Talking U and Med Student Life

May 27 2021 162 ep. 31 mins 639
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The ultimate resource to guide you on your journey to and through medical school. Get the inside scoop from pre-med advisors, physicians, faculty, alumni, and current medical students about all areas of medical school. Topics will range from tips to getting admitted (and having your application stand out), to familiarizing yourself with the culture of medical student life, and finally how to prepare for a residency and the Match. Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Chan, Assistant Dean of Admissions at the University of Utah's School of Medicine, 'Talking Admissions and Med Student Life' brings valuable information to anyone thinking about a career in medicine whether you're in high school, pre-med or already a medical student. The views and opinions expressed in these podcasts are solely those of the participants, and in no way reflects those of the UUSOM.

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Episode 161 – Conquering Spartan Races & Med School

May 27 2021 41 mins  
What is it like virtually interviewing and matching into a residency program? How does physical activity affect a med student schedule and why is it important? On this episode of Talking U and Med Student Life, hear how fourth-year med student, Spencer has conquered Spartan Races & Triathlons, his favorite 3rd-year rotation, and how he matched into a Radiology program, all here at

Episode 160 – Adventures in Argentina feat. Med Student Burnout

May 13 2021 36 mins  
What is it like to grow up in the suburbs of Las Vegas? How do you keep yourself motivated when you’re on a waitlist? Hear from MS1 Chance who talks about getting robbed at gunpoint, surviving robberies and break-ins while in Argentina, and tips on dealing with burnout, all here at the University of Utah School of Medicine.

Episode 159 – Olympic Weightlifting as an MD PhD Student

Apr 29 2021 28 mins  
What are some misconceptions about Olympic Weightlifting? How do you navigate applying to a MD PhD program with a 48-hour deadline? On this episode of Talking U and Med Student Life, hear from MD PhD Student, Maci, on attending national weightlifting competitions, Taking the Step 1 exam during the pandemic, and balancing med student life, here at the University of Utah School of Me

Episode 158 – Creating Memes for Med Students

Apr 15 2021 30 mins  
What are some certified tricks of the trade that chess players use in chess tournaments? How can volunteering with organizations that deal with difficult topics pique an interest in medicine? On this episode of Talking U and Med Student Life, hear from MS1 Eric on how he prepared for med school, and how creating iconic memes for his med student classmates, here at the University of

Episode 157 – Mountaineering & Wilderness Exploration with a Med Student

Mar 25 2021 30 mins  
What’s it like to be a professional mountain guide and climb Denali peak? Can 3rd year clinical rotations influence your decision to change specialties? On this episode of Talking U & Med Student Life, gain some insight from MS3 Megan on mountaineering in the wilderness, why her gap years were beneficial for her, and how she judges the accuracy of mountaineering scenes in TV show

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Mar 16 2021
Get the inside scoop from pre-med advisors, physicians, faculty, alumni, and current medical students about all areas of medical school. Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Chan, Associate Dean of Admissions at the University of Utah's School of Medicine, Talking U & Med Student Life brings valuable information to anyone thinking about a career in medicine whether you're in high school, pre-med

Episode 156 – The Art of Practice Interviewing

Mar 11 2021 24 mins  
What steps can you look at after you get rejected from medical school? What does practicing for med school interviews look like? Hear from MS1 Caroline who talks about her decision to apply Early Decision, her concerns of couple matching into residency programs, and where her favorite fishing spot is at all here at the University of Utah School of Medicine.

Episode 155 – How Disney and Medicine Can Collide

Feb 25 2021 38 mins  
How do you keep yourself motivated while applying to med schools after being rejected 5 times? What’s it like dating another med student and finding balance to study and spend time together? Hear from MS2 Andrew on how he remained resilient while applying to med school, his experience getting his acceptance call, his immense love for all things Disney, and how he is using that lo

Episode 154 – Drive Thru White Coat Ceremony

Feb 11 2021 40 mins  
What’s it like singing in the 6th Global Parliament of World Religion? How can working with refugees and Special Olympics athletes influence your pathway to medicine? Hear MS1 Sarmishta’s story about how she strengthened her application when re-applying to the UUSOM, her experience attending a drive thru white coat ceremony, and how she deals with zoom class fatigue here at th

Episode 153 – Injuries on Reality TV Shows

Jan 26 2021 37 mins  
What’s it like being a star on reality TV? How do you apply all of your non-traditional pre-med life experiences towards med school applications? On this episode of Talking U & Med Student Life, Hear MS1 Alan’s story and inspiration towards becoming a physician, and how he balances his studies, work life, and family all while here at the University of Utah School of Medicine.