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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 do not reflect any official views of NSU MD.
Our podcast is student-driven, and reflects the personal views of both our hosts and our guests. Our comments do not reflect any official views of NSU MD.
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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 review what a patient can expect in the postpartum period and the importance of postpartum care.
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 (and STEP2!).
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 school with to the final decisions guiding their residency applications. This honest conversation offers insight, advice, and reassurance for anyone navigating the uncertainty of finding their place in the medical field.
In this episode, Zaen (MS4), Rishabh (MS4), Saad (MS4), and Alan (MS4) share their definitions of wellness and the unique ways they cultivate it outside of their studies. Through candid conversation, they explore how their approaches to physical, mental, and social well-being have evolved throughout medical school, from M1 to M4. They reflect on how prioritizing wellness has shaped their resilience, academic performance, and overall growth as future physicians.
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 scenic route, how to maintain work-life balance, and how their unique perspectives shape how they show up for patients and themselves.
Wondering how to navigate finding research opportunities from a new, small medical school? In this Episode of Sink or Swim, Tiffany and Christian talk strategies for finding mentors, joining projects, navigating ERAS, and more. Whether you’re just starting M1 or writing your CV, this episode is your research launchpad.
In this episode we explore personal finance plans for medical students. We explore personal finance targeted at medical students, particularly for students about to start residency.Featureing M4 Student Rama Bhat and Dr. Gauri Bhat who is Associate Professor of Accounting at the SMU Cox School of Business in Dallas Texas.
This episode explores anesthesia risks, complications, and innovations. It covers rare but serious anesthesia-related events, how providers manage emergencies, the latest advancements in anesthetic drugs, AI-assisted monitoring, and the future of personalized care.
This episode explores the foundations of anesthesia, from the different types and how they work to what patients experience before, during, and after surgery. It also explores the world of the operating room, detailing the critical decisions anesthesiologists make behind the scenes to ensure patient safety and a smooth procedure.
Co-hosts: Salam Harb (M4), Autumn Pough (M4), Katie Kenon (M4)
In this episode, we will discuss the similarities and differences between community and academic residency programs Co-hosts: Autumn Pough (M4) and Katie Kenon (M4)
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 (M4), Trina Kenon (Katie’s mom)
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 selvesCo-hosts: Katie Kenon (M4), Maria Pereira (M4), Stachyse Stanis (M4)
This podcast explores the profound impact of food on health, from its role in preventing chronic diseases to the emerging field of nutritional medicine. I discuss how dietary choices influence conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, while also examining the power of anti-inflammatory diets and the gut microbiome in overall well-being. Featuring M4 student Sunaina Addanki.
This episode will discuss the history the anti-vax movement with a focus on the 1998 Wakefeild publication. Featuring M4 student Sergio Medina
This podcast explores the complexities of India’s healthcare system, highlighting the contrast between private and public healthcare, the challenges of rural access, and the financial burden on patients. From government initiatives like Ayushman Bharat to the rise of telemedicine and India’s role as a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, I discuss both the strengths and shortcomings of the system. Featuring M4 student Sunaina Addanki.
This podcast explores the evolving role of AI in medicine. I talk about examining AI’s impact on diagnostics, patient care, and medical education. From AI-powered imaging tools to predictive analytics in critical care, I discuss how these innovations are transforming healthcare while also raising ethical concerns about bias, data privacy, and the physician-patient relationship. Featuring M4 student Sunaina Addanki.
This podcast discusses the intersection of medicine and politics in the past, present, and future. From major legislation like the Affordable Care Act to the ethical dilemma’s physicians face in advocacy, I discuss the evolving role of physicians in political discourse. Key issues such as pharmaceutical pricing to public health debates, I discuss how we can stay informed and engaged in shaping healthcare initiatives. Featuring M4 student Sunaina Addanki.
In this episode, we will be walking through our M4 experience as an Internal Medicine and OB/GYN Applicant.Co-hosts: Autumn Pough (M4) and Katie Kenon (M4)
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 ophthalmology.



