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Jun 2023
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Q&A: Should I get an MBA while in medica...

DR. NII DARKO
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In this episode, we address doctor’s student loan debt and if the public should care or not in addition to answering two listener submitted questions about pursuing an MBA while in med school and bullying in residency. 

In this episode:

[03:51] Keeping up with the Darkos segment 

[13:01] Student loan debt from college, med school, and beyond 

[16:29] Should the public care about doctors’ student loan debt? 

[21:10] Q&A: Should I get an MBA or an MHA or a JD?

[37:08] Q&A: I feel like I'm being targeted in residency. What should I do?

[47:03] Effects of bullying on residents 

[57:09] The difference between receiving feedback vs. being targeted 

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Episode 318: Are MD/DO MBA programs worth it?

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