In this episode, we talk about walking the talk. We, doctors, advise our patients to adopt healthy lifestyles. But do we even practice what we preach? Doc Steffani is living proof that it is possible to keep a sound mind in a healthy body even in the thick of med school and residency training.Dr. Steffani Someda is a graduate of ADMU with a degree of BS Biology and of St. Luke’s College of Medicine for her Doctor of Medicine program. Recently she just finished her ophthalmology residency trai...
If there is one thing you should never sacrifice for premed and med school--it's your hobby. Adrian and Mike talk about how it is normal but wrong to feel guilty when you spend time for your hobbies, even if you have a long list of exams for the upcoming week.–Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, havi...
For us Better Doctors, the "-ber" months are not only about the fast approaching holiday season, but also about last minute requests for documents, cramming for entrance exams, pre-residency rotations, and of course interviews. Mike and Adrian share 6 high-yield tips that will help you prepare for your interview, and make you stand out among a swarm of other applicants.–Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sopho...
Picking a medical specialty is one of the biggest decisions a doctor makes in his or her journey. Dr. Robespierre, a renowned cardiologist, shares insightful and high-yield pieces of advice on how to pick a residency after passing the boards. --Aside from being a cardiologist, Dr. Don Robespierre C. Reyes is a faculty member of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery of the University of Santo Tomas. He is also the head of Emergency Services...
Achieving a razor-sharp focus in studying starts from within. In this episode, Michael discusses how the Hawthorne effect, a phenomenon in clinical research, can be utilized in becoming a better student.-Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a c...
In this episode, Kayne shares her experience with the online NMAT–from registration to exam day. The manner in which the NMAT is conducted has changed considerably to adapt to the new normal. Grab a cup of coffee as you listen to Kayne, Adrian, and Michael discuss high-yield tips to help you achieve your ticket to your dream med school.–Kayne Hernandez is currently a freshman at the UST-FMS. She entered medical school through the LEAPMed Program, a highly selective 6-year accelerated medical ...
In this short episode, Adrian talks about three important reminders that put him back on track when he feels like quitting.–Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devot...
In this episode, Adrian and Michael talk about 5 high-yield techniques they used to help them stay focused in med school and beyond.Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. ...
In this episode, Adrian and Michael share their insights on a life-changing book they read–”How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. It is a very high-yield book whose principles they were able to apply during their clerkship and internship years. –Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health adv...
In the Audio Samplex Series, Adrian and Michael, together with guests, dissect, analyze, and rationalize med school, PLE, and USMLE questions. In this very first episode, Adrian and Kym dissect five questions on cardio-pulmo physiology.–Dr. Kym is a Filipino IMG who hailed from the humble city of Zamboanga. He is an advocate of Gender Equality. His interests include marine life, and world history. On his spare time he enjoys cooking and solving Sudoku puzzles.–Adrian Teves is a young Fil...
In this episode, Arvin, Adrian, and Mike discuss the study methods and strategies they used in medical school, and in preparation for the PLE and USMLE. They also give their inputs on a few research studies on the most common study methods.–Arvin is a young physician devoted to providing equal access to holistic wellness and health services. His mission is to empower individuals to make healthy choices in their everyday lives. He enjoys cooking, weight lifting, and playing music.–Adrian Teves...
In this episode, Doc Kirby shares his experience taking an alternate route towards becoming a doctor. Getting into an MD program straight out of high school, he talks about the rigorous selection process, his transition, some regrets, maturity, and important life lessons. –Kirby Plando is a medical doctor currently serving in his hometown of Cotabato City. During med school, he advocated for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, participating in various extracurricular activities and...
Are you planning to take multiple high-stakes examinations in a short period of time? In this episode, Dr. Arvin Tan shares his experience on how he endured taking the PLE, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK, and Occupational English Test in less than 8 months!-Dr. Arvin Tan was also featured on our very first episode–Arvin is a young physician devoted to providing equal access to holistic wellness and health services. His mission is to empower individuals to make healthy choices in their everyday...
In this episode, Dr. Aaron Lao talks about his non-traditional journey towards becoming a doctor. He was an active freelance musician in the US, and completed two world music tours, prior to entering medical school. Now a doctor and CEO of his own company, he shares the difficulty of the transition, how he coped, and the lessons he learned along the way.–Dr. Aaron Lao earned his bachelor’s degree in classical music performance from Rutgers University in 2006. He completed two world music tour...
In part 2 of this episode, Gab talks about the pros and cons of distance learning, realizations, and practical advice. He also shares some philosophical insights he has gained throughout a year of medical school online.–Gab Paragas is a Medical Student in the Philippines. Prior to medical school, he has had various experiences in the academe, clinical pharmacy, and public health. He is passionate in advocating for reforms in the country's healthcare system and transforming medical education t...
Subconsciously, we pace ourselves to finish a task based on how much time we’re given. In this episode, Mike discusses Parkinson’s Law, which explains the relation of allocation of time to completion of work.–Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to hav...
In the next month or so, the academic year will be opening. Incoming med school freshmen have a lot of questions in mind, especially that classes will be done in an unconventional setup. With very limited experience in distance learning, Mike and Adrian have only so little to share. Fortunately, they were able to invite a friend, Gab, who is an incoming second year med student. Gab shares in detail his first-year med experience, the many challenges he faced, and how he was able to cope.–Gab P...
Anatomy is arguably the most challenging subject in first year. In part I of this episode, Mike and Adrian shared specific and helpful tips to approach Anatomy. This time, they discuss and answer frequently asked questions on how to study this “difficult” subject.–Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, ...
In this short, Adrian talks about how it could be counterproductive to focus so much on goals.–Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, ...
In this podcast, Michael shares his recording with her friend who inquired about her USMLE Step 1 progress. After learning of her concern that her question bank scores plateaued at 60-70% for each block, Michael shared his techniques on how to improve. At the end of the recording Michael will also share Dr. Kym Sirilan's comments on this episode. –Dr. Kym Sirilan was featured on the previous episode (Episode 8). Anki was featured on Episode 6. Dr. Arvin Tan was featured on our ver...