Med School Minutes

Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast. In this episode, we talked to folks from the Rush Esperanza Clinic in Chicago.  Rush Esperanza started their residency program recently, and in this episode, they discussed the program, the advantages of doing a residency in such a program, and the best practices when it comes to applying and interviewing for residency.   To learn more...

Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast.  We are excited to welcome Dr. Padmini Bhudriraju, a CMO of Prime Health in Texas and a Clerkship Director for SJSM. We also welcomed two guests, Dr. Saad Hanan and Dr. Kiran Nizamani, graduates of SJSM and current USMLE Counselors.  Dr. Bhudriraju gave us great insights into what residency programs and hospitals are looking for when se...

In this episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast, we welcomed Dr. Shahrzad Torabi, the SJSM graduate and the PGY-1 OBGYN Resident in Michigan. Dr. Torabi provided us with very useful insights into what steps she took to be successful in the residency match. Dr. Torabi also tells us about her day as a resident and what students can expect if they choose OBGYN as a career choice. #medicalschool #me...

Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes.  Over the course of the next few episodes, we will touch on the best practices for residency preparation for medical students.  In this episode, Dr. Afsha Rais, a Family Medicine MD, an SJSM Alumna, and a Family Medicine Residency Associate Program Director at Medical City Healthcare, talks about her journey from a medical student to where she...

Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes.  With the deadline for residency applications approaching, we sat down with two SJSM USMLE Counselors to discuss the steps the school is taking to prepare the students for the residency applications and interview.  We also discussed the best practices in preparing your residency application, MSPE, and how to prepare for the interview. #sjsm #MD...

In this episode of Med School Minuted podcast, our host, Kaushik Guha, had an opportunity to sit down with a truly unique SJSM student. Mrs. Chandler Babb, a third-semester student in our MD program, recently became a World Champion in Powerlifting, by winning the WORLDS competition in South Africa. She discusses how powerlifting became her passion but also talks about her experience of moving to...

In this episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, our host, Kaushik Guha, sat down with a very special guest- a 4x Olympian in fencing and a 1st-year medical student with SJSM- Ms. Kelley Hurley.  In this amazing interview, Kelley talks about her experience of becoming a champion fencer and about her transition into medical studies. She draws the parallel between the two passions and gives guidan...

In this episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, our host, Kaushik Guha, sat down with the Dean of Basic Sciences of the SJSM’s Anguilla campus to discuss his experience as a Dean and opportunities for students to successfully conquer the first two years of the medical school in Anguilla. Dr. Iliou is a MIT graduate and has served as a Dean of Basic Sciences in Anguilla for over 10 years. Dr. Il...

In this episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, Basic Science students of SJSM's Saint Vincent and the Grenadines campus talk about their life on the island. Four students talk about the fun things to do outside of the school and describe why they would recommend the future SJSM students to come to this island. Host:  Kaushik Guha, Executive Vice President, SJSM

Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, where we talk about important topics related to medical education, particularly issues surrounding the studying of medicine in the Caribbean medical schools. In this episode we talk about how one student found the love of her life during her medical studies.  Host: Kaushik Guha, Executive Vice President- SJSM Guests: Emily Drake M.D. -S...

Welcome to our USMLE Prep Question and Answer series! We posed the following question on our social media (@sjsm_medicalschool) on Friday, April 15, 2022. In this episode of the series, Dr. Aqsaa Chaudhry will break down this USMLE Step 1 Prep question and explain how you can get to the correct answer in order to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 Exam! Question:  A 15-year-old boy comes to the clinic w...

Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, where we talk about important topics related to medical education, particularly issues surrounding the studying of medicine in the Caribbean medical schools. In this episode we talk about the importance of participating in student organizations and extra-curricular activities.  Our guests talk about how participation in various organiza...

In this Med School Minutes podcast episode, we discuss what students can expect while living on the Caribbean Islands. We understand that many students will experience life on a Caribbean Island only when they arrive to the school at the start of the term, and we hope that this video will help them understand what the life on the island is all about.   Our guests talk about their experience while...

2022 MATCH results are in!  This year was another highly successful year for Saint James School of Medicine MATCH applicants. Over 70 students have matched into residency.  In this three-part podcast we talk to five students who are one large step closer to becoming a licensed MD. Host- Kaushik Guha, Executive Vice President- SJSM Dr. Russell Heckburn

2022 MATCH results are in!  This year was another highly successful year for Saint James School of Medicine MATCH applicants. Over 70 students have matched into residency.  In this three-part podcast we talk to five students who are one large step closer to becoming a licensed MD. Host- Kaushik Guha, Executive Vice President- SJSM Dr. Sreedivya Veturi Dr. Aqsaa Chaudhry

2022 MATCH results are in!  This year was another highly successful year for Saint James School of Medicine MATCH applicants. Over 70 students have matched into residency.  In this three-part podcast we talk to five students who are one large step closer to becoming a licensed MD. Host- Kaushik Guha, Executive Vice President- SJSM Dr. Parag Badami Dr. Nicolas Jaeggi

With the MATCH around the corner, students awaiting the results are under a lot of stress. In this Med School Minutes Special episode, we discuss the MATCH process and how to cope with the Pre-MATCH jitters.   Host- Kaushik Guha, Executive Vice President- SJSM Dr. Aqsaa Chaudhry- SJSM graduate and USMLE Counselor Joe Torres- Assistant Manager - Clinical Services- SJSM

In this episode, our host, Kaushik Guha and his guest discuss the importance of accreditation of a medical school for students. We discuss the difficulties and challenges in obtaining the accreditation, who the accrediting bodies are and what can students do to ensure that their school is accredited. Guests:   Dr. Kallol Guha- CEO of Saint James School of Medicine Dr. Juan Ramirez- Assistant Dean...

Try your hand at this USMLE prep question and comment on what you think the correct answer is below.  Question: A 22-year-old female comes to the clinic for smoking cessation. She has smoked 1 pack of cigarettes per day for the past 7 years. She has tried to stop smoking using the nicotine gum and patch but she was unsuccessful. The patient has no other complaints. She is a social drinker and deni...

The Education Commission on Foreign Medical Education (ECFMG) is the primary body in the United States that oversees the policies and regulation around licensing International Medical Graduates (IMGs).  In order to take the USMLEs, and to apply for residency all IMGs must be certified by ECFMG.  This certification typically takes place after the completion of the 2nd year of a medical program, and...

In this episode, our Guest, Dr. DeJuan Kinchelow, talks about a common USMLE topic of Endometriosis. We will discuss in detail a typical case and will provide insights into best way to answer these questions.  

In this episode we discuss the changes to the USMLE Step 1 and the subsequent changes in the NBME. This change is one of the rare major changes by the USMLE and it will have a significant impact on the students, their ability to move from Basic Sciences and into the Clinical Sciences.  This change will also impact how the students are evaluated during the residency interviews. Host- Kaushik Guha,...