212: The Specialty Stories Podcast is Li...

(01:57) — Father's passing at 13: the moment that pointed toward medicine(03:22) — Growing up in Nigeria with no doctors in the family(05:07) — Applying to med school in Nigeria and not getting in(06:53) — Leaving home at 17 on a scholarship to study in the UK(09:04) — Being prem ... Show More

(00:00) — First spark for medicine: Medical kit, microscope, and a fascination with how life works.(03:01) — Surgical tech discovery: How a quarter-life crisis and financial strain led Karen to a trade-school OR program during a UCLA gap year.(06:58) — Working and studying simult ... Show More

(00:00) — Welcome and framing: What this conversation is for and who Dami is(00:40) — Growing up in Lagos: How health inequity planted the seed for medicine(02:16) — Medicine vs. public health: Why exposure shapes the choice(04:49) — Athletics first: Arriving in the U.S. and find ... Show More

Today we talk to a student interested in military medicine. I share some of my story and she shares hers!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMedEd MediaHPSPUSUHSMedical School HQ Facebook pageMedical School HQ YouTube channelInstagram @MedicalSchoolHQJoin the Application Academy!The Prem ... Show More

In this episode of the DIGA Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Daniella Reimann, a PGY-4 dermatology resident at Brown University. Dr. Reimann shares her journey through residency, reflecting on everything from the decision not to couples match to the unexpected challenges that come wi ... Show More

<p>In this episode, we talk with Dr. Marissa Ceresnie, a dermatology resident at the Lake Granbury program, as she shares with us her inspiring story of determination and tenacity, which led her to become a dermatology resident despite multiple application cycles. Dr. Ceresnie al ... Show More

Dr. Katrina Ignacio discusses the emerging subspecialty of medical education. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. 

<p>Today we are joined by Dr. Payal Dixit, board certified Dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon. She shares her journey to derm and provides advice for students on how to stand out as a rotating applicant. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others inte ... Show More

On todays show we are joined by Dr. Nicole Hamburger, a PGY-2 resident at Larkin Palm Springs Dermatology residency program. She shares her journey of going unmatched the first time around, ranking TY and Prelim years. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other stude ... Show More

Dr. Priya Uppal is currently a PGY-2 dermatology resident in Miami and she shares her passion for south asian dermatology and the current gaps for patients. In this episode she highlights insightful tips for aspiring dermatologists and shares her own journey to dermatology. Dr. U ... Show More

<p>In this episode, we talk with Dr. Peg Cyr, a family medicine physician in Maine. Dr. Cyr shares insights on the integral role family physicians play in managing skin concerns, particularly in areas with limited access to dermatology specialists. She also discusses her interest ... Show More

<p>Today we spoke with Dr. Alyssa Becker, MD. She is a 2024 graduate from the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) who will be starting dermatology residency at the University of Connecticut in 2025 after completing her prelim year at the University of H ... Show More