Dear DO:

Dear D.O.

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Hello! My name is Michaele Garrison, host of Dear DO podcast. I'm a current neurology resident. My journey to medical school was chaotic to say the least, as it lacked structure as well as mentorship. When I looked online at other people’s experiences, I felt inadequate and lost. In a world of instagram-worthy medical content, it’s easy to feel subpar. Through my podcast, I hope those pursuing medicine will feel more seen and have the mentorship I wish I had.

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9 - Preparing for Medical School, Premed Advice, and More with Misha Dilmaghani 09.03.2023 51:11

This week I sit down and chat with incoming MS-1, Misha Dilmaghani. Misha has a B.S. in Neuroscience from FAU and will be attending Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Joplin, MO in the Fall. We talk about medical school interviews, gap years, preparing for medical school, premed misconceptions, and SO MUCH more. If you are a premedical student, you won't want to miss this!

8 - Stay Squeaky! Interview with Dr. Colin Hanock, DO PGY-1 Surgery Resident. 02.03.2023 1:05:31

In this week's episode we sit down and chat with Dr. Colin Hanock, DO PGY-1 surgery resident at Wright State University/Wright Patterson Air Force Base. We talk about the military match, couples match, surgery residency, going to medical school at an osteopathic program, and SO much more. You can contact Dr. Hanock at colin.hanock@wright.edu. Check out my website, deardopod.com for more informatio...

7 - Ending the DO vs MD Stigma 22.02.2023 23:13

In this week's episode we dive into what it means to be a DO, how we stack up to our MD counterparts in the Match process, why DO's love primary care, and so much more. Whether you are a premed, a medical student, or a current resident physician this episode will (hopefully) teach you something. Original music by Kalon. Recording and production by Michaele Garrison. Visit DearDOpod.com for mo...

6 - Personal Statements 101 for Residency Applications 17.02.2023 30:49

This week we are getting all the information on personal statements for residency applications! We dive into what they are, why they matter, the do's and don'ts, examples, as well as my favorite personal statement formula for success. Feel free to submit all your questions in my DMs on Instagram/TikTok, or my official website, DearDOpod.com. Original music by Kalon, production and recording by Mic...

5 - DO vs MD with Dr. Howard Herrell, MD 09.02.2023 30:14

In today's episode, we muse about TikTok comments regarding DO vs MD and settle how DO schools stack up to MD schools. We also answer: Are traditional grades better than pass/fail systems? Are all undergraduate GPAs created equally? What should someone look for in a medical school? Is medical school "ranking" even real?

Dear DO: Trailer 2023 07.02.2023 0:50

Dear DO is a podcast for honest advice on your journey to becoming a physician. We'll be with you each step of the way! Original music by Kalon, recording and production by Michaele Garrison. 

4 - How to Study for Step 2/Level 2 02.02.2023 39:20

In this week's episode, I dive into how to effectively study for Step 2/Level 2, including how I increased my Level 2 score by over 130 points! We'll be talking about Step 2/Level 2 study schedules, the best approach to practice question sets, practice exams, what resources to use, ALL of the things. Original music by Kalon, recording and production by Michaele Garrison.

3 - For Third Year Medical Students, An Approach to All Things Fourth Year 26.01.2023 38:55

This week I'm giving you a glimpse into planning your final year of medical school! I go over how to research residency programs, what auditions are, how to schedule them, the MSPE, letters of interest, and so much more. This episode is perfect for current third year medical students. Stay tuned for more!

2 - A Pre-Med Guide to Medical School Applications 19.01.2023 24:34

In this episode, I take you through deep dive into the medical school application requirements! I go through everything you need to know as a pre-med and what I would have done differently. From prerequisites to the personal statement, you don't want to miss this informational and honest chat all pre-medical students should listen to!

1 - An Overview of Medical School Applications with Dr. Howard Herrell 12.01.2023 34:07

Debut episode of the podcast Dear DO, the podcast about all things medical school which aims to serve as a beacon of hope and resources for hopeful pre-meds and medical students alike. This episode gives a sneak peek into future topics of discussion, along with helpful insight into some important aspects of the medical school admission process. Music by Kalon. Producing and recording by Michaele G...