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What happens when a physician is named in a malpractice lawsuit—and how do you navigate a process you were never trained for? We sit down with Dr. Sarah Gutman to talk candidly about medical litigation, from the initial shock and isolation to finding support, understanding the legal process, and se…

Residency application season is upon us - what actually catches a PD's eye when reviewing them? In this episode, MDK pulls back the curtain on review of residency applications, from personal statements and letters of recommendation to application gaps, hobbies, and yes...typos. Along the way i…

Call shifts are demanding, unpredictable...and also some of the most memorable parts of training. In this episode, we share our practical survival tips for before, during, and after call — from sleep, caffeine, food, and what to wear to managing downtime, protecting your mental energy, and keeping …

In this episode, Khaila takes us behind the scenes of the fellowship interview trail while the experience is still fresh. She shares what surprised her most, how fellowship interviews differ from residency interviews, the questions that kept coming up, and what helped her prepare (without over-prep…

Join us for a conversation with senior resident Dr. Hannah Foster about what it can look like to build a family during residency — from welcoming a child as a junior resident to navigating pregnancy during chief year. She shares an honest look at pregnancy, parental leave, returning to work, childc…

What does it really mean to become a senior resident? In this episode, we talk through the leap from managing discrete tasks to carrying the bigger-picture responsibility for a team, patients, and the flow of a service. We discuss the increased weight of clinical decision-making, difficult conversa…

Residency graduation doesn't mean you've finished learning - it just means you are learning in a new way. This is exciting, and, possibly, terrifying. In this solo episode, Mary reflects on the advice she often shares with new grads, including how to keep growing as a physician, build sys…

Tis the season for welcoming new interns! As we divert our energy to preparing for the new academic year and intern orientation, we invite our listeners to take another listen to our ideas for best practices for supporting new residents. Let us know what you have found most successful, or other ele…

Residency training is constantly evolving...but is it getting better? In this episode, we explore generational differences in medical training through a conversation between a current resident (Dr. Sanjana Satish) and an attending physician (Dr. Uduak Andy) over a decade removed from residency. Tog…