Life as a Patient-Doctor

Meet Dr. Messman, MD who is a physician and professor of emergency medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. She serves as the Vice Chair of Education for the department and also as the associate dean of graduate medical education for the University. Her professional interests include medical education and physician wellness. Contact Dr. Mes...

My #match2024 video and reaction to finding out whether I matched to become a resident physician in residency! Stay tuned for this Friday where I will learn if I match in Psychiatry residency or Family Medicine. Website & Blog: https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠medpsycmoss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor” on: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medpsycmoss Apple: https://podcast...

Follow my journey during my pre-clinical medical school years where I began to see myself in my studies leading to an academic failure, medical gaslighting, and eventually a diagnosis of endometriosis and infertility. This medschool vlog reviews a chapter in my life where my invisible disabilities become visible through impacting my learning and motivation. This Episode is the Part 2 version based...

Meet Konterri who is a first year DO/MPH student returning from a Leave of Absence (LOA) after having her second child. She had her first child before medical school and took on a nontraditional route to get to medical school. This included working in the mental health field during 6 gap years and getting a Master’s degree in medical physiology.  Trigger warning: miscarriage, trauma, postpartum de...

Meet: Dr. Aleea Gupta who is a board-certified family physician who completed her undergraduate education at Duke University, medical degree at University of Florida and residency at Overlook Hospital/Columbia University. She has worked in multiple medical practice settings in the past 25 years. In 2018, she learned about the direct primary care (DPC) model from a colleague and decided to open the...

Medical Gaslighting is a phenomenon where healthcare providers dismiss, downplay, or manipulate patients' symptoms, leading to delayed or misdiagnosis, particularly for women, people of color, and those with chronic illnesses like endometriosis. As a chronic illness warrior, sharing my endometriosis story, as a medical student and future doctor, I've encountered healthcare bias and disparities tha...

Olivia is a 3rd year medical student passionate about normalizing sexual health conversations. While seemingly disparate, her motivation for becoming both a doctor and sexual health advocate lies in her mission to champion underserved populations and enhance people’s quality of life. She is a board member for the Idaho Association of Sexual Health Professionals and has taken part in initiatives, e...

My infertility journey during medical school is based on this blog post: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/fertility-preservation-during-medical-school Make sure to rate and follow us everywhere you listen to podcasts! Listen in on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & Amazon Music This is NOT Medical Guidance or Recommendations. Please follow up with your doctor for specific infertility and ovulation stimul...

This Part 1 Medical School Study Vlog video highlights the various challenges I experienced include imposter syndrome, racism, prioritization of how to effectively study, and how to maintain my marriage. Based on the blog post: Journey-through-medical-school-m1-year (https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/journey-through-medical-school-m1-year) Website & Blog: https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠medpsycmoss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen t...

Meet Ransom: As a third-year radiography medical student at FUTO, he balances his studies with his passion for content creation.  He has received training in medical research and content creation, and uses his knowledge to become a proficient medical writer.  In addition to medical studies, he uses his skills to participate in YouTube videos, sharing insights and encouraging a deeper understanding...

This Podcast Episode is based on this blog post: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/addressing-the-red-flags-in-my-residency-application Check out my article on MedPage: “Why I disclosed my Disabilities when Applying for Residency”  https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/108121?trk=feed-detail_main-feed-card_feed-article-content Make sure to  Rate & Follow  everywhere you listen to Pod...

This infertility journey episode is based on this blog post: fertility-preservation-during-medical-school Image Source: https://www.invitra.com/en/embryo-culture-up-to-blastocyst-stage/   ***This is NOT Medical Guidance or Recommendations. Please follow up with your doctor for specific infertility and ovulation stimulation advice***  Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Blog Post 2:04 Difficulty Sleep...

About Dr. Bisgrove: She is a a board certified family physician with a passion for health equity and how policy affects all we do in healthcare. She is deeply committed to improving the lives of the people she serves in Chicago through work in health equity and education at Rush University Medical Center and nationally as a member of the American Medical Association's (AMA) Council on Science...

This Medical Student Study Vlog discusses interview tips on answering questions in residency interviews on leaves of absence from medical school. What are the reasons for taking time off and what should med students consider before taking the leave. Based on this blog post: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/leave-of-absence Website & Blog: https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠medpsycmoss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Listen to Podcast “Life...

This podcast is based on this blog post: medpsycmoss.com/blog/leave-of-absence Make sure to Rate & Follow everywhere you listen to Podcasts Listen in on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & Amazon Music Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Why talk about this? 2:11 Overview 3:01 Timing  4:12 Types of LOA 5:48 Reasons for Taking an LOA 6:06 Study for STEP 8:08 Personal Health 9:19 Family Obligations 11:...

This Medical School Study Vlog discusses the various stigmas in med school that medical students might encounter such as mental health, failures, taking time off, and disabilities. Based on this medical student blog post: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/surviving-the-taboos-of-medical-school Website & Blog: https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠medpsycmoss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor” on: Spoti...

This Medical School Vlog episode discusses a medstudent experience in clinical rotations living with invisible disabilities and chronic health conditions.  Based on this blog post: https://medpsycmoss.com/blog/living-with-chronic-medical-conditions-as-a-clinical-medical-student Website & Blog: https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠medpsycmoss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor” on: Spotify: https:/...

Stephanie a 4th year medical student discusses how the failure of USMLE Step1 can impact a medstudents mental health, identity, and the possible development of imposter syndrome. She shares personal stories from her medical school journey, including failing a crucial board exam and taking a leave of absence, to highlight how life's challenges shape our identities. Discover the importance of vulner...

Thinking out loud through my speciality decision for residency after dual applying in Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Reflecting on my values and passions in medicine. Website & Blog: https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠medpsycmoss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor” on: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medpsycmoss Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doc...