UnsCripted Medicine

On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast, we sit down with fourth-year medical students Sarah Geraghty and Andrew Zahn to reflect on their journeys through medical school at UCCOM and discuss what lies ahead as they transition into residency. Join us as we discuss adjusting to medical school, navigating the preclinical curriculum, exploring specialty choices, succeeding on clerkships, re...

In this episode, Meera is joined by some of her fellow M3s to discuss maintaining mental wellness in M3 and the challenges that come with adjusting to life on the wards. Listen in to hear about the struggles some face during the year and how they coped with transitioning to clinical rotations. Guest features: Claudia Kubarycz (kubaryca@mail.uc.edu) Andy Gendy (gendyaa@mail.uc.edu) Manav Mathur (ma...

In this episode Ava sits down with Dr. Eleanor Glass. Dr. Glass is a family medicine physician who, in addition to working at the VA and on faculty at UC, runs her own Direct Primary Care practice. From balancing a busy schedule to finding excitement in the ability to create one's own medical practice, Dr. Glass shares all about her journey to becoming a physician.  Send us Fan Mail

What can medicine learn from wilderness accidents? Andrew sits down with Ashley Saupe , host of The Sharp End Podcast , to explore how storytelling, transparency, and shared mistakes can build cultures of psychological safety. They discuss near misses, debriefing after critical incidents, and why learning why things go right is just as important as analyzing failures. From heuristic traps to morbi...

Clare sits down with Dr. Matthew Kelleher to talk about the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) pathway at UCCOM for third year clerkship. We discuss why grades don’t always reflect growth, how feedback replaces fear, and what it looks like when medical students are trusted with real responsibility.  Send us Fan Mail

Happy 2026! In this complimentary episode to the recently-published episodes about Repro & BMB, Sarah sits down with David Neiling, UC's learning specialist, to dive into tips and tricks to succeed in these blocks. Featured also are major Step 1 study tips--take a listen!  Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Clare speaks with Dr. Giffen, course director for the Brain, Mind and Behavior block, to get an overview of the course structure, curriculum changes from last year, and tips for studying! Send us Fan Mail

Clare talks with Dr. Caroline Gundler about the Reproductive Systems block, curriculum highlights, and new integrative experiences in the final block before STEP 1 (everything is going to be fine :)))  Send us Fan Mail

If you're listening to this episode you made it through SFOM--congratulations! Listen as Clare interviews Dr. Thompson for the inside scoop on the MSK block while Sarah interviews David Neiling to get the best learning tips.  Send us Fan Mail

Clare talks with Dr. C, the renal teaching pro, about the Renal-Endo block and Sarah works with David Neiling to elicit some great study tips. David also discusses how to keep up Step 1 studying during this block. Good luck, you can do it! Send us Fan Mail

Everyone’s journey to medical school is unique—and former athletes bring a special kind of grit.  In this episode, Ava sits down with Amanda Tremains, a former runner at the University of Toledo, to explore her inspiring transition from the track to medical school. Amanda opens up about the highs and lows of collegiate athletics. From riding the "pain train" with her teammates, to overco...

Everyone's path to medical school is different, and athletes are no exception.  In this episode, Ava sits down with Matthew Warden, a former defensive lineman at the University of Chicago, to talk about how he made the jump from the football field to medical school. From managing a demanding schedule to leaning on teammates for support, Matthew shares how it's possible to pursue your pas...

Clare joins Dr. Christensen for a good conversation on what to expect in SFOM and how the curriculum has changed in recent years. Sarah then talks to David Neiling, UC's Learning Specialist, to record some tips and tricks for studying for the block and starting M1.  Good luck! You can do it! Send us Fan Mail

Clare joins Dr. Lowrie for a good conversation on what to expect in Cardio-Pulm. Sarah then talks to David Neiling, UC's Learning Specialist, to record some tips and tricks for studying for the block and starting to plan for Step 1.  Good luck! You can do it! Send us Fan Mail

We’re back with Season 6 of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast! In this episode, Andrew, Molly, Sarah, and Meera catch up on life, welcome new team members Ava and Clare, and get real about everything from Step 1 stress to fourth-year burnout. There’s talk of imposter syndrome, post-exam existential crises, and the surprisingly therapeutic power of a good walk (and maybe a cry) in the dark. We also s...

Sarah sits down with Addiction Medicine expert Dr. Carolyn Chan on this latest episode. Dr. Chan has great tips and tricks for how to care for patients with substance use disorders (SUD) inpatient and outpatient. No matter what kind of provider you will be, SUD will be a part of your patients' lives! Look out for the discussion on RIP TEAR and how you can approach every patient encounter invo...

Listen as Meera talks with Dr. Peirce Johnston, the UCCOM Psychiatry clerkship director, about illness anxiety disorder and its prevalence in medical students. If any listeners are struggling with illness anxiety and would like to either discuss this on our podcast or talk with one of us for support, please email us at  mathurmr@mail.uc.edu or johnstpw.ucmail.uc.edu. Send us Fan Mail

On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine podcast, Dr. Molly Carroll shares her wisdom and reminisces over fond memories with Ava and Clare. Molly's pearls include balancing life and learning, going on away rotations, a delicious ricotta eggplant rollup, and more. Tune in to learn more about Molly's journey and what her bright future holds! Send us Fan Mail

On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine podcast, host Molly Carroll is joined by Nick Weissman to talk about his experience with dissection here at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. As an incoming general surgery intern, Nick reflects on the opportunity to get hands-on experience with anatomy early on here at UCCOM, an experience that is becoming more unique as virtual dissectin...

Join Molly and Andrew as they talk with Dr. Justin Bullock, a nephrology fellow at the University of Washington. Dr. Bullock shares his journey through medicine while navigating diverse identities, including being Black, gay, and living with bipolar disorder. He reflects on stereotype threat in medical education and the importance of fostering a safe learning environment where all identities are a...

In this episode, Andrew, joined by guests Danielle Allaire and Grace Murphy, delves into mastering the art of medical school interviews. With both having served as MMI raters, they share insider tips on how pre-meds can excel. Learn about the multiple mini interview (MMI) process at the University of Cincinnati, including how to engage with various question types and the importance of authenticity...

Happy 2025! Sarah sits down with two incredible physicians in this episode--Dr. Laura Ward, MD, IBCLC, FAAP & Dr. Sheela Geraghty, MD, MS, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM. Both Dr. Ward & Dr. Geraghty are pediatricians who did additional training to become International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and practice breastfeeding medicine. They have insightful stories to share on why breast...

Sarah sits down with Dr. Jensine' Clark, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, to discuss what ableism is and how it plays out in the medical sphere. Dr. Clark has a passion for transitioning PM&R patients from pediatric providers to adult medicine providers which is rife with unique nuances. Learn from Dr. Clark's lived experiences how to celebrate our diffe...

In this episode, Meera is joined by Claire Niewiara (M4), Alex Kells (M3), and Luke Buck (M2) to learn about how they manage being in long-distance relationships in medical school. Listen in to hear them weigh in on the struggles and merits of long-distance, and how they make their relationships work while balancing their busy medical school schedules. Send us Fan Mail

What does it take to provide healthcare on the streets? This episode follow up on our previous episode with Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute. Join us as we explore the local initiatives of street medicine in Cincinnati with Keirsten White, Dr. Joseph Kiesler, Valerie Dowell, and Dr. Alexis Kimmel. Hear Valerie's moving journey to become a community health navigator an...