Medical School Taboos

25/08/2024 40 min Temporada 1 Episodio 30

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Episode Synopsis

Join Stephanie Moss, a 4th year medical student (MS4) as she discusses the overlooked challenges faced by medical students, including mental health, academics, STEP1 failure, and imposter syndrome. This episode dives into the taboos of medical school, from failing exams to accommodations for disabilities, finances, student loans. She provides valuable resources and advice for current and future medical students.

Stephanie shares her personal experiences, including taking a leave of absence for health reasons, and offers support and guidance on surviving medical school with invisible disabilities.

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00:00 Sneak Peak & Overview
01:40 Intro
01:54 Overview
02:51 Taboo 1: Mental Health
08:07 Taboo 2: Academics & Imposter Syndrome
09:33 Pass - Fail
10:49 Study Resources
13:39 Taboo 3: Failure
16:59 Step Exams
18:52 Failing STEP
22:21 Accommodations for Disabilities
28:27 Mindfullness Break
29:05 Taboo 5: Leave of Absence
31:43 Taboo 6: Finances
34:57 Tuition & Living Expenses
37:48 How to Increase Loans
39:06 Summary and Final Thoughts

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