Specialty Stories
231 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 207 ratingsSpecialty Stories is a podcast to help premed and medical students choose a career. What would you do if you started your career and realized that it wasn't what you expected? Specialty Stories will talk to physicians and residency program directors from every specialty to help you make the most informed decision possible. Check out our others shows at MededMedia.com
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68: MCAT CARS: Shape-Shifting Across Time
February 19, 2020 15:36 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBIn today's MCAT CARS passage, we're looking at history as the interrelation of self-consciousness and society. Is history dead or is it a window to the future? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Link to article: https://aeon.co/essays/what-is-history-nobody-gave-a-deeper-answer-than-hegel
130: A Look Into Psychiatry With A Program Director
February 12, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBWhat makes a great psychiatrist? Dr. Curry, a Psychiatry Residency Program Director at the University of Arizona Tucson, weighs in. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media PMY Session 129: Psychiatry Was a No-Brainer for This Doctor Mindset by Carol Dweck A Roadmap to Psychiatric Residency NRMP Program Director Survey
129: Psychiatry Was a No-Brainer for This Doctor
February 05, 2020 04:38 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBNever bored, Dr. Barnhorst recounts the excitement and variety that come with being an academic psychiatrist. You don't want to miss this one!
128: Pursuing Passion in Neurology—A Residency Director Weighs In
January 29, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBDr. Bega is the Director of the Neurology Residency Program at Northwestern Medicine. Today, he shares his experiences as a Movement Disorder specialist.
127: This Urologist Makes Time To Be A Mom And A Triathlete
January 22, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBDr. Kristy Borawski shares what life is like as an academic urologist. She discusses the schooling, lifestyle, and what it's like to be a woman in urology! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media
126: Addiction Medicine Helped This Doctor Balance His Interests
January 15, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBAddiction medicine checked off a few key things on Dr. Brennan's list of interests. He will bust some addiction myths, talk lifestyle, and more. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media DSM-5
125: A Peek into Gastroenterology in the Military
December 18, 2019 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBDr. Lacey is a gastroenterologist in the military, similar to a community practice. Listen for a peek into common diagnoses, GI procedures, and lifestyle.
124: Cytopathology and the Diagnostic Side of Medicine
December 11, 2019 17:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBPathology was not at the top of Dr. Elizabeth Morency's list. But after being smitten by histology electives, she knew pathology was for her.
123: An Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist on Her Journey
December 04, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBDr. Specker is a fellowship director and addiction medicine specialist. Here she walks us through her unique path, treating an urgent health crisis. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media
122: The Future According to an REI OG/GYN Doctor
November 20, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBDr. Omurtag is interested in caring for patients, shaping policy, and more. He'll walk us through the many opportunities in REI and what the future holds. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media
121: The Human Connections in Oncology & Palliative Care
November 13, 2019 17:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBDr. Wulff-Burchfield is a medical oncologist and palliative care physician. Today we'll touch on relationships, burnouts, and knowing when to step away. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media
120: The Many Facets of Reproductive Endocrinology
November 06, 2019 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBDr. Polotsky, REI specialist and infertility fellowship director, feels very fortunate to provide fertility care for women and families. Listen to find out why! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media
120: The Many Facets of Reproductive Endocrinology
November 06, 2019 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBDr. Polotsky, REI specialist and infertility fellowship director, feels very fortunate to provide fertility care for women and families. Listen to find out why!
119: What Does It Take to Be a Surgical Oncologist?
October 30, 2019 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBDr. Arora specializes in surgical oncology, and she's here to tell us about workflow, lifestyle, and what's on the horizon for this interesting specialty! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The Premed Years Podcast The MCAT Podcast The MCAT CARS Podcast Board Rounds
118: In the Internal Medicine Specialty, Sky Is the Limit!
October 23, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBSession 118 Where will you see the most variety of patients? Internal Medicine, of course! Dr. Hilary Ryder gives us a peek into subspecialties and the IM lifestyle. Hilary is the Internal Medicine program director at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. She shares her internal medicine residency experience, how to pick a program, and how to stand out in your applications and rotations. If you haven’t yet, please do check out our other resources on Meded Media. Listen to this podcast...
117: Microscopes Aren't Magic: Liver and Transplant Pathology
October 16, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBDr. Adeyi's journey began in his native Nigeria. He joins me with insights into the workflow, lifestyle, and training involved in transplant pathology.
116: A Closer Look at the Pathology Residency
October 09, 2019 17:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBSession 116 Residency director and pathologist Michelle Dolan, MD joins me to talk about how to get the most out of your residency and what it means to slap glass. Specialty Stories is part of Meded Media. If you haven’t yet, please do check out all our other podcasts geared towards helping premeds, medical students, and residents along their path to medicine. Listen to this podcast episode with the player above, or keep reading for the highlights and takeaway points. [01:45] Intere...
115: Making an Impact as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
October 02, 2019 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSession 115 Dr. Matthew Dobbs is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot deformities. Several weeks ago, I had a pediatric orthopedic surgeon on the show but someone specialized more in spine care and spine surgery. Today, we get a somewhat different point of view from someone who went through the same training path of becoming an orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatrics, just a liking to a different part of the body. And if you haven’t yet, please listen to all ot...
114: Occupational Medicine and Its Many Applications
September 25, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBSession 114 Do you know what Occupational Medicine is? Although the specialty has been around for a long time, it’s not very well-known. If you like variety and a detective type of work in exploring what could be causing someone to be ill, Occupational Medicine is an amazing specialty you should check out. Dr. Jacqueline Moline is an Occupational Medicine specialist in an academic setting. She’s here today to help us understand what they do, why such specialty is very important, as well...
113: The Combined Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine Residency
September 18, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBSession 113 Dr. Aaron Leetch one of the program directors at the University of Arizona for a combined residency in pediatrics and emergency medicine. It's actually a very rare residency program with only four programs in the country that offer this. Find out more about this, how it's different and much more! Dr. Leetch is the host of the Arizona EMCast. Also, check out all our other podcasts on Meded Media. Listen to this podcast episode with the player above, or keep reading for the ...
112: A Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician's Story
September 11, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBPediatric Emergency Medicine is a chance to treat diverse populations in a fast-paced setting. Dr. Donna Mendez tells us why she finds peds ER so gratifying.
111: The Possibilities in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
September 04, 2019 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBSession 111 Pediatric orthopedic surgery is great for inquisitive doctors who love working with kids. Dr. Philip Ashley joins me to talk about subspecialties and more. Out of training for a few years now, he shares his path as he changed careers mid-college and how he reached out to a mentor which changed his trajectory in life. Are you a premed student? Check out The Premed Years podcast where I feature physicians, medical students, admissions committee members, and more. Everything yo...
110: What Makes Geriatrics so Stimulating for This Doctor?
August 28, 2019 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBSession 110 Geriatric medicine is both stimulating and satisfying for Dr. Shannon Tapia. We’ll talk about housecalls, mortality, and the importance of having a sense of humor. Meanwhile, be sure to check out all our other resources on Meded Media for more help as you journey along this awesome field of medicine! Listen to this podcast episode with the player above, or keep reading for the highlights and takeaway points. [01:20] Interest in Geriatrics Having a father who's a geriat...
109: The Pathologist as Medical Detective
August 21, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWhat is pathology like? Dr. Uthman debunks some myths and tells us why he needs more than just a tissue sample to arrive at the right diagnosis.
108: Academic Pediatric Gastroenterology, According to an MD
August 14, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBSession 108 Pediatric GI was a natural fit for Dr. Jason Shapiro, who was interested in diverse pathologies, performing procedures, and developing relationships with patients. Also, please check out all our podcasts on Meded Media for more resources to help you along your premed and medical school journey! [01:05] Interest in Pediatric Gastroenterology Jason is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Brown. He initially got interested in GI during the first month of his intern year. He li...
107: Advice From an Emergency Medicine Residency Director
August 07, 2019 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBSession 107 Emergency medicine residency training requires lots of interpersonal skills. Dr. David Snow has been out of training for 6 years now. Today, he tells us more about the acuity, variety, and steep learning curve in EM. Meanwhile, be sure to check out all our other resources on Meded Media. Listen to this podcast episode with the player above, or keep reading for the highlights and takeaway points. [01:15] Interest in Emergency Medicine Coming to the end of the third year...
106: The Collegial and Curious World of Pediatric Rheumatology
July 31, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBSession 106 Pediatric rheumatology is for doctors who are good at teamwork, problem-solving and becoming experts in nebulous problems. Dr. Jay Mehta joins me to explain. Jay is actually the fellowship director at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for pediatric rheumatology and out of training now for 10 years. Jay actually didn't know about this specialty until he rotated during residency. This is exactly the goal of this podcast is to expose you to specialties out there that y...
105: What is Breast Imaging Radiology Like?
July 24, 2019 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBSession 105 There are no typical days in radiology. Dr. Anjali Malik joins me to talk about breast imaging, guided biopsy, and what it means to develop a diagnostic “eye.” For more resources, check out all our other great podcasts on Meded Media. Listen to this podcast episode with the player above, or keep reading for the highlights and takeaway points. [01:25] Interest in Radiology and Breast Imaging Radiology Anjali's interest in Radiology and Breast Imaging Radiology happened ...
104: What's Involved in Palliative Care and Hospice?
July 17, 2019 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBSession 104 Dr. Bruce Chamberlain tells me why he sees palliative medicine as more of a calling than a specialty. We discuss empathy, communication, and avoiding burnout. Bruce has been out of his training now for 29 years and has been practicing hospice and palliative care medicine all around the country. In case you may not have come across it yet, please do check out Board Rounds podcast, which I do with BoardVitals, a USMLE/COMLEX Step 1/Level1 test prep company. They offer QBanks f...
103: Otolaryngology as Told By a Residency Director
July 10, 2019 17:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBDr. Cabrera-Muffly is an ENT residency Program Director. She joins me to discuss the pathologies in otolaryngology, life as a resident, and more!
102: An Anesthesiology Program Director on His Specialty
July 03, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBSession 102 Dr. Ryan Matika Residency Program Director in Anesthesiology talks about what he's looking for in his applicants. He also shares what his residents look for when students are doing rotations. Specialty Stories is part of the Meded Media. If you haven’t yet, please check out all the other resources we provide to help premeds, medical students, and residents on their medical journey! [01:07] Interest in Anesthesiology Ryan got interested in anesthesiology when he was in hi...
101: What Makes a Neonatologist? A Program Director Weighs In
June 26, 2019 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBSession 101 Dr. Patrick Myers joins us to talk about what he looks for as a fellowship program director, what makes a good neonatologist, and his own unique journey to this specialty. Out of training for about eight years now, Patrick also shares what they’re looking for in candidates if this is something you’re interested in. Meanwhile, be sure to check out all our other episodes on Meded Media. [01:30] Interest in Neonatology and Real-Life Experience Patrick realized he wanted to ...
100: A Pediatric Endocrinologist Talks Transgender Medicine
June 19, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBSession 100 Dr. Kara Connelly, a transgender medicine specialist. A pediatric endocrinologist by training in an academic setting, she has been out of training now for six years. Today, we talk about Transgender Medicine, why we have it, and why it's important for transgender patients. [04:13] Interest in Transgender Medicine Kara drew inspiration from patients and their families going through hoops they had to go through to access care. Knowing how challenging and difficult it was, sh...
99: What is Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine?
June 12, 2019 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBSession 99 Today, Dr. Aaron Shmookler joins us who has an interestingly different type of specialty. He is a pathologist trained Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine specialist. A year and a half out of training now, he serves in an academic setting in West Virginia. Thank you for listening to us! Please check out all our other available resources on Meded Media. [01:48] Interest in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Aaron took a transitional year and started his residency in Ne...
98: Community Breast Oncologist and Researcher Shares Her Career
June 05, 2019 17:00 - 48 minutes - 32.9 MBSession 98 Dr. Stephanie Graff is a breast oncologist who has been out of training for 8 years. Today, she talks about her journey – what got her into the specialty, the training path, and the most and least liked things about her specialty. Meanwhile, please be sure to check out our whole host of podcasts on Meded Media as we seek to help premed students and medical students along their path towards becoming a physician. [01:38] Interest in Oncology Stephanie decided on oncology in...
97: What Does Academic PM&R Sports Medicine Look Like?
May 29, 2019 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBSession 97 Dr. Brandee Waite is a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist who practices in an academic setting for almost 15 years now. She talks about her specialty, types of patients, and the things she likes the most and least about her practice. Meanwhile, check out all our other resources in store for you on Meded Media. [01:30] Interest in PM&R Brandee actually didn't even know PM&R existed until the summer after her second year in medical school. It was a relat...
96: A Look Into General Surgery With A Program Director
May 23, 2019 05:02 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBSession 96 Today, Dr. Brian Smith, a general surgery program director at UC Irvine, talks about his journey to becoming a surgeon and what he expects from applicants to be competitive in his program. Find out what you can do to be more competitive as an applicant and as a medical student. Please take a listen to all our other podcasts and get the resources you need. For medical students, we have the Board Rounds (with BoardVitals). For the premed students, come check out The Premed Year...
95: A Sports Medicine Physician Shares His Journey
May 15, 2019 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBDr. Jonesco is an academic Sports Medicine physician at Ohio State. Today we discuss what drew him to the specialty, the patient base he sees, and why he loves it!
94: A Look Into Community Reproductive Psychiatry
May 08, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBSession 94 Today's guest is Dr. Carly Snyder, a reproductive psychiatrist, a specialty which is probably something a lot of people don't know about. In fact, she didn't know it existed until she was in her psychiatry residency. She talks about her journey, what she likes about it, and what she doesn't. Get a glimpse of what her world looks like. Maybe this is something you're interested in too. Also, please be sure to check out Meded Media for more podcasts as you're looking for resou...
93: Academic Pediatric Hospitalist Shares His Career
May 01, 2019 18:59 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBSession 93 Dr. Potisek is an academic Pediatric Hospitalist. Today, he discusses the reasons he chose pediatrics, the different facets of his job, and the types of patients he sees. Also, please check out all our other episodes on MedEd Media Network. [01:10] Interest in Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine Dr. Potisek has always enjoyed being around kids. But it was during the third year of medical school that he realized there were so many things about pediatrics that he really loved. S...
92: A Community Allergist and Immunologist Shares Her Specialty
April 24, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSession 92 Dr. Neeta Ogden is an allergist and immunologist. She has been out of training for about 13 years and she talks about her career as an allergist in a community setting. She shares some tips and tricks for you as you're going through the process to hopefully become an allergist if this is something you're interested in. [01:16] An Interest in Allergy There are two paths to Allergy fellowship – internal medicine residency and peds residency. Neeta took the internal medicine r...
91: Community Dermatologist Shares Her Specialty
April 17, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.1 MBDr. Reid is a community Dermatologist who joins me today to discuss why Dermatology, her clinic days, and the number of patients she sees daily!
90: What Does Academic Infectious Disease Look Like?
April 10, 2019 17:00 - 39 minutes - 22.7 MBSession 90 Dr. Philip Chan is an academic Infectious Diseases physician at Brown University in Rhode Island. He has been out of training now for about 8 years. He talks about his typical day, why he chose this specialty, the training path, and an inside look into this field. Meanwhile, be sure to check out all our other podcasts on MedEd Media Network. [01:22] Interest in Infectious Disease Philip recalls being interested in Infectious Diseases (ID) back during undergrad. With a Maj...
89: The Journey to Colon and Rectal Surgery
April 03, 2019 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBDr. Erica Sneider is a community Colon and Rectal Surgeon who joins me today to discuss why she loves her specialty and traits that make a great surgeon!
88: A Look Into Nephrology With A Program Director
March 27, 2019 23:36 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBSession 88 Dr. Gilbert is a Nephrology Program Director at Tufts Medical Center. Today, we discuss traits that make a good Nephrologist and how to be competitive. If you haven’t yet, please do check out all our other resources on the MedEd Media Network for more podcasts to help you along this journey towards becoming a physician. [01:42] Interest in Nephrology Gilbert initially thought he was going to be a primary care doctor. It wasn't until his Junior year of residency when he go...
87: What is Sleep Medicine? A Look at Academic Sleep Med
March 20, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBSession 87 Dr. Jairo Barrantes joins Ryan to talk about Academic Sleep Medicine including what he loves about it, what call looks like, and why he chose academia. For more resources, be sure to check out all our other podcasts on the MedEd Media Network. [01:24] Interest in Sleep Medicine Jairo's interest in sleep medicine sparked during his pulmonary critical care fellowship, where their director was the head of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. That being said, a pulmonary p...
86: The Ins and Outs of Academic Cardiothoracic Surgery
March 13, 2019 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBSession 86 Dr. Joseph DeRose is an academic Cardiothoracic Surgeon. Today, he discusses the length of his training, the competitiveness of his field, and why he loves it! Meanwhile, please don’t miss all our other podcasts on the MedEd Media Network so you can get all the resources you need in every step of the way towards finally becoming a physician! [01:00] Interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery As a third-year medical student, Joseph liked almost everything. He even thought he was g...
85: An Academic Cardiologist Shares His Specialty
March 06, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSession 85 Dr. Dave Winchester, a fellow Gator, joins me today to talk about why he chose academic Cardiology, how Cardiology is changing, and why he enjoys what he does! David has been out of training now for 8 years. He graduated from the University of Florida where he now works as an academic. Meanwhile, please do check out all of our other podcasts on MedEd Media Network so you get to have as many resources you need, as you journey along this path to one day becoming a physician! ...
84: Cardiac Electrophysiology—What is it?
February 27, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBSession 84 Dr. Edward Schloss joined me to talk about his journey to Cardiac Electrophysiology, what 17 years in the field looks like, and his likes and dislikes of his specialty. If you're a premed student, go check out all our other resources on MedEd Media Network. If you're a medical student, go check out our newest Board Rounds Podcast. [01:17] Interest in Cardiac Electrophysiology Coming out of undergrad as an engineer, Edward wasn't sure he wanted to be a doctor and only foun...
83: What Does Community Pediatric Cardiology Look Like?
February 20, 2019 20:03 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBSession 83 Dr. Renee Rodriguez is a community-based Pediatric Cardiologist. She shares why she loves children’s hearts, a typical day, and whether she has balance in her life. Meanwhile, be sure to check out MedEd Media Network for more helpful resources. [01:25] Interest in Pediatric Cardiology The first time she realized she wanted to do pediatric cardiology was the second she started residency being her first rotation as a pediatric resident. For her, residency was the best thing t...