The Distant Moon: Stories of Healthcare Education

Mar 08 2023 13 ep. 36 mins 2

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My name is Ellie and I'm a fourth-year medical student applying into the field of pediatrics. In this podcast series, I interview medical students about their experiences in medical school, exploring themes such as professional identity formation, personal experiences with illness, grief and loss, and exploring one's passions in medicine.

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The Art of Caregiving is Healing for the Self

Mar 08 2023 50 mins

In this episode, I talk with Ani, a third year medical student from St. Louis interested in community engagement, tennis, and boba. We talk about his experience in medical school so far and the challenges of navigating a robust learning environment while also undergoing difficulties outside of the hospital - from a FOOSH (or a fall on an outstretched hand) to a car accident. We tal

A Marathon, Not a Sprint

Feb 15 2023 31 mins

In this episode, I talk with Samantha, a fourth-year medical student applying into family medicine. We talk about her initial interest in neurosurgery and her research on the deaths of patients with brain tumors. During medical school, she took a gap year to pursue research and a certificate in epidemiology and this time allowed her to reflect on her experiences throughout medical

Entering the Kingdom of the Sick

Feb 08 2023 45 mins

In this episode I speak with Jacqueline, a third year medical student about the experiences that brought her to medical school. She studied art history in undergrad and worked in the art world in New York before eventually deciding to pursue becoming a doctor. As a child she was diagnosed with ALL and we talk about this experience of being sick for herself and her family and the ch

Extrapolating From Your Own Experience

Feb 01 2023 60 mins

In this episode I talk with Gabriella, a second year medical student, just starting her clinical clerkship year. We talk about her interest in mental health that began with her experience having a sibling with an eating disorder as a kid and that has continued through her own experience with mental illness. We talk about our shared experiences of having anxiety and panic disorders

A Better Provider Than You Were on the First Day

Jan 25 2023 43 mins

In this episode, I talk with Grace, a second-year medical student. She talks about her experiences shadowing prior to medical school that helped her realize her drive and passion for medicine. We talk about the take-aways and lessons learned during the first year of medical school and the excitement of starting her first clerkship on psychiatry. Grace has had opportunities in the p

Everything But Medicine

Jan 18 2023 50 mins

In this episode, I talk with Melis, a first-year medical student, about her experiences prior to medical school. We talk about her struggles during undergrad and her eventual diagnosis of ADHD which brought clarity to her understanding of herself. She notes the impact of our work and learning environments on our mental health and wellbeing and the importance of choosing and sh

Mindful Medicine

Jan 11 2023 42 mins

In this episode, I talk with Kenzie, an amazing fourth-year medical student interested in integrative medicine, mindfulness, and psychology. We talk about her experiences that sparked her interest in holistic aspects of health and medicine and how her experiences in medical school shaped these interests and her passion in women’s health and OB/GYN. She has found ways to bridge ho

An Intimate Experience with Grief

Jan 04 2023 27 mins

In this episode, I talk with Eman, a fourth-year medical student applying into internal medicine and one of my good friends from medical school. She talks about her experiences adjusting to the field of medicine, and her interests in critical care and medical ethics. We talk about the loss of her grandmother during medical school and the ways in which we as medical students are som

Be An Advocate

Dec 28 2022 14 mins

In this episode, Blake, a first year medical student, tells me about his journey as a patient having a life-threatening and chronic condition as a child. He talks about what it's like to become a medical student at the same institution where he was hospitalized as a kid. He is a great example of how personal illness translate to more empathetic care for future patients.

The Vulnerability of Being a Patient

Dec 14 2022 27 mins

In this episode I talked with Sam Grewe, a second year medical student, about his journey to medical school. Sam was diagnosed with cancer of his leg as a child and we talk about his experience of being a patient and ultimately how he chose to have his leg amputated in order to become cancer free. He has since become a world-class athlete, competing on the U.S. Paralympic team - ev