Dr. Impostor
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGetting into med school is hard - take it from two guys that managed to do it. We're here to tell you that it is possible to get into (and through) medical school, while still being yourself. Impostor syndrome is real, we're out to treat it. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion.
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16 - Interviews Have Never Been Bedder
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn all our glory, we dissect the gritty details of the ever-intimidating residency interview. We have really enjoyed residency interview season so far. We've had great experiences getting to know so many people and programs. On today's episode, we get into what we've loved, what we haven't, and some of the things that might just have surprised us about our experience thus far with interviews. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respecti...
15 - Wise Words With Westin
September 17, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBOn this week's episode, we invite another fellow student, Westin Wong, to advise and inspire us based on his experiences with residency application season and 4th-year rotations. Don't miss the wisdom he drops for all! Twitter: @westinwong DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sur...
14 - Adam's Path to Path
September 03, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat happens when a medical student realizes their chosen specialty isn't actually for them? What kind of medical student is suited for urology? ...or pathology? What is a pre-doctoral fellowship, and why would I want to do one? This week, we answer those questions and others while we speak with Adam Berry, an osteopathic medical student and pre-doctoral anatomy fellow at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Southern Utah. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speaker...
13 - Not the ERAS Tour You're Thinking About
August 20, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBYour bearded podcasters are back with lots to say about ERAS. Sorry Swifties, it's not what you're thinking of. Listen in as we discuss applying to residency. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - @DrImpostor | Twitter/F...
12 - 75% There
June 30, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBHey! Nice to see you! How long as it been? 11 months? No. couldn't be. In other news.. Step/Level 2 is done! celebrate with us as we look ahead to what's in store with year 4 of medical school. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Soci...
11 - Dr. Impostor 3: The Reckoning
July 24, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThe 3rd year of medical school comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. Join Austin and Kama as they share the highs and lows of their first 2 weeks of clinical rotations. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. | Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! | Social: Insta - ...
10 - "Are You Guys Still Doing the Podcast?"
August 27, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWe're back! After a much-needed vacation following our first year of med school, we are ready to talk about the biggest day for a pre-med... INTERVIEW DAY! Join us as we discuss our own experiences with interviewing, as well as those of some of our peers. | DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or o...
9 - From the Ash Heap
April 19, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWe're back from the dead and ready to talk about what nightmare we've been going through for the past couple of months: NEUROSCIENCE. We're alive, but only just, and we'll take a few minutes to update everyone on our experience in what is considered to be one of the toughest courses in the first year of medical school. Stick around for our thoughts on where the podcast will be going in the near future and our call to our loyal listeners for help! Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! ...
8 - Diversity: The Best Medicine for Medicine
February 01, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBBecause neither of us are all that qualified to talk about issues of race or diversity, we got an adult. Leslie Zorwick, PhD joins us for this super-sized episode where we discuss some important questions regarding diversity, equality, and trying to get along with each other. Dr. Zorwick's Book Recommendations: Daughter of Smoke and Bone - Laini Taylor Every Heart a Doorway - Seanan McGuire Circe - Madeline Miller Dr. Zorwick's Movie / TV Recommendations: Ted Lasso Schitt's Creek Dr...
7- 1/8th Doctors
January 05, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBNow that we're 1/8th doctors, we'll be reflecting back on what our first semester in medical school was like. Listen in to what we thought about our introduction to medicine, what surprised us, made us laugh, and some of the other lessons we learned about succeeding as a student. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll be inspired. You might even get some insight as to how Austin made his way onto a class superlative list. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the posi...
7- 1/8th Doctors
January 05, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBNow that we're 1/8th doctors, we'll be reflecting back on what our first semester in medical school was like. Listen in to what we thought about our introduction to medicine, what surprised us, made us laugh, and some of the other lessons we learned about succeeding as a student. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll be inspired. You might even get some insight as to how Austin made his way onto a class superlative list. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the posi...
6 - Keeping it Light
November 23, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBHow do I set goals for myself? How do I get started with research? How does someone with a wife and child manage med school? How do I become a better dancer? We take these questions and more to our new friend Timothy Light, a first-year med student at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Listen to how a student at the top of their game manages impostor syndrome, time management, and making time for family. Check out Tim's podcast Debunked! @ upr.org/programs/debunked D...
5 - How do you succeed?
November 10, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThe yearly and daily schedule of med school is daunting, overwhelming, and success often seems distant. We breakdown the med school journey year to year and day to day and share our thoughts on succeeding as a medical student. We might even talk about "fun"? Do we even know what "fun" is anymore? Also, stay tuned for an exciting announcement at the end of the show! DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), e...
4 - Our Trip to the Dean's Office
October 26, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWhat does a medical school dean have to say about impostor syndrome? Is it possible to experience impostor syndrome when you’re practicing at the top of your profession? We virtually sit down with Dr. David Park, vice president of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine and dean of the Southern Utah campus to discuss his career and advice for future physicians. We’ll also hear a little bit about the worldwide phenomenon known as KRUSH. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the s...
3 - What is a DO?
October 19, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB**Trigger Warning - A racially insensitive quote is read between 20:28 and 21:16, which may be upsetting to some listeners. ** | Kama and Austin take a dive into the ongoing discussion surrounding Osteopathic Medicine. We discuss our decision to enter into Osteopathic Medicine. We also give a woefully brief overview of the history of Osteopathic Medicine. While we researched, we also found some unsettling information about racial prejudice in turn of the century medical education reform, th...
2 - Why Did You Go to Medical School?
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBKama and Austin discuss why they decided to go to medical school. They also discuss some bad reasons to go into medicine. Alligators are discussed. Review or rate our podcast! DrImpostor.com Reuters article DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. Support the show
1 - Pilot
October 05, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBKama and Austin sit down to figure out what exactly this podcast is going to be. Pre-meds, med students, and undecided undergrads tune in! - DrImpostor.com | Instagram: @DrImpostor | Twitter: @ImpostorDr - DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the speakers do not represent the position(s) of their respective academic institution(s), employer(s), or associates. Nothing said by the hosts or their guests should be considered medical advice or opinion. Support the show