Bundle Of Hers

We are excited to share our mentoring moments with you! MENTOR MOMENTS is sharing moments that held life-changing and learning experiences. We believe that centering mentorship relationships around identity is vital—when we discover who we are and project our identities, we find people who we can connect with. Join us as we grow together through our reflections in this new mini-series, and stay tu...

Diversity can be a sensitive subject for some, and the line separating inclusion and tokenism can be blurry. Merriam-Webster defines tokenism as, "the policy or practice of making only a symbolic effort, as to desegregate." Have you ever been tokenized?

Medicine, like the human body, is a universal science. But a difference in language can create a barrier between physician and patient. How do we navigate something so universally similar when effective communication is missing?

"Every patient should be treated the same." WRONG! Quite the opposite—we believe no two patients should receive the same care. From their health conditions to their cultural backgrounds, each patient is different. Acknowledging and understanding the differences will help you provide better care.

It's easy to go with the flow—going against the current is the difficult task. And bringing up topics of race, prejudice, biases, and discrimination can be uncomfortable. But it's okay to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, because being an ally can be uncomfortable. Allyship is "the key to unlocking the power of diversity.” In part two of a two-part discussion, Harjit and Margaux talk to Dr....

Race and discrimination can be sensitive topics that people may find uncomfortable to speak about. But they don’t have to be. Talking about race doesn’t make you racist. Not talking about race doesn’t mean you’re not racist. Allyship is "the key to unlocking the power of diversity.” In part one of a two-part discussion, Harjit and Margaux talk to Dr. Amy Cowan about what it means to be an ally.

You wanna change the world, heal its wounds, and make it a better place … all while studying for next week’s test. But when you’re worried about numbers and scores, the reason you’re studying medicine in the first place can be hard to hold onto. Margaux and Leen talk about activism in med school and what it means to be an activist and advocate in health care.

It should be admitted that not all research are conducted equally with everyone in mind, because everyone is a lot of people. As human beings, and especially as medical experts, we should challenge the information we learn and ask whether it is real knowledge or skewed bias. We should critically think about the ideas that might have formed throughout our life due to outside influences. In this epi...

Medicine is entrenched in anti-Black racism, just like every other institution. We are active participants in perpetuating harm. It's important to acknowledge the effects that racism has on our communities, whether it be discrimination for some or privilege for others. In this episode, we discuss contributions of anti-Black racism.

Four years later, we finally reached the bittersweet end of medical school! In the season three finale of BUNDLE OF HERS, we reflect on some of our favorite memories, lessons learned, and accomplishments achieved. As we conclude this chapter, we also discuss the future and the legacies we hope to create. When season four of BUNDLE OF HERS returns, we will all be DOCTORS!

Concluding our IDENTITY SERIES—a four-parter exploring who we are as human beings—in this special episode, Bushra talks to long-time family friend, Anisa Abdullahi, about how their Somali upbringings have influenced their identities and shaped what it means to be successful in life.

Continuing our IDENTITY SERIES—a four-parter exploring who we are as human beings—in this special episode, Margaux talks to Dr. Kyley Cox and Dr. Mckenna Coletti about how their decisions to start their families during medical school have influenced their identities and shaped their presence in medicine.

We are excited to continue our IDENTITY SERIES—a four-parter exploring who we are as human beings. In this special episode, Leen talks to fellow medical student Lina Ghabayen about how their Palestinian culture has influenced their identities and shaped their presence in medicine.

We are excited to introduce our IDENTITY SERIES—a four-parter exploring who we are as human beings. In this special episode, Harjit talks to fellow medical student Siale Teaupa about how their different cultural backgrounds and upbringings have influenced their identities and shaped their presence in medicine.

"Racist" can be an emotional and triggering label—nobody wants to be called a racist. Anti-Black racism is an unfortunate part of American history and still exists today. It is important to acknowledge the effects that racism has on our communities, whether it be discrimination for some or privilege for others. In this episode, we discuss contributions of anti-Black racism.

As fourth-year medical students about to enter residency during a global health crisis, the future is unclear. We have questions, and we are scared. But we will fight through together. In this episode, we discuss the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on our communities.

The health of one individual has profound implications and impacts the health of others, not only in their communities but worldwide. University of Utah Global Health aims to provide support and help local health organizations in their mission to improve the quality of life in their communities around the world. In this episode, Harjit, Margaux, and Leen talk to Dr. Adil Husain about how health is...

Four years of medical school and months of residency interviews all lead up to Match Day, when the National Resident Matching Program releases results to applicants seeking residency and fellowship training positions in the United States. It is an event that, traditionally, we have all celebrated together. But because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Match Day 2020 looked very different from pr...

Fourth year of med school is all about residency interviews. Ours included a lot of travel horror stories, bronchitis, pre-dinners, rejecting/canceling interviews, the whole drama of the actual day—and Watermelon Sour Patch Kids. In this episode, we spill everything good and bad about being on the interview trail for residency.

This is BUNDLE OF HERS, a podcast from four very different women, from very different backgrounds. We keep it real and raw, focusing on honest and thought-provoking conversations about the challenges women and minorities face in the field of medicine. Join us as we stumble gracefully through med school.

As healthcare providers, we hope we are able to treat any patient who may walk through our doors. But, unfortunately, discrepancies in healthcare are a real problem, especially for the LGBTQ community. How do you get a seat at the table when there is no table? In this episode, Margaux and Harjit talk to Dr. Cori Agarwal and Dr. Erika Sullivan about the Transgender Health Program at University of U...

How you choose to identify is your choice—no one has the right to tell you otherwise, not your family, not your friends, not your physician. But finding—and expressing—your identity isn't always easy. Sometimes, there are external and internal pressures. In this episode, Harjit and Bushra talk to fellow med student Laurel about what it looks like to start conversations, challenge the status quo, a...

Failing medical school is probably the biggest fear for every medical student. You don't anticipate you'll fail, and you can't really prepare for it either ... but what happens if you do fail? How do you handle the situation logistically? How do you handle the situation mentally? In this episode, we talk about the difficult topic of failing medical school and how to move forward.

Money is a complex talking topic, especially between people with varying socioeconomic statuses. Education is expensive. Healthcare is expensive. But they should not be. In this episode, Harjia, Bushra, and Leen talk about their own relationships with money and discuss how the political system affects the kind of health care we provide.

It should be admitted that not all research is conducted equally with everyone in mind, because everyone is a lot of people. As human beings, and especially as medical experts, we should challenge the information we learn and ask whether it is real knowledge or skewed bias. We should critically think about the ideas that might have formed throughout our lives due to outside influences. In this epi...