Dr. Impostor

In all our glory, we dissect the gritty details of the ever-intimidating residency interview. We have really enjoyed residency interview season so far. We've had great experiences getting to know so many people and programs. On today's episode, we get into what we've loved, what we haven't, and some of the things that might just have surprised us about our experience thus far w...

On this week's episode, we invite another fellow student, Westin Wong , to advise and inspire us based on his experiences with residency application season and 4th-year rotations. Don't miss the wisdom he drops for all! Twitter: @westinwong DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associa...

What happens when a medical student realizes their chosen specialty isn't actually for them? What kind of medical student is suited for urology? ...or pathology? What is a pre-doctoral fellowship, and why would I want to do one? This week, we answer those questions and others while we speak with Adam Berry, an osteopathic medical student and pre-doctoral anatomy fellow at Rocky Vista Universi...

Your bearded podcasters are back with lots to say about ERAS. Sorry Swifties, it's not what you're thinking of. Listen in as we discuss applying to residency. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice...

Hey! Nice to see you! How long as it been? 11 months? No. couldn't be. In other news.. Step/Level 2 is done! celebrate with us as we look ahead to what's in store with year 4 of medical school. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests...

 The 3rd year of medical school comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. Join Austin and Kama as they share the highs and lows of their first 2 weeks of clinical rotations.  DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered...

We're back! After a much-needed vacation following our first year of med school, we are ready to talk about the biggest day for a pre-med... INTERVIEW DAY! Join us as we discuss our own experiences with interviewing, as well as those of some of our peers. | DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s)...

We're back from the dead and ready to talk about what nightmare we've been going through for the past couple of months: NEUROSCIENCE. We're alive, but only just, and we'll take a few minutes to update everyone on our experience in what is considered to be one of the toughest courses in the first year of medical school. Stick around for our thoughts on where the podcast will be...

Because neither of us are all that qualified to talk about issues of race or diversity, we got an adult. Leslie Zorwick, PhD joins us for this super-sized episode where we discuss some important questions regarding diversity, equality, and trying to get along with each other.  Dr. Zorwick's Book Recommendations: Daughter of Smoke and Bone - Laini Taylor Every Heart a Doorway - Seanan McGuire...

Now that we're 1/8th  doctors, we'll be reflecting back on what our first semester in medical school was like. Listen in to what we thought about our introduction to medicine,  what surprised us, made us laugh, and some of the other lessons we learned about succeeding as a student. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll be inspired. You might even get some insight as to how Aust...

How do I set goals for myself? How do I get started with research? How does someone with a wife and child manage med school? How do I become a better dancer? We take these questions and more to our new friend Timothy Light, a first-year med student at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Listen to how a student at the top of their game manages impostor syndrome, time management,...

The yearly and daily schedule of med school is daunting, overwhelming, and success often seems distant. We breakdown the med school journey year to year and day to day and share our thoughts on succeeding as a medical student. We might even talk about "fun"? Do we even know what "fun" is anymore? Also, stay tuned for an exciting announcement at the end of the show! DISCLAIMER:...

What does a medical school dean have to say about impostor syndrome? Is it possible to experience impostor syndrome when you’re practicing at the top of your profession? We virtually sit down with Dr. David Park, vice president of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine and dean of the Southern Utah campus to discuss his career and advice for future physicians. We’ll also hear a lit...

**Trigger Warning - A racially insensitive quote is read between 20:28 and 21:16, which may be upsetting to some listeners. ** | Kama and Austin take a dive into the ongoing discussion surrounding Osteopathic Medicine. We discuss our decision to enter into Osteopathic Medicine. We also give a woefully brief overview of the history of Osteopathic Medicine. While we researched, we also found some un...

Kama and Austin discuss why they decided to go to medical school. They also discuss some bad reasons to go into medicine. Alligators are discussed. Review or rate our podcast! DrImpostor.com Reuters article DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their gues...

Kama and Austin sit down to figure out what exactly this podcast is going to be. Pre-meds, med students, and undecided undergrads tune in! - DrImpostor.com | Instagram: @DrImpostor | Twitter: @ImpostorDr   -  DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their gu...