UnsCripted Medicine

Sarah sits down with Dr. Rana Awdish, author of In Shock,  a critically acclaimed, bestselling memoir based on her own critical illness. She shares some of the moments from her book with added lessons on how to truly care for those who are suffering. Dr. Awdish is the current Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Henry Ford Hospital. She also serves as Medical Director of Care Experience for the System, where she has integrated compassionate communication strategies and Narrative Medicine practice into the curriculum. Connect at https://www.ranaawdishmd.com/book | @ranaawdishVital Talk: https://www.vitaltalk.org/ 

Join Andrew, Matt, Molly, and Sarah, and welcome the newest voices on the Team, Meera and Megan, in a lively episode from the studio at the 1819 Innovation Center. We delve into the creative and personal sides of medical education, discussing everything from a medical student Olympics to the hobbies that keep us balanced. Plus, we explore the groundbreaking topic of hand transplants and the ethics of organ donation. Tune in for a mix of insight, laughter, and medical curiosity that defines the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast. Connect with us and share your journey!

What is normalized deviance? It's likely something that you have witnessed before and after listening, we hope you'll begin to recognize it. As trainees, we are in a unique position to identify normalized deviance. We have not participated in the system long enough for "deviant" behavior to feel normal. That feeling you get when you look around the room and exchange glances with other members of the team, yet no one speaks up? And sometimes, you might even be the only one looking around the room? That is likely the result of normalized deviance.On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast, we dive into the topic of normalized deviance and its presence in medicine and medical training.  Hosts Molly Carroll and Andrew Zahn sit down with Dr. Eric Warm, MD to discuss the topic.  For more information, check out this paper by Dr. John Banja, a medical ethicist with additional expertise in normalized deviance.

Sarah chats with two super neat physicians, Dr. Niralee Patel & Dr. Sharmeela Saha, about kidneys! Learn more about what it takes to become a kidney doctor and how it’s a multi-disciplinary profession. Bonus points if you can remember what foods are high in potassium (hint: think beyond bananas)! Guest email contacts: niralee.patel@uc.edu and sharmeela.saha@uc.eduHelpful links:                                                                                                                                                          PKD[F] is polycystic kidney disease [foundation] | https://pkdcure.org/                        Dialysis | https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/dialysisinfo                                                      NKF is the National Kidney Foundation | https://www.kidney.org/                                Nephrology MSSP, NepSim & more are offered for UCCOM students! 

In this episode, Andrew and Matt are joined by 3 of the creators of the web app known as NovaCards. NovaCards is a machine-learning tool that enhances study efficiency for medical students by helping them finding and creating flashcards out of the vast information of medical school lectures that you give it. Listen as they delve into the world of AI in medicine, its evolving role, current capabilities, and potential to revolutionize medical education and practice. Join us for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of AI and medicine, and what the future may hold in this rapidly advancing domain.If you're an Anki user, check out the (free!) NovaCards app to see how you AI can help you cut down on your study time: https://novacards.ai/

What makes a diagnosis? What does a diagnosis even mean? Andrew is joined by Dr. Bruce Cohen, MD, PhD, director of the program for Neuropsychiatric Research at McLean Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, about how the diagnostic terms we use can sometimes be harmful to our patients and may not even effectively communicate what is causing their symptoms. Tune in to hear how we should be more careful with the words we use with our patients and communicate more effectively with them.You can read his commentary on the topic here: https://www.mdedge.com/psychiatry/article/263099/schizophrenia-other-psychotic-disorders/choosing-our-terms-diagnosticAMA and AAMC Health Equity Language Guide: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/ama-center-health-equity/advancing-health-equity-guide-language-narrative-and-concepts-0

With the start of this new series, we are taking a look at service organizations around Cincinnati, starting with Cradle Cincinnati.  In this episode we discuss the social inequities of infant mortality, ways Cradle Cincinnati addresses these inequities, and ways medical students can become involved.For anyone interested in volunteering, check out these links!Cradle Cincinnati website: Cradle Cincinnati (squarespace.com)Cradle Cincinnati strategic plan 2023-2027:Cradle+Cincinnati+2023_2027+Strategic+Plan+Reduced.pdf (squarespace.com)Cradle Cincinnati 2022 Annual report: 2022-Cradle-Cincinnati-Annual-Report.pdf (squarespace.com)Cradle Cincinnati Learning Collaborative:https://cradlecincinnatilearningcollab.orgQueens Village: Queens Village (blackwomenforthewin.com)

Join Sarah as she meets two awesome physicians from the Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (DDBP) at CCHMC! Dr. Cassandra Conrad and Dr. Sara Williams are super neat docs who use their passions to integrate care for their complex patients. DBP is a growing field that achieves an impressive intersection of specialty and primary care in medicine--stay tuned for all their great advice and stories!Please contact either physician for elective rotation info, shadowing, questions, or comments!Dr. Conrad at cassandra.conrad@cchmc.orgDr. Williams at sara.williams3@cchmc.org

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Dr. Alison Sheets, to talk about how she has meshed her career in medicine with her passion for climbing and the outdoors. In addition to being an emergency medicine physician, she is also the medical director of Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, an all volunteer organization that is one of the oldest and most experienced search and rescue organizations in the country. Tune in to hear her unusual path to medicine, some interesting insight into the world of search and rescue in the mountains, and why it's so important to find fulfillment outside of the hospital.

We've all been told that setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals (i.e., SMART goals) is the secret to success.  While the framework itself is easy enough to understand, actually sitting down and writing goals, let alone good ones, can be daunting. In this episode, rising M4 Joe Walden sits down with Molly to discuss all things goal-related. Joe shares his insights and reflections surrounding goal setting and intentionality and the massive impact it has had on his personal growth and overall gratification. Whether you are in your third year of medical school or just trying to be more intentional about your journey, this episode is for you! Resources:University of California — SMART Goals: A How to Guide

Tune in to hear Matt and Andrew speak with M2s Rory, Mackenzie, and Claire about their experience as summer interns with UCCOM's Urban Health Project. Urban Health Project (UHP) is a student-run non-profit organization formed by UCCOM students in 1986 with the goal of improving community-based healthcare and providing medical students with meaningful service-learning opportunities. Rory, Mackenzie, and Claire talk about their experiences this summer being matched up with community partners, opportunities for supporting and working with UHP, and how the mission of UHP has shaped them as future physicians.You can find more information about Urban Health Project at their website: https://urbanhealthproject.org/

Join Sarah as she chats with Ishita Dubey, a second-year medical student, about UC's Medical Spanish / Latino Health Elective. Ishita is a California native who is learning to call Cincinnati home--we're so lucky to have her! More about the MSLHE: https://med.uc.edu/diversity/medical-spanish-elective Practice your Spanish to Ishita's favs: Reggaeton songs: SAOKO – ROSALÍA; No Me Conoce (Remix) – Jhayco, J Balvin, Bad Bunny; OG Black – Alvaro Diaz, Randy; Sci-Fi – Rauw Alejandro, Tainy; La Bebe (Remix) – Yng Lvcas, Peso PlumaSpanish media: @senoredison on TikTok, @varatony on TikTokGet in touch with Ishita at dubeyia@mail.uc.edu.

To kickoff Season 5, we have veterans Matt and Molly, along with our newest podcast members Andrew and Sarah, discussing good, bad, and hot takes about our favorite fruits. We also discuss our visions for this season of the podcast and Andrew passes along some great life advice.And if you hang around long enough, check out what we've been listening to when we're on the other side of the mic.Share any episode ideas or feedback via email, text, social media, or carrier pigeon if that's your thing. You can catch us via email at UnsCriptedMedicine@gmail.com and on Twitter or Instagram @UnsCripted_Med. We would love to hear from you! 

Chin up soldier and get ready to learn about "Operation: Application". For today's mission, you will learn the ins and outs of top-secret program Alpha-Mike-Charlie-Alpha-Sierra. You will be equipped with a "holistic" set of armor and be set out to complete at least three meaningful field experiences. Should you choose to undertake this mission, know that a personal statement will be written about you and your heroic endeavors. We will see you with a white coat on the other side. 

In this episode, Andrew is joined by two of his classmates: Delia Sosa and Carson Hartlage to discuss their role in advocacy with the AMA, the state of transgender healthcare and, specifically, how bans on gender affirming care are impacting access to the standard of care for transgender children across the country. Keep listening after their conversation to hear from Elizabeth Bonham, a civil rights attorney, who gives us an update on some recent federal court decisions and insight into what the future might hold for these laws.

In the latest episode of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast, listen in as we navigate the complexities of medical licensing, the erosion of expertise, and the pursuit of truth in medicine. Hosting this week is Andrew who is joined by two guests: Dr. Richard Baron (CEO, ABIM) and Professor Carl Coleman (JD, Seton Hall Law School) who published a thought-provoking paper titled Protecting the Legitimacy of Medical Expertise in the NEJM this last February. In this paper, they discuss the historical significance of licensing, the public's reliance on them, and recent laws passed that are challenging expertise and the institutions that validate it. Hear them further discuss the state of medicine and the threats to our profession.Original article: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2214120

Join Sarah for an exciting conversation with Dr. María Paz Moreno, PhD, who is a poet, literary critic, food writer and professor at the University of Cincinnati. Together, they explore the food we eat and its intersection with culture, community and health. Listen to the end for some recipe inspiration, and browse the show notes if you're hungry for more information!  María Paz's personal webpage: http://mariapazmoreno.com/ UC Research Directory page: https://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/morenom My Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00DX029DK?ingress=0&visitId=1d0f3ad2-608a-4ef1-bbf8-dc576fb26bc6&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr My book on the Culinary History of Madrid (in English): https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781442266414/Madrid-A-Culinary-History An Anthology of my poetry (English/Spanish), recently published in the US: http://valparaisoeditions.us/poetry/629-the-belly-of-an-iguana.html UC Honors Course on “Chocolate and Power”: https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/honors/students/experiences/seminars/seminar-spotlights/rall3080.html Contact: María Paz Moreno, PhDProfessor of SpanishDepartment of Romance and Arabic Languages & LiteraturesUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnati, Ohio 45221Phone: (513) 556-1834morenom@uc.eduhttps://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/morenomPhoto credit: University of Cincinnati

One of our newest alums of the podcast, Dr. Alex Gillotte, sits down to reflect on her last four years at UCCOM before she heads to University of Colorado for her Med-Peds residency. Tune in to hear her pearls on what to look for in a residency program, how you can transform rounds into a more patient-centered experience, and what playlists got her through the longest days of medical school!Contact: gillotac@mail.uc.eduAlex's Lofi Study Playlists:1. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO3HyQFc?si=AhaaU11nRGqTt4iKKFpKNQ2. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59OrkYvGv0oM1KgPABU7nw?si=hr149IGhRWmeycItb9SkaQ3. https://open.spotify.com/album/4lBMa9JEuCSIs3NkPEIwvN?si=ywUr2-BaRFKKlzGkycmzvQ

Newly-degreed Dr. Rachel Holloway, a Cincinnati native and graduated podcast alum, sits down with Sarah to talk about her last four years at UCCOM. She has many pearls of wisdom to share, including how to navigate Step 1 and move into the clinical years of learning. Tune in to see what department our newest triple-Bearcat heads to on July 1!Contact: hollowrm@mail.uc.edu

An Ohio lifer, Dr. Gartner grew up in Newark before earning her bioengineering degree from Miami University and then completing medical school at the Ohio State University.  All the way from Seattle, Washington, Dr. Sarah Gartner joins host Molly Carroll to share her experience as an emergency medicine chief resident. We chat about Airlift (the PNW's version of Air Care for us Cincinnati folks), amazing co-residents, grit, and lots more!Dr. Sarah Gartner | Bio | @SarahGartnerMD | sgartner@uw.edu