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Med School Minutes is where we discuss all things related to medical education. Provided by Saint James School of Medicine, this podcast tries to educate students on selecting and successfully completing a medical school. Our topics are fun and educational, and our hosts are knowledgeable and fun.
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If you're planning to apply to medical school, you want to give yourself the best chance of getting accepted. But there are common mistakes that many applicants make that can hurt their chances of success.In this video, we'll discuss the top medical school admission mistakes to avoid, so you can present yourself in the best possible light and increase your chances of getting accepted.We'll cover:- The importance of having a clear and compelling personal statement- How to choose the right extr...
In this episode, our host, Kaushik Guha and his guest discuss the importance of accreditation of a medical school for students. We discuss the difficulties and challenges in obtaining the accreditation, who the accrediting bodies are and what can students do to ensure that their school is accredited.Guests: Dr. Kallol Guha- CEO of Saint James School of MedicineDr. Juan Ramirez- Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
Try your hand at this USMLE prep question and comment on what you think the correct answer is below. Question: A 22-year-old female comes to the clinic for smoking cessation. She has smoked 1 pack of cigarettes per day for the past 7 years. She has tried to stop smoking using the nicotine gum and patch but she was unsuccessful. The patient has no other complaints. She is a social drinker and denies any illicit drug use. Her past medical history is significant for bulimia nervosa and anxi...
The Education Commission on Foreign Medical Education (ECFMG) is the primary body in the United States that oversees the policies and regulation around licensing International Medical Graduates (IMGs). In order to take the USMLEs, and to apply for residency all IMGs must be certified by ECFMG. This certification typically takes place after the completion of the 2nd year of a medical program, and before taking the USMLE Step 1 examination.It’s a common misconception that ECFMG accr...
In this episode, our Guest, Dr. DeJuan Kinchelow, talks about a common USMLE topic of Endometriosis. We will discuss in detail a typical case and will provide insights into best way to answer these questions.
In this episode we discuss the changes to the USMLE Step 1 and the subsequent changes in the NBME. This change is one of the rare major changes by the USMLE and it will have a significant impact on the students, their ability to move from Basic Sciences and into the Clinical Sciences. This change will also impact how the students are evaluated during the residency interviews.Host- Kaushik Guha, Executive Vice President of Saint James School of MedicineGuest- Dr. Devang Gujarathi, Dean o...
#caribbeanmedschool #sjsm #medstudent Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast. Get ready for an incredible episode of the Med School Minutes podcast with Dr. Yaya Besong! She's breaking barriers in medicine, sharing her journey from tough times to triumph. Hear how she tackled personal setbacks, weathered storms, and even a pandemic, all while pursuing her dream. Dr. Besong's story is all about family support, resilience, and making it through with a little hel...
#caribbeanmedschool #medstudent #usmlepreparation Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast. Today, our host, Kaushik Guha, welcomed an SJSM Alumni, and the owner of USMLEtrainings.com, Dr. Stavros Vouyiouklis. Dr. Stavors is an expert on the USMLE prep for medical students and in this episode he offers several great insights on how to successfully prepare for the exams. Additionally, Dr. Stavros tells us why he chose to pursue teaching and how he views the work-life balanc...
Get ready to celebrate Match Day with Dr. Pablo Siriruca, a recent graduate and soon-to-be former USMLE counselor! Still buzzing from his residency placement, Dr. Siriruca will discuss his journey to becoming a doctor and the strategies that helped him achieve Match Day success.In this episode, you'll embark on a deep dive with Dr. Siriruca as he shares his personal story – what fueled his passion for medicine and his steps to turn his dream into reality. He'll also highlight the winnin...
#blackhistorymonth #bhm2024 Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast. As we celebrate the Black History Month, we invited Dr. Crystal Richardson, one of SJSM's most successful alumni, to share her story about things that made her successful in our MD program. Dr. Richardson also shared her views on the disproportion of the African American doctors in the United States and offers suggestions on how schools, and the education system in general can improve to...
#caribbeanmedschool #indianmedicalstudent In this episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, we welcome a very special guest- Mr. Om Shah, an SJSM student from India, who has joined the school's 5-year MD program. Our guest will offer his insights into why he chose SJSM for his medical education and why he found Caribbean school to have advantages over studying medicine in India. 0:00- Intro3:44- Options for studying medicine in Europe9:25- First impressions of SJSM12:5...
Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the best options for Canadian students to obtain residency in Canada and the United States. One of our guests, Dr. Sareen, talks about her experience as a Canadian during the Match process and how she secured 24 residency interviews this year. Another guest, Fearghus Macdonald, gives his point of view on education in SJSM and how he views his future career as a doctor of medicine (either in the United St...
In today's Med School Minutes podcast episode, we welcome Dr. Ronnie Archie. Dr. Archie is an emergency medicine physician from Olympia Fields, IL. In this episode, he talks about his experience during medical school and what made him successful. He also discussed why he chose to pursue emergency medicine and why some people consider it a thankless job. Finally, Dr. Archie will discuss his experience with joining fellowships and what benefits it has brought him in his career thus far.#c...
In this Med School Minutes Podcast episode, we welcomed back 4x U.S. Olympian, Ms. Kelley Hurley. After joining SJSM and attending Basic Sciences in our Anguilla campus, Kelley successfully passed the USMLE Step 1. In this episode, she will tell us about her journey in Basic Sciences and give us some insights into the tools and study techniques she used to be successful. Further, she will talk about her future plans and how she plans on accomplishing those.#medschool #medstudent #caribb...
#medschool #medstudent #caribbeanmedschool In this episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, we welcome Atemkeng Tazi, a 4th-semester student on our Anguilla campus. Atemkeng shared with us her experience of life on the island of Anguilla, as well as her ability to manage her medical school studies with her successful career as a social media influencer. She also offers some great advice and insights to students who are just thinking about joining a medical school in the Caribbean...
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Rahul Rikhy, a current SJSM student, who is currently immersed in his clinical rotations right here in the vibrant city of Chicago.🩺🎙️ Join us as we delve into Rahul's inspiring journey through medical school, learn about his remarkable research accomplishments, and explore his unique background as a Physical Therapist. You won't want to miss this one!
#medschool #medstudent In this 2-PART episode of the Med School Minutes podcast, we welcomed back a familiar face, Dr. Saad Hanan, who is now a Family Practice Resident at LSU. Dr. Hanan gave us some amazing insights into the days preceding the start of the residency program, as well as some first-hand experience of a first-year resident.The second part was dedicated to a discussion surrounding the life of a first-year resident. Dr. Hanan gave us some amazing insights into the expe...
#medschool #medstudent In this 2-PART series of the Med School Minutes podcast, we welcomed back a familiar face, Dr. Saad Hanan, who is now a Family Practice Resident at LSU. Dr. Hanan gave us some amazing insights into the days preceding the start of the residency program, as well as some first-hand experience of a first-year resident.The first part was dedicated to discussions surrounding the pre-residency preparation as well as all documentation needed to start the residency program....
Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes Podcast. Today, we will interview the Program Director and the decision makers of the Family Practice Residency Program in Arnot Health from New York. We will discuss the type of applicants Arnot Health is looking for, the method of screening out candidates, things to do to make your application stand out, and SOOO much more. This is a MUST-WATCH episode for any medical student who is about to embark on a residency application journey...
#caribbeanmedicalschool Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast. Today, we will talk about the differences between the Caribbean medical school vs U.S. medical school. Many U.S. and Canadian students often wonder whether the Caribbean is a good choice for medical education and in this episode we talk about some of the stigma as well as benefits of choosing the Caribbean over U.S. or Canadian medical school.Host: Mr. Kaushik Guha- Executive Vice President- SJSMGuests...
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