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Welcome Brianna Hallenback (future) M.D. to this week's episode! Bri is currently finishing up MS4 but has been great friends with Jordan since the beginning of their medical school journeys. Step 2 is obviously a huge challenge medical students must face, so we take it head on to discuss some top study tips on how to overcome it. Getting a tutor is a must but getting the right tutor for YOU...

This week, host Jordan Abney gets to catch up with his family. Grant and Kelsie Abney, active members of the Air Force, have been stationed in Alaska but now grace the podcast with their time. A great team but potentially a more interesting case study. Join us for this fantastic time as we discuss Castleman's disease , POEMS syndrome, their time in the military and in Alaska. We hope that you...

In this second episode of our two-part series featuring Joel Collins M.D. (otherwise known as @TheRealDoctorJoel), we don't talk medicine... or try not to. Not only is Joel one of the first people I met during my first year in Grenada, but a loyal friend. He has gone on to be not only a consumer of media, but better yet, a producer (click the play button to find out what we mean by this). Joe...

In this episode I am joined by Joel Collins M.D. (otherwise known as @TheRealDoctorJoel on all social media platforms). We discuss on why he chose to match Emergency Medicine, finding his role in his new intern position, top tips on how to make yourself standout with lower test scores, and more! You don't want to miss this episode! Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved t...

Rotations In Review - Internal Medicine In the next episode of our Rotation In Review series, host Jordan Abney reflects on his time in each of his rotations and the experiences he gained in each. As a medical student, it defers for each hospital and each attending, but our hope is to bring a little perspective from someone who has "been there, done that". Our goal is to entertain with w...

Rotations In Review - Pediatrics In this next episode of our Rotation In Review series, host Jordan Abney reflects on his time in each of his rotations and the experiences he gained in each. As a medical student, it defers for each hospital and each attending, but our hope is to bring a little perspective from someone who has "been there, done that". Our goal is to entertain with wild st...

In this episode, we discuss some recent medical topics going on in the world today. What is monkey pox? Are we protected from it? Should we be worried?  As for future medical students, be careful whom you choose as your future medical school. St. James has been partaking in illegal shenanigans throughout the years, and their true scores have been brought to the light.  We also want to take the tim...

Rotations In Review - Emergency Medicine In the second episode of our new Rotation In Review series, host Jordan Abney reflects on his time in each of his rotations and the experiences he gained in each. As a medical student, it defers for each hospital and each attending, but our hope is to bring a little perspective from someone who has "been there, done that". Our goal is to entertain...

Rotations In Review - Family Medicine In the first episode of our new Rotation In Review series, host Jordan Abney reflects on his time in each of his rotations and the experiences he gained in each. As a medical student, it defers for each hospital and each attending, but our hope is to bring a little perspective from someone who has "been there, done that". Our goal is to entertain wit...

Welcome back for another episode, Luis Gonzalez M.D., although this time around he's added a couple initials to the end of his name. In this episode, Dr. Gonzalez speaks about starting his upcoming Internal Medicine residency in New York, his and Jordan's upcoming travel plans to Colombia, and what he's been doing in his spare time while awaiting his new chapter of "hell"....

Bless her heart she swears like a sailor! Recently matched, Hadley Modeen is a medical student who just landed an Emergency Medicine residency in Florida. The self-proclaimed "swamp rat" sidelines as a SGU student representative, DIY wax expert, and good friend of host, Jordan Abney. Join them as they discuss her impending intern year, Grenadian shenanigans, and the struggles of being a...

Molly Vicchrilli M.D., otherwise known as "Mom", joins us for a special episode this week. Doctor Vicchrilli earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) and is currently an Emergency Physician at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia. On this episode, we discuss how medicine has transformed from just 10 & 20 short years when she was studying the prac...

Mary Bess is host, Jordan Abney's, lovely girlfriend of several years. She has no medical experience so we like to bring her on to get a deeper understanding of the medical experience as well as get her view on topics as an outsider. Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores. Years ago, psycho...

On this week's episode, we are switching medical fields and are joined by future Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Melissa Skinner. Melissa earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, where she decided to pursue her passion of helping others and committed herself to the medical lifestyle. She attends St. Augustine University where she is in her...

On this special episode we dive deeper into the medical field with a couple of role models.... my grandparents. Doctor Thomas Rees earned his physicians license from The Ohio State where he met the lovely Barbara Boeker who was in nursing school. Three months later they decided to tie the knot. After four kids and thirteen grandkids they join us today in this episode to compare the medical field f...

Dr. Andy Veras is currently a PGY2  in an Internal Medicine Residency.  A thoughtful, outgoing individual with a great sense of humor and an amazing medical journey.  Originally from the Dominican Republic, he has worked his way up to become one of the best residents at his institution. Join Jordan and Dr. Veras as they discuss his road from international medical student to intern, break down his...

CC Thundaaa is back in this week's latest episode. CC talks about her very unique personal statement and spills the secret in standing out to the board when going through the match program. Her loyal sidekick, Caribbean Cooper, can be found at all times by her side so we naturally have to talk all things doggos.   Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmo...

This episode was made to help you narrow down the perfect residency program!  Tips from what to wear, how to conduct your interviews and how to pick the perfect program for you. Zeus & CC have applied this year and have a plethora of knowledge that will help anyone deciding to MATCH in the future. Come, Enjoy and potentially even learn the tricks that will land you the residency that you deser...

Wally Bakun M.D. is back baby! Wally goes through all the details of the application process and top advise for that journey, as well as how to rank your programs and how certain programs are notorious for lying to candidates. Wally is also finishing his fourth year up with a rotation in the ER and how COVID is affecting the medical world. Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study prove...

Wally Bakun M.D. joins us this week for the first episode of a two-part special. Jordan and Wally were roommates at St. George's Medical School in Grenada and have continued their friendship to New Jersey where Wally also grew up. Join the two as they discuss Sub-I's in Internal Medicine and knowing your place in the operating room as well as your role in the hospital in as a whole.  Pic...

Kunal Aggarwal M.D. is back for round two! We wanted to casually talk about cases we both have participated in as well as Kunal's lack in music taste. We also discuss about how normal everyday hobbies and interests can be emphasized for strengths on applications and how important it is promote yourself during the interview process. Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved t...

Kunal Aggarwal M.D. is Jordan's first friend from Saint George's Medical School. Kunal is currently in the match application process now. Join the two of them while they discuss the application process, current events, future plans, and wild rotation stories.  Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention an...

This week's episode gives you a quick update on where Jordan stands during his dedicated STEP 2 period and how it's going for him. There have also been new COVID regulations that we want to briefly mention as well as a funny story Jordan was involved in with one of the doctors he used to work with.  Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learni...

Mary Bess is back for another STEP Special episode. Jordan spills his secrets on what he does in order to not lose his mind during this dedicated funk. As you start to study for these milestone tests, you hit a wall and begin to burnout and almost hate medicine and your career choice. We can relate. We are here to help! Click play now! Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health...

Another STEP 2 episode for you all to relate to. The grind to study and prepare for this test is real, and you're not alone. Jordan is not a good standardize test taker and with the heightened pressure of this challenge alone can cause some real stress. Jordan is a couple of hard weeks in his dedicated period and has learned just how annoying small distractions can be, thank you Mary Bess. If...