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.
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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 to one that is community-change driven. He has previously taken on various leadership roles in professional societies, and also in the medical school he is currently in. He enjoys watching and analyzing movies; also watching and performing in some music acts.
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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, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software  for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.
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Anki was featured on Episode 6!

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CHAPTER MARKERS:

00:00 Introduction

00:39 Episode introduction

03:38 Pros of online learning

09:15 Cons of online learning

13:21 What happens if you lose internet connection in the middle of an exam

18:18 Realizations

21:55 Would you have done anything differently with how you approached first year med?

40:45 Recap of parts 1 and 2

48:17 Final message

Links:

YouTube Mirror: https://youtu.be/lkBBMX2RfvY