Mishra and Dr. Shalvi Prasad. They discuss their podiatric medical school experience at Samuel Merritt University – College of Podiatric Medicine and their 1st-year residency experience. Dr. Mishra is currently a 1st-year resident at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Dr. Prasad is a 1st-year resident at the VA – New Mexico Health Care System/Kaiser Health Foundation. Great discussions on the path each took into podiatric medicine including their undergraduate work, choosing a college of podiatric medicine, the clerkship experience, the caseload, the call, and their rotations. Also, learn about PodMedAdventures, a website they developed to assist students in navigating the Podiatric Medicine journey. Both are natural leaders and will represent podiatric medicine positively for years to come! In this episode, Dr. Jensen and the residents discuss the importance of finding a hobby or activity that helps individuals relax and recharge. Whether it's watching a movie, working out, playing golf, or simply taking time to sleep in, these activities can alleviate stress and contribute to overall well-being during residency. Dr. Jensen and the residents delve into the qualities that make a resident stand out, emphasizing the importance of initiative, engagement, and a willingness to learn and improve. They highlight that when students are rotating or applying for residency positions, it is not solely about their grades or academic achievements. While good grades are important, the host assumes that all students rotating have good grades. What truly sets a student apart is their work ethic, knowledge, passion, and engagement. One of the residents, Dr. Rahul Mishra, shares his perspective as a resident and emphasizes that he notices when a student is even one minute late, as it reflects their reliability and punctuality. He underscores the significance of being on time, particularly in a surgical setting where lateness can have significant consequences. Dr. Jensen adds that these qualities, such as initiative and engagement, play a crucial role in residency program selections. He mentions that the best programs seek to match exceptional students who possess these qualities. It is not just about students wanting to match with a phenomenal program, but also about programs wanting to match with exceptional students. Overall, this episode emphasizes that showing initiative, engagement, and a willingness to learn and improve are crucial qualities for residents. These qualities go beyond academic achievements and play a significant role in the selection process for residency programs. https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/doctor-podiatric-medicine https://www.podmedadventures.com Dean's Chat Website  Dean's Chat Episodes  Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine?  Become a Podiatric Physician