Navigating Medical School

Productivity Corner #7: Planning Tips To Help You Get a 4.0 This Semester | College Advice | Ep 70

In today's episode, we’re sharing college planning tips that actually work for top students. This will be an overview episode, covering tips like setting clear goals, managing your time with techniques like time blocking and the Pomodoro Technique, and staying organized with tools like planners and digital calendars. Check it out to learn how these strategies can help you stay on track, avoid burnout, and achieve your academic goals efficiently!
All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

MD/MBA Guide #3: Prepping for the MBA Interview | Ep 69

In this episode, we go over tips and insights drawn from personal experience and advice from my classmates and mentors to help you master the MBA interview. We'll go over how to tackle common and unexpected questions and go over how exactly you should practice and what tips I have for honing your interview prep! It's an exciting, but sometimes scary process, so I hope that these ease your worries!
Good luck and work hard!
All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

Tips to Ace the Clinical Year Without Taking Any Notes | Ep 68

Ever wondered how to crush your clinical year without drowning in notes? In this episode, I share my tips for staying engaged and learning efficiently by ditching traditional note-taking. It is a tough year, and you need to make sure that you are not wasting precious time with passive-learning techniques that will hinder your performance. Good luck and work hard!
All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

MD/MBA Guide #2: Strategy For Your MBA Application as a Medical Student | Ep 67

In today's episode we explore strategies for your MBA application as a medical student. We'll go over my top strategies for picking important topics to include in your application, summarizing your medical school experiences, and aligning them with your future goals! Good luck and work hard!
All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

Productivity Corner #6: How to Master Delayed Gratification (even if you’re a short-term thinker) | College Advice | Ep 66

Today, I want to share 3 meaningful tips that have helped me "enjoy the journey" along the way to my long-term goals. If you are in college and have high ambitions, your goals will take time and will be hard to achieve. While these tips won't make those goals easier to reach, they will help you feel more fulfilled along the way! Good luck and work hard!
All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

MD/MBA Guide #1: How To Score 700+ On The GMAT (with zero background in business) | Ep 65

In this episode of our MD/MBA Guide, we delve into the intricacies of scoring 700+ on the GMAT exam, even with no prior business background. I’ll share details about my personal study schedule and approach to the GMAT! I’ll also provide valuable tips on how to focus your prep time, the importance of practice tests, and strategies for tackling Quant questions. Good luck and work hard!
All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

My 6 Week Schedule To Score 260+ On STEP 2CK (2024) | Ep 64

Watch the youtube video to follow along (search the same title)! Today, I go through my exact schedule for studying for STEP 2 CK (from scratch!). I hope that this episode is a helpful reference/guide for you to return to when you are making your dedicated period schedule. I also go through what my day-to-day schedule actually looked like and what other resources I used (divine intervention, amboss, etc.). Good luck and work hard!All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

“Do I have enough volunteering hours?” and related questions for pre-meds | Ep 63

On today’s episode, we delve into why the quality of your volunteer experiences matters more than the quantity. We discuss the importance of long-term commitment and the value of both clinical and non-clinical volunteering. We also offer tips on reflective practices to help you articulate your growth in personal statements and interviews, and we provide advice for those who are just starting their volunteer journey. I hope that this is helpful for you!
 
All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

Productivity Corner #5: How I read 40 books during my busiest year in medical school | 6 Simple Tips | Ep 62

In this episode, I'm sharing practical tips on how to read more books, even during the busiest periods of medical school. Whether you’re into biographies or self-help books, today's tips will show you how to make reading a regular part of your routine! Hope these are helpful.
 
All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

Rapid Review HY Screening, Prophylaxis, Bugs & Drugs for STEP 2 CK | EP 61

So in part 2 of this rapid fire Step 2 CK high yield series, I'm going to go through the most important things you'll need to know for screening, post-exposure prophylaxis, treatments for very commonly tested NBME STEP 2 CK bugs and finally super common drug reactions. This is meant to be more of a list to listen to at least three times 1.5x speed before everything really sinks in. Most of the test is reasoning out pathophysiology (higher level thinking), but honestly, these are things you just need to memorize. Hope it helps!All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.