Topical: The Dermatology Podcast

The long-awaited episode is here!  We quiz each other with common behavioral interview questions and analyze our answers.  This episode is aimed at calming your fears and equipping you with a roadmap on how to approach these tough questions.     Follow us on: iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher:  http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=...

Fall is finally here...and that means sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and interview season.  We start by reviewing common interview questions and strategies on how to prepare.  Next episode...behavioral interviews!   Follow us on: iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher:  http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play:  https://pla...

We invite Dr. Steven Chen back to our show to geek out over all things medical education.  We discuss why we love #MedEd, how we got our start, and what directions we hope our viewers will take the field in the future.     Follow us on: iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher:  http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play:  http...

We start to delve into...drum roll please...behavioral interviews!  In part two of this mini-series, we discuss what they are, why they're used, and how you can prepare.   Follow us on: iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher:  http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Google Play:  https://player.fm/series/topical-the-dermatology-podcas...

Did you miss us?  After a brief summer hiatus, we are back to tackle the most daunting aspect of the application process...interviews!  In part I, we discuss what the interview day(s) entail and how you can prepare for the logistics of these events.  

We invite a special guest, Dr. Steven Chen, on the show to discuss the medicine-dermatology residency and career path.  Tune in to hear about what these unique residency programs offer and whether they are aligned with your academic interests.   Follow us on: iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher:  http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=...

Arash takes the lead on exploring the age-old question, "what should I wear (to interviews)?"  Tips on dressing economically, efficiently and appropriately. *Disclaimer: We took our show on the road today and recorded in a new location, so there's quite a bit of background noise.  Pardon our sound and we'll be back in the studio soon!   Follow us on: iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/to...

*Disclaimer: We took our show on the road today and recorded in a new location, so there's quite a bit of background noise.  Pardon our sound and we'll be back in the studio soon! In this episode, we answer some questions emailed to us from listeners: 1) Special considerations when applying in two specialities, 2) Foreign medical students applying for away rotations and residency, and 3) How to ba...

What happens after you click the "submit" button on ERAS?  In part II of our application mini-series, we shed some light what happens from submission to interview invitations.   To learn more about statistics we reference in this episode, you can visit the NRMP Program Director Survey Results from 2018: http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NRMP-2018-Program-Director-Survey-for-WWW.pdf  ...

Application season is starting, and the first item on the agenda is choosing where to apply.  In this episode, we share both personal tips and recent data from the NRMP (we're looking at you, our evidence-based listeners). To learn more about statistics we reference in this episode, you can visit the Main Residency Match Data and Report site by the NRMP: http://www.nrmp.org/main-residency-match-da...

No, we don't mean a competitive personality, but rather how competitive you are as an applicant.  In this episode, we guide you through an an internal "audit" in order to prepare for application and match season.  

Does networking feel awkward to you?  Us too.  Nonetheless, we bravely branch out of our comfort zone to answer a listener's question about how to network effectively and connect with others in our field.  

This is hardly a spoiler: you will spend a lot of money on residency applications and interviews.  We share some tips on how to be strategic about the process so you can maximize savings and minimize headaches.  

Can trainees actively engage in medical education? How can students and residents start developing the skills of being teachers and mentors?  We bring back a special guest to discuss medical education (our favorite topic) and how you can engage in mentorship at any phase in your training!

Physician burnout has been the topic du jour , and rightly so. In this episode, we bring on a special guest to discuss 1) what is burnout, 2) how we can do our part to combat this crisis, and 3) why residents and medical students should be a major part of the burnout conversation.  Spoiler: It's because trainees are medicine's future and greatest resource.  

Bonus episode: We bring on a special guest to answer questions from a Canadian listener about preparing for dermatology residency in Canada.  (Take away: send us your comments and get featured!)

Charming. Witty. Thought-Provoking.  Are those the trappings of a good personal statement?  Or are they just traps?  In this episode, we delve into what makes this importance piece of writing both "personal" and a "statement."  

What is a personal narrative?  Do we all have one?  Is this important to the application process?  We get introspective about this concept and discuss why you should too.

Does personality impact how a medical student's performance is perceived?  How can teachers create opportunities for students of all personalities to excel?  What role does feedback play? Did just reading about these topics make you breakout in hives?  In this episode, we apply some bonus thoughts to these burning questions.

We invite our first guests on the show!  We pick the brains of two first-year Harvard dermatology residents about the transition to residency, how to prepare (or can one really prepare?), their biggest takeaways and what they wished they did differently.  Spoiler alert: they were way more well-adjusted than Kris and Arash.

Is there a work equivalent of finding yourself two-years deep in someone's instagram account?  What about embarrassing videos on Facebook from ten years ago?  The answer is not to delete all your accounts and crawl back to 2004.  In this episode, we talk about the "digital audit" and how to get your online-self to #liveitsbestlife.      iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-derm...

How should you prepare for your dermatology rotation?  Should you be a team-player?  Should you read?  Should you be yourself?  (Spoiler alert: the answer is yes)   iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher:  http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Twitter: @topicalpod Instagram: @topicalpod Email: topicalpod@gmail.com

Bonus episode: We are finally on-air, and you can find us wherever you get your podcast.  Send us your thoughts and be featured on a future episode!   iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher:  http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Twitter: @topicalpod Instagram: @topicalpod Email: topicalpod@gmail.com

Should you do research?  What should you research?  When should you research?  How should you research?  We answer these questions and talk more about what you can do if you take a research "year-off." Follow us on: iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher:  http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Twitter: @topicalpod Instagram: @topica...

Match Day just passed, which means it's time for another class of medical students to think about residency applications.  In this episode, we talk about letters of recommendation, Step 2, and dermatology rotations.   iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/topical-the-dermatology-podcast/id1375358222 Stitcher:  http://stitcher.com/s?fid=183355&refid=stpr Twitter: @topicalpod Instagram: @topi...