Podcast Series: Bundle of Hers

You know you’re a medical student when you cannot count how many times you’ve run after a resident… only to follow them to the door of a bathroom. It happens. We’re sharing some of our embarrassing, funny, confusing, and frustrating moments of third-year so far… because you shouldn’t have to go through medical school alone.

Diversity can be a sensitive subject for some, and the line separating inclusion and tokenism can be blurry. Merriam-Webster defines tokenism as, "the policy or practice of making only a symbolic effort, as to desegregate." Have you ever been tokenized?

We watched and discussed New Amsterdam, NBC's newest medical drama based on the oldest public hospital in the United States — the good, the bad, and the medical inaccuracies.

Medicine, like the human body, is a universal science. But a difference in language can create a barrier between physician and patient. How do we navigate something so universally similar when effective communication is missing?

Medical school is tough enough without feeling like you're not good enough. Not smart enough. Not hard working enough. As third-years, fitting into the hospital hierarchy can be challenging. Are you part of the team? Or are you only a student?

There have always been discussions about whether physicians should show empathy or remain stern when interacting with patients. And while there are valid points on both sides, it's important to remember that physicians are human beings. And human beings have emotions.

"Every patient should be treated the same." WRONG! Quite the opposite—we believe no two patients should receive the same care. From their health conditions to their cultural backgrounds, each patient is different. Acknowledging and understanding the differences will help you provide better care.

The main difference between first and second year of medical school verses third year is the hands-on patient experience. You're finally able to put everything you've learned from lectures and books to practice... and then realize there's a learning curve.

Thirty episodes in, we're reflecting back on favorite memories from our second year of medical school, the lessons we've learned, and the goals we've achieved. And we're also looking forward to the future—third year rotations and a whole lot more conversations on a second season of BUNDLE OF HERS!

Burnout looks different at various phases of medical education. On this episode, we discuss what second-year burnout looks like and how we combat the stress.

We get real about the discrepancy in representation of different races and ethnicities in medical school.

Medical school is hard, and many people navigate it with a family. On this episode, we learn how two moms balance medical school and family life.

Your voice is powerful. In this episode, we discuss why—and how—we speak up regarding difficult issues and topics. And we dare you to do the same.

Leadership is a common skill set that's looked for on a medical school application. But what actually is leadership and what makes someone a leader?

ABC's new hit medical show, The Good Doctor, explores many layers of medicine. On this episode on BUNDLE OF HERS, we're discussing the groundbreaking show and what it means to be a "good" doctor.