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MedHeadz Podcast
by Rafael, Ninous, Norayr, and Prem
Welcome to the MedHeadz Podcast! A podcast for, but not limited to, medical students, community-college students, and all other learners navigating the field of healthcare, just like us. Go to college? We got the knowledge. Join us as we provide insight on the necessary tips and tricks behind student life and success in college and beyond.
Episodes
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Episode 38: Dr. Catherine Vu, Interventional Radiology
Send a text Join us in this brand new episode where we interview Dr. Catherine Vu, an Interventional Radiologist from UC Davis! Dr. Vu takes us through her personal journey through the field, and sheds light on the ever-changing landscape of medicine, as well as some of her favorite aspects of…
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Episode 37 - Specialties Intro
Send a text As we navigate the intricate pathways of med school, the looming question of "Which specialty?" begins to take center stage. In this episode, we dive into the initial considerations that shape our journey towards choosing a medical specialty. From personal passions and lifestyle...
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Episode 36 - Med School Misconceptions vs. Reality
Send a text Think you know what med school is all about? Think again. Join us as we debunk common misconceptions about medical school. From the myth of endless memorization to the reality of diverse career paths beyond becoming a doctor, we're setting the record straight. Discover how we as med...
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Episode 35: Our First Three Months in Med School
Send a text Join us as we reflect on our initial experiences in medical school. From the highs and lows of adapting to the intense curriculum to the camaraderie we’ve built with our classmates, we share it all in this episode. Tune in for personal anecdotes, study strategies that worked for us…
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Episode 34: A New Chapter Begins: Celebrating Our Med School Acceptance
Send a text In today's episode, we delve into our reflections on the medical school application process, the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of being on a waitlist, and the exciting prospects that await us in the medical field. Join us as we explore these topics and share our thoughts on...
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Episode 33: Catherine Fung, Nurse Practitioner
Send a text In this thought-provoking episode of the MedHeadz Podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with Catherine Fung, a dedicated and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner at UC Irvine Health. Catherine's invaluable role within the Department of Urology provides a unique perspective on the...
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Episode 32: Dr. Thomas Ahlering
Send a text In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Dr. Thomas Ahlering - a world-renowned surgeon, trailblazer in the field of urologic oncology, and current Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Urology at UC Irvine Health. From his formative pre-undergraduate days…
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Episode 31: Gary Shahinyan, MS3
Send a text Today we sat down with Gary Shahinyan, a third-year medical student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. We dive deep into Gary's path to medicine, what transitioning to medical school is like, how it feels doing clinical rotations in year 3, residency applications, and...
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Episode 30: Patrick Minassians
Send a text In today's episode, we speak with our special guest, Patrick Minassians who is a 3rd-year medical student at UC Irvine School of Medicine. We talk about his path to medicine, master's programs, medical school experience, and future plans. Instagram:...
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Episode 29: Health and Wellness
Send a text In today's episode, we talk about dealing with the stress and anxiety of waiting for interviews and application decisions. We give some helpful tips on what we use to get through the application cycle. Instagram: https://instagram.com/medheadzpodcast?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE= Support the show
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Episode 28: Letter of Updates, Intents, and School Tours
Send a text The Medheadz are back with the first episode of the New Year, where we talk about what to do halfway through your medical school application cycle touching on letters of intent, updates, and next steps. Insta: https://instagram.com/medheadzpodcast?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE= Support the show
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Episode 27: Medical School Interviews
Send a text In today's episode, we go over tips on how to prepare for MMI and traditional interviews. Support the show
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Episode 26: AAMC Preview and Casper
Send a text In today's episode, we talk about the other tests required for medical school applications such as the AAMC Preview, Casper, Snapshot, and Duet. Support the show
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Episode 25: Secondary Applications
Send a text In today's episode, we talk about the process of building a school list and go over secondary applications. Support the show
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Episode 24: Application Cycle
Send a text Hello Medsters, today we go over the three different medical school applications AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS. Tune in for information on what you need in the applications and helpful tips when applying. Support the show
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Episode 22: DO/MBA with Kenedy Dawson
Send a text In today's episode, we sit down with Kenedy Dawson, a first-year DO/MBA student at KCU-Joplin, and talk about what a DO/MBA program entails, how to keep a work-life balance, and important things to look for when applying to medical school. Support the show
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Episode 21: Dental School with Lexis Bouza
Send a text In today's episode, we sit down with Lexis Bouza a second-year dental student at NYU, and Peter Lazari Co-Founder of Assyrian Advisors. We discuss what dental school is like, what pre-dental students should do to prepare, and tips on the application process. Support the show
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Episode 20: MD/PhD Program with Linda Huynh
Send a text In today's episode, we sit down with Rafael's research coordinator, Linda Huynh who is currently doing an MD/PhD degree at UNMC. Tune in for advice on research, medical school applications, and what is like to pursue a dual degree in MD/PhD. Support the show
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Episode 19: MCAT Update
Send a text In today's episode, we give an update on how our MCAT study has been going. We also give insights into what methods have helped us in trying to improve our scores. Support the show
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Episode 18: Research and Getting into Medical School with Erica Huang
Send a text In today's episode, we sit down with Rafael's clinical research coordinator Erica Huang from UCI Health. We discuss a variety of topics regarding what doing research means and how to get involved. We also cover the medical school application timeline, tips on the process, and how to...
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Episode 17: Sevet Assator
Send a text In today's episode, we are joined by Assyrian Advisors founder, Bruniel Chamaki and sit down with Sevet Assator, a first-year medical student at UC Davis. She speaks on what pushed her to pursue medicine, what the first year of medical school looks like, healthy habits, and tips on…
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Episode 16: Intro to MCAT Prep
Send a text In today's episode, we start our series of MCAT content by going over our study schedules in preparing for the MCAT. We also talk about which resources have helped us out and tips on how to maximize your study time. Support the show
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Episode 15: Dr. Sherine Hamdy
Send a text In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. Sherine Hamdy who is a professor of anthropology at UC Irvine, with research focusing on bioethics, medical anthropology, and the Arab World. We discuss how an anthropological background provides a different perspective on…
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Episode 14: Pre-Dental with Parsa Adorbehi
Send a text In today's episode, we sit down with a fellow medster, Parsa Adorbehi, where he gives us insight into what it is like as a pre-dental student. He talks about the application process, DAT study tips, and much more. Insta: @adorbehi Support the show
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Episode 13: Dr. Emmanuel Shapera
Send a text In today's episode, we sit down and talk with Ninous's mentor from the Assyrian Advisors Program, Dr. Emmanuel Shapera who is a general surgeon that specializes in bariatric surgery and surgical oncology. Tune in for advice on applications, MCAT tips, and the reality of medical…
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Episode 12: Realities of Health Care
Send a text In today's episode, we sit down and talk with our good friend Gurpreet, an ER nurse, who gives us his view on what it is like to work in a high-stress hospital setting and also what it is like to go back to school after graduating. Support the show
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Episode 11: Dr. Oxyzolou
Send a text In today's episode, we sit down with Norayr's Organic Chemistry professor from Pierce College, Dr. Oxyzolou. In this interview, he gives us a glimpse into how he found his passion, advice on how to find yours, and how to excel in any field you go into. Support the show
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Episode 10: Dr. Meyer Joiner
Send a text In today's episode, we sit down with one of our organic chemistry professors from Pierce College, Dr. Meyer Joiner. In this interview, she gives us insight into her own path to the chemistry field and hardships she endured. She also helps to give advice on dealing with difficult…
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Episode 9: Welcome Back Medsters
Send a text In today's episode, we discuss what the Medheadz have been up to for the past two months and discuss what our plans are for the coming season. Support the show
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Episode 8: Class Reviews the Sequel
Send a text In today's episode, we give our opinions and recommendations on biochemistry, physics, calculus, sociology, and psychology prerequisites. We rate these classes and try to give you a preview of what to expect in your pre-med journey. Support the show
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Episode 7: Class Reviews Part 1
Send a text In today's episode, we give our opinions and recommendations on biology and chemistry prerequisites. We rate these classes and try to give you a preview of what to expect in your pre-med journey. Support the show
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Episode 6: Personal Experiences Part 2
Send a text In today's episode, we have a continuation of our personal experiences where we talk about research. More specifically what to expect and how to start applying for research positions. Support the show
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Episode 5: Personal Experiences Part 1
Send a text In today's episode, we go through our personal experiences of what we have done during high school and college. We also go over what we are currently doing. This week will be focused on clinical hours and part 2 will focus on research. Support the show
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Episode 4: Technology and Resources to use in College
Send a text In today's episode, we discuss some useful technology, apps, and websites to help you out in your college journey. Instagram: @MedHeadzpodcast Support the show
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Episode 3: Preparing for Medical School
Send a text In today's episode, we discuss the issue with majors in applying to medical schools, premed prerequisites, and what medical schools like to see. Instagram: @MedHeadzpodcast Support the show
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Episode 2: Programs Offered at Community College
Send a text In today's episode, we discuss the beneficial programs at community college and how you can take advantage of them. Instagram: @MedHeadzpodcast Support the show
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Episode 1: Why You Should Consider Community College
Send a text In today's episode, we discuss the benefits of community college, why we decided to take that route, and why we think you should strongly consider attending a community college. Instagram: @MedHeadzpodcast Support the show
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Episode 0: Trailer
Send a text Welcome to the MedHeadz Podcast!! This podcast is centered around four community college transfer students who are here to show you our path to medicine using our experiences along the way. We hope to help guide you and provide you some stepping stones in your path as well. Instagram:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the MedHeadz Podcast! A podcast for, but not limited to, medical students, community-college students, and all other learners navigating the field of healthcare, just like us. Go to college? We got the knowledge. Join us as we provide insight on the necessary tips and tricks behind student life and success in college and beyond.
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Rafael, Ninous, Norayr, and Prem
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How many episodes does MedHeadz Podcast have?
MedHeadz Podcast currently has 38 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is MedHeadz Podcast about?
Welcome to the MedHeadz Podcast! A podcast for, but not limited to, medical students, community-college students, and all other learners navigating the field of healthcare, just like us. Go to college? We got the knowledge. Join us as we provide insight on the necessary tips and tricks behind...
How often does MedHeadz Podcast release new episodes?
MedHeadz Podcast has 38 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts MedHeadz Podcast?
MedHeadz Podcast is created and hosted by Rafael, Ninous, Norayr, and Prem.
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