DOctor Rises

DOctor Rises

Providing you with the ins and outs of medical school. Things to consider prior to starting, things to emphasize while progressing through, and the talking through the journey of rising physicians.

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May 31, 2024 45 mins

In this episode, I have a special guest, Dr. Tammy Nguyen, a PGY-3 Family Medicine resident. We take a deep dive into a career in Family Medicine, including what it is, who’s a good fit for It, what you should do in medical school if you’re interested in pursuing a career in Family Medicine, and more!

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In this episode, my friend Jessie Wagner and I talk about studying for Step 2 and COMLEX Level 2. How is Step 2 different than Step 1, what resources should you use for your exam, and how you can best set yourself up to be competitive for your future speciality.

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Guest IG: https://instagram.com/jwaggzzz/
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In this episode, my friend Olivia Panchal and I discuss third-year elective (audition) rotations. What to expect on rotations in your specialty of interest, how to leverage that opportunity, and how to hit the ground running with your rotations so you can improve your chances of matching as a fourth year.

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Olivia’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/opmed_
Germain’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/germaincraddock/

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In this episode, my friend Jessie Wagner and I talk about studying for Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1. What are medical school board exams, when do you take them, how to study for them, what resources are worthwhile for your money and consideration, and how you can best set yourself up for success to passing your medical school board exams.

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In this episode, my friend Olivia Panchal and I talk about Step I going pass/fail, the NMRP match for DOs and MDs, what that means for aspiring physicians, how to study for a pass/fail Step exam, and how you can tailor your application to succeed when applying to competitive medical specialties moving forward. 

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Germain’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/germainc...

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In this episode, my good friend and senior Alex Frangenburg and I talk about clerkship rotations and the transition of going from your year 1 and 2 didactics to being in the clinic and hospital. What you can expect, how you can set yourself up for success, and how to make the most of your time as a rising physician.


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In this episode, my close friend Arpam Dutta and I talk about what to expect during your first year of medical school and how you can better acclimate yourself to the new environment and succeed as an aspiring physician.


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Germain’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/germaincraddock/

Germain’s 2nd IG: https://www.instagram.com/exaltedvigourathletics/

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In this episode, my good friend Patrick Lawrence and I talk about getting involved with research while in medical school and why it’s important to consider getting involved with research, how you can leverage your research opportunities/projects, and the importance of research in the grand scheme of being competitive for your residency applications.


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June 13, 2022 38 mins

In today's episode, my good friend Arielle Rodriguez and I talk about completing a Masters's degree before starting medical school. What are the pros and cons, and how you can leverage a master's to help stand out in your medical school applications and career.
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This episode marks the inauguration of my medical school podcast, where I will discuss medical school admissions, the journey of rising physicians, and a number of different aspects of medicine that shine a light on the various parts of the rising medical provider experience.
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