Navigating Medical School

How to Publish Your First Paper as a Medical Student Pt. 2: Study Design, Data Collection, and Analysis | Ep 30

In today’s episode (part 2 of 4) we’ll discuss how to design a study, the process of data collection, and the basics of data analysis. We'll discuss the pros and cons of retrospective, prospective, and experimental studies, my tips for efficient data collection, as well as a simple overview of statistical tools. If you ever wondered to yourself "What is the difference between an ANOVA and a Chi-squared" test, then this is the episode for you!
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Journey to Medicine: Finding Your Path & Doing What Matters with Thomas Freitag | Ep 29

Thomas Freitag is a third year medical student at Harvard Medical School. Join us in our conversation today, where we'll talk about some of the pivotal experiences that shaped their interest in medicine, as well as their work in policy development, LGBTQ+ activism, and a discussion about gap years!
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How To Publish Your First Paper as a Medical Student Pt.1: Mentors, Lit Reviews, and Research Topics | Ep 28

Are you new to clinical research and are looking for an overview about how to take a project from start to finish? If yes, then whether you’re a premed or medical student, this 4-part series is for you. In this episode, we learn about how to choose a relevant topic, how to begin a literature review, and how to formulate a specific research question. 
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Journey to Medicine: The Incredible Impact of Community Service with Anjali Devgan | Ep 27

This is the 10th episode of the journey to medicine series, and I have a very special guest on the show! Today, we’re having a fantastic conversation with my fiancée, Anjali Devgan. Anjali is a 3rd year medical student at Harvard Medical School, and a graduate of USC. She has a masters of science from the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at USC and has provided a lot of service to the aging community in LA. Join us for this conversation about having an impact on the community, the importance of mentorship, and ways to balance all of your extracurriculars as a premed.
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How to Make Your Volunteering More Impactful as a Pre-Med | Ep 26

In today's episode, we delve into a transformative conversation about making volunteer experiences truly memorable and impactful. Moving beyond mere time commitment, we explore the concept of value added versus time spent. Discover how my mentee, with a passion for art, turned a tragic and challenging situation into an opportunity for change. Her story is a testament to the idea that anyone, no matter their role, has the potential to create a meaningful impact. 
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For questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact sohamghoshal1@gmail.com. All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

Journey to Medicine: The Importance of Asking Why, Not What with Nathan Mallipeddi | Ep 25

Nathan Mallipeddi is a current medical student at Harvard Medical School and an alum of UCLA! Today, we dive into the personal experiences that pushed Nathan towards a career in medicine, how he found a way to help those who stutter, and invaluable career advice that has enabled him to focus on what matters most.
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For questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact sohamghoshal1@gmail.com. All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

15 Key Tips to Ace the Medical School Interview | Ep 24

Today, we dive into essential interview tips with my good friend Mohammad Ishmam at the UPenn Perleman School of Medicine. Discover in-depth tips on researching schools, addressing common questions, presenting professionally, and standing out authentically. We also discuss everything from initial prep to post-interview reflections in order to equip you for success on your med school journey.
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For questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact sohamghoshal1@gmail.com. All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

Journey to Medicine: The Eclectic Path from Peru to Harvard with Bryan Peacker | Ep 23

Bryan Peacker is a current medical student at Harvard Medical School and an alum of Harvard College as well! Today we dive into the invaluable experiences that Bryan had growing up, his interest in topics such as mariachi, design, music, and how his research career helped him become who he is today. We do a deep dive into his motivations for taking several gap years, and how he was able to best use his time during those years!
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For questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact sohamghoshal1@gmail.com. All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

Exploring Specialties: Advice For First Year Medical Students | Ep 22

Join me as I dive into the process of exploring and choosing medical specialties during the first year of medical school. I'll start with an honest reflection of my own journey and experience first year and then dive into topics such as why the first year of medical school is pivotal for exploring specialties, tips for successful cold emailing and gaining shadowing opportunities, and essential questions to pose to faculty mentors and yourself.
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For questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact sohamghoshal1@gmail.com. All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.

Journey to Medicine: Overcoming Family Hardships & The Path to Cornell with Rebecca Zhang | Ep 21

Rebecca Zhang is a current Weill Cornell medical student and a proud alum of Hunter College in NYC where she originally spent years dedicated to the lab in hopes of pursuing a PhD. Today, we discuss her decision to apply to medical school instead, how she was able to gain clinical experiences along the way, as well as how she spent her 3 gap years!
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For questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact sohamghoshal1@gmail.com. All opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my university or employer.