Latest Medschool Podcast Episodes
A Dentist's Transition to Medical School
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - June 15, 2023 09:45 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Justin Middleton, who is an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident at Boston Medical Center. They talk about the differences between dentistry and medicine, and how to find your specialization in either field. [00:50] Introducing Dr. Justin Middleton [02:27]...
Highlight #3 - Enzyme Types
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - June 15, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Enzyme Kinetics, Inhibition, and Categorization” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us at Pro...
Intelligence
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - June 13, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis MCAT podcast covers intelligence. First, I discuss several theories of intelligence including entity vs incremental theory, general intelligence theory, two factor theory, multiple intelligences theory, triarchic theory, CHC theory, and biological theories. Next, I talk about hereditary fac...
Intimacy in Medicine
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - June 08, 2023 09:47 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, a board-certified OBGYN and intimacy coach based in New York. They talk about women’s sexual and reproductive health, as well as intimacy in relationships. [00:50] Introducing Dr. Sadaf Lodhi [01:36] How to Match into OBGYN [03:20] Why OBGYN? ...
Highlight #2 - Neurological Disorders
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - June 08, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “The Nervous System” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us at Prospective Doctor. Thanks for...
Highlight #1 - Amino Acid Mutations
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - June 06, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Amino Acids” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can help you along your medical school journey, visit us at Prospective Doctor. Thanks for listen...
Thalamus GME: A Game-Changer for Medical Education & Training Advancements
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - June 01, 2023 11:02 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Jason Reminick, founder and CEO of ThalamusGME and Thalamus.Org. They talk about how Thalamus came about, its features, and how it can help change systems and processes of both medical institutions and practitioners. [00:22] Introducing Dr. Jason Reminick [03:4...
Redox
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - June 01, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis MCAT podcast covers Redox. First, I discuss the concept of a redox reaction. I go over oxidizing and reducing agents, what makes a compound a good (or bad) oxidizing agent, oxidation state of molecules/functional groups, common organic chemistry redox reagents, and redox in biology. Then, I...
Sound and Hearing
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 30, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis MCAT podcast covers sound and hearing physiology. First, I discuss sound-related topics like sound waves, pitch, ultrasound, and the decibel system. Then, I briefly discuss the anatomy and physiology of the ear. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolco...
Fluids
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 25, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis MCAT podcast covers fluid statics (fluids standing still). First, I talk about different fluid properties including surface tension, vapor pressure, adsorption and absorption, adhesion and cohesion, and Henry's law. Second, I discuss a few important fluids statics concepts: static fluid pr...
How to Showcase Your Personality during Medical School Interviews
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 25, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Erika Aragona who is a double board-certified family physician in osteopathic and allopathic medicine. She also serves as a faculty member at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Today Erkeda chats with Dr. Aragona about how to set yourself apart during medi...
Muscular System
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 23, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis MCAT podcast covers the muscular system. First, I cover the differences and similarities between the three types of muscle (smooth, cardiac, skeletal). Then, I talk about the basic structure of a skeletal muscle cell and the many organelles that are unique to this cell type including the sa...
Telling the Truth about Medicine
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 18, 2023 14:54 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Julia Huber who is a board-certified physician practicing telemedicine. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. For 13 years now, Dr. Huber has been coaching physicians and other professionals on stress, health, and wellness. [01:00] Dr. H...
Social Stratification
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 18, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis MCAT podcast covers social stratification. First, I define and give examples of many of the terms you may see regarding social stratification and inequality, including: prejudice, discrimination, stereotype, stereotype threat, status (ascribed vs achieved), power (6 different types to know)...
BONUS: The Gut Microbiome
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 04, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis bonus episode briefly covers the gut microbiome. I talk about what the gut microbiome is, what it does, and how our understanding of it can be applied to health. The gut microbiome and TMAO paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3086762/ Fiber gap paper: https://www.cel...
How AI is Transforming Medical Education and Training
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - May 04, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Liudmila Schafer who is a medical oncologist and the founder of The Doctor Connect consultancy. They talk about the impact of artificial intelligence in medicine, and how physicians and students can use AI tools responsibly. [00:52] Introducing Dr. Liudmila Sch...
How to Avoid Medical Malpractice
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 27, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Laura Fortner, a board certified OB/GYN with 21 years of experience. She is also a certified life coach who helps physicians overcome adverse events and medical malpractice. They talk about how to cope with emotional stress that comes from lawsuits and traumatic m...
BONUS: CARS Interview
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 25, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsIn this podcast I talk to Katelyn Sawyer, the MCAT Content Manager for Medschoolcoach. We discuss the following topics: 1) what CARS is (and isn’t), 2) how to study for CARS, and 3) the best study resources for CARS. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolco...
Navigating the Unknown: A Guide to Surviving Your First Year of Residency
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 20, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Kelvin Liao, an Internal Medicine resident interning at the University of Maryland. They talk about ways for new residents to deal with impostor syndrome, improve their skills, and succeed during their intern year. Time Stamps [00:36] Introducing Dr. Kelvin Lia...
It's Never Too Early to Think about Fertility in Your Medical Career
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 13, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Carolina Sueldo, a fertility specialist who is double board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology, as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. They talk about fertility, family planning and the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process. [00:43] Intr...
BONUS: Polyatomic Ions and Solubility Rules
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 13, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers the polyatomic ions to know and the solubility rules. Polyatomic ions start at 2:00 and solubility rules start at 6:00. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: [email protected] Thanks for listening! To learn more about how MedSchoolCoach can ...
Bonus Episode Interview: Should I Retake the MCAT?
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 06, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsKen Tao, MedSchoolCoach’s Director of MCAT Tutoring, and Sahil Mehta, Founder and President of MedSchoolCoach, join the podcast to discuss retaking the MCAT. We discuss how to determine if you should retake the MCAT and ways to improve your score. AAMC MSAR: https://apps.aamc.org/msar-ui/#/lan...
Finding Love in a White Coat: A Dating App for Health Professionals
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 06, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Chrystene Nguyen, the founder of White Coat Romance (WCR). She is a board-certified physician in family and lifestyle medicine. They talk about online dating for health professionals and the process behind building the White Coat Romance platform. [00:56] Intro...
The Eye: Physiology and Perception
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - April 04, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers the eye. First, I quickly cover the anatomy of the eye. Then, I break down rods, cones, and the phototransduction pathway. Last, I talk about perception. The topics here include: visual field processing, binocular vs monocular cues, and feature detection (including Magno and ...
Doc2Doc Lending: A Financial Lifeline for Early Physicians
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 30, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Kenton Allen, the Co-Founder of Doc2Doc Lending. He also serves as the vice chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. They talk about financial situation of physicians and 4th year medical students, and how Doc2Doc Lendi...
Immune System: Adaptive
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 30, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers the adaptive immune system. First, I introduce the cells that make up the adaptive immune system. Then, I break down the two branches of the adaptive immune system: 1) humoral immunity, 2) cell-mediated immunity. I end by recapping the whole immune system. Please email me i...
Immune System: Innate
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 28, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers the innate immune system. First, I introduce the cells that make up the innate immune system. Next, I discuss three important aspects of the innate immune system: 1) anatomical barriers, 2) general inflammatory response, 3) the complement system and describe their role within...
From Symptoms to Solutions: How PM&R and Functional Medicine Work in Tandem
Prospective Doctor (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 23, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 21 ratingsDr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Janice Brown, a physiatrist who is certified in acupuncture and functional medicine. They talk about the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, functional medicine, and Dr. Brown’s own way of practicing medicine. [01:08] Introducing Dr. Janice Brown [...
Separation & Purification Techniques
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers several common separation and purification laboratory techniques that you may see on the MCAT. I have broken this subject down into three different categories: small molecules, proteins, and cells. Within the small molecule category, I cover: extraction, crystallization and r...
Circuits
MCAT Basics (from MedSchoolCoach) - March 21, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 222 ratingsThis podcast covers circuits in detail. First, I breakdown what I consider to be the most important circuit variables: voltage, current, resistance, and power. Then, I discuss circuit components, including resistors, batteries, capacitors, and switches. Last, I tell you what you need to know abo...
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