Med School Minutes

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 extracurricular activities to showcase your strengths and interests- Common interview mistakes and how to avoid them.- The role of grades and test scores in the admissions processWhether you're a pre-med student or already in the application process, this video will provide valuable insights and tips to help you avoid common mistakes and stand out from the competition.Don't let simple mistakes stand in the way of your dream of becoming a doctor. Watch this video today and take the first step toward a successful medical school application.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guests:  Mr. Joe Chavez- Director of Enrollment & Registrar Services (SJSM)Mr. Raj Mitra- Former Director of Admissions (SJSM and Kaplan)

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 anxiety diagnosed during her adolescence. a. Bupropionb. Vareniclinec. Nicotine lozenged. Cognitive behavioral therapye. BuprenorphineMake sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel (@ Saint James School of Medicine) where we post the correct answer as well as a breakdown of this week's question with our amazing USMLE counselors!

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 accredits schools. That is not true. ECFMG does not conduct visits and inspections to determine the quality of education. As long as a local government recognizes a business entity as a school, ECFMG has had no problems certifying them until now. With this new rule ECFMG will be leaning on recognized accrediting bodies to ensure that students get the quality of education they need and deserve.  In 2010, the ECFMG announced a new requirement that will become effective in the year 2024 (was set for 2023 but was moved to 2024 due to COVID).  The new rule states that “starting in 2024, individuals applying for ECFMG Certification must be a student or graduate of a medical school that is appropriately accredited. More specifically, the school must be accredited by an accrediting agency that is officially recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME).”

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 of Clinical Sciences for Saint James School of Medicine.Med School Minutes Podcast is where we discuss everything regarding medical student education, with emphasis on IMGs (International Medical Graduates).

#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 balance of an average physician.  Check out Dr. Stavors' review program:  https://usmletrainings.com/SJSM just launched a new website:  https://sjsm.org/0:00- Intro3:21- Career Options with an MD11:35- Decision to teach15:10- Physican vs Entrepenuer23:31- USMLE Step 125:33- Changes to the USMLE32:30- Time off after NBME36:40- Subject vs System Based39:15- NBME Requirement45:53- Step 2 Changes51:50- Physician lifestyle1:02:30- About USMLEtrainings.com @USMLETrainings  #usmle #medschool #futuremd #indianmedicalstudent #doctor #sjsm usmle step 1 step 2 residency family medicin internal surgery psych obgyn prep review kaplan  financial aid caribbean attending hospital rotations clinicals

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 winning strategies that secured him the desired residency, offering invaluable advice for future applicants.Whether you're just starting your medical school adventure or anxiously awaiting your own Match Day, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring insights straight from a recent participant. Gain the edge you need to navigate the Match process and celebrate your Match Day victory!#matchday #residency #residencymatch #doctor #caribbeanmedschool #caribbeanmedicalstudent  #sjsm

#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 attract more African-American doctors.0:00- Intro5:55- About Dr. Richardson11:18- Naysayers about careers in surgery12:55- Disadvantages of being an IMG17:00- Can Equality happen?20:39- On having a mentor23:20- Career in Surgery26:00- Are systemic changes possible?31:40- Making a difference in African-American Community38:30- Outro#caribbeanmedschool #medstudent #caribbeanmedicalstudent #sjsm #medicalschool #medschool #indianmedicalstudent #residency #residencymatch #surgerysimulator #surgerysuccess medicine USMLE Step 1 Step 2 Surgery OBGYN family doctor

#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 SJSM12:50- Caribbean temperament21:23- Comparing St. Vincent and India27:46- How do you adjust to the transition31:27- Career Goals42:19- Caribbean advantage over India#medstudent #caribbeanmedschool #caribbeanmedschool #sjsm #caribbeanmedicalstudent

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 States or Canada).#medstudent #medicalschool #caribbeanmedicalstudent #medschool #caribbeanmedschool #residency #residencymatch 0:00- Intro9:43- Residency in US vs Canada16:19- Is there a bias against Canadians in the US Match?21:15- Interview prep for a Canadian student24:38- When to make a decision?27:29- Applying in both US and CA systems30:00- Up against the Steps56:36- Canadian system1:07:25- Elective rotations in Canada1:15:00- Support for residency1:19:08- SJSM growth thanks to students

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.#caribbeanmedschool #medschool #medicalschool #medstudent #dayinthelife #md #emergency #emergencymedicine #medicalfellowships  #caribbeanmedicalstudent

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 #caribbeanmedschool #caribbeanmedicalstudent #usmle #usmlepreparation #usmleprep #nbme

#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. #caribbean #residency #dayinthelife #md #medicalschool

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 expectations of attendees from the residents and some of the mechanisms he employed to manage the workload.  This 2-part series is a MUST-WATCH for anyone who is looking to start their residency but is not sure what the expectations are.#residency #residencymatch #residencyprogram #resident #physician 00:00- Introduction00:10- Starting Residency4:51- First Day Jitters22:50- Impression of Medical Field Over the Years35:02- Long Hours39:50- Alma Mater

#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.This 2-part series is a MUST-WATCH for anyone who is looking to start their residency but is not sure what the expectations are.#residency #residencymatch #residencyprogram #resident #physician 00:00- Intro2:55- Post Match9:58- First Interaction with the Program Director14:20- Sponsoring Canadians24:20- Obtaining Paperwork from Canada31:00- Advice to students who need J1 Visa

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.GUESTS:Timothy Baxter, MD (Program Director)Lindsey Wright (Program Coordinator)Roland Zhang (Chief Resident, SJSM Alumni)---------------------------------------------------------------------0:00- Intro4:25- Difference between primary care and GME world8:31- Dealing with students vs patients10:10- Role of Chief Resident11:45- Acceptance Process16:38- How to make Program Director's life easier20:26- First Applicant Screening33:36- Role of Chief Resident in the Acceptance Process35:33- Red Flags39:29- Green Flags42:20- Has USMLE Step 1 changes impacted selection process?44:45- Interview Myths45:29- On Residency application third party services48:55- Final Advice53:12- Outrowww.sjsm.orghttps://www.facebook.com/mdsjsmhttps://twitter.com/SaintJamesMedhttps://www.linkedin.com/school/saint-james-school-of-medicine_2/https://www.youtube.com/user/SaintJamesMedhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sjsm.medicalschool#medschool #medicalschool #medstudent #medstudentlife #medstudents #medstory #resident #residency #residencymatch #residencyprogram

#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:Dr. Youssef Majed- Dr. Deena Mohammed- Clerkship Director- SJSM-----------------------------------------------------------www.sjsm.orghttps://www.facebook.com/mdsjsmhttps://www.linkedin.com/school/saint...https://www.tiktok.com/@sjsm.medicals...---------------------------------------------------------#medschool #studyabroad #medstudent #sjsm #travel #caribbean #doc #usmle Caribbean school medicine USMLE EFCMG ACGME hospital doctor patient study kaplan education professor dean cadaver stethoscope online lab research podcast drugs pills pharmacy surgery internal medicine family pediatrics

#medicalschool Welcome to another episode of the Med Schoo Minutes Podcast. Today, we are talking about MSPE, and answering the question about What is MSPE?Our guests will also touch on some of the best practices to successfully complete your clinical rotations.  Guests:  Mr. Joe Torres- Manager – Clinical ServicesMrs. Cherie Rodriguez- Assistant Manager – Registrar Services-----------------------------------------------https://www.sjsm.org/https://facebook.com/mdsjsmhttps://twitter.com/SaintJamesMedhttps://www.instagram.com/sjsm_medica...   / saintjamesmed  --------------------------------------------------#medschool #medstudent #caribbeanmedicalschool #caribbeanmedicalstudent #premed #medschool #studyabroad