Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach)

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Valentina Bonev, a board certified and fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist. They talk about how she decided on her subspecialty and how to seek out mentors in your chosen field.  [00:47] Introducing Dr. Valentina Bonev [02:37] Why Breast Surgical Oncology? [07:30] How to Make Your Application Stand Out [09:46] Finding Mentors in Medicine [15:52] Dr. Bonev’...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Justin Middleton, who is an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident at Boston Medical Center. They talk about the differences between dentistry and medicine, and how to find your specialization in either field.   [00:50] Introducing Dr. Justin Middleton [02:27] Dental School VS Medical School [04:49] Oral Surgery Training  [07:24] How to Find Your Specialization [11...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, a board-certified OBGYN and intimacy coach based in New York. They talk about women’s sexual and reproductive health, as well as intimacy in relationships.   [00:50] Introducing Dr. Sadaf Lodhi [01:36] How to Match into OBGYN [03:20] Why OBGYN?  [05:22] Intimacy Coaching and Sexual Health [10:30] Maintaining Intimacy in Relationships [14:25] Trust and C...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Jason Reminick, founder and CEO of ThalamusGME and Thalamus. Org. They talk about how Thalamus came about, its features, and how it can help change systems and processes of both medical institutions and practitioners. [00:22] Introducing Dr. Jason Reminick [03:43] What is Thalamus? [09:03] AAMC and Thalamus Strategic Collaboration [20:00] Key Pieces of Advice for Me...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Erika Aragona who is a double board-certified family physician in osteopathic and allopathic medicine. She also serves as a faculty member at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Today Erkeda chats with Dr. Aragona about how to set yourself apart during medical school interviews and what students can do to advocate for women’s health. [00:23] Dr. Aragona’s Med...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Julia Huber who is a board-certified physician practicing telemedicine. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. For 13 years now, Dr. Huber has been coaching physicians and other professionals on stress, health, and wellness. [01:00] Dr. Huber’s Medical Journey and Background [06:53] How to Prioritize Student Wellness [11:36] A Broader View o...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Liudmila Schafer who is a medical oncologist and the founder of The Doctor Connect consultancy. They talk about the impact of artificial intelligence in medicine, and how physicians and students can use AI tools responsibly.   [00:52] Introducing Dr. Liudmila Schafer [03:20] The Doctor Connect [06:24] Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Healthcare [08:58] Using AI f...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Laura Fortner, a board certified OB/GYN with 21 years of experience. She is also a certified life coach who helps physicians overcome adverse events and medical malpractice. They talk about how to cope with emotional stress that comes from lawsuits and traumatic medical cases.   [01:04] Introducing Dr. Laura Fortner [05:26] Medical Malpractice is Real [09:25] Coping...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Kelvin Liao, an Internal Medicine resident interning at the University of Maryland. They talk about ways for new residents to deal with impostor syndrome, improve their skills, and succeed during their intern year. Time Stamps [00:36] Introducing Dr. Kelvin Liao [5:45] Recommendations for New Residents to Succeed in an Intern Year [8:56] Dealing with Impostor Syndro...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Carolina Sueldo, a fertility specialist who is double board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology, as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. They talk about fertility, family planning and the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process.  [00:43] Introducing Dr. Carolina Sueldo [02:50] Why OBGYN and REI? [10:12] Fertility education is empowerment [15:57]...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Chrystene Nguyen, the founder of White Coat Romance (WCR). She is a board-certified physician in family and lifestyle medicine. They talk about online dating for health professionals and the process behind building the White Coat Romance platform.  [00:56] Introducing Dr. Chrystene Nguyen [01:39] White Coat Romance [07:30] User Verification on White Coat Romance [12...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Kenton Allen, the Co-Founder of Doc2Doc Lending. He also serves as the vice chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. They talk about financial situation of physicians and 4th year medical students, and how Doc2Doc Lending can help.  [01:13] Introducing Dr. Kenton Allen [05:16] Driving Positive Change through Medicine [09:...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Janice Brown, a physiatrist who is certified in acupuncture and functional medicine. They talk about the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, functional medicine, and Dr. Brown’s own way of practicing medicine.  [01:08] Introducing Dr. Janice Brown [03:43] Why Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation? [09:16] Functional Medicine [13:42] Practice Your Own Style o...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Mary Leung, a full-time physician who specializes in oncology and hematology. She is also a certified life coach. They talk the signs of burnout and how to overcome it, along with imposter syndrome. [01:03] Introducing Dr. Mary Leung [02:51] Why Oncology and Hematology? [06:02] Recognizing Burnout [11:14] The Arrival Fallacy [15:17] Imposter Syndrome [17:30] Dr. Mar...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Sheneka Horne, a global health pediatrician and the founder of The Blk Doctor. They talk about global health fellowship programs and how students and doctors of color can find support on their journey in medicine.  [01:00] Introducing Dr. Sheneka Horne [05:09] Global Health Fellowship [09:48] Making an Impact Globally and Locally [13:17] The Blk Doctor [18:15] Findi...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Katie Baca-Motes, co-founder of the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center. She is also the senior director for Scripps Research's strategic initiatives. They talk about the best Walt Disney Imagineering concepts and practices that can be applied to improve medicine and healthcare.   [01:14] Introducing Katie Baca-Motes [05:03] Walt Disney Imagineering [07:46] Imagineer...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Dr. Raji Akileh, a D.O. and CEO of MedEd Cloud. Dr. Raji will take us through how MedEd Cloud operates and how it can help equip medical students with information before they take their board exams. He will also take on the topic of revolutionizing the medical healthcare system in the United States.   [00:21] Introduction of Dr. Raji Akileh [02:20] The Medical Educa...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined again by Dr. Stephanie Pearson. In this episode, Dr. Pearson steers from disability insurances to life insurances. She will give us an insight of the different types of life insurances and how medical professionals and students can choose which type of insurance they can select from depending on their lifestyle.   [00:21] Re-Introduction of Stephanie Pearson [03:54] Ab...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Joshua Roshal. Joshua is currently a surgery resident from Brigham and Women’s Department of Surgery. He’s done 7 years in medical school and has already taken up leadership and teaching roles. He joins Dr. Erkida as he talks more about his research focus on education for medical students. [00:23] Introduction to Joshua Roshal [03:39] New Era of Medical Education [0...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Dr. Jia Ng. She is a board-certified nephrologist and epidemiologist and today, she talks about the world of research for medical students. Dr. Jia describes the opportunities and procedures she encountered from doing research, as well as the conditions they need to be in for them to thrive in the field. [00:28] Introduction of Dr. Jia Ng [01:35] Transitioning and O...

Dr. Erkeda is joined by Dr. Dana Corriel, she is an internist by training as well as a successful entrepreneur. As a medical practitioner who’s taken the traditional route to where she is now, Dr. Corriel is now devoted to using her business skills to help promote the autonomy of doctors and practitioners. She’s already launched her own venture called SoMeDocs to help medical students and seasoned...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Harvey Castro, an emergency medicine physician, healthcare consultant, and the author of "ChatGPT Healthcare”. He’s here today to talk about the applications of AI technology like ChatGPT to medicine. [00:43] Dr. Castro’s Medical Journey and Background [01:15] AI in Healthcare [05:10] Writing ChatGPT Healthcare [06:33] Using AI for Innovation and Learning in Medicin...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen welcomes Dr. Basma Faris, a former registered dietician and now OB-GYN and Culinary Medicine Specialist. She shares her storied journey from starting out as a dietician and finally into medicine school, but not without a few bumps along the way. She also shares valuable tips on how to ace your med school interviews through the media training she received. [00:22] Introducing Dr....

Dr. Erkeda is joined by Dr. Stephanie Pearson, an OBGYN turned insurance broker who changed her career from a practitioner to safety net provider for medical experts. Almost 10 years ago, Dr. Pearson sustained an injury during an operation procedure and was left with a career unable to pursue the work she studied for. Since then, she’s had a change of heart and now uses her skills and knowledge in...

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Anita Lwanga, a kinesiologist, internist, and geriatrician who is actively involved in educating the next generation of physicians. She’s here today to share her best tips for how pre-meds, medical students, and residents can obtain research experience.  [00:56] Dr. Lwanga’s Medical Journey and Background [02:50] Why Internal Medicine? [05:47] How Important is Resea...