Episodes
Join the gents as they chat about their recent Ob/Gyn rotation. They go through everything from reading FHTs to delivering babies themselves. Let us know your thoughts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/support
Published 04/01/24
Published 04/01/24
Family Medicine, Fam Med, FMmmm! I don’t know about that third one, but we talk about the superb and essential field of Family Medicine. We’ve seen it all during this rotation, and that speaks volumes to the scope of Family Medicine practice! From dermatological issues to gynecological visits, Family Medicine doctors are trained for it. We discuss day to day structure, the NBME exam, and get side tracked along the way! --- Support this podcast:...
Published 03/21/24
Checking in after their surgery rotation, the guys go through a few stories, pieces of advice, and thoughts on how to succeed. Let us know your thoughts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/support
Published 03/08/24
Cardiologist, professor, entrepreneur, and now officially a published author. We are so grateful to be joined again by Dr. Jason Ryan, founder of Boards and Beyond. So much has happened since the last time we talked. Today, we discuss selling Boards and Beyond, traveling the world for conferences, expanding to new regions, and, of course, his process in publishing his new book "The Gunner," found here: https://www.amazon.com/Gunner-Jason-Ryan/dp/1950109313. We hope you enjoy this conversation...
Published 03/02/24
In depth review of psychiatry, both inpatient and out. This is a sobering episode which focuses on what to expect when working on a psych unit. Please don’t mind the short description - we are tired from rotations :/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/support
Published 02/28/24
Get your notepad ready, this one is jam packed with all things Physician Associate-ness. Our best friend Chris (PA) talks about his journey through PA school and into the working world. He talks about gathering clinical hours, his training from Yale, and hitting the ground running in Emergency Medicine - he has so many good tidbits to share! As always, hit us up in the comments for questions, concerns, and feedback. --- Support this podcast:...
Published 02/16/24
Welcome to a true inside look at what our friend group is like. Medical school is tough but finding the right people makes it bearable. Harrison and Kyanna have been two of our best friends since day one, so today is all about discussing our journey. This episode gives everyone a good idea of what our true lives look like while in school. Wish us good luck Charlie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/support
Published 02/10/24
Medicine is not rocket science, but if it was Josh could still do it… because he’s an AEROSPACE ENGINEER! Join our conversation with Josh as we cover his atypical journey into medicine, and what it’s like to go through the application process right now. We hear from his amazing perspective as a patient, and what it means to receive excellent medical care. This one is special. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/message Support this podcast:...
Published 02/03/24
Riley and Jack tackle preparation for clerkship exams! This advice certainly applies to anyone studying for an exam while working and trying to keep up with life! We talk study materials, types of exams, and test day preparation. We love comments, questions, and concerns - please keep ‘em coming. As always, thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/message Support this podcast:...
Published 01/26/24
Riley and Jack riff about their weeks on their surgery and psychiatry rotations, respectively. Eventually, they meander to the point of the episode: tips for wellbeing and self-care whilst working through demanding schedules. These tips apply to anyone with a busy day-to-day, not just medicine! Thank you everyone for listening. Please leave comments, questions, and ideas for future episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/message Support...
Published 01/22/24
We love all the feedback and questions we get from you guys. So far, this has been one of our most asked questions: should I take a gap year before medical school? Since Jack took a gap year and Riley didn’t, we feel primed and ready to help answer this question. As always, stay until the end for this weeks code word! [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/message Support this podcast:...
Published 01/12/24
If you are here for the serious medical content, this episode probably won’t interest you much. Jack and Riley shoot the breeze and talk about all things going on recently including New Years stories, highs/lows of the week, and more. Let us know if you are interested in more of this type of content. Back to the serious interviews soon, we promise. [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/message Support this podcast:...
Published 01/05/24
In this episode, Jack and Riley reflect not only on this year, but their time in Boston, their research, and their med school path so far. There are a couple of important shoutouts we wanted to make and something at the end that’ll give you will a chance at a shoutout next episode! Contact Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/support
Published 12/30/23
This episode focuses on some of the most interesting experiences that Riley and Jack have had during their time in school. Riley helped with a heart transplant, Jack saved a life on his plane from Miami, and much more. Contact email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/support
Published 12/15/23
For all crazy medical story enthusiasts, listen up. This episode is everything you've wanted to hear about real, life-saving stories that have come at the hands of Ultrasound. Today, we are joined by a pioneer of this unique imaging technique, Dr. Meghan Herbst. We discuss the lifestyle of emergency medicine, the importance/versatility of Ultrasound, and some incredible anecdotes that show just how life-changing this field is. Contact Email: [email protected] --- Send in a...
Published 11/29/23
Getting a research position can be stressful. There always seems to be pressure of competition and a deadline to get publications, especially if you are interested in the more selective specialties. Riley and Jack had those exact feelings, just without any guidance. In this episode of Progress Note, they sit down to discuss the 5 best pieces of advice that will help you score a research position in medical school or during undergrad. As two students who were fortunate to work in a Harvard...
Published 11/17/23
In this installment of Progress Note, Riley and Jack cover the most important points for tackling interview day. Luckily for you, Riley has insider experience as a student interviewer at UConn! We talk about everything you need to know in preparation, during, and following your interviews. With these key tips, you'll be sure to crush any medical school interview! As always, please follow-up with any questions or feedback for us regarding the episode. And let us know how your medical school...
Published 11/10/23
Join Riley and Jack as they speak with McGraw Hill executive editor Dr. Delia Chiaramonte, MD, MS, trained in Family Medicine and Palliative Care. We briefly discuss the beauty of Palliative Medicine, and its place in all fields of excellent medical care. Dr. Chiaramonte describes McGraw Hill's exciting vision for the future of medical education, and their evolving resources like Boards & Beyond (which they acquired 12/2022) and First Aid Forward. Have a listen to this enlightened...
Published 11/03/23
Everyone knows the rigors of this career, and other online sources can scare you with the high rates of breakups that occur. Having done it successfully, Riley and Jack discuss their experiences maintaining a long-distance relationship throughout medical school. With this advice and a little bit of dedication, having a relationship that survives medical school is 100% possible. Contact email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 10/19/23
Riley and Jack talk about their Neurology rotations and go over what worked, what didn’t work, advice on how to succeed, what to study, and much more. If you are interested in neuro or what the rotation entails, this is your chance to get a step up on the rest of your class. Contact email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/message
Published 09/29/23
In this episode, Jack and Riley discuss their experiences in internal medicine, how to approach this rotation, and some tips they wish they had prior to starting. This episode is made for all students who are beginning rotations or getting ready for their medicine rotation specifically. How can you succeed and stand out compared to other students? Listen here to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/message
Published 09/04/23
Join Riley and Jack as they talk about their experiences beginning rotations. They talk in-depth about inpatient and outpatient pediatrics while giving advice on how you can best succeed in those fields. For inpatient, both Riley and Jack specialized in pediatric hematology oncology. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riley-baker23/message
Published 08/26/23
Jack and Riley are back after quite a lengthy break. In our time away from the podcast, we both officially took and passed USMLE Step 1, went on some vacations, and began third-year rotations. This episode catches up on our hosts' lives while diving into the actual scheduling process for Step 1, what test day is like, what to expect, and more. We hope you enjoy catching up with us, and as always, let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or feedback! Riley:...
Published 08/18/23
In this episode, Jack and Riley discuss life updates, how they prepared for medical school applications, advice on the application process, and most importantly, post-Step 1 travel plans.   Contact emails: [email protected] [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/riley-baker23/message
Published 02/16/23