UnsCripted Medicine

In this episode, Dr. Elliott joins us again as we sit down to discuss cadaver labs! When did they start, how did they develop, and where do we see them going from here? All these questions will be answered as we take a deep dive in and uncover the mysteries of the room we were once oh so nervous to be in! Send us Fan Mail

Planning your M4 year? Interested in how music and the arts evoke emotions and play a role in  neurodegenerative disorders? Tune into this episode as co-hosts Alex Gillotte and Rachel Holloway chat with Malia Schram and Rob Powell (Class of 2023) about their experience playing bongos, dancing and studying the intersection of music and the mind. Rob Powell: powellr7@mail.uc.edu or r.powell@me.com M...

Jules Madzia (MD/PhD candidate) sits down with co-hosts Rachel Holloway and Alex Gillotte in this episode to discuss their findings from their PhD work.  This episode covers real medical students’ experiences with racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia and the effects of such experiences on their future careers. Jules' dissertation (the basis for this discussion) is a call to action for...

In this episode, we join Dr. Brian Elliott, chief resident of internal medicine and medical historian extraordinaire to discuss the history of residency in medicine and The Match! We discuss everything from the foundations of medical training in ancient times to unwrapping the often confusing background of why residency is the way it is. No matter what stage of training you are, be sure to listen...

From competing in the olympic trials to authoring a novel (with a second on the way), Teri Miles really has done it all. On this episode, she is here to share some of the wisdom she has gathered through her experiences. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Teri shares the importance of advocacy, reflections on both positive and negative experiences in healthcare, and how best to be a good ally as...

Medical school is hard. Minority identities and the subsequent micro-aggressions add further complexity and difficulty. In this episode, join Molly & Rachel as they chat with Malia Schram (Class of 2023) about their experience as a gender-minority medical student, how they have discovered allies, maneuvered difficult situations throughout training, and found their voice in advocacy and teachin...

Interested in doing a rotation away but not sure where to start? The UnsCripted team has got you. Tune in as Rachel chats with Nicole Bardakos (c/o 2023, Emergency Medicine) and John Wilson (c/o 2023, Ophthalmology) about everything from scheduling the rotation to thriving on the wards!  Resources:  EM Clerkship Podcast WikEM Send us Fan Mail

If you're considering taking a gap year during medical school, but don't know what opportunities there are, you've come to the right place! Tune in as Molly and Rachel chat with Trevor Stantliff and Riley Ferguson (former UCCOM Class of 2023) about their experience in the Medical Research Scholars Program at the National Institute of Health. P.S. - If you haven't listened alrea...

Have you been missing some of your favorite voices on the podcast? Well you're in luck! On this episode, Molly is joined by UnsCripted alum Dr. Madison Epperson, Class of 2020, to catch everyone up to speed on all of the amazing things Madison has accomplished since leaving UCCOM. As a third year otolaryngology resident (or ENT for the rest of us), she has many words of wisdom to share. And d...

What makes dry wine dry? What is the best bathroom on Miami University's campus? How do you make kimchi? Tune in to our Season 4 introductory episode as Molly, Matt, Alex and Rachel discuss all of these topics, as well as where the podcast is heading in season 4! If you have episode ideas or feedback for our podcast, please contact us at UnsCriptedMedicine@gmail.com . You can also find us on...

Shame is a powerful emotion that most medical learners experience at one point or another, often in response to making mistakes or experiencing mistreatment. Dr. Will Bynum is a Family Medicine physician-educator and researcher at Duke University who explores the role of shame in the medical education experience. Tune into this episode as we chat about feeling shame as medical students and ways in...

Tune in as co-hosts Mason Yoder and Alex Gillotte sit down with Kyler Wilson and Thomas O'Neil (Class of 2023) for a vulnerable conversation about their experiences with patients who were dying or had died and how they coped with it. Show notes: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End - Atul Gawande, MD Get connected: Kyler Wilson: wilso5ke@mail.uc.edu  Thomas O'Neil: oneiltj@...

In this episode our co-host Alex Gillotte sits down with Antonio Malkoun, Elsa Haile and Matthew Frederickson, who are fellow M4s and members of the Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) pilot program to discuss their reflections on both the CBME program and third year in general. Get connected: Antonio Malkoun- malkouar@mail.uc.edu and MedTwitter @antonio_malkoun Elsa Haile- hailees@mail.uc.e...

A treat a day keeps the pressure at bay! In this episode, our outstanding Mason Yoder sits down with Molly, rising M2, to reflect on his experience these past four years in medical school. From reapplying to celebrating Match Day to getting married — Mason shares all the pearls he has collected throughout his journey. He has made quite an impact while here at UCCOM and developed many invaluable re...

Premedical Students: "I fear no man... but that thing... it scares me" MCAT: *exists* In today's episode, we tackle what many consider the biggest hurdle separating pre-med from med: the MCAT. We sat down with Malea + Jourdan from Chasing Medicine to talk everything from planning + study schedules to mental wellness and score reveal. If you plan on taking the MCAT (whether next mont...

Medical school is a marathon, and we all have periods in which we feel unmotivated, down or like we just need a break. Tune into this episode as we chat with David Warner and Ebun Falade (members of UCCOM class of 2025) about being in a med school "rut" and how to get yourself out of it! Links : 1. Join the American Medical Association (AMA)! 2. Headspace Meditation App 3. University of...

On today's episode, Rachel and Alex sit down with Dr. Corey Keeton to discuss how to best take care of patients who have psychotic disorder. Dr. Corey Keeton is a a board-certified Family Medicine and Psychiatry physician. Dr. Keeton is currently the medical director of the inpatient consultation and liaison psychiatry service at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and a learning comm...

On today's episode, Rachel and Alex sit down with Dr. Corey Keeton to discuss how to best take care of patients who are depressed and/or have suicidal ideations.  Dr. Corey Keeton is a a board-certified Family Medicine and Psychiatry physician. Dr. Keeton is currently the medical director of the inpatient consultation and liaison psychiatry service at the University of Cincinnati Medical Cent...

Not every medical student is destined for the clinic. Fortunately, there are many other non-clinical careers in medicine that students can pursue after graduation. In this episode, we have on Colin Cotton, class of 2022, to discuss his non-traditional path and how he made the decision to pursue an alternative career in medicine.  Resources:  DocJobs.com Looking for Zebras AAMC Alternative Careers...

Have you been waiting on your Hogwarts acceptance letter since age 11? Have you been having a life crisis trying to figure out which specialty you're destined for? If so, this episode is for you! Tune in as we have on Chase Steele, member of the Class of 2023 and Orthopedics-hopeful, to discuss all things specialty stereotypes, Hogwarts houses and why different specialties can benefit from in...

Have you ever wondered how your attending on rounds or clinic preceptor reached their position in academia? Or perhaps you’ve pondered about what goes on behind the scenes of your simulated patient encounters? Maybe you’ve tutored medical students or led a dissection group before and are interested in exploring the deeper world of medical education. In this episode of the UnsCripted podcast, Mason...

In this final part of our "Relationships in Medicine" series, we are featuring the short stories of three UC medical students and their non-medical partners: Ellie Sidler (UC Class of 2022) & Brad Bognar, Alex Gillotte (UC Class of 2023) & Stephen Green, and Mason Yoder (UC Class of 2022) & Jenni Fuller. Each of these couples tell about their unique journeys as couples naviga...

"Classes. Extracurriculars. MCAT. Service. Shadowing. Now you're telling me that I have to do research on top of that!?" In this episode, we demystify the whos, whats, wheres, whens, whys, and hows of research as an undergraduate student. Working with representatives from the organization Chasing Medicine, we offer some insight into our experiences with research, and what we did rig...

In this episode of the UnsCripted Podcast, Rachel and Alex continue their discussion about managing microaggressions with Dr. Lisa Kelly. The focus of this episode is how to recognize and manage microaggressions as a bystander working in a hospital or clinic. Dr. Kelly is a board-certified ophthalmologist, is the board director for the Advancing Inclusion in Medical Education task force at the Uni...

Now that the USMLE Step 1 is under your belt, what's next? Well listeners, it pains me to say it but there is indeed another challenge to face... the USMLE Step 2 CK. And now that Step 1 is pass/fail, the Step 2 exam exhibits more weight and pressure than ever before.   Luckily, the Unscripted team has your back. In this episode, Mason sits down with Mike Deal and Abby Dillaha (all med studen...