Generations M.D.

This week on Generations MD, Stephanie recaps her internal medicine rotation and shares her first impressions of starting surgery. We also compare what a day in the life of dr. davis vs stephanie right now, and compare our rotation evaluations from the 1990s to now.

This week Dr. Davis and stephanie catch up and discuss the story of a 70-year-old medical school graduate who is starting residency. 

The third year of medical school is officially here, and everything feels different. In this episode of Generations MD, Stephanie talks about starting clinical rotations on the internal medicine wards. We talk about the transition from classroom learning to real patient care, what surprised Stephanie most about the hospital, and the reality of life as a new MS3.

With third year rotations starting, we talk about how to succeed in clinical medicine, what attendings actually notice, and why empathy and initiative matter more than perfection. Plus, one unforgettable, unhinged story about going above and beyond for a patient.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shikhar Tomur, a young plastic surgeon in Dallas, to talk about his path into one of the most competitive specialties in medicine, including his experience in an accelerated 6-year medical program. We also get into what plastic surgery training is actually like, the realities of pursuing a surgical career, and how the path to becoming a physician may be evolvi...

Studying for Step 1 is stressful—but it also opens your eyes to what comes next. In this episode, we talk about what it’s actually like preparing for Step 1, and how that stress quickly turns into a bigger realization: the residency match process can feel just as intense… if not worse. At times, medical training starts to feel less like a structured system—and more like reality TV.

What’s it like to be an OBGYN, mom, and rising online creator? This week we are joined by Dr. Fran (@pagingdrfran) to cover life in women’s health, what it took to grow a social platform to over a million followers, and how evidence‑based medicine can cut through misinformation online.

Stephanie Davis and Dr. Sarah Davis tackle big questions about bias and ethics in medicine — with plenty of laughter along the way. They explore how generational perspective influences clinical decision-making, why objectivity is harder than we think, and how Step 1 and rare disorders manage to enter every conversation.

This week on Generations MD, Stephanie and her mom tackle two topics that don’t get enough honest conversation in medicine: finances and alcohol. From navigating student loans and financial “advice” in medical school to understanding changing alcohol trends and the rise in Gen Z sobriety, this episode breaks down what future doctors should actually be thinking about.

On this week's episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Chelsea Romero (MD/MPH), a remarkable individual who has conquered incredible challenges. After living through a near-fatal postpartum hemorrhage on Christmas Day, she was then diagnosed with an ultra-rare, aggressive cancer that derailed her residency plans and pushed her into chemotherapy. Chelsea shares her advocacy for physi...

This week Dr. Davis and stephanie discuss AI in medicine and uncover some hidden truths behind platforms like Open Evidence,

Female physicians are often told they can “have it all”—but no one talks about the timeline it actually takes to get there. In this episode, we unpack the reality that women in medicine do have to plan for having children , and how medical training, residency, and institutional policies make that planning unnecessarily difficult. From fertility, pregnancy, and parental leave to the quiet pressure...

Today, stephanie and dr. davis talk about step 1 and how many things in medical education are not clinically relevant.

Join us for an honest conversation with Dr. Bradley Block, host of Succeed in Medicine , as we unpack the real-world challenges of being a physician — from career growth and leadership to burnout, work–life balance, and life outside the clinic.

On this episode, we chat with Lily, a newly accepted PA-student, about her interview journey — from preparation to nerves to her big “yes!” moment

On this episode we talk with Dr. Brittany K. Bankhead — trauma surgeon, surgical intensivist, innovator, and mother. They dive into her journey of finding doors (and creating them) in a high-stakes surgical world, balancing motherhood with medicine, and building a life on her own terms.  Connect with Dr. Bankhead: ModernMomLab.com | @ModernMomLab | info@modernmomlab.com Listener exclusive discount...

On today's episode, Dr. Sarah Davis talks about her concierge medicine practice, breaks down her business model, and explains the pros and cons of running a small business. She also talks about her 30 year med school reunion!

Stephanie and Dr. Sarah Davis sit down with Dr. Matthew Davis to talk about what it really takes to build a successful medical group. He opens up about the sacrifices, the lessons learned, and how he turned years of hard work into a career that’s both fulfilling and financially rewarding.

In this episode of Generations MD , Stephanie and her mom reflect on how medical training has changed—from lugging stacks of books on rounds to the digital resources students use today. We’re also joined by Lilly, who shares her perspective as she prepares for PA school interviews. Together, we explore the evolving world of medical education, the challenges that remain the same, and the unique pat...

Join Dr. Heather Bartos—OB-GYN, menopause maverick, and author of Quickies: One Hundred Little Lessons for Living Sexily Ever After in Midlife —as she debunks sexual health myths and serves up 100 bite-sized truth bombs. From hormone hacks to spicing up intimacy, this episode delivers sass, science, and soul in equal measure.

In this episode of Generations MD , we unpack some wild and thought-provoking stories: the woman who fell in love with her psychiatrist, the dermatologist who told med students to clear up their acne before rotation, and whether medical school really gets harder each year—or if people just like to say it does. I also share a real update on how my second year is going and what I’ve learned along th...

In this episode of Generations MD , Stephanie and Dr. Davis sit down with Dr. Will Flanary—better known as Dr. Glaucomflecken—the ophthalmologist and comedian whose viral sketches capture the quirks, frustrations, and humanity of medicine. We talk about finding humor in hard moments, coping with personal health scares, navigating the medical profession’s culture, and why laughter just might be one...

This week, Stephanie continues her recap of her global health trip to India!

On this week's episode, Stephanie recaps her summer and talks about her experience on her global health trip to northern India

In this episode of Generations MD , Stephanie and her mom dive into the growing research and controversy around psilocybin and its potential role in mental health treatment. They also talk about how doctors carve out unique paths in medicine—from integrative care to micro-specializations—and what it really means to “find your niche” in a rapidly evolving field.