Humanizing Geisel: The Podcast

  In this episode, we sit down with a group of 4th-year medical students at Geisel - Nicholas Fuller and Annie Dionne -  who share with us their experiences applying to internal medicine residency. They share valuable insights into what it’s really like to pursue a career in IM, from the challenges of the application process to the rewarding moments that reaffirm their passion for the field. Wheth...

See part I for more details on Jerry's journey!

    Short Bio: Jerry Tullo was born and raised in New York and graduated from Harvard University with a concentration in Human Evolutionary Biology. During his undergraduate studies, he assisted in fMRI and PET neuroimaging research on Major Depressive Disorder and Alzheimer's Disease. His published research focuses on the usage of High-Frequency Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in treating Major...

In this episode, we sit down with a group of 4th-year medical students at Geisel - Christina Sierra, Connor Bridges, Evan Watkins -  who share with is their experiences navigating an interesting journey of applying to general surgery residency. They share valuable insights into what it’s really like to pursue a career in surgery, from the challenges of the application process to the rewarding mome...

What does road to family medicine residency look like? Hear from current 4th year medical students at Geisel, Micah Trautwein and Mary Harris as they discusse their journey to Family Medicine, application process, and everything in-between! Contact info: Micah Trautwein: Micah. L.Trautwein. MED@dartmouth.edu Mary Harris: Mary. E.Harris. MED@dartmouth.edu     Additional Resources:  Career options i...

What is vascular surgery: in short, vascular surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the treatment of disorders and diseases affecting the blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and lymphatic system.  Hear from current 4th year medical student at Geisel, Oraya Vesvoranan as she discusses her journey to vascular surgery, application process, and everything in-between! Contact info: oraya...

  Hear from current 4th year medical students at Geisel, John Emery and Francesco Emiliani, as they discuss their path to Pathology!  Contact info: John Emery: John. F.Emery. MED@dartmouth.edu Francesco Emiliani: Francesco. E.Emiliani. MED@dartmouth.edu     To learn more: - https://careersinmedicine.aamc.org/explore-options/specialty-profiles/pathology - https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/patholo...

Name (pronouns): Titilayo Mabogunje Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria Year at Geisel: M3 Career interest: Pediatric gastroenterology The best thing about Geisel is: the PEOPLE! Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Putnam’s vineyard Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: summer hikes Favorite book/poem: *I’m too undecisive to answer this question and the next; is it okay to skip?” Favorite song/piece of music...

      Name (pronouns): Steve Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako he/him Hometown: Edweso, Ghana and Columbus, Ohio Year at Geisel: MS4 Career interest: Plastic Surgery The best thing about Geisel is: Many diverse opportunities/rotations outside the Upper Valley. This gives students exposure to how different systems of care for their patient population and can be informative for specialty planning and patient pop...

Name (pronouns):  Liah D'sa (she/her/hers) Hometown: Gilbert, AZ Year at Geisel: MS3 Career interest: Don't know yet! The best thing about Geisel is: The community Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: To eat—Turmeric Kitchen. To get away for a minute—Mink Brook Nature Preserve. Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Finding new walking trails Favorite book/poem: This is so silly but I loved "The Pha...

Name (pronouns): Ian Lichtenstein (he/him) Hometown: Portsmouth, NH Year at Geisel: M4 Career interest: Emergency Medicine The best thing about Geisel is: The Community Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: The Norwich Inn’s Porch Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Skiing (uphill/downhill) Favorite book/poem: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Favorite song/piece of music: Thunder Road by Bruce...

  Name (pronouns): Abby Marshall (She/Her) Hometown: Williston, VT Year at Geisel: 6th year Career interest: Probably oncology The best thing about Geisel is: The people Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Park Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Running Favorite book/poem: “Hope” is the thing with feathers by Emily Dickinson Favorite song/piece of music: This is too h...

In this episode, we take you back to some of our conversations with current medical students at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. We asked them to share a piece of advice and wisdom, as they reflect on their experience. Listen to:  1. Rob Sandhu 2. Michael Nguyen 3. John Emery 4. Nicholas Fuller 5. Matthew Goff  

  Short Bio: Rob Sandhu is a M2 Student at Dartmouth. He was born and raised in Los Angeles to two Panjabi parents. For college, he attended the University of California, Irvine, where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Omega honor societies. Upon graduation, Rob received the Chancellor’s Award of Distinction and Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research. In college,...

  Name (pronouns): Connor Bridges, he/him Hometown: London, UK Year at Geisel: 2025 Career interest: General surgery The best thing about Geisel is: The people! Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: The rail trail Favorite book/poem: Mountains Beyond Mountains Favorite quote: “The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” Most treasured travel: Summer spe...

  Name (pronouns): Danette Flint (she/her) Hometown: Alexander, NY Year at Geisel/Dartmouth: 2009-2013 Career focus/interest: Cardiovascular Critical Care / Inpatient Cardiology The best thing about Geisel/Dartmouth is: An academic center located rurally! Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Anywhere I can sit in the sun and dip my feet in the water Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Spending ti...

  Name (pronouns): Maximillian Kutch, but I go by Max   Hometown: Born in Houston and raised in Dallas, TX but I call College Station, TX home   Year at Geisel: MS3   Career interest: Still undifferentiated but I most like Emergency Medicine   The best thing about Geisel is: The genuine goodness of everyone I meet here   Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: My little piece of land in Bradford VT   F...

  Ila is an MS3 at Dartmouth, and member of class of 2026. She is currently on a OB-GYN in California. Though Ila is unsure what she wants to specialize in she is passionate about incorporating health literacy and integrative medicine in her research and eventual practice. In this episode, we hear about her experience during Geisel Pediatric Rotation: - Inpatient service - 3 weeks at CHOC (Childre...

  Name (pronouns): Nena Mason She/Her Hometown: Melba, Idaho Year at Geisel: 2nd Career interest: currently in my dream career  The best thing about Geisel is: work/life balance Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: the white mountains Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: ice climbing Book/poem Recommendation: the stormlight archive series  Favorite piece of music/song: tough, changes often Favorit...

  Name (pronouns):  Larry Myers Hometown: Waitsfield, Vermont (currently resident of Norwich, VT) Year at Geisel: 24th The best thing about Geisel is: The students! Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Teaching Book/poem Recommendation: Gather by Kenneth Cadow released in October 2023 (Ken Cadow is a Norwich resident and co-Principal of Oxbow High School just a few towns north of us in Bradford,...

  Name (pronouns): Michael Nguyen (he/him) Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Year at Geisel: M2 Career interest: Undecided specialty The best thing about Geisel is: Our close-knit community Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: On the Connecticut in the summer Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Skiing at the Dartmouth Skiway Book/poem Recommendation: In Waves by A. J. Dungo Most treasured travel: Campin...

  Name (pronouns): Kate Adams (she, her, hers) Hometown: Dennis, MA Year at Geisel: 4 Career interest: Mental Health, Wellbeing, Coaching, Live Performance, Music, Dance, Yoga, Movement Therapy The best thing about Geisel is: the small, tight-knit community Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Putnam’s Vineyard for an indoor spot, the white river branch near South Royalton for an outdoor spot Favori...

  Name (pronouns): Matthew Goff (he/him/his) Hometown: Plattsburgh, NY Year at Geisel: 2025 Career interest: Triple Board (Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) The best thing about Geisel is: My classmates (of all years)! Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Abracadabra Coffee in Woodstock, VT Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Trail running and cycling Book/poem Recommendati...

  Name: Charles Hopley (He/Him) Hometown: Denver  Year at Geisel:  6th Career interest: Im an Internist and I take care of patients with Kidney Disease and bad blood pressure The best thing about Geisel is: Its setting. Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Sunrise over Whaleback Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Being outside and watching my kids sports events Book/poem Recommendation: The orig...

Name (pronouns): Shawn O’Leary (he, him, his) Hometown: Duluth, MN Year at Geisel: ~22 years Career interest: Health equity, student engagement with the underserved and wellness The best thing about Geisel is: Our student’s commitment to service Favorite book/poem: The Roundhouse by Louise Erdrich Most treasured travel: Anywhere with my family Guilty pleasure: Anything sweet        Unknown fact ab...