Sink or Swim Podcast
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Sink or Swim Podcast
This podcast aims to give an inside look into the lives and experiences of those who attend and are associated with Nova Southeastern University's College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD)! Our podcast is student-driven, and reflects the personal views of both our hosts and our guests. Our comments d...
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The Fourth Trimester: Why Postpartum Care Matters.
In this episode, Sydney (MS4) and Dr. Rolando De Leon, a core faculty member and chair of the NSU MD Ob/Gyn Department discuss postpartum care. They...
Guide to OBGYN Rotation: Shelf Review & Tips for Success
In this episode, Sydney (MS4) and Stephanie (MS3) discuss tips success on your Ob/Gyn rotation and review high yeild topics included on the shelf exam...
The Road to Residency: How Our Specialty Choices Evolved
In this episode, Zaen (MS4), Rishabh (MS4), and Alan (MS4) reflect on the winding path of choosing a specialty—from the dreams they entered medical sc...
A Medical Student Wellness Conversation
In this episode, Zaen (MS4), Rishabh (MS4), Saad (MS4), and Alan (MS4) share their definitions of wellness and the unique ways they cultivate it outsi...
The Scenic Route to MD: Nontraditional Journeys & Staying Balanced
Not everyone takes the same path to medicine—and that’s a strength. In this Episode of Sink or Swim, four M4 students share what it means to take the...
Research Without a Roadmap: How to Stand Out From a Small School
Wondering how to navigate finding research opportunities from a new, small medical school? In this Episode of Sink or Swim, Tiffany and Christian talk...
Personal Finance for Medical Students
In this episode we explore personal finance plans for medical students. We explore personal finance targeted at medical students, particularly for stu...
Risks, Recovery, and the Future of Anesthesia
This episode explores anesthesia risks, complications, and innovations. It covers rare but serious anesthesia-related events, how providers manage eme...
Anesthesia Basics
This episode explores the foundations of anesthesia, from the different types and how they work to what patients experience before, during, and after...
Navigating the Dual Application Process: EM and Gen Surg
Co-hosts: Salam Harb (M4), Autumn Pough (M4), Katie Kenon (M4)
Academic hospital vs Community hospital– Does it matter?
In this episode, we will discuss the similarities and differences between community and academic residency programs
Co-hosts: Autumn Pou...
Raising a Future Doctor
In this episode, we will be looking at the pre-med/medical school process from a new lens: the lens of a parent.
Co-hosts: Katie Kenon...
A Letter To My Younger Self
In this episode, we will discuss some of the things that we have learned on our journey to medicine and what advice we would give our younger selves
The Impact of Food on Health
This podcast explores the profound impact of food on health, from its role in preventing chronic diseases to the emerging field of nutritional medicin...
Uncovering the Autism Vaccine Scare
This episode will discuss the history the anti-vax movement with a focus on the 1998 Wakefeild publication.
Featuring M4 student Sergio...
Healthcare in India
This podcast explores the complexities of India’s healthcare system, highlighting the contrast between private and public healthcare, the challenges o...
AI in Medicine
This podcast explores the evolving role of AI in medicine. I talk about examining AI’s impact on diagnostics, patient care, and medical education. Fro...
Medicine in Politics
This podcast discusses the intersection of medicine and politics in the past, present, and future. From major legislation like the Affordable Care Act...
Transition to Residency: Our 4th year journey: Navigating VSLO and applying to residency
In this episode, we will be walking through our M4 experience as an Internal Medicine and OB/GYN Applicant.
Co-hosts: Autumn Pough (M4) a...
Advice on Applying to Ophthalmology and Working through the SF match with no home Ophthalmology Program
In this episode, M4 Drew Baeza will be giving advice and tips on how to successfully pioneer through medical school with the dream of applying ophthal...
Advice from a First-Generation College Student for Making it into and through Medical School
This episode will include one student's perspective and personal journey through the preparation and application process for medical school including...
Adapting to and Thriving in Medical School
In this episode, M4 Hiam discusses how to adapt to your first year of medical school. She provides advice, study strategies, and insights to adapt to...
How to Crush Residency Interviews
In this episode, M4 Hiam discusses how to best prepare for residency interviews. She provides advice and insights on how to excel in residency intervi...
Ortho Basics Part 2
In this episode we continue our discussion reviewing key topics essential for succeding on your ortho away rotation. Featuring M4 student Daniel Acev...
Ortho Basics Part 1
In this episode we will discuss an overview of key topics essential for succeding on your ortho away rotation. Featuring M4 student Daniel Acevedo
Exploring the Palliative Care Rotation
On this episdoe we discuss what palliative care is, why the rotation is benificial for all medical students, and coping strategies while on rotation....
Gap Years and Things We Wish We Knew Before Medical School
This episode will center on the benefits of a gap year, reflections on what Nick wishes he knew before medical school, and advice for premed students...
Why Emergency Medicine and How to Be Competitive for EM Residency
On this episode we will discuss career interest in Emergency Medicine and the residency application journey . Featuring NSU MD M4s Alvin and Jaime.
Volunteering at Free Clinics During Medical School
In this episode, we sit down with third-year medical students Alan and Alec from Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Together, we’ll explore the impor...
Step Study Guide
In this episode, M4’s Kyle and Maddy discuss recommendations for studying in your preclinical years and clerkships, and how these relate to preparatio...
A Couple’s Guide to Couples Match
In this episode, M4’s Kyle and Maddy discuss their journey through the Couples Match process. They discuss the process from the decision to Couples Ma...
Third Year Clerkship Survival Guide
In this episode, M4’s Kyle and Maddy talk through their experiences and advice on how to perform well in clerkships. They also discuss specifics for I...
Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle
In this episode, M4’s Kyle and Maddy walk through their approach to promoting lifestyle change and important factors to consider across nutrition, exe...
Psychiatry Throughout the Centuries
This epsidoe will explore the contribution of psychiatrist through the ages.
Featuring M4 student Sergio Medina
Surviving Medical School
This episode will detail one student's experiences with each portion of medical school up until their 4th year.
Featuring M4 Sergio Medi...
Starting from the Bottom
This episode explores one student's life journey, starting from childhood up until matriculation into medical school, including how being a URM affect...
Medical History Part 2: Historical Pandemics and How they Shaped Modern Medicine
Today we are diving into the dark yet fascinating world of pandemics- historical pandmics to be exact, and how they shaped modern medicine!
Feat...
Medical Scandals in History: The Tuskegee Syphilis Study
Today's discussion explores the history of the Tuskegee Syphilis study and how this scandal shaped modern medical research and practices.
Find Your Why - Featuring Dr. Tessema
Dr. Tessema has received numerous awards for his excellence in research and has multiple publications and presentations in his field. He studied adv...
Musings on Health and Wellness
Listen in on a conversation between Gaby (M4) and Saket (M4) as we talk about our fitness goals before and after medical school, and what we look forw...