Join the students of the University of Colorado School of Medicine on "In the Vein" as they share candid conversations about their journeys into medicine. In this episode, host Juliette Lowe and MS1 classmates discuss the pros and cons of taking gap years, navigating imposter syndrome, and the unique paths that led them to medical school. Whether you’re considering a career in medicine or just curious about the real stories behind future doctors, this episode offers honest insights, personal reflections, and a sense of community for listeners at every stage. Tune in for advice, laughter, and a behind-the-scenes look at life in med school!

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**Host Lauren interviews Dr. Mark Earnest, professor of medicine, policy researcher, and co-founder of the LEADS (leadership, education, advocacy, development, and scholarship) program at CU Anschutz. Dr. Earnest discusses his path to advocacy in medicine, its impact on his clinical work, mentorship, and the power of reflection.

In this segment called The Power of Physician Voices, I hope to foster discussion and spark ideas about what physicians, from students to residents to attendings, can and do accomplish through leadership and advocacy.**

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This episode is the first of a three part series exploring the journey of non-traditional medical students and residents who transitioned from careers or residency programs in their journey to become a medical professional. In Part 1, host Izzy sits down with fellow classmates Charlotte Laurel, Julia Pisc, and Hanna Vanderpool to discuss changing from a career in the healthcare field to pursuing a medical degree. We cover topics including the decision to apply to medical school, how to maintain self care, and career goals in 10 years.

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Ekshika, Izzy, and Lauren start off the episode with a comparison about their respective experiences working in resident and non-resident hospitals. Host Izzy then sits down with Dr. Nicholas Kaufman to discuss his role as the co-director of the CU Housestaff Association including how he became involved with the HSA, roadblocks they’ve encountered, and the progress they’ve made to date. 

Please sign the community ally petition to support the CU housestaff association https://forms.gle/YFFP5sbQnJtCYTP79

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Lauren, Izzy, and Ekshika kick us off with a reflection on our clinical year and LIC “survival skills,” then host Lauren Morris discusses the noteworthy books she read this year. This episode kicks off with an extended discussion featuring Colorado Springs Branch LIC students Madi Baca, Abe Rosenthal, and Rachel Xue on House of God by Samuel Shem (23:04). Lauren discusses Complications by Atul Gawande (1:19:05), Ending Medical Reversal by Vinay Prasad and Adam Cifu (1:22:12), History of Medicine: A Scandalously Short Introduction by Jacalyn Duffin (1:26:09), Outlive by Peter Attia (1:28:20), and Us by Terrence Real (1:30:35). We close out the episode with a discussion of The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté featuring CSB LIC student Emma Lee (1:32:47).

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In this episode, host Molly Murphy discusses the ins and outs of couples matching for residency with her partner Bryan Swanson and fellow classmates Taylor and Austin Gronewold, Alli Broad and Sam Mathai. Listeners will hear all of their unique insights into the process, most helpful resources, and best practices for the upcoming application cycle through a recorded presentation and Q&A panel hosted by the group. 

Helpful Links:

• Med Maps - https://medmap.io/specialty
• “Couples and the NRMP Matching Algorithm” video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2aJKrzYK8k
• Doximity Residency Navigator - https://www.doximity.com/residency/
• Texas STAR (access provided by your medical school)

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Host Molly Murphy interviews fellow CUSOM students Kylie Conway (0:44), Emmanuel Cruz (35:59), and Rebekah Davis (1:03:11) as they dive into their experiences with imposter syndrome during medical school. Listeners will hopefully learn from their wisdom, find community in their vulnerability, and feel inspired by their resilience as future physicians.

For further inspiration, check out the CUSOM student-driven project titled “You’re Not Alone” to hear more stories of personal struggle and perseverance during medical school from current students at CU.

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A new class of second-year medical students takes on clerkship year at CU's Colorado Springs Branch! This episode is all about off-campus life in the Springs. Host Lauren Morris sits down with fellow CSB members to discuss outdoor activities, clinical year wellness tips, the majesty of Pike’s Peak, and more.

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In this episode Ekshika Patel hosts med students Bridget, Ben, and Austin and they talk about their relationships with food, meal prepping in med school, food systems, and how to integrate an understanding of food into our careers as healthcare providers. And if anyone wants to explore Austin’s beautiful food instagram, his handle is @austronomica

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In this episode, host Isabel Friesner interviews Dr. Rachel Davis, MD and Dr. Moksha Patel, MD about their experiences living with obsessive compulsive disorder, becoming physicians, and the use of deep brain stimulation to treat OCD.

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