UnsCripted Medicine

Dr. Edje may be new to Cincinnati, but she has quickly become beloved by all. Dr. Lou Edje is the Dean of Graduate Medical Education at the University of Cincinnati and an advocate for many. She is a family physician, clinician educator, and life-long learner. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to hear about her journey and hope her story can be an encouragement to our listeners! Feel free to follow he...

In this installment of the Fireside Chat series, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Thompson, Musculoskeletal/Integumentary course director, to discuss all things ranging from forensic anthropology, to his adorable dog, to inguinal hernias. We really enjoyed this conversation, and we hope you do too!  Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Kevin sits down with Kortni Ferguson and Dr. Priya Roy, co-founders of the non-profit organization BereaveMed. This episode was originally intended for distribution at the M3 January intersession, but we think all listeners will find something valuable here. If you are interested in this topic, please check out bereavemed.com for more information! Send us Fan Mail

This is our 50th episode! We are super excited to have made it this far. On this episode, we wanted to thank our listeners for their amazing support of our work. Additionally, our team is growing, and we are excited to announce our two newest UnsCripted members, Alex and Mason. Finally, we are about to start a process of evaluation and feedback from our listeners, and Rachel shares some details of...

In their podcasting debut, the Schlaudecker kids share the inside scoop on what it’s like growing up with a mom who’s a doctor. Dr. Liz Schlaudecker is one of our favorite Cincinnati docs and a previous podcast guest, so we were thrilled to have her children on the show! You’ll learn what it’s like to have a mom who is an Infectious Disease expert, how to identify sting ray attacks, and even some...

In this installment of our Pre-Med series, we are delighted to have on Dr. Abbigail Tissot, Assistant Dean of Admissions at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Pulling back the curtain on the inside works of an admissions committee, we provide insight as to how an admissions committee is structured, as well as how to avoid looking like a “typical” candidate throughout all steps of th...

Dr. Kelly is the Medical Director of the Hoxworth Eye Clinic and the Taylor Asbury Professor of Ophthalmology. She shares her path to the specialty, how her practice has evolved over time, her work as both a clinician and an educator, and offers encouragement for students interested in ophthalmology. Her passion for her work is apparent in every word she says. Thank you Dr. Kelly!  Send us Fan Mai...

In this episode, Kevin and guest host Matt Byrne sit down with two current University of Cincinnati general surgery residents, Dr. Aaron Delman and Dr. Dennis Vaysburg. We discuss how to be a stellar AI, how to form a highly functional team, how to get excellent letters of recommendation, and the paths that brought these surgeons in training to where they are today. If you are going to do a surger...

What do you want to be when you grow up? Yea, we don’t know either, but in order to help you prepare for the world of academic medicine, we are launching a series to help introduce you to various careers in academic medicine. In our inaugural episode, we sat down with Dr. Javier Baez to discuss his role as an Assistant Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the University...

The inside scoop on Orthopedic Surgery from one of the best in Cincinnati. From rural West Virginia to Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. John Wyrick has dedicated nearly 30 years to caring for the city of Cincinnati. We sat down with him to talk about his specialty and why he loves operating.  He has volunteered with the Village Life Outreach Project , mentored countless residents, and has comm...

Are you missing in-person bonding with our fabulous course directors at UCCOM? Do you wish you could grab casual coffee with, or procrastinate on work by chatting with faculty? If so, this series is for you! Tune in to our pilot episode as Rachel has a "fireside chat" with Dr. Heather Christensen, Renal/Pulm course director, wellness advocate and overall rockstar. Send us Fan Mail

The inside scoop on Pediatric Infectious Disease from one of the best in Cincinnati. Basically Cincinnati Medicine royalty, Dr. Elizabeth Schlaudecker is a pediatric infectious disease physician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and a leader in the field of vaccine research. She is almost BFFs with Tony Fauci (well, they met once), a Cyclocross enthusiast, and an award-winning educator at the Coll...

The inside scoop on Pediatric Oncology from one of the best in Cincinnati. Interested in tiny humans? Interested in Oncology? If so, tune into this installment of our Virtual Shadowing series as we interview Dr. Trent Hummel, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hummel is the Co-Medical Director of the Brain Tumor Center at CCHMC, where he specializes in treat...

The UnsCripted team sat down with Dr. Nicole Baldwin, the TikTok icon herself, to talk about all things social media. Dr. Baldwin is a Pediatrician in the Cincinnati area and practices at Northeast Cincinnati Pediatric Associates. She is an alumna of UCCOM and Cincinnati Children’s (CCHMC) and most recently garnered fame for her efforts to connect with patients and families on social media. She ha...

For some students, medical school has been virtual all along. In this episode, Kevin walks us through his thoughts on studying from home. Not only is it important to optimize your studying strategies, it is also important to consider your home office environment and time management skills. If you are new to medical school, or you are a second year students who always attended lectures in person, t...

Let’s face it. Most of us will come out of med school drowning in debt, so why not try to be in a puddle instead of the Pacific? Managing money can be intimidating, so we wanted to start a discussion and make med school finances less mysterious and stressful. Listen in to this episode as Zach and guest Lindsay Darkins talk through the unique financial situation of medical students and share their...

The inside scoop on OBGYN from one of the best in Cincinnati. In this installment of our Virtual Shadowing series, we sat down with Dr. Amy Thompson to talk about her life as an Obstetrician & Gynecologist. She epitomizes the balance and excellence that draw so many students to OBGYN. Dr. Thompson is a scout mom, swim mom, medical educator, doctoral student, and clinician. Phew! We loved getti...

Ever wondered how kids feel about having doctors in the family? Us to! In this episode, Robbie sat down with two brothers who are the best of friends and love having a doctor as a dad. Tune in to hear what they have to say about Dr. Thurman’s cool doctor tools, late nights at the office, and the underappreciated dangers of frisbee water. Don’t worry, we totally asked Peter and Mac’s parents for pe...

The inside scoop on Med-Peds from one of the best in Cincinnati. In the era of COVID-19, we are saddened that opportunities to shadow in the hospital may be limited. In light of this, we wanted to bring the specialties to you! In this installment of the Virtual Shadowing series, we chat with Dr. Danielle Weber about all things Med-Peds. Dr. Weber ( @DEWeber_MDMEd ), Assistant Professor of Pediatri...

The inside scoop on Family Medicine from one of the best in Cincinnati. In the era of COVID-19, we are saddened that opportunities to shadow in the hospital may be limited. In light of this, we wanted to bring the specialties to you! In this installment of the Virtual Shadowing series, we chat with Dr. Christy O'Dea , the Medical Director at Crossroads Health Center and Assistant Professor of...

Are you a pre-medical student with aspirations of one day becoming a physician? Tune in to this installment of our admissions series, as Zach and Rachel interview fellow UCCOM classmates, Halimat Olaniyan and Alex Gillotte. In a collaboration with Chasing Medicine, we answer your pre-med FAQ’s and provide some tried and true advice on applying to medical school. Clean-Up: The AMCAS application ope...

Welcome to Season 2! We are the same old podcast you have grown to love, but with a few new perspectives we can wait to share. This episode is PERFECT for the listener who is looking to take a deep dive into the #MedTwitter world, but doesn’t quite know where to start. Be sure to give our listeners a follow, check out the studies (below) mentioned in the episode, and connect with us on Twitter. En...

It’s June. Summer is in full force, the UV index is blisteringly high and the countdown to when the incoming M1’s report to UCCOM has officially begun. You may be wondering: what should I be doing the summer before M1 year? What should I realistically expect from medical school? Why do people keep mentioning fire hoses? In this episode, Robbie, Kevin and Rachel sit down to talk through these quest...

Are you looking for your Dumbledore? Or maybe just an Obi-Wan Kenobi? We sure are! Robbie and Madison had the chance to sit down with their trusted mentors to have a candid conversation about seeking wisdom from the wise. Many thanks to Dr. Alice Tang & Dr. Zachary Thurman for being outstanding human beings and for taking the time to mentor our listeners. Don’t be afraid to take that first ste...

“You graduated from Cincy Med? What, like it’s hard?” In this episode, Madison, graduating M4 and rising ENT star, sits down with Rachel, rising M2, to provide a few pearls of knowledge that she’s gathered throughout her four years of medical school. From bombing the first test, to celebrating Match Day — Madison reflects on the difficulties and triumphs of medical school, the invaluable relations...