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Tasty Pints and Open Minds: A FARIL-SORG Collaborative
by Riley Baker
Join two medical students Riley Baker and Jack Wolf, as they explore the field of medicine through unique interview methods. We turn information into entertainment and get advice on how to succeed in all specialties, all while enjoying a pint of the day. Whether it be a pint of Haagen Dazs while interviewing a cardiologist and CEO, or a pint of craft IPA with a biomedical tissue engineer, we have it all. So sit back, turn the volume up, and get ready to learn through a new, less boring interview methodology.Powered by FARIL-SORG, a Harvard Medical School, MGH affiliate lab
Episodes
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Residency Interview Updates
Join the ramble on this year's residency interview season. This episode gives a general overview and timeline, what to expect, how to spiral in uncertainty, and then how to recover for a smooth landing into interview day. Also, can someone send us new microphones? Riley sounds like he called from...
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Intern: The Last Podcaster
Riley used to keep balance between the pre-meds, preclinical medical students, and applicants at various points in their training. But that all changed when the Intern Year attacked. Apologies to anyone who hasn’t gotten around to watching the Avatar The Last Airbender series. Just look up the...
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Progress Note: On Overcoming
WARNING: We get into topics relating to addiction from beginning of this episode. Please understand this is how Cody tells his story and continues on his journey - we recognize this can be jarring to listeners who are meeting him where he is at now! Join Jack as he listens to Cody’s story, as…
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Progress Note: Path to OBGYN Part 2
Continuation of Part 1! Here we talk about ethics relating to the field, life considerations/family planning, and key takeaways from our discussion overall!
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Progress Note: Path to OBGYN Part 1
Our guest today is Mackenzie Mitchell, who at the time of recording, successfully matched into residency for OBGYN. We chat about her journey into the field from undergraduate studies through her time as a medical student in NYC. This episode is a great listen, especially for anyone interested in...
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Progress Note: How to Schedule Your Third and Fourth Year
Jack and Riley help map out what third and fourth year of medical school should look like, both for those applying to highly competitive and those applying to more general specialties. This is a good look into how the second half of medical school operates, and how to prepare for scheduling…
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Progress Note: Match Day and Residency
Join the fellas as they recap the last few months and reflect on match day which happened one week ago today. Tons of life updates and information on how the match process works. As always, let us know if you have any suggestions or questions!
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Progress Note: Finding Time as a College Student (ft. THE Kyanna Alleyne)
Today we are joined by one of our closest friends and colleagues, Kyanna Alleyne, to talk about her journey to medical school as a student athlete. A lot of the advice we give today applies to any student looking to better their application but struggle to find the time. Let us know your thoughts!
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A 4th Year Ramble
Despite our greatest intentions, we did not talk about Emergency Medicine in this podcast - do not be fooled by the intro! We spoke about residency application season, 4th year electives, research opportunities, and things to look forward to in the year ahead. We recorded this on a livestream…
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Progress Note: Succeeding as a Sub-I
Everything we’ve learned about being a good sub intern, all in one place. Today we talk about our experiences with away rotations, ways we can be helpful, and going from regular clerkships to the increased responsibility as a sub-I.
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Progress Note: How to Crush Step 2
Join Jack and Riley as they discuss everything Step 2 related. With Step 1 being pass fail, Step 2 is becoming increasingly important each year. Today the guys talk about how to best prepare, how to schedule, aim points, practice exams, and much more. Stay tuned for the motivational speech at the...
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Progress Note: Since We've Been Gone (Sing to Kelly Clarkson Tune)
Thank you all so much for the support since we've been gone. We have a ton to update you on, and this episode is just the beginning. Life, school, and extracurricular changes have been happening in a big way, and for the first time in 6 months, Riley and Jack got to sit down and talk it through....
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Progress Note: Ob/Gyn
Join the gents as they chat about their recent Ob/Gyn rotation. They go through everything from reading FHTs to delivering babies themselves. Let us know your thoughts!
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Progress Note: Family Medicine Rotation
Family Medicine, Fam Med, FMmmm! I don’t know about that third one, but we talk about the superb and essential field of Family Medicine. We’ve seen it all during this rotation, and that speaks volumes to the scope of Family Medicine practice! From dermatological issues to gynecological visits,...
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Progress Note: Surgery Rotation
Checking in after their surgery rotation, the guys go through a few stories, pieces of advice, and thoughts on how to succeed. Let us know your thoughts!
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Re-Writing Healthcare: Following Up with Dr. Jason Ryan
Cardiologist, professor, entrepreneur, and now officially a published author. We are so grateful to be joined again by Dr. Jason Ryan, founder of Boards and Beyond. So much has happened since the last time we talked. Today, we discuss selling Boards and Beyond, traveling the world for…
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Progress Note: Psychiatry Rotation
In depth review of psychiatry, both inpatient and out. This is a sobering episode which focuses on what to expect when working on a psych unit. Please don’t mind the short description - we are tired from rotations :/
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Progress Note: PA School v Med School
Get your notepad ready, this one is jam packed with all things Physician Associate-ness. Our best friend Chris (PA) talks about his journey through PA school and into the working world. He talks about gathering clinical hours, his training from Yale, and hitting the ground running in Emergency...
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Progress Note: Friends of the Podcast with Kyanna and Harrison
Welcome to a true inside look at what our friend group is like. Medical school is tough but finding the right people makes it bearable. Harrison and Kyanna have been two of our best friends since day one, so today is all about discussing our journey. This episode gives everyone a good idea of…
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Progress Note: From Heart Surgery Patient to Prospective Medical Student - Future Space Doctor Josh
Medicine is not rocket science, but if it was Josh could still do it… because he’s an AEROSPACE ENGINEER! Join our conversation with Josh as we cover his atypical journey into medicine, and what it’s like to go through the application process right now. We hear from his amazing perspective as a...
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Progress Note: Preparing for Clerkship Exams and Test Day
Riley and Jack tackle preparation for clerkship exams! This advice certainly applies to anyone studying for an exam while working and trying to keep up with life! We talk study materials, types of exams, and test day preparation. We love comments, questions, and concerns - please keep ‘em coming....
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Progress Note: Maintaining Your Well Being as a Working Professional
Riley and Jack riff about their weeks on their surgery and psychiatry rotations, respectively. Eventually, they meander to the point of the episode: tips for wellbeing and self-care whilst working through demanding schedules. These tips apply to anyone with a busy day-to-day, not just medicine!...
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Progress Note: Gap Years Before Medical School
We love all the feedback and questions we get from you guys. So far, this has been one of our most asked questions: should I take a gap year before medical school? Since Jack took a gap year and Riley didn’t, we feel primed and ready to help answer this question. As always, stay until the end for...
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Progress Note: New Years Riff
If you are here for the serious medical content, this episode probably won’t interest you much. Jack and Riley shoot the breeze and talk about all things going on recently including New Years stories, highs/lows of the week, and more. Let us know if you are interested in more of this type of...
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Progress Note: End of the Year Reflection
In this episode, Jack and Riley reflect not only on this year, but their time in Boston, their research, and their med school path so far. There are a couple of important shoutouts we wanted to make and something at the end that’ll give you will a chance at a shoutout next episode! Contact Email:...
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Progress Note: Heart Transplants and Other Cool Things We’ve Done
This episode focuses on some of the most interesting experiences that Riley and Jack have had during their time in school. Riley helped with a heart transplant, Jack saved a life on his plane from Miami, and much more. Contact email: [email protected]
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Focus on PoCUS: Life Saving Stories from the ED and How Ultrasound is Changing Medicine
For all crazy medical story enthusiasts, listen up. This episode is everything you've wanted to hear about real, life-saving stories that have come at the hands of Ultrasound. Today, we are joined by a pioneer of this unique imaging technique, Dr. Meghan Herbst. We discuss the lifestyle of...
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Progress Note: Getting a Research Position
Getting a research position can be stressful. There always seems to be pressure of competition and a deadline to get publications, especially if you are interested in the more selective specialties. Riley and Jack had those exact feelings, just without any guidance. In this episode of Progress...
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Progress Note: Crushing Your Medical School Interviews
In this installment of Progress Note, Riley and Jack cover the most important points for tackling interview day. Luckily for you, Riley has insider experience as a student interviewer at UConn! We talk about everything you need to know in preparation, during, and following your interviews. With...
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Reshaping Education: McGraw Hill executive editor Dr. Chiaramonte on advancing Medical Education
Join Riley and Jack as they speak with McGraw Hill executive editor Dr. Delia Chiaramonte, MD, MS, trained in Family Medicine and Palliative Care. We briefly discuss the beauty of Palliative Medicine, and its place in all fields of excellent medical care. Dr. Chiaramonte describes McGraw Hill's...
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Progress Note: Dating in Medical School
Everyone knows the rigors of this career, and other online sources can scare you with the high rates of breakups that occur. Having done it successfully, Riley and Jack discuss their experiences maintaining a long-distance relationship throughout medical school. With this advice and a little bit…
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Progress Note: Neurology Rotation
Riley and Jack talk about their Neurology rotations and go over what worked, what didn’t work, advice on how to succeed, what to study, and much more. If you are interested in neuro or what the rotation entails, this is your chance to get a step up on the rest of your class. Contact email:...
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Progress Note: Internal Medicine Rotation
In this episode, Jack and Riley discuss their experiences in internal medicine, how to approach this rotation, and some tips they wish they had prior to starting. This episode is made for all students who are beginning rotations or getting ready for their medicine rotation specifically. How can…
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Progress Note: Pediatrics Rotation
Join Riley and Jack as they talk about their experiences beginning rotations. They talk in-depth about inpatient and outpatient pediatrics while giving advice on how you can best succeed in those fields. For inpatient, both Riley and Jack specialized in pediatric hematology oncology.
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Progress Note: Passing the USMLE Step 1
Jack and Riley are back after quite a lengthy break. In our time away from the podcast, we both officially took and passed USMLE Step 1, went on some vacations, and began third-year rotations. This episode catches up on our hosts' lives while diving into the actual scheduling process for Step 1,...
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Progress Note: How to Apply for Medical School
In this episode, Jack and Riley discuss life updates, how they prepared for medical school applications, advice on the application process, and most importantly, post-Step 1 travel plans. Contact emails: [email protected] [email protected]
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Progress Note: Succeeding in Medical School
This episode is the first installment of a new series that follows Riley and Jack in their lives as medical students. These will provide updates on their time in and out of class, with a mix of advice for pre-meds/M1s. Today they talk about buckling down for Step 1, which resources they like the...
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Streamlining Medical Education with Founder of Online MedEd, Dr. Dustyn Williams
Take a listen while Jack and Riley sit down with the founder of Online MedEd, a source for centralized medical education. In this episode, we talk about his journey to medicine, what pushed him away from practicing, and how he developed a stream-lined education platform designed to improve the...
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Advice From the Dean of Admissions at UConn School of Medicine (ft. an inside look at Emergency Medicine)
This episode has a little bit of everything. For our pre-med listeners: A good chunk of this episode (mostly the second half) is dedicated to gaining advice on how to best prepare yourself for medical school, what AdComms look for, and how to stand out to the application committee. Dr. Regan, the...
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Medicine Consult: Social Media in Medicine with Founder of Mad Medicine, Dr. Mutahir Farhan
Information is a complex thing. Figuring out the best way to disperse it in an unbiased, enjoyable way might be even more complex. Join Riley and Jack as they sit down with the founder of Mad Medicine to discuss social media's role in education/spreading medical awareness. For students: take a…
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Ortho Consult: Sports Medicine and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery with Dr. Dennis Kramer of Boston Children's Hospital
Join Riley and Jack as they explore the field of pediatric orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Kramer is an excellent pediatric ortho surgeon who also serves as the team physician for collegiate ice hockey in Boston. This episode covers who can succeed in this field, how to stay in sports...
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Endocrine Consult: Creativity, Memory Hooks, and Artwork with Dr. Mike Natter from NYU
Dr. Mike. Natter. Not much else to say. This man is such a humble, unique, and impressive individual who has gone from the average joe without top-tier test scores to an attending at NYU Bellevue Hospital. He joins us to talk about his journey through medicine, how his artwork has impacted his...
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Transplant Consult: Turning Death into Life with Dr. Leigh Anne Dageforde from MGH
Dr. Leigh Anne Dageforde joins the podcast to talk about all things transplant. We get an inside look at how a transplant OR operates, what the procedures are like, how organ delivery and donor matching work, and so much more. We go in-depth about her research to improve access to transplant…
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How to Match in Competitive Specialties with Dr. John Kwon, Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery at MGH
Ever wondered what high-level, competitive residency programs look for in an applicant? Here is your chance to find out. Riley sits down with Dr. John Kwon, a former member of Mass-General's orthopedic surgery residency admission committee to discuss what parts of an application make students...
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Limb Regeneration and Medicine on Mars: Bioengineering with Dr. Vincent Fitzpatrick
Dr. Worldwide, or as he is more formally known, Dr. Vincent Fitzpatrick, sits down with the boys to talk about all things bioengineering. He discusses his current research focus on the BioDome and limb regeneration and how he uses 3D printing to provide bone scaffolding in patients. He ties...
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The Role of Diversity, Gender Equality, and Multidisciplinary Work with Chair of Orthopedics at MGH: Part 2 with Dr. Mitchel Harris
Today's episode gives you an in-depth look at the field of orthopedic trauma surgery and the struggles of desensitization. More importantly, we take a deep dive into the importance of diversity, the need for more women in ortho, why women make the best leaders, and what makes multidisciplinary…
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Two Chiefs of Surgery at Mass-General Hospital: Orthopaedic Trauma and Oncology with Dr. Mitchel Harris and Guest Host Dr. Joseph Schwab
Today we are joined by a guest host Dr. Joseph Schwab who will be interviewing his colleague Dr. Mitchel Harris. They are both orthopedic surgeons and chiefs of their respective divisions at Massachusettes General Hospital. Topics include their journey through medicine, how they became chief,...
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Building a Business: Entrepreneurship in Medicine with Boards and Beyond Founder Dr. Jason Ryan
Today Dr. Jason Ryan joins the podcast to discuss his journey through medicine and into cardiology, his creation of Boards and Beyond, how he found the time to establish a business while practicing as a fellow, and what is wrong with the structure of current education. Not only this, but stick...
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Pediatrics Consult: Dr. Robin Hicks from Boston Children's Hospital
Warning: Minutes 3-7 include somewhat distorted audio so if it remains too bothersome, skip to around 7 minutes for a crisper, cleaner audio. Dr. Robin Hicks of Boston Children's Hospital joins for the inaugural podcast to tell us a bit about her path through medicine and how she ended up in...
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Who Works in a Harvard-MGH Research Lab??? Meet Some of the Students
Welcome to the Foot and Ankle Research Innovation Lab, a Harvard-MGH affiliate orthopedic research lab. This is the first episode dedicated to showing off some of the students who work here. You get to see who we are, what we do here, and much more about our personalities. Contact emails: Riley -...
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Join two medical students Riley Baker and Jack Wolf, as they explore the field of medicine through unique interview methods. We turn information into entertainment and get advice on how to succeed in all specialties, all while enjoying a pint of the day. Whether it be a pint of Haagen Dazs while interviewing a cardiologist and CEO, or a pint of craft IPA with a biomedical tissue engineer, we have it all. So sit back, turn the volume up, and get ready to learn through a new, less boring interview methodology.Powered by FARIL-SORG, a Harvard Medical School, MGH affiliate lab
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