Juliette Lowe, MS1, interviews Tyler Coyle, Assistant Dean of Admissions at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine. Dr. Coyle describes CU’s admissions process and holistic review, emphasizing healthcare exposure, leadership, scholarship, and curiosity. He also debunks myths about needing a 510+ or being “cooked” if you don’t have your interview by Thanksgiving. Dr. Coyle dives into standards for students with and without gap years, and what makes a meaningful experience. The conversation highlights CU’s collaborative environment, normalization of first-year struggles, and appreciation for resilience and growth mindset in the application process.

In this episode, host Lauren interviews Dr. Kimberly Warner, a Denver OB/GYN, Colorado Permanente Medical Group’s Government Relations Chair, and former Colorado Medical Society President. Dr. Warner shares how she came into these roles and the many forms advocacy can take for physicians and medical students. She discusses her advocacy efforts in these leadership roles and illustrates the power of good communication and resilience in medical policy making.

In this episode, Ekshika interviews her longitudinal psychiatry preceptor, Dr. Ashley Curry. They chat about how Dr. Curry chose between surgery and psychiatry, what she does at Access Transform Outreach Program (ATOP), and skills to navigate difficult conversations and facilitate true connection with patients in a severe substance use disorder clinic (or anybody in your life)! 

If you’re interested in learning more about motivational interviewing, please find the book discussed in the episode as well as the podcast episode linked below:

Book Title: Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller

Podcast Episode: https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/episode-199-motivational-interviewing-with-william-miller

The first episode of “The Inside ‘Scope’” segment since the graduation of its dear founder, Molly! In this episode, host Lauren interviews MS4s Ariyani (5:21) and Kevin (18:32) about their Step 2 experiences and advice. Listen to their tips on Step 2 resources, making a study plan, and maintaining life balance during dedicated study time.

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**In this episode, host Lauren interviews Dr. Yadira Caraveo, a Colorado pediatrician and former US Congresswoman, about how the intersection of medicine and politics can drive advocacy and impact communities. Dr. Caraveo emphasizes the influence of physician voices in policy reform and the need for physician involvement in health legislation.

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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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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