Episode 156: Jonah Zeitlin D.O. and Samantha Gerstman, M.D.: Osteopathic vs Caribbean Showdown!? (or DO and MD in love)

Update: 2025-07-01

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What should someone know when applying to a Caribbean MD medical school? We have been asked this question more than once, but this is a D.O. podcast!

But we have the perfect answer. . . Today we speak to a couple, Jonah Zeitlin DO and Samantha Gerstman, MD. who went to undergraduate together and fell in love!

One decided to to the D.O. route and the other the Caribbean M.D. We will speak to them about their perceived differences! What were to pros and cons?

Ultimately they successfully couples matched into ENT and Pediatrics! We'll hear about that process as well!

What a discussion! Don't miss!

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Episode 156: Jonah Zeitlin D.O. and Samantha Gerstman, M.D.: Osteopathic vs Caribbean Showdown!? (or DO and MD in love)

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Episode 156: Jonah Zeitlin D.O. and Samantha Gerstman, M.D.: Osteopathic vs Caribbean Showdown!? (or DO and MD in love)