CODE MAIZE: A Podcast for Future Wolverines in Healthcare

Health professions graduate programs can be expensive, and the recent changes in federal financial aid regulations may limit the ability for some to pay for those programs.  Join us as we speak with recruiters and health care professionals from the US Army and Navy to discuss scholarship opportunities available through the Department of Defense.  LtCol Noel (USA), LCDR McKim (USN), and Chief Oswal...

Join Devak Nanua and Piroz Bahar, M3 medical students at the University of Michigan, as they share their experiences and reflect on what has been most meaningful to them along the way. This episode covers a range of topics related to how it feels to go through medical school. Don't miss a chance to hear from medical students who are currently in the process of becoming physicians to learn what...

Join our conversation with Professor Emily Youatt, Director of Undergraduate Education and Clinical Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity, and Dr. Lewis Morgenstern, Professor of Epidemiology, Neurology, Emergency Medicine and Neurosurgery, and Director of the Stroke Program, both from U-M's School of Public Health, for a lively discussion on what students may do to pursue a m...

In today's episode, Julie interviews Dr. Rajesh Mangrulkar and Nancy Kuemin for our students to learn about why interprofessional education is so important within health care. In part one, you will hear stories about healing and how approaching healthcare from interprofessional education enriches the healthcare experience. Dr. Raj Mangrulkar reminds students to be constantly curious so they ca...

Join us for a conversation with M1 student Krupa Patel of Michigan Medicine. In this conversation Krupa and Gerald explore the beginnings of Krupa’s interest in Medicine and how intentional decision making led her to discovering her passion in medicine. Krupa talks in great detail about the importance and intersectionality of community involvement which has resulted in the birth of the Lunar Doula...

In this episode of Code Maize we focus on the nursing profession. Our guest host, Rachel Patterson, delves into the dynamic and essential role that nurses play in healthcare. The discussion covers various aspects, including the challenges and rewards of nursing, and the evolving nature of the profession.  Featured guest, April Bigalow is a professor at U of M School of Nursing and is an experience...

There are many paths to medical school. Sometimes, students decide to pursue a career in medicine during their senior year or after graduating from college, not realizing until they’ve had other life experiences they would like to become a physician. Join us in this episode for a discussion with guests Matt Wishart, Steven Pejuan, Nathan Fox, and Beth Kranyak from the UM MEDPREP Program which is a...

Join us for a conversation with Dawn Dewar a Career Advisor in the department of Academic and Career Advising office at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. We explore the complex understanding of career advising and how incoming students can take advantage of career advising resources. This will help shape their experiences with extracurriculars and professional developmen...

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Juanita Tookes an Academic Advisor in the department of Academic and Career Advising office at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. We discuss how students can effectively transition from undergraduate to medical school. Highlighting resources and optimizing the academic advising wealth of knowledge to shape their experiences to their goa...

WELCOME NEW STUDENTS! The Newnan Advising Center Pre-Health team - Jen Oza Grysko, Gerald Murphy, Julie Nelson, and Maria Raab, welcome first-year pre-health students to the University of Michigan. Learn about the range of pre-health advising services and support available to you and how pre-health advisors can get you started on your pre-health journey. Resources: LSA Pre-Health Website LSA Pre-H...

Join us on this podcast episode for a very special conversation with Dr. Robert Ernst, Chief Health Officer, Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness in Student Life, and Executive Director of University Health Services at the University of Michigan, who led our campus community through the pandemic. Hear about Dr. Ernst’s own journey to becoming a physician as a first generation college s...

In today's episode, we have two guests from U-M Medical School Financial Aid Office. Mary Jo and Tammy address the general financial aid timeline and a broad overview of the process. Our guests also share some resources for students and helpful tips as students prepare financially for medical school. For more information and resources mentioned today, please check out this page from the U-M Me...

Dr. Amy Yorke is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Michigan-Flint. In today's episode, you will learn more about what physical therapists do and and how to help prepare yourself for applying to physical therapy programs. Dr. Yorke shares great advice for our pre-heath students and how to embrace this pre-health process. To learn more about the University of Michig...

Gerald and Dr. Jamye Banks explore the challenges racially marginalized students experience on campus and how students who identify within this demographic can persist through these challenges. Through different approaches Dr. Banks refers to building community, emotional intelligence, and offering perspective to students who are not of a racially marginalized community. By making space for racial...

Today we welcome Gerald Murphy Jr., our new pre-health advisor to the podcast. Gerald joined our pre-health team this January and will be a co-host with Julie for Code Maize. We wanted to take the time to introduce Gerald to the the LSA pre-health community for you to learn more about him, his advising philosophy, and journey to the University of Michigan. Gerald shares some helpful tips for our p...

For this episode, we had the pleasure to hear from two current M1 students at the University of Michigan Medical School. Devak Nanua and Piroz Bahar share their pathways to medicine as well as the importance of creating bonds with faculty and fellow students as a meaningful part of defining success as an M1 student. Thank you Rachel, a pre-health advisor form Biomedical Engineering, to hosting and...

Covering the cost of a professional health graduate program in medicine, dentistry, and other health programs is a major concern for many students. In this episode, Krissy Bhaumik, Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid at UM, offers advice on how to finance your graduate education, identify scholarships you may qualify for, create a personal budget, and understand various ways to repay your d...

Wellness on the road to a medical or healthcare career is a lifelong journey. Joy Pehlke, Student Engagement and Academic Partnerships Assistant Director and Health Service Education and Adjunct Lecturer in Curriculum Support, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, joins us from Wolverine Wellness to share her expertise and suggestions on managing stress, embracing experiences, and developi...

In this episode, join Julie and Chelsea as they talk about the medical school application timeline, application components, and how to get started on your application. The conversation will briefly cover MCAT, letters of recommendation, work/activities section, and much more!  Chelsea also shares helpful  resources available through the University Career Center that help students prepare...

Join us in learning more about the University of Michigan's Medical Science Training Program (MSTP) with special guest Enze Xing. Enze is a University of Michigan alum and is currently a 6th year MSTP student. Students will hear about how to prepare for a career as a physician scientist, explore the role research plays in clinical practice, and discuss opportunities for MSTP and research for stude...

Pre-Health students may experience imposter phenomenon when pursuing health careers. Students sometimes feel incompetent or self-critical or may develop chronic self-doubt. Dr. Christine Asidao, Associate Director of Community Engagement and Outreach at the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) discusses what Imposter Phenomenon is, why it occurs, and where to find guidance and support reso...

Do you sometimes wonder if there are really lucrative, meaningful, and diversity-rich careers out there in health care? Please tune in and listen to Dr. Michael Boehnke and Steven Salerno, PhD Candidate in the Biostatistics department as they review the major and the wonderful mentors and career opportunities available for you. Learn about the Biostatistics major and hear a great discussion from a...

In this episode, Chelsea Moore, Assistant Director in the University Career Center (UCC), shares programs and resources offered by her department which can help you explore health careers. Learn how you can make the best fit in a health career and find health-related opportunities to gain experience in your field just by scheduling an appointment in the University Career Center. LSA Pre-Health Adv...

In this week’s podcast, Dr. Trevor Kilgore (Student Affairs Engagement Coordinator and Academic Advisor in the School of Kinesiology) discusses the value of pacing yourself as a pre-health student. Learn how to evolve over time and using your first year of college to become well-rounded and explore opportunities. Where do you fit on the pre-health journey? Listen as Dr. Kilgore encourages you to r...

In this podcast, Stephanie Chervin from the LSA Honors Program and Living-Learning Community talks about living your authentic life as a key ingredient to fulfillment on the pre-med path. Hear about how you can choose any major as a pre-health student. Listen as Stephanie talks about the importance of pacing yourself, finding a social community to support you, and figuring out the classes or resea...