Residency interview season is here, and you’re probably getting nervous about an interview you’ve secured. How do you make yourself stand out from other applicants and put your best face forward? We interviewed Dr. Caroline Milne, the residency

Med Student Mentor: Beyond the Diagnosis—Implementing Fine Arts in Medical Education

Jul 23rd, 2015 13m 34s

Film presentations and art projects are usually not what you would expect to find at a medical school. But Dr. Gretchen Case from the University of Utah School of Medicine says this is a new and creative way of teaching the fundamentals of medi

Med Student Mentor: Considering an MD-PhD? Get the Inside Scoop from Someone Who Just Got One

Jun 29th, 2015 8m 27s

Med Student Mentor, Andrew Meschter, talks to Ryan Craig MD-PhD about the program, what it’s like, his experiences, and the advantages of the dual degree. He also gets some tips for someone considering becoming a research scientist.

Med Student Mentor: Learning Spanish for Medical Practice

Jun 23rd, 2015 6m 47s

Many people take language classes at some point in their life, but there’s a big difference between passing required language tests and being proficient in a language in a working environment. Dr. David Gontrum is a physician who speaks Spanish

Med Student Mentor: Working With Hispanic Patients

Jun 15th, 2015 9m 16s

As populations of immigrants in the United States grow, it’s important to not only understand differences in cultural practices, but also be willing to accept them as a physician. Dr. David Gontrum has spent many years working with Hispanic pat

Med Student Mentor: Being a Politically Active Medical Student

May 15th, 2015 5m 37s

Health care policy affects the way future physicians practice medicine, so as a med student you might be interested in getting involved. But where do you start? In this podcast, first year medical student John Sanchez interviews Nika Nour, a fo

Med Student Mentor: Pursuing a Career In Infectious Disease

May 1st, 2015 9m 57s

If you’re considering specializing in infectious disease, Dr. Andy Pavia has advice for you. He is chief of the pediatric infectious disease unit at the University of Utah and he’ll tell you how to get started in med school and what extra curri

Med Student Mentor: Licensing, Tuition and Other Concerns Dental Students Have

Apr 29th, 2015 9m 28s

Many dental students and prospective dental students worry about the high debt associated with dental school and obtaining a portable license. Carol Gomez Summerhays is the president-elect of the American Dental Association. She discusses licen

Med Student Mentor: You’ve Been Matched—Five Things You Need to Know Now

Mar 24th, 2015 5m 10s

Match day is over and you now know where you’ll be spending the next few years for the final stretch of your medical training. But how can you prepare now to make your residency the best experience possible? Ross Blagg is a plastic surgery resi

Med Student Mentor: Exploring a Career in Infectious Disease

Mar 20th, 2015 8m 29s

Infectious disease doctors get to see all kinds of illnesses, from measles to Ebola. Second-year med student Maria Borrero interviews Dr. Andy Pavia, chief of the pediatric infectious disease division at University of Utah School of Medicine. H

Med Student Mentor: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Being a Chief Resident

Feb 20th, 2015 5m 27s

What do chief residents do and what are their roles on the medical team? If you’re considering whether or not becoming a chief resident is the right fit, the Residency Program Director for Internal Medicine at the University of Utah has some ad

Med Student Mentor: How to Deal with Med School Stress

Jan 16th, 2015 10m 46s

Stressed out and need some motivation? Dr. Leana Wen, attending physician at George Washington University, talks about how to manage stress in such a stressful time of your life. She also discusses the importance of involvement outside of medic

Med Student Mentor: Standing Out in a Med School Interview

Dec 11th, 2014 6m 4s

An interview lets you accentuate your own personal brand. Medical student and nationally ranked cyclist Tim Mulvihill has been in the hot seat numerous times and shares what fellow Med-school applicants will encounter during the interview proce

Med Student Mentor: What to Know Before You Sign Your First Contract

Dec 5th, 2014 8m 6s

What are the important things to consider when a new doctor signs a contract? Lawyer Jim Haisley highlights the important points. From reading, understanding, agreeing, signing and even backing out, he takes you through everything you need to k

Med Student Mentor: The New MCAT and What You Need to Know

Nov 14th, 2014 5m 43s

The Medical College Admissions Test is undergoing a huge revision that will appear in 2015. Becky Rice and Jen Page from MCAT discuss how the new version will affect scoring and admissions. They also give you some insider details on the update

Med Student Mentor: All Things Research

Oct 31st, 2014 10m 18s

Quality, in-depth research experience may get you into medical school, but lack of research experience may not rule you out. For those interested in research, Dr. David Wofsy from the University of California, San Francisco, recommends starting

Med Student Mentor: University of California, San Francisco

Sep 26th, 2014 6m 44s

For pre-med students applying to UCSF medical school, diversity is key. A deliberately broad-based enrollment contributes to an expansive view of medicine. Dr. David Wofsy describes UCSF’s role as a state-sponsored university to provide doctors

Med Student Mentor: Balancing Med School

Sep 12th, 2014 8m 2s

Riding a bicycle requires balance, especially if you’re in medical school. Competitive bicycle racer Tim Mulvihill talks about finding time to pursue your passions, even during med school. Given a choice between science, a medical career, volun

Med Student Mentor: Interviewing Tips From the Associate Dean of Admissions at Harvard Med School

Sep 4th, 2014 5m 50s

What you say and how you say it might get you into Harvard Medical School. Dr. Robert J. Mayer, Faculty Associate Dean of Admissions at Harvard Medical School explains the interview process. He suggests some interview dos and don’ts and explain

Med Student Mentor: Getting a Head Start on the Application Process

Aug 28th, 2014 5m 33s

Want a better chance of getting accepted to med school? Ann Diggins, director of student and educational affairs, University of Nevada Medical School, advises giving yourself plenty of time to complete the med school application process. From t

Med Student Mentor: University of Nevada School of Medicine

Aug 22nd, 2014 5m 17s

Why the University of Nevada School of Medicine believes “Students from the West are the Best.” Ann Diggins, director of student and educational affairs at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, describes her school’s unique approach to r

Med Student Mentor: Tips for Writing Admissions Essays

Aug 15th, 2014 4m 54s

How can “telling your story” get you into Harvard Medical School? Dr. Robert Mayer, faculty associate dean of admissions at Harvard Medical School reveals what the admissions staff looks for in a candidate. He shares some insider tips on prepar

Med Student Mentor: The Doctor You Want to Become

Jun 6th, 2014 6m 45s

Former Miss Utah and medical student Kara Arnold interviews fourth-year medical student Bob Chestnut about the steps to becoming the doctor you’ve always wanted to be. She asks which qualities are most important in a residency candidate and how

Med Student Mentor: The Need for More Women in Science

May 29th, 2014 7m 6s

As Miss Utah, Kara Arnold used her position to encourage women and girls to explore careers in STEM fields. Now a University of Utah medical student, Arnold discusses how she discovered her passion for medicine, what women can bring to the scie

Med Student Mentor: How to Make a Good Impression on Your Attending Physician

May 16th, 2014 6m 20s

Medical students must make the best impression on their attending physicians that they can, but doing so without being overbearing and in a short amount of time can be difficult. First-year med student Kara Arnold gets some tips from fourth-yea