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Podcast title	Medical School Podcast
Website URL	http://medical-mastermind-comm...
Description	The Medical School Podcast has two major purposes: 1) to publish Mastermind Group recordings of experts in various medical education fields, and 2) to prevent physician burnout by teaching wellness in medical education from the peer-reviewed, scientific literature. Doctor Dan recruits the listener into an active role in order to increase awareness about medically underserved populations, sources of stress in medical students and residents, and efforts to remedy the imbalances.
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1. How the NRMP Match Day Algorithm Works http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 27.86Mb) Description: Episode 81: Match Day is around the corner and your certified rank order list is almost due. Do you put every program you interviewed on your list? What happens if you don’t get your first choice? Should you put a very competitive place as number 1? At the time I published this podcast (Feb. 3, [...]
2. How To Study Best On Clinical Rotations http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 39.84Mb) Description: Episode 80: Learn how to maximize your clinical experience for test day. In this episode you’ll learn one of only two study goals during residency. Also, discover which phase of the exam cycle people are neglecting and a new resource that will help you maximize your clinical experience for test day. “Research shows that only [...]
3. Surviving The First Month Of Medical School http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 24.43Mb) Description: Episode 79: Experience second-hand what it’s like to go through the first month of medical school. This podcast hits the highlights of a live teleconference of our Mastermind Community. Listen in… In September, 2011, two Mastermind members that are First Year Medical Students that took time on a Saturday morning to share their early experiences [...]
4. Medical Ethics 102 http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 20.94Mb) Description: Episode 78: Did you know that without a Right of Sepulcher a gay/lesbian partner can be excluded from end-of-life care decisions and even funerals? Medical Ethics for Gay and Lesbian Couples Wills Parental rights Gay/lesbian/unmarried legal issues in time of incapacitation or death
5. Medical Ethics 101 http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 33.75Mb) Description: Episode 77: Discover sage advice you can use to counsel your patients with difficult family circumstances, end-of-life issues, and non-traditional “families”. Medical Ethics Welcome to Part 1 of this 2-part series of interviews with Attorney Dara Strickland. Advanced directives Medical power of attorney End of life issues release of body at time of death
6. What to do in the Summer Before Medical School? http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 45.62Mb) Description: Episode 76: Learn from two medicine insiders the best and worst things to do before medical school starts. Discussion Points: Stories about what we did after college before med school -recognize non-traditional students and paths Did we read anything medical related? -did we feel prepared -what did we wish we did -what was useful or [...]
7. Unions for Medical Students and Residents http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 14.22Mb) Description: Episode 75: Did you know that resident unions have been forming in recent years? And with success? House Officer Unions Successful Dr. Sklar and colleagues published a report on the first 3 years of progress of a resident union at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. There were definite gains in physician professionalism and [...]
8. Do Caribbean Medical Schools Suck? part 2 http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 33.73Mb) Description: Episode 74: This is where I ask him the big question – you don’t want to miss his answer and the reason he gives for it! Caribbean Medical Schools This is the final reveal! Take a listen and see exactly why people complain about the quality of medical students coming from “some” Caribbean medical schools. [...]
9. Do Caribbean Medical Schools Suck? http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 48.27Mb) Description: Episode 73: Yes, you read that right! You won’t believe your ears on this one… The opinions expressed by this eye witness do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Premedical Solutions, LLC or the Medical Mastermind Community and affiliates. Our hope is simply to encourage communication and an open dialogue about what is happening in [...]
10. Top 5 Time Management Tips http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 32.52Mb) Description: Episode 72: Learn about time inventories, respecting deadlines, goal setting, audio notes and more… Time Management Strategies For Medical School Do a time inventory and schedule time inventories every 3 weeks. Set goals. Set specific tasks with time frames Use an organizational system (use David Allen’s 2-minute rule) Physical fitness Use peak performance times Clean [...]
11. Physicians Need Help Too: An Interview… http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 17.68Mb) Description: Episode 71: Listen to this live Mastermind Webinar with rural physician, Dr. David Yale. Learn, first-hand, what it takes to practice rural medicine in the 21st Century. In this episode we are going to meet a rural physician. He is the real deal. He practices rural primary care. And when I say rural, I [...]
12. Your Fatigue Prescription http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 30.96Mb) Description: Episode 70: How tired can YOU get in medical school? Find out what to do about it and how to prevent it in this episode of the Medical School Podcast. Medical School Fatigue is a Serious Problem Dr. Linda Clever will tell you what you can do about it in this episode of the Medical [...]
13. Gold Standard USMLE Step 1 Samples http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 33.10Mb) Description: Episode 69: Doctor Dan landed an exclusive interview with the ONLY licensed distributor of Gold Standard USMLE and USMLE Help. Listen here… Want all 200 hours of USMLE Step 1 through Step 3? When you enroll in the Basic Science Years membership, you get instant access to the USMLE Help Step 1 Biochemistry audio program, [...]
14. How to Ace an Exam in Medical School: A medical student interview. http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 39.01Mb) Description: Episode 68: Larry Johnston from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine tells us exactly what he did to ace his medical school Histology and Biochemistry exams. You don’t want to miss this one… Medical School Genius About 1 in 3,000 people can be considered genius. But what if genius were defined as the assimilation [...]
15. Live Webinars http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 49.76Mb) Description: The live, interactive Webinars are one of the staples of the Medical Mastermind Community. All members have experienced the Webinars, either live with Doctor Dan or by watching a video tutorial created from the Live Webinar recordings. “The MMC is loaded with recorded Webinars.” On a given Webinar, we have people at all levels of [...]
16. Fourth-Time Applicant, Five Acceptances: What happened? http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 45.58Mb) Description: Episode 67: Heather De Anda got accepted to her number 1 medical school yesterday and granted us an interview. She shares her “classic mistakes” in previous application years and provides great advice to the struggling premeds, though these principles can be applied to all of us – at any level! Classic Mistakes in Medical School [...]
17. A 5th Step on a Podcast? The truth about the U.T. Houston Emergency Medicine Residency Program http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 12.08Mb) Description: Episode 66: Discover the dark side of medicine with this insightful podcast. Learn a useful tool to help you make decisions when you’re burned out. And learn how to find out where Dr. Dan will be interviewing so you can meet him when he’s in town! The “5th Step” comes from the 12-Step community and [...]
18. Atrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia, metaplasia, and dysplasia http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 23.18Mb) Description: Episode 65: This episode covers atrophy, hypertrophy, metaplasia, dysplasia, and hyperplasia. Listen to the podcast here… Adaptations to environmental stress: Growth alterations A. Atrophy: Diagnosis: the decrease in tissue mass and the cell decreases in size. The cell has just enough organelles to survive, ie less mitochondria then normal cells, therefore, just trying to ‘eek’ [...]
19. Contract Negotiations for Physicians http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 35.62Mb) Description: Episode 64: Doctor Dan interviews Kasey Gahler, an independent financial adviser with experience in physicians’ financial concerns. Learn how contacts can possibly affect your financial planning decisions in the future. Contract Reviews For Physicians Disclaimer: this is NOT legal advice; always review contracts for legal aspects with your lawyer. Physician Salary Is the offer competitive [...]
20. Interview Skills http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 57.95Mb) Description: Episode 63: Learn how to ace your interviews for medical school and residency program admissions. Doctor Dan speaks from a lot of experience to bring you this concise volume. From saving money and resting to practicing your Success Stories and being up on current events, your mind will be fully armed to take on the [...]
21. Integrative Medicine http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 36.98Mb) Description: Episode 62: What is the evidence for acupuncture, Yoga, and vitamin therapy? Doctor Dan interviews Dr. Ronald Stram, founder of the Center for Integrative Health and Healing. Integrative Medicine Training After becoming board certified in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Stram did a fellowship at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Evidenced-Based Holistic Medicine Here are two [...]
22. Motherhood In Medicine http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 18.32Mb) Description: Episode 61: Doctor Dan interviews co-founder of MommyMDGuides.com, Jennifer Reich. Learn how women physicians balance motherhood with medical practice. Pregnant Physicians It is estimated that some 20,000 women have a child at some point in their medical education and as many as 50,00 men and women become parents during this process. Parenthood is clearly an [...]
23. Cancer Part 2: USMLE Step 1 Prep http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 27.50Mb) Description: Episode 60: This is Part 2 of the very long Cancer Podcast. Dr. Dan covers Grade versus Stage, paraneoplastic syndromes, and a high-yield list of the most common causes of the various cancers. Cancers and Associated Diseases – Part II Xeroderma pigmentosa – sun exposed areas, auto recessive, can cause all skin cancers (BCC, SCC, [...]
24. Plastic Surgery Specialty Options http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 24.70Mb) Description: Episode 59: Doctor Dan interviews Dr. Fardad Forouzanpour, a Cosmetic Surgeon. Dr. Fardad is a Board-Certified surgeon and one of only three physicians authorized to run his own Surgical Fellowship in Southern California. He has trained surgeons from all over the world. Dr. Fardad is also the inventor of the Umbilical Locator which was designed [...]
25. Mind-Body Medicine and Alternative Health Approaches http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 20.46Mb) Description: Episode 58: Doctor Dan interviews Oleg Reznik, M.D., author of The Secrets of Medical Decision Making. He is an expert in Mind-Body medicine and is currently faculty at The American Institute for Mental Imagery. Medical Decision Making When we seek medical advice we’re hoping that a physician will always offer us what is in our [...]
26. Edema http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 8.61Mb) Description: Episode 57: In this episode, Doctor Dan discusses types and causes of edema, Starlings forces of oncotic and hydrostatic pressure, and gives relevant clinical examples that demonstrate each type. Listen to the podcast here… Fluid and Hemodynamics I. Edema – excess fluid in the interstitial space, which is extracellular fluid (ECF); this is outside the [...]
27. U.T. Houston Medical School – Work Life Program http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 0.20Mb) Description: Episode 56: Doctor Dan interviewed Sam Hester from the Work-Life Program at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Work Life Balance in Medical School VISIT THE UT WORK LIFE WEB SITE WorkLife Balance Free, confidential articles (3,000) and resources to assist employees with balance in their work and personal lives. Relocation Counseling Cross-country [...]
28. How to Share Your Faith in Medical Practice http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 17.26Mb) Description: Episode 55: Doctor Dan was interviewed by the head of the Christian Medical and Dental Association, a strong organization that hosts meetings on most medical school campuses. CMDA’s Life Support Podcast I originally invited them to our podcast and they decided to air it on their own podcast series called Life Support. We talk about [...]
29. Cell membrane defects, cell cycle, and cancer drugs http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 16.77Mb) Description: Episode 54: Learn about the spectrin defect causing spherocytosis, the ubiquitination of damages intracellular constituents, different types of cells, regulation of the cell cycle, and cancer drugs. Listen to the full podcast here… I. Cell Membrane Defects A. RBC membrane defect: Spherocytosis is a defect in spectrin within RBC cell membrane; if you can’t see [...]
30. Interview with a Transplant Patient http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 28.53Mb) Description: Episode 53: Meet Mark Black: double organ transplant recipient, marathon runner turned motivational speaker. Boy, does he ever have some insight directed towards medical students. Congenital Heart Defect Podcast Cardiac Surgeries His surgeries started at one day old for a congenital heart defect. Ventricular Arrhythmias By the age of 21 he had frequent ventricular tachycardia [...]
31. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fybromyalgia http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 52.05Mb) Description: Episode 52: In this episode, Doctor Dan interviews Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, a physician who got Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as a result of a viral infection while in medical school. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: CFS can result from a variety of causes and is most commonly idiopathic. The condition can be devastating, as Dr. Teitelbaum describes in [...]
32. Tissue Repair from Cellular Injury http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 13.63Mb) Description: Episode 51: Doctor Dan covers tissue repair and cellular response to injury in the kidney, lungs and nervous system. Also, get a quick review of inflammation in general to keep your memory fresh. Listen to the podcast here… I. Tissue Repair Scar tissue (b/c its permanent tissue); scar tissue (fibrous tissue) does not contract; therefore, [...]
33. Strategies for USMLE Exam Day http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 22.68Mb) Description: Episode 50: This is the first guest series lecture targeted for residents, but these “Test Day” strategies apply for the USMLE, MCAT, and every shelf exam you’ll ever take. Test Taking Strategies For The Boards The United States Medical Licensing Examinations, ABIM, and ABFM focus their content for the general, undifferentiated medical practitioner (GUMP). Board [...]
34. Inflammation http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 18.82Mb) Description: Episode 49: The original recording is very long for this topic because it covers, inflammatory mediators, phagocytosis and opsonization, complement and arachadonic acid, and cluster designations. Listen to the podcast here… I. Acute Inflammation A. Cardinal signs of inflammation In the scenario with a bee sting: you will see redness (Tubor). The king of vasodilators [...]
35. Interview with Napoleon Hill Foundation educator Judy Williamson http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 49.76Mb) Description: Bonus Episode: Learn about Mastermind Groups from the Education Director for the Napoleon Hill Foundation World Learning Center. Napoleon Hill Foundation Podcast Judy Williamson – World Learning Center I’m very grateful that she donated some time and guidance to our Medical Mastermind Community. After all, I organized our community as a Mastermind organization after reading [...]
36. The Health Care Reform Bill (H.R. 3590) http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/x-m4v, 48.46Mb) Description: Bonus Episode: Learn exactly what is in the Health Care bill. In this video, Dr. Dan explains exactly how he will unveil the full contents of the Health Care bill so that you don’t have to read it yourself. Unbiased Actually bipartisan (is that still possible?) Register for the conference: Page 183 Establishment of Community [...]
37. Apoptosis, Necrosis and Calcification – USMLE Step 1 MP3′s Notes http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 18.33Mb) Description: Episode 48: In this episode, you’ll learn about cell death, types of necrosis and lots of examples of pathophysiologic states that exemplify each condition. Listen to the podcast here… Apoptosis – Programmed cell death Normal functions of apoptotic genes – “programmed to die” (theory). (1) embryo – small bowel got lumens from apoptosis. (2) King [...]
38. Princeton Review for the USMLE Step 1 http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 23.07Mb) Description: Episode 47: This week I interviewed Carvell Nguyen, MD, PhD from Princeton Review. He is a Master Trainer for the USMLE. Listen here for the full podcast… For 15 years, Dr. Nguyen has been teaching for Princeton Review – ever since he took his MCAT! Now, he travels the globe training Princeton Review’s trainers and [...]
39. Free Radicals – USMLE Step 1 MP3′s and Lecture Notes http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 8.27Mb) Description: Episode 46: Learn all about bronchopulmonary dysplasia’s pathophysiology, tylenol overdoses and treatment, and hydroxyl free radicals. Listen to the podcast here… Free Radicals The liver’s brownish pigment is lipofuscin (seen on gross pic; can also be hemosiderin, bilirubin, etc; therefore need to have a case with the gross pic); end products of free radical damage [...]
40. Preventive Medicine for the USMLE http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 28.13Mb) Description: Episode 45: Sample this preventive medicine from the USMLE Audio Series at Medical-School-Podcast.com Preventive Medicine Preventive medicine, basically, has three tasks – screening, counseling, and immunization. We are going to be focusing on screening and immunization. About 15 minutes we’ll go over some screening principles, 15 minutes we’ll go over some principles regarding immunization. Primary [...]
41. Dr. Goljan – Inspired MP3′s – lesson on hypoxia http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 18.33Mb) Description: Episode 44: Welcome to this bi-weekly series of Goljan-inspired USMLE review MP3′s. I’ll go through my personal notes that I used to prepare for Step 1 first, then Step 2 Clinical Knowledge. My style is more direct, no stories or shame on you if you’re not studying enough. Get access to all of the MP3′s [...]
42. Osteopathic Residency Match Statistics and Career Options http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/mp4, 19.47Mb) Description: Episode 43: Learn about the 5 residency options for osteopathic students, osteopathic board certification, malignant residency programs, and the full NRMP Match and Scramble Course. Watch the full video podcast here… There are two certifying agencies for Osteopathic and Allopathic residency programs: •AOA: American Osteopathic Assn. (osteopathic D.O.) •ACGME: Accreditation Council for GME (allopathic M.D.) [...]
43. The Scramble: Filling Unfilled Residency Slots After The NRMP Match http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/mp4, 3.55Mb) Description: Episode 42: Learn how to get insider access to the FULL version of this Match and Scramble Course. Doctor Dan unveils intimate parts of his medical education journey and gives Mastermind members exclusive access to behind-the-scenes video tutorials on the Scramble and Electronic Residency Application Service. Watch the full video podcast here… Every year there [...]
44. International Medical Graduate Requirements For US Residencies http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/mp4, 9.17Mb) Description: Episode 41: In this video podcast Doctor Dan unveils hidden residency program requirements that affect previous graduates and those that attended medical schools outside the United States. Also, there is a 4-step process for how to apply to U.S. Residencies if you don’t have U.S. citizenship or a green card. Watch the full video podcast [...]
45. USMLE Competition for Residency and Specialty Fill Rates http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/mp4, 11.67Mb) Description: Episode 40: Every year there are empty residency positions left over after Match Day. In this video podcast, learn the average USMLE scores for matched and unmatched NRMP applicants, as well as how competitive different residencies are. Watch the full video podcast here… In the last 18 years, competition has been rising: –1,100 new residency [...]
46. How To Rank Your US Medical Residency Choices For The Match http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/mp4, 5.19Mb) Description: Episode 39: Choosing your favorite residencies can be a very tough decision. Everyone has different priorities, but most of them revolve around a handful of central themes. Learn how to make sure that your deliberation isn’t wasted as Doctor Dan shows you how to certify your rank order list. Watch the full video podcast here… [...]
47. Medical Residency Program Admission Requirements http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/mp4, 8.29Mb) Description: Episode 38: This video podcast discusses hidden residency program requirements which cause many thousands of wasted fees to be spent by International Medical Graduates every year. These can even apply to U.S. Nationals that go to Caribbean medical schools or those that have non-traditional residency pathways. Watch the full video podcast here… So far in [...]
48. Time-Sensitive Announcement http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/x-m4v, 115.99Mb) Description: Have you registered for the 3rd Annual Medical School Conference in Dallas, this Memorial Day? May 29-30th at the Wyndham Hotel at Dallas Love Field. We have a lot of Sponsors for the event and registration is an optional $35 if you you want the Printed Handouts. REGISTER HERE See you there, Doctor Dan
49. To how many residencies should you apply? http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/mp4, 6.10Mb) Description: Episode 37: This video podcast will explain how many residency programs you should apply to based on your categorical background (allopath, osteopath, Caribbean, IMG, etc.) Based on the match rates of each category, general guidelines have emerged on the optimal number of applications needed to give you a statistical advantage to match to one program. [...]
50. Match Day and Scramble Week – will you be ready? http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/mp4, 7.75Mb) Description: Episode 36: Did you know you find out if you’ve matched 2 days before Match Day? Learn all the ins-and-outs of the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) schedule so you don’t succumb to the common pitfalls that students and graduates get into every year. Watch the entire video podcast here… Every year about 13% either [...]
51. What are your chances of matching to a U.S. Medical Residency? http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/mp4, 11.73Mb) Description: Episode 35: Learn the your chance of matching based on your background: allopathic, osteopathic, Caribbean, International Medical Graduates. No opinions here – only data released by the NRMP, AOA, and ACGME about the match rates of residency applicants. Watch the entire video podcast here… Here’s an overview the match rates for medical school graduates from [...]
52. Who is your competition for the Residency Match? http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/mp4, 6.27Mb) Description: Episode 34: Did you know that 23% of physicians in the United States graduated from foreign medical schools? Furthermore, over half of the increase in residency applicants contributing to increased competition in the last 18 years are coming from outside the U.S. Learn all about the Match Applicant Pool in this video podcast. Watch the [...]
53. The MCAT Elite use Verbal Virtuoso! http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 34.25Mb) Description: Episode 33: Doctor Dan interviews Tanvir Kabir from the MCAT Elite course and Verbal Virtuoso, both successful programs guaranteed to raise your MCAT score. Hear his insider techniques that he uses to teach these successful programs. Plus be entertained by his gauntlet challenge to other MCAT teachers! Listen to the podcast here… Tanvir Kabir put [...]
54. How to successfully match to a U.S. medical residency http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (video/mp4, 4.81Mb) Description: Episode 32: Learn about the three categories of medical graduates from all over the world applying for the match: first are the US graduates, second are US Nationals that go to International Medical Schools, and lastly Non-US immigrants coming from one of the 2,161 schools. The question is how you can successfully apply for the [...]
55. Princeton Review Test-Taking Skills http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 35.75Mb) Description: Episode 31: Princeton Review author Chris Manuel explains how to approach tests DURING the exam. He has written content for Princeton Review MCAT and developed 2 in-house Prep Courses, called Ultimate MCAT and Holiday Hell. Listen to the podcast here… Chris Manuel has taught 1,800 students and now trains MCAT teachers at the Princeton Review. [...]
56. Renal Physiology USMLE Step 1 MP3′s for Members Only http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 44.60Mb) Description: Bonus Episode: What do you think of these new USMLE Podcasts? Doctor Dan teaches pathophysiology and physiologic responses of the kidney to various disease states, including primary aldosteronism, DKA, SIADH and diabetes insipidus as examples. Listen to the podcast here… Renal Physiology A. ECF/ICF ECF (1/3) = extracellular fluid of two compartments – vascular (1/3) [...]
57. Study Techniques DURING Your Exam http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 4.03Mb) Description: Episode 30: Learn study techniques to use DURING an exam. This is a nice adjunct to the CD of the Month Club’s Comprehensive Study Techniques, because that CD focuses on techniques to manage a semester or test cycle – not really a single exam! Listen to the 16 minute podcast here… When the test starts: [...]
58. Spirituality In Medicine http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 19.80Mb) Description: Episode 29: Learn how to help your patients’ healing by acknowledging their spiritual beliefs, staying emotionally vulnerable, and even being open to a spiritual journey of your own. Listen to the podcast here… In the last podcast, we discussed the contrast between out perfectionist, type-A personality and the objective information overload that exists in medical [...]
59. Perfectionism versus the Imposter Phenomenon http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 19.35Mb) Description: Episode 28: I’ve heard of perfectionism, but is the Imposter Phenomenon like being abducted by aliens? No, most medical students do it early in the first year of medical school and Pre-Meds usually live that way! Listen to the podcast here… If a physician is honest with herself, she will have to admit that sometimes [...]
60. Anatomy of a Bad Residency Program http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 11.69Mb) Description: Episode 27: In this episode, Doctor Dan pours out his heart in order to save heartache for hundreds of medical residents and students every year. This passionate topic is very controversial, so he uses statistics and the scientific method to make an argument for the existence of malignant residencies. Listen to the 12 minute podcast [...]
61. MedFools.com – more than just scut sheets! http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 27.95Mb) Description: Episode 26: Dr. Dan interviews Dr. Ken Lin from MedFools.com. This is a great Mastermind community Spirit because he helped students coming up behind him all the way from medical school and even now as a practicing physician. Listen to the 30 minute podcast here… Dr. Ken Lin has been devoting countless hours to helping [...]
62. Residency Match and Scramble Course http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 12.90Mb) Description: Bonus Episode: In this unscheduled episode, Doctor Dan outlines his entire 12-part video series detailing everything you need to know about getting a medical residency in the United States. Learn all about match statistics, Caribbean versus International Medical Graduate comparisons, and USMLE competition. There’s simply too much to describe in words. Listen to this podcast [...]
63. Medical School Exams http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 20.90Mb) Description: Episode 25: There’s nothing like block exams, with 2-4 weeks straight of tests. How do you cope? Learn where to get real exam questions to use for practice so that you can adjust your study techniques ahead of time and predict how well you’ll do on the real exam. Listen to the 23 minute podcast [...]
64. You Asked, I Answered http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 18.11Mb) Description: Episode 24: The Medical-Mastermind-Community.com survey results are in! In this episode, Doctor Dan answers listener questions and directs you to resources that will further help you in your medical education journey. Do you have a question for Doctor Dan? If so, please submit your questions on the new “Request Topics” link, below in the show [...]
65. Time-Sensitive Announcements http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 8.67Mb) Description: 3rd Annual Medical School LIFE Conference will be May 29-30, 2010. The first one was a weekend series for the American Medical Student Association chapter at the University of Houston. Out of those conferences, the Pre-Med DVD Course was build as a sort of basic training. The following year charter members of the Medical Mastermind [...]
66. How I learned To Study For Medical School http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 30.29Mb) Description: Episode 23: Doctor Dan gives away secrets about his preparation for medical school, integration of speed reading techniques, and his major tenant of goal setting for EACH reading session. These show notes also reveal key insights into discovering your own, innate learning style. Listen to this 33 minute podcast here… Where did you get your [...]
67. Medical Mastermind Groups http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 14.32Mb) Description: Episode 22: Experience the instant refreshment of sharing your everyday experience with peers – of all levels of training! You can have a scientific literature presentation on any topic you choose. Doctor Dan explains the concept of these groups and how he’s merged another genre into what he now calls the Medical Mastermind Group. Listen [...]
68. 20+ USMLE / COMLEX Books Online – for the price of 1 http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 27.70Mb) Description: Episode 21: What USMLE book should you buy? How about all of them! In this interview with Kiran Bellubbi, I unveil a new collaboration project for the USMLE and COMLEX. You can now get online access to multiple publishers’ titles for less than the cost of one book!! Listen to this 30 minute podcast here… [...]
69. How To Study Medicine http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 18.11Mb) Description: Episode 20: Learn your innate learning style, 14 study techniques, 6 types of material you encounter in medical school and premed courses, 5-Step Study Method, and a cheat sheet that integrates all of these tools into one printable checklist to staple to the front of your notes for a particular test. Listen to the 39 [...]
70. Tutoring On The Internet: grad students rule! http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 30.81Mb) Description: Episode 19: Ever wish you had the T.A. in your pocket? Well, now you can. In this interview with Liam Martin, we discuss a revolutionary new tutoring program for Pre-Med prerequisites that is completely over the internet and telephone. Now you can have a grad student coaching you on study techniques, high yield facts, and [...]
71. Physician Work-Life Balance: Phase 5 is reemerging priorities http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 30.53Mb) Description: Episode 18: Dr. Dan explains how you can avoid being among the majority of physicians dissatisfied in their work. By looking at the literature and physician surveys you can avoid mistakes that thousands of doctors are making in their career decisions and goals. Listen to the 33 minute podcast here… This podcast is all about [...]
72. Malignant Residency Programs http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 44.11Mb) Description: Episode 17: Discover the best-kept secrets of Interview Day. Here Dr. Dan explains what things to keep in mind when choosing a medical school and residency – by learning what the scientific literature says our challenges are. Listen to the 48 minute podcast here… From disappointment with yourself, peers and program directors to the U.S. [...]
73. How To Survive Medical School http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 16.40Mb) Description: Episode 16: Learn the research that shows what it takes to separate successful medical students from those who fail. This is Phase 3 (Assimilati0n) in the Evolution of a Physician In Training, part of Dr. Dan’s Physician Wellness Initiative. Do you pass the test? Listen to the 17 minute podcast here… No amount of preparation [...]
74. Adapting To The Overwhelm: Med School Life 101 http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 33.90Mb) Description: Episode 15: Drinking water from a fire hydrant? Learn what the scientific literature says about the medical school experience. Everyone gets overwhelmed, but what separates those that are successful from those who fail? Listen to this 37 minute podcast as Dr. Dan outlines this important phase in the development of the future physician. The first [...]
75. Don’t Wait To Be Happy http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 10.06Mb) Description: Episode 14: Are you a perpetual people pleaser? Did it start as a Pre-Med? Dr. Dan reviews a recent article published by The New Physician in which the reasons for premed student unhappiness are exposed. “Basically, you just need to do what makes you happy – and stop worrying about what some admissions committee is [...]
76. Writing Essays For Your Application http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 5.08Mb) Description: Episode 13: Learn the 10 steps to creating a clear, compelling essay for your application to residency or medical school. There are 5 things that you MUST do and 5 things you must NEVER do. Do you know what they are? Why is the personal essay the most important thing to start with after you’ve [...]
77. Speed Reading for Medical School http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Episode 12: In my experience, EVERYONE wants to know how to learn faster, remember more, and have time left over to spend with their families and social interests. Learn how Doctor Dan does all three by integrating the best Study Techniques into a Medical School Speed Reading Course. Speed Reading 101: Instant Access for only [...]
78. The MCAT Myth – quit reinventing the wheel http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (, 5.00Mb) Description: Episode 11: Doctor Dan explains how your undergraduate professors may be off base when it comes to how to prepare for the MCAT. The MCAT Myth says that volume, not problem-solving, is more important for the MCAT. Watch this video to learn better. Did you know that the majority of undergraduate professors don’t fully know [...]
79. USMLE Prep http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 21.37Mb) Description: Episode 10: Dr. Dan interviews the Chief Operating Officer of a renowned U.S. Medical Licensing Exam prep company and delves into why professional prep courses have become important in the last 5-10 years. What will your USMLE Step 1 score be? The United States Medical Licensing Exam is equivocal to a final exam for all [...]
80. Surviving the Third Year of Medical School http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 26.27Mb) Description: Episode 9: Learn the factors that reduce stress in clinical rotations. Taken from Dr. Haglund’s paper from 2009, Dr. Dan discusses the implications of their findings in an effort to better prepare medical students for the challenges that lie ahead. Are you surprised to learn that 80% of medical students experienced personal mistreatment, discrimination and [...]
81. Stress in Medical School and Residency http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 31.87Mb) Description: Episode 8: Are you a stressed out resident? What about a medical student or Pre-Med that wants a leg up on what your about to get in to? Well, Dr. Dan discusses the first peer-reviewed article on medial education: Sources of Stress for Residents and Recommendations for Programs to Assist Them. Let’s face it, if [...]
82. MCAT Test Techniques http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 31.51Mb) Description: Episode 7: Learn how to use AAMC (real) MCAT tests to adjust your study techniques in this double-doctor interview! Dr. Dan and Dr. Ferdinand, both physicians, provide invaluable insight into how to think like physicians when taking exams! Good luck trying to find that anywhere else… In this episode, Doctor Ferdinand and Doctor Dan outline [...]
83. Doctor Dan http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 5.89Mb) Description: Episode 6: Doctor Dan explains how you can access medical school exams, medical student notes, and the very notes that he wrote as a pre-med student, getting him A’s in all of the medical school prerequisites! Also, there is a multi-media home study DVD course can be included with your Medical Mastermind Community membership. Who [...]
84. MCAT Practice Tests http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 20.92Mb) Description: Episode 5: Dr. Ferdinand and Dr. Dan join forces again to discuss the purists mindset for approaching the MCAT and USMLE. Also discussed are the strengths and weaknesses of the official AAMC’s full-length practice tests with explanations. You know you want to know your MCAT or USMLE score in advance! We all want to grade [...]
85. Test Anxiety – Expert Interview http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 36.05Mb) Description: Episode 4: Learn how to calm yourself, listen to internal cues, and think positively during an exam. Only a few weeks of practice can have you mentally prepared when you use the techniques discussed here by renowned test anxiety expert Bara Sapir. How do you know if you are TOO nervous for an exam? Do [...]
86. Medical School Admissions – Interview with a committee insider http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 24.28Mb) Description: Episode 3: Dr. Shelton explains what medical school admissions departments are looking for in an applicant. Learn how to overcome deficiencies in your application and become the genuine article – a premedical student that really DOES have what it takes! Dr. Wayne Shelton works for www.AdmissionsConsultants.com now, but spent 10 years on the admissions committee [...]
87. MCAT Verbal Reasoning – Interview with Test Prep New York http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 33.52Mb) Description: Episode 2: Learn how to approach the MCAT from a totally different perspective. Interview with neurolinguistic programming expert Karen van Hook and test anxiety expert, and founder of Test Prep New York, Bara sapir. No two people read the same MCAT passage exactly the same. Listen in as these to Verbal Reasoning experts tell us [...]
88. MCAT Prep – Interview with Dr. Ferdinand and Dr. Dan http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 22.22Mb) Description: Episode 1: MCAT Prep like you’ve never heard before. Dr. Ferdinand and Dr. Dan discuss the MCAT from a physician’s point of view. With both doctors actively coaching premedical students, their synergy on this subject is nothing short of a Mastermind! Dr. Ferdinand’s tells us about his not-so-secret performance on the MCAT and about his [...]
89. Mastermind Alliance Groups http://medical-mastermind-comm... download (audio/mpeg, 49.76Mb) Description: Podcast Interview with Napoleon Hill Foundation: “HOW TO JOIN A TELECONFERENCE“ “THE MEETING SCHEDULE“ Meeting format: Generally, topics are submitted at least one week in advance and a didactic portion of 20 minutes begins a journal-based discussion of the topic to encourage evidence-based medical education. Then questions are fielded. Finally, we each go around the [...]