Send us a text Sarah sits down with Dr. Jensine' Clark, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, to discuss what ableism is and how it plays out in the medical sphere. Dr. Clark has a passion for transitioning PM&R patients from pediatric providers to adult medicine providers which is rife with unique nuances. Learn from Dr. Clark's l…

Send us a text In this episode, Meera is joined by Claire Niewiara (M4), Alex Kells (M3), and Luke Buck (M2) to learn about how they manage being in long-distance relationships in medical school. Listen in to hear them weigh in on the struggles and merits of long-distance, and how they make their relationships work while balancing their busy medica…

Send us a text What does it take to provide healthcare on the streets? This episode follow up on our previous episode with Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute. Join us as we explore the local initiatives of street medicine in Cincinnati with Keirsten White, Dr. Joseph Kiesler, Valerie Dowell, and Dr. Alexis Kimmel. Hear Valeri…

Send us a text Join not one, but two of the UnsCripted Medicine co-hosts as they chat with Dr. Olivia Urbanowicz about the ins and outs of medical education. After completing her residency in emergency medicine by way of Taming the SRU, Dr. Urbanowicz continued her training with a medical education fellowship. On this episode, we dive into the curr…

Send us a text The newest UCCOM and podcast alum, Dr. Matt Orischak, sits down with Meera to talk about his time in medical school. Listen in for his words of wisdom on a variety of topics, from Step 1 study tricks to balancing life during third year. Enjoy his unique perspective on being part of the first “COVID class” AND the first cohort to take…

Send us a text Andrew's guest on this episode is Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute, an organization dedicated to facilitating and enhancing the provision of healthcare to the unsheltered homeless directly where they live. Tune in to hear about his visionary philosophy that led to the creation of the Street Medicine Institute…

Send us a text 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 For…

Send us a text 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 ex…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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@u…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 effectiv…

Send us a text 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 volunteer…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 Mo…

Send us a text 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 student…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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'v…

Send us a text 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 t…

Send us a text 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 af…

Send us a text 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 pub…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 pl…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 Ai…

Send us a text In this episode co-hosts Rachel Holloway and Alex Gillotte sit down to have a Med Ed discussion. Through being students themselves and being a part of the longitudinal Clinical Teaching Elective at UCCOM, they realized that there are various things that we do as clinical teachers that are not beneficial for learners, and may actually…

Send us a text Ever thought about joining the Military while also becoming a physician? Looking for ways to serve your country while also obtaining benefits such as getting medical school paid for? Tune into this episode as Elsa Haile tells us about the Health Professions Scholarship Program, why she joined, what her experience was like and what he…

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Elliott joins us again as we sit down to discuss cadaver labs! When did they start, how did they develop, and where do we see them going from here? All these questions will be answered as we take a deep dive in and uncover the mysteries of the room we were once oh so nervous to be in!…

Send us a text Planning your M4 year? Interested in how music and the arts evoke emotions and play a role in neurodegenerative disorders? Tune into this episode as co-hosts Alex Gillotte and Rachel Holloway chat with Malia Schram and Rob Powell (Class of 2023) about their experience playing bongos, dancing and studying the intersection of music and…

Send us a text Jules Madzia (MD/PhD candidate) sits down with co-hosts Rachel Holloway and Alex Gillotte in this episode to discuss their findings from their PhD work. This episode covers real medical students’ experiences with racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia and the effects of such experiences on their future careers. Jules' dissertati…

Send us a text In this episode, we join Dr. Brian Elliott, chief resident of internal medicine and medical historian extraordinaire to discuss the history of residency in medicine and The Match! We discuss everything from the foundations of medical training in ancient times to unwrapping the often confusing background of why residency is the way it…

Send us a text From competing in the olympic trials to authoring a novel (with a second on the way), Teri Miles really has done it all. On this episode, she is here to share some of the wisdom she has gathered through her experiences. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Teri shares the importance of advocacy, reflections on both positive and negat…

Send us a text Medical school is hard. Minority identities and the subsequent micro-aggressions add further complexity and difficulty. In this episode, join Molly & Rachel as they chat with Malia Schram (Class of 2023) about their experience as a gender-minority medical student, how they have discovered allies, maneuvered difficult situations throu…

Send us a text Interested in doing a rotation away but not sure where to start? The UnsCripted team has got you. Tune in as Rachel chats with Nicole Bardakos (c/o 2023, Emergency Medicine) and John Wilson (c/o 2023, Ophthalmology) about everything from scheduling the rotation to thriving on the wards! Resources: EM Clerkship Podcast WikEM…

Send us a text If you're considering taking a gap year during medical school, but don't know what opportunities there are, you've come to the right place! Tune in as Molly and Rachel chat with Trevor Stantliff and Riley Ferguson (former UCCOM Class of 2023) about their experience in the Medical Research Scholars Program at the National Institute of…

Send us a text Have you been missing some of your favorite voices on the podcast? Well you're in luck! On this episode, Molly is joined by UnsCripted alum Dr. Madison Epperson, Class of 2020, to catch everyone up to speed on all of the amazing things Madison has accomplished since leaving UCCOM. As a third year otolaryngology resident (or ENT for t…

Send us a text What makes dry wine dry? What is the best bathroom on Miami University's campus? How do you make kimchi? Tune in to our Season 4 introductory episode as Molly, Matt, Alex and Rachel discuss all of these topics, as well as where the podcast is heading in season 4! If you have episode ideas or feedback for our podcast, please contact u…

Send us a text Shame is a powerful emotion that most medical learners experience at one point or another, often in response to making mistakes or experiencing mistreatment. Dr. Will Bynum is a Family Medicine physician-educator and researcher at Duke University who explores the role of shame in the medical education experience. Tune into this episo…

Send us a text Tune in as co-hosts Mason Yoder and Alex Gillotte sit down with Kyler Wilson and Thomas O'Neil (Class of 2023) for a vulnerable conversation about their experiences with patients who were dying or had died and how they coped with it. Show notes: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End - Atul Gawande, MD Get connected: Kyle…

Send us a text In this episode our co-host Alex Gillotte sits down with Antonio Malkoun, Elsa Haile and Matthew Frederickson, who are fellow M4s and members of the Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) pilot program to discuss their reflections on both the CBME program and third year in general. Get connected: Antonio Malkoun- malkouar@mail.uc.…

Send us a text A treat a day keeps the pressure at bay! In this episode, our outstanding Mason Yoder sits down with Molly, rising M2, to reflect on his experience these past four years in medical school. From reapplying to celebrating Match Day to getting married — Mason shares all the pearls he has collected throughout his journey. He has made qui…

Send us a text Premedical Students: "I fear no man... but that thing... it scares me" MCAT: *exists* In today's episode, we tackle what many consider the biggest hurdle separating pre-med from med: the MCAT. We sat down with Malea + Jourdan from Chasing Medicine to talk everything from planning + study schedules to mental wellness and score reveal.…

Send us a text Medical school is a marathon, and we all have periods in which we feel unmotivated, down or like we just need a break. Tune into this episode as we chat with David Warner and Ebun Falade (members of UCCOM class of 2025) about being in a med school "rut" and how to get yourself out of it! Links: 1. Join the American Medical Associatio…

Send us a text On today's episode, Rachel and Alex sit down with Dr. Corey Keeton to discuss how to best take care of patients who have psychotic disorder. Dr. Corey Keeton is a a board-certified Family Medicine and Psychiatry physician. Dr. Keeton is currently the medical director of the inpatient consultation and liaison psychiatry service at the…

Send us a text On today's episode, Rachel and Alex sit down with Dr. Corey Keeton to discuss how to best take care of patients who are depressed and/or have suicidal ideations. Dr. Corey Keeton is a a board-certified Family Medicine and Psychiatry physician. Dr. Keeton is currently the medical director of the inpatient consultation and liaison psyc…

Send us a text Not every medical student is destined for the clinic. Fortunately, there are many other non-clinical careers in medicine that students can pursue after graduation. In this episode, we have on Colin Cotton, class of 2022, to discuss his non-traditional path and how he made the decision to pursue an alternative career in medicine. Reso…

Send us a text Have you been waiting on your Hogwarts acceptance letter since age 11? Have you been having a life crisis trying to figure out which specialty you're destined for? If so, this episode is for you! Tune in as we have on Chase Steele, member of the Class of 2023 and Orthopedics-hopeful, to discuss all things specialty stereotypes, Hogwa…

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how your attending on rounds or clinic preceptor reached their position in academia? Or perhaps you’ve pondered about what goes on behind the scenes of your simulated patient encounters? Maybe you’ve tutored medical students or led a dissection group before and are interested in exploring the deeper world of me…

Send us a text In this final part of our "Relationships in Medicine" series, we are featuring the short stories of three UC medical students and their non-medical partners: Ellie Sidler (UC Class of 2022) & Brad Bognar, Alex Gillotte (UC Class of 2023) & Stephen Green, and Mason Yoder (UC Class of 2022) & Jenni Fuller. Each of these couples tell ab…