Bundle Of Hers

How do you play the game but still get what you want? How do you make a change while still fitting into the system? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nwando Olayiwola, chief clinical transformation officer at RubiconMD and founder of the Association of Minority Women Professionals, about making change and leading through authenticity, passion, and diversity.

Failing medical school is probably the biggest fear for every medical student. You do not anticipate you will fail, and you cannot 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? Harjit and Leen talk to fellow medical student, J, about the difficult topic of failing medical school and how to m...

Going into medicine, a lot of us might fear delivering difficult news and information to patients and their families. After all, what is the "right" way to tell someone they have been diagnosed with cancer, or that their parent has passed? As doctors, is it better to be strong for the patient, or be vulnerable with them? In this episode, we talk about the importance of presentation of knowledge wh...

It can sometimes be difficult to separate between religion and science, especially if you practice both. But, religion and science can co-exist. In this episode, Leen and Harjit talk to fellow classmate Bryan Grover about navigating the ambiguity of culture and religion in science, and the discussion of theory versus fact.

It is something the majority of us can relate to, but many actually do not receive proper sex education, or they are getting unhelpful and misinformed information. Sex education is surprisingly still stigmatized in medical school. On this episode, we talk about why, as future doctors, we think it is critical people, especially young teenagers, receive proper education on sex, birth control, and le...

For a long chunk of history, the field of medicine was male-dominated and obstetrics and gynaecology was no exception. In this episode, we talk about the growth of the field, the root of sensitivity surrounding the medical specialty, and why, even though OB/GYN is now largely female-dominated, discrepancy still exists.

Healthy bodies can come in all shapes and sizes. But sometimes our cultural weight bias (or fatphobia) can interfere with patient rapport. Margaux and Harjit discusses the issue of weight bias in health care.

Third-year of med school involves a lot of soulsearching—we are more than halfway to becoming physicians and finding the time to balance everything in life can be a huge task. In this episode, Leen and Bushra talk to Dr. Megan Fix, emergency medicine physician and mentor for medical students and residents at University of Utah Health, about understanding priorities and how to balance med school wi...

Life keeps going but that does not mean you should not slow down every now and then to reflect on all the good you have accomplished and all the milestones you have passed. Self-reflecting is important for self-growth—it can help ground you to where you want to be and get to in life. As the year comes to an end, we are chatting about goals we made and the lessons we learned in 2018.

For many med students, the climb to residency can seem like a steep mountain, and it can be difficult to take a step back and recognize your accomplishments. But it is important to remember that all residents, all physicians, were med students at one point in their journey to the top. We talked to psychiatry resident Jackson Wong about navigating the hospital hierarchy and how to prepare ourselves...

Sometimes it can feel awkward to reach out to someone you notice may need support. Learning how to navigate and break through these feelings is a key part of being a compassionate doctor, colleague, and friend.

Whether you connect on a cultural level, or that you are women practicing medicine, most of us want to feel like we matter, like we are valued. Making connections with others from the same communities can give you a sense of belonging.

You know you are a medical student when you cannot count how many times you have run after a resident… only to follow them to the door of a bathroom. It happens. We are sharing some of our embarrassing, funny, confusing, and frustrating moments of third-year so far… because you should not have to go through medical school alone.

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?

We watched and discussed New Amsterdam , NBC's newest medical drama based on the oldest public hospital in the United States—the good, the bad, and the medical inaccuracies.

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?

Medical school is tough enough without feeling like you are not good enough. Not smart enough. Not hard working enough. As third-years, fitting into the hospital hierarchy can be challenging. Are you part of the team? Or are you only a student?

There have always been discussions about whether physicians should show empathy or remain stern when interacting with patients. And while there are valid points on both sides, it is important to remember that physicians are human beings. And human beings have emotions.

"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.

The main difference between first and second year of medical school verses third year is the hands-on patient experience. You are finally able to put everything you have learned from lectures and books to practice... and then realize there is a learning curve.

Thirty episodes in, we are reflecting on favorite memories from our second year of medical school, the lessons we have learned, and the goals we have achieved. And we are also looking forward to the future—third-year rotations and a whole lot more conversations on a second season of BUNDLE OF HERS!

Burnout looks different at various phases of medical education. On this episode, we discuss what second-year burnout looks like and how we combat the stress.

We get real about the discrepancy in representation of different races and ethnicities in medical school.

Medical school is hard, and many people navigate it with a family. On this episode, we learn how two moms balance medical school and family life.

Your voice is powerful. In this episode, we discuss why—and how—we speak up regarding difficult issues and topics. And we dare you to do the same.