TMJ Show - TheMDJourney Podcast

How do you read more books in medical school? Med students know this all too well while pre-meds can only imagine, but you will need to find a way to read books in med school. Yet, how can you find time for books!? It’s a fair question considering that there already seems a lot to think about as a medical student. There’s the rotations, the Step 1 and Step 2 tests, the match preparations, and, occ...

What do you do when you’re pressured to go into med school? The pressure to become a doctor is real and often starts within the family or your close circle. This coercion to pursue a medical profession causes uncertainty, burnout, and a whole lot of negativity. It can be tough to figure out if becoming a doctor is truly something you want to do, especially if there are other people who want it (ba...

What are some of the top clinical online tools for your med school and residency needs? Pre-meds, med students, resident doctors and other practitioners alike should always be seeking information. It’s a cliche. but indeed, learning never stops! There are so many ways to keep you informed and updated that sometimes it gets incredibly overwhelming. But today, I will tackle some of the websites, app...

How do you survive, or more so, thrive during your residency!?  After years of being on the path to becoming a doctor through pre-med, medical school, interning, you are finally now a resident! But it does not end there. The life of a doctor will ask a lot from you whether you are in internal medicine, oncology, orthopedic surgery or any other specialty. I assembled the next few tips and advice th...

How to stay up to date with all the med school study material; the implications of the new Step 1 pass-fail system; dealing with a $140,000 student debt; the challenges of being a resident doctor; and good studying habits and strategies for premeds and med students. These are just some of the topics from your recent comments I tackle in this video! Learn about some tips and tricks in using Anki an...

How do you apply to med school without the stress? It’s hard for premeds to imagine more about the med school apps process especially after going through all the pressure and anxiety that comes just from reviewing and studying for the MCAT. But believe it or not, it is possible to get through this next important step of your M.D. journey and still be cool as a cucumber. Truthfully, a lot goes into...

What are the 4 years of med school like? Some new med students and pre-meds sometimes think it’s all books, lectures, and rotations but there’s more to it. Part of that is true but there are also interviews, applications and a decent amount of time for yourself in-between so let’s get to it, the 4 years of medical school explained! A Typical Day Of A Medical Student Getting Into Residency! [2019]...

Are doctors happy? If so, who are the happiest doctors and what are their specialties? Do you know any happy surgeons? Med school students, pre-meds, nurses, patients and even family members ask me a variety of things about medicine and one that piqued my personal curiosity to look up is how happy doctors are and who are the happiest. I looked into it and here’s what I found! (And yes, there are s...

How hard is it to get into med school? Even before your pre-med, it wouldn’t hurt to do some research and know your options and how to improve your chances. And, It’s not just about GPAs and MCATs. I get into all of that and some tips and what you can act on right now to give you a better shot in getting into med school Pre-Med Blueprint - Get Into Med School: http://bit.ly/2zsGS6l The Pre-Med Jou...

Some of the worst parts about being a doctor are not often the ones you think about while studying in medical school or even during your pre-med. These days,  I’m a resident and I wish someone warned or at least talked to me while I was a med student about what I now consider as some of the things I really dislike about my job. I don’t want you to be caught off caught guard so I made this new podc...

Are you a med student not coping well or not having a great reaction to your Step 1 score? There’s still things we can do to get that score up with study tips, systems and many more. Let me help you relax and navigate what you can do next with this new podcast! Step 1 Academy: https://www.themdjourney.com/step-1-academy/ Hope yall enjoy! Don't forget to help our new project grow by subscribin...

What is COVID-19? Why is everyone worried? What should we do to prepare for this pandemic? I get into all the details and what you should do in this new podcast! Hope yall enjoy! Don't forget to help our new project grow by subscribing on iTunes or your favorite podcast platform! Give us a Rating & Review to be entered for a weekly giveaway for a free eBook or Video Course! Subscribe to u...

Every med student wants to stand out in their medical rotations. But, what exactly does it take to do it? Well, I got tips, the one skill you need to improve on and key mistakes to absolutely avoid at all costs! Crushing Clinicals Course Pass-Fail Step 1 Video How to Present Your Patients in Medical School Like A Boss [2020] The New England Journal of Medicine Hope yall enjoy! Don't forget to...

In this week's episode, we talk about my typical schedules a medical resident. What are my hours like? How much do I sleep? And more! Hope yall enjoy! Don't forget to help our new project grow by subscribing on iTunes or your favorite podcast platform! Give us a Rating & Review to be entered for a weekly giveaway for a free eBook or Video Course! Crush USMLE Step 3 Subscribe to us on...

Studying never stops after your premed and med school days. Doctors have to keep studying too and as the work continues to pile up, efficient studying and reviewing materials quicker become a lot more essential. I share some of my tips on better learning and study methods, in this new video! Hope yall enjoy! Don't forget to help our new project grow by subscribing on iTunes or your favorite p...

USMLE Step 1 is now pass fail! This change Step 1 scoring change is huge for students in 2020 and 2022. So what does this new pass fail scoring system mean? Why did the NBME and FBME make this Step 1 change? What does this new step 1 change mean for international and non-traditional students? What about now the importance of Step 2CK and residency applications? I'll go over all of these conce...

In this week's episode we talk about the different ways to avoid and minimize Step 1 burnout and stress. No matter where you on your journey studying for Step 1 can be anxiety-provoking and stressful. Some students (many actually) will feel burnout. But if you learn effective study strategies for Step 1 then you can avoid many of the common pitfalls that lead us into burnout and stress during...

In this week's episode we talk about the different ways that med students, clinical students, residents, fellows, and doctor study. I'll go through different tips I use to learn something every day as well as share resources that I love using. Also stay tuned to the end for some unorthodox strategies that I use daily! FREE Step-By-Step Guide and Video Course on How I Study NEJM.org NEJM...

With all those years studying from premed all the way to med school, everybody is excited about their first doctor’s paycheck. But how much does a resident doctor actually make or what is a salary for a first-year doctor, especially one in internal medicine? I discuss a doctor’s income and more in this new podcast! Now that I am a resident doctor, I get a lot of questions about how much doctors ma...

Studying for Step 1 but want to avoid the most common mistakes that other med students make? That's exactly what'll we cover in today's podcast! USMLE Step 1 in medical school can be hard and tricky. But to have a high score it's important to understand how to study and get the best study tips to perform well on Step 1! FREE Step 1 Masterclass Watch The YouTube Version Here Don...

Want to learn how to succeed in med school? In our very first episode of the TMJ Show - the podcast for TheMDJourney - we'll be talking about 5 tips to become a successful med student.  This will include tips on how to study faster, enjoy the grind of med school, and still have time to enjoy your personal hobbies! Don't forget to help our new project grow by subscribing on iTunes or your...