Medicus

21/08/2024

In the U.S., a medical emergency can quickly turn into a financial crisis, leaving many patients buried under insurmountable medical debt. In this episode, we delve into the world of medical debt relief with Jared Walker, the founder of Dollar For—a non-profit dedicated to helping patients eliminate their medical bills through hospital charity care. But how widespread are these programs, and where does the funding come from? Join us as we uncover the answers and share stories of lives changed by this vital work. Tune in now to learn how Dollar For is making a difference, one bill at a time.

You can follow Dollar For on Instagram and TikTok
https://www.instagram.com/dollarfor/?hl=en
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And visit Dollar For at their website below!
https://dollarfor.org/

Episode produced by: Griffin K Johnson
Episode recording date: 7/24/2024
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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicus/episodes/Ep-143--Charity-Care-Lifelines-Breaking-Free-from-Medical-Debt-with-Jared-Walker-from-Dollar-For-e2ncmat

15/08/2024

Episode Highlight! What is a Medical Dosimetrist? Come learn about this profession from Jayne Phoenix, RT(R)(T), CMD as she discussed her role in the radiation oncology team.
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07/08/2024

In this mini-series, we explore different health professions to get a better understanding of the variety of team members involved in patient care. For this episode, we spoke with Simranjit Kaur, MPH about her journey to becoming an epidemiologist.
Simranjit Kaur, MPH is an epidemiologist at a local public health jurisdiction in Northern California. Before becoming an epidemiologist, her experience spans a wide range of disease management aspects related to COVID-19, including case investigation, infection control, and disease prevention. She also managed all COVID-19-related website content and played a key role in developing outreach materials. She received both her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Master of Public Health from the University of California Davis. She will be applying for medical schools in hopes of becoming a primary care physician to integrate her public health knowledge into her medical practice.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicus/episodes/Ep142--Careers-in-Healthcare-Epidemiologist-e2mp6id

Episode produced by: Deborah Chen
Episode recording date: 3/29/2024
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03/08/2024

Pathology! What does this lovely specialty entail? Come listen to Dr. Kamran Mirza, a pathologist at Loyola, about his journey and passion for this specialist.

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25/07/2024

In this 4th year medical student (MS4) series, we chat about the field of Internal Medicine-Pediatrics. Our guest, Brian Garcia, shares advice on how to set yourself up for success regarding matching into this unique specialty and shares tips to help you stand out both on paper and in person.
Brian Garcia, MD was born in Mexico City and immigrated to the United States at the age of 10. He grew up in a border town in south Texas, where he attended high school and completed his undergraduate education at Texas A&M International University. Growing up in a border town, he experienced the unique blend of Mexican American culture highlighted by its unique cuisine, traditions, and people. However, he also witnessed health disparities that exist within low-income communities.
Prior to medical school, Brian worked in construction where he learned valuable lessons about resilience and hard work, while noticing the detrimental effects on people’s health due to lack of access to care as well as the language barrier that exists between Spanish-speaking immigrants and physicians. These experiences inspired Brian to pursue a career in medicine. During medical school, he focused on finding ways to extend access to care among low-income communities and minorities. Brian chose to pursue a specialty in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics because it allows him to treat patients of all ages while also working and learning from colleagues in other specialties. Brian is now an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics resident at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 5/4/34

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17/07/2024

This week, we’re highlighting Alex’s work as an occupational therapist and the journey to become one. Check it out!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3f7pupYqsAX11I0TONLW9p

10/07/2024

In this 4th year medical student (MS4) series, we discuss the field of Psychiatry. Our guest, Julia Versel, shares advice on how to set yourself up for success regarding matching into this increasingly competitive specialty and shares tips to help you stand out both on paper and in person.
Julia Versel, MD, MSc is a current resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Psychiatry Residency Program. She is passionate about medical education, with a particular interest in incorporating medical student mentorship into her career. Please reach out to the Medicus team if you would like to get in touch with her!

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicus/episodes/Ep140--MS4-Perspective-Psychiatry-e2llplo

To learn more about the field, check out these resources:
Psychiatry Student Interest Group Network (PsychSIGN): https://www.psychsign.org/
AADPRT Psychiatry Training Resources: https://www.aadprt.org/trainees/psychiatry-training
APA Roadmap to Applying for Psychiatry Residency:https://www.psychiatry.org/getmedia/b7007db1-b815-45fa-93bd-1f1eaf3dff99/APA-Roadmap-to-Psychiatric-Residency.pdf
APA Resources for Medical Students: https://www.psychiatry.org/residents-medical-students/medical-students

Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 4/25/24
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26/06/2024

Join us for a discussion about the journey through medical education and the destination of becoming an emergency medicine attending physician. Hear about the up and downs, and the courage to push forward when things get tough.
Episode produced by: Ari S. Peikes
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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicus/episodes/Ep-139--From-Learner-to-Leader-With-Dr--Cassandra-Ward-e2l5g5o

20/06/2024

Come listen to Dr. Fauci about his leadership as a physician in one of our beloved episode highlights.
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Thank you all!

12/06/2024

In this 4th year medical student (MS4) series, we chat about the field of Anesthesiology. Our guests, Steph Ryan and Will Chan, share advice on how to set yourself up for success to match into anesthesia and share tips to help you stand out both on paper and in person.
Steph Ryan and Will Chan are both former students from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, and will be transitioning to their first year of residency this summer. We chat about the things that separate anesthesiology from other specialties in the context of the residency application process.
Episode produced by: Griffin K Johnson
Episode recording date: 04/08/2024
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06/06/2024

It's summer time and what better time to listen about nutrition and body kindness from Rebecca Scritchfield. You can revisit this episode here https://shorturl.at/cKwnq

29/05/2024

In this 4th year medical student (MS4) series, we chat about the field of Radiation Oncology. Our guest, Dylan Ross, shares advice on how to set yourself up for success regarding matching into this competitive specialty and shares tips to help you stand out both on paper and in person.

Dylan Ross, MD, attended the University of Minnesota for his undergraduate education where he met his now fiancée, Lindsey Greenlund, who is also a recent medical school graduate. While at Stritch, Dylan got involved with medical education and research with the radiation oncology department which were influential in his specialty decision. After a successful couple’s match, Dylan is heading to Johns Hopkins for his radiation oncology residency following a transitional year at HCA Riverside Community Hospital. To connect with Dylan, email him at [email protected]

Resources mentioned in the podcast: NCCN Guidelines and Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology (The Red Book)

Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 3/27/24
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16/05/2024

Ep136 | The Residency Couples Match 101 with Hana O’Hagan and Adam Cardone
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In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about the Residency Couples Match, and more! We interview two recent graduates from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Hana O’Hagan and Adam Cardone, who participated in the Residency Couples Match.

Hana O'Hagan is from the suburbs of Chicago. She matched into internal medicine residency at the University of Chicago where she is excited to grow as a general internist before further subspecializing in Geriatrics or Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Hana discovered her passion for working with older adults prior to medical school through working as a private caregiver in college and as a nursing aid in a memory care facility during her gap year. Throughout medical school she continued working with local senior citizens by running Senior Programing for a local community center, an endeavor for which she received a prestigious nationally recognized service fellowship awarded to healthcare professionals leading projects aimed at addressing health disparities and improving the well-being of underserved communities. Additionally, Hana loves to teach and thus plans to pursue a career in academic medicine so that she can support the next generation of physicians as she herself was supported by her incredible mentors. Overall, Hana is grateful for her time at Stritch and excited for her future career in the incredible field of medicine.

Adam Cardone has roots only 10 minutes from Loyola University Medical Center as he is from LaGrange, Illinois, and is a proud alumnus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Specializing in Internal Medicine, Adam is drawn to the field for its deep patient relationships and the intellectual rigor it demands, with particular interests in Cardiology and Hematology/Oncology. Beyond medicine, he's passionate about mentorship and education, evident in his leadership of the Health Career Collaborative, a program introducing high school students to medical careers. Adam looks forward to learning and growing in a field that offers deep patient relationships and intellectual challenges, grounded in his commitment to service and education.

Feel free to contact Adam and Hana, respectively, at: [email protected] and [email protected].

For more information about the Residency Couples Match, check out: https://www.nrmp.org/residency-applicants/get-ready-for-the-match/couples-in-the-match/

Episode produced by: Emily Hagen
Episode recording date: 3/26/24

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08/05/2024

Ep highlight!
Come join us in one of our MS4 Perspective series on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with Dr. Tate Halfman and his journey to this specialty. Tune in now!🩺👏

https://www.medicuspodcast.com/blank-2?pgid=ln8xh2dn3-3fff88fe-59c7-475b-9eee-3cb3d101d1b1

MS4 Perspective: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with Dr. Tate Halfman

01/05/2024

New Episode!

Ep135 | Dual Applying to Residency with Stephanie Moss, MD
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Join us in an invigorating talk with Stephanie Moss on dual applying to family medicine and psychiatry. She is an incoming PGY-1 Psychiatry Resident Physician at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago. With her passion for diversity, health equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), she strives to be a voice for marginalized communities. During COVID-19, she co-founded the Chicago Homelessness Response Group for Equity, which brought together organizations across Chicago to combat disparities experienced by individuals who were most at risk of illness from COVID-19. During her clinical years of medical school, she advocated for trauma-informed mental and sexual health care by presenting at conferences such as American Medical Women Association (AMWA), Illinois Academy of Family Medicine (IAFP), and advocacy committee at the International Society for the Study of Women Sexual Health (ISSWSH).

During medical school, she publicly disclosed her own academic and health challenges including failing STEP1, taking a leave of absence, and living with chronic health conditions. Through her experience, she has become an advocate for combating stigmas in medicine and provided mentorship through social media, her blog medpsycmoss.com, and most recently, her podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor.” During the 2023-2024 Residency application cycle, she dual applied to both Family Medicine and Psychiatry across the Midwest, ultimately matching in her top specialty and program.

Episode produced by: Emily Hagen, Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 3/25/24

Follow Dr. Moss at her blog and her IG and Twitter.
https://www.medpsycmoss.com/blog/dual-applying-into-residency-a-strategic-guide-for-medical-students

24/04/2024

Ep highlight! We spoke with Jesse Webb, MD, who was an M4 at Loyola Stritch at the time on his journey in military medicine and emergency medicine, specifically in the Air Force, with the support of the Health Professions Scholarship Program. Tune in now!🩺👏

Military Medicine

17/04/2024

Ep134 | Empowering Doctors: The Rise of Medical Residency Unionization with Dr. Josh Neff
https://shorturl.at/jwG05
Join us as we delve deep into the evolving landscape of medical residency unions. In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Josh Neff, Member Liaison for Physician Organizing at the Committee of Interns and Residents, to explore the growing movement of residents organizing for fair working conditions, better patient care, and professional development. We discuss common questions about residency unions and uncover the challenges, successes, and future prospects of this vital aspect of medical education and practice. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on the intersection of medicine, labor rights, and advocacy.

Episode produced by: Griffin K Johnson
Episode recording date: 02/28/2024

Your Money or Your Life:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Collection-American/dp/0197676634/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BZQZwbUZH5jOAQgg20qoZZTUWBAvyfpghafgAoO5oSU.f4_d2aETGJiOafNbuIDS78-vKVzqRTruOVScxJ0fDjU&dib_tag=se&qid=1710098292&refinements=p_27%3ALuke+Messac&s=books&sr=1-1
Whitehall II Study:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1674771/
JAMA article on residency unions:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2783671
Learn more about the CIR at: https://www.cirseiu.org/

11/04/2024

Ep highlight! In this episode from 2019, we explore the concept of Community Health clinics which provide care for low-income patients. Within today’s complex healthcare system, this topic is as relevant as ever. Tune in now!
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicus/episodes/Ep21--Community-Health---How-Free-Clinics-Provide-for-Low-Income-Individuals-e4qmje

04/04/2024

New episode!
Ep133 | When the Placenta Attacks: A Birth Story
https://shorturl.at/ejCR2

In this episode, we chat with return guest Dr. Cyndie Chow about her complicated pregnancy and birth experience. Dr. Chow is a 36-year-old mom of two beautiful and healthy children. She experienced complications with her second pregnancy due to placenta previa and placenta percreta. Placenta percreta is a severe form of placenta accreta, a condition in which the placenta grows through the uterus and has the potential to invade surrounding organs. This condition has been steadily on the rise and here she describes her firsthand experience dealing with an unexpected complicated pregnancy, which thankfully had a happy ending for both her and her son.

To learn more about the placenta accreta spectrum, please visit https://www.preventaccreta.org/

Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga, Deborah Chen
Episode recording date: 12/3/23

https://www.facebook.com/cyndie.chow

28/03/2024

Ep highlight! We spoke with Nolan Kagetsu MD, neuroradiologist at Mount Sinai in NYC, about his stories & experiences with Asian-American diversity within medicine. We explore cultural humility, the Asian monolith myth, among other topics. Tune in now!🩺👏
https://shorturl.at/BIZ27

21/03/2024

Ep132 | MS4 Perspectives: Urology with Farah Rahman
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Farah Rahman is a fourth-year medical student and a Las Vegas native who has traversed nearly every corner of the United States, from the Bronx and New Haven to Miami and San Diego. Entering medical school at Stritch with a background in public health and health policy, Farah obtained her MPH from the Yale School of Public Health. She is driven by a natural inclination to alleviate health disparities and work within a human centered framework to improve patient outcomes. Her natural tenacity, sociability, and drive to bring more women of color in previously male dominated fields introduced her to urology as a first year med student.

During her first year of med school, Farah discovered her passion for urology, a field she found to be characterized by a harmonious blend of tradition and diversity. Notably, Farah took a year off between her third and fourth years of medical school to delve into research at the University of Miami under Dr. Ramasamy as a MARS scholar. This transformative experience significantly influenced her match process and ultimately contributed to her success in this year’s urology match.

If you are interested in applying into urology or applying for a research year, feel free to reach out to Farah with either email ([email protected]) or her twitter ().

Episode produced by: Emily Hagen
Episode recording date: 02/20/2024

06/03/2024

Ep131 | From Loans to Liberation with Dr. Christina Benedict
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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Christina Benedict on public service loan forgiveness and other topics in the financial world that medical trainees (and professionals) need to hear about.

We discuss insurance, seeking out advice, PSLF and how to go about making decisions if these are right for you.
Information provided is for educational purposes only. While we strive to offer valuable insights and perspectives, we are not financial professionals, and this podcast does not constitute personalized financial advice. Navigating student loans and forgiveness options is complex and unique to each individual's circumstances. Therefore, we highly recommend consulting with qualified professionals such as financial advisors, or accountants who can provide guidance based on your specific situation. Our discussions are intended to empower listeners with knowledge and understanding, but please exercise caution and prudence when making financial decisions.


Episode produced by: Ari S Peikes
Episode recording date: 10/26/23

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28/02/2024

Ep highlight! This week, we're revisiting our episode with Dr. Barratt on space medicine and celebrating his upcoming launch to the ISS just after midnight EST on Friday, March 1. If you want to learn more about this unique specialty and what happens to the human body in space, this episode is for you. Tune into Dr. Barratt's launch Thursday evening at 8 EST on NASA TV, YouTube, or NASA's website. Go Crew-8! 🚀
https://shorturl.at/CX089

22/02/2024

Ep 130 | Curriculum Chronicles: Demystifying the Preclinical Curriculum with Dr. Gregory Gruener
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The transition from learning in an undergraduate or graduate program to learning in medical school is a big one, and some may wonder the reasoning behind the structures of a medical school didactic curriculum. In this insightful episode, Griffin engages in a discussion with Dr. Gregory Gruener, Vice Dean for Education at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, delving into the intricacies of preclinical curriculum design. Dr. Gruener sheds light on the in-depth process of curriculum development, elucidates the underlying principles, and explains the challenges posed by recent changes to the USMLE Step 1. Listen as they explore Dr. Gruener's goals for the future of medical education and his aspirations to personalize the learning experience for medical students.

Episode produced by: Griffin K Johnson
Episode recording date: 01/05/2024

16/02/2024

Ep highlight! For Valentine's Day, we're highlighting one of our very first episodes on relationships & marriage in medical school! ❤️❤️💝💝
https://shorturl.at/beqsu

08/02/2024

Ep129 | Medical School Detours: Stephanie Moss, MS4
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In this mini-series, we talk to individuals who took a detour in medical school and did not stick to the traditional 4-year curriculum. Stephanie Moss is a trauma-informed advocate and a 4th year medical student pursuing her Doctorate of Medicine degree (M.D.) at Rush Medical College in Chicago. Through her lifelong dedication to diversity, health equity, and inclusion, she has striven to be a voice for marginalized communities. Stephanie shares her experiences through her engaging writing and public speaking, with her work being featured on notable platforms such as MedPageToday, The Endometriosis Foundation, KevinMD, Doximity, and American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA). Additionally, she has created medpsycmoss.com, a website that hosts her blog and her podcast called “Life as a Patient-Doctor.” It also provides a wide range of trauma-informed resources for both patients and healthcare providers. You can find Stephanie at on both Instagram and Twitter.

Episode produced by: Emily Hagen
Episode recording date: 1/29/2024

01/02/2024

Ep highlight! We spoke with Nelly Gonzalez, MD, MBA ’20 a med student at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine at the time, about her experience getting an MBA and the utility of an MBA for a physician. She started the MD, MBA dual degree program at Loyola.
https://shorturl.at/rFHI0

25/01/2024

Ep128 | A Summer at NASA: Med Student Edition
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After the first year of medical school, many students spend their summers doing research and exploring their interests but few students get to participate in a program as unique as our guest on this episode. Sarah Ditelberg is a second-year medical student at Stritch interested in contributing to the field of aerospace medicine. She received her Bachelors of Science in biology from UMass Amherst in 2020, and took two gap years conducting COVID research and working in an orthopedics clinic before starting medical school. During her first year at Stritch, she came across spaceflight associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), which led her to apply for a NASA internship, combining her interests in both space and medicine. You can learn more about the internship program here: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/internship-programs/

Episode produced by: Rasa Valiauga
Episode recording date: 10/4/23

17/01/2024

Ep highlight!
Ep44 | What’s it like to be a traveling doctor? Locum Tenens with Carrie Reynolds
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Carrie Reynolds is a pediatric gastroenterologist and host of the excellent podcast “Hippocratic Hustle” where she interviews women physicians who have found their freedom through entrepreneurship and side-projects. Recently she transitioned from a private practice w2 job to working as a locum tenens physician and she joined us on the podcast to discuss the ins and outs of locums work.

Here are some links to websites and organizations mentioned in the show:

* Hippocratichustle.com�
* Hippocraticholiday.com�
* Nalto.org/�
* https://www.facebook.com/physicianmomsgroup/�
* https://www.facebook.com/Female-Physician-Entrepreneurs-1467853313300571/�

Episode produced by: Nate Burstedt

11/01/2024

Ep127 | Bioethics in Medical Education
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Dr. Kayhan Parsi and Dr. Emily Anderson, two faculty members at the Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Healthcare Leadership, give us an understanding of how they became bioethicists and expand upon why it’s important to implement bioethics into medical education. Specifically, this episode dives into the concept of research ethics, the current state of trust in research and medical institutions, the importance of physicians conducting research for clinical and public health improvement, and the crucial role ethicists play in facilitating that research. We touch on devices used to give the public a better understanding of ethics at large and forecast the potential landscape that bioethics will be facing in the future.

Episode produced by: John Engelbert
Episode recording date: 12/07/2023