Tachy Talks

Tachy Talks Episode 22: Should I Complete a Research Focused Masters for Med School?

Watched our last episode and not feeling quite ready to commit to a full PhD yet? Don’t worry, this week is for you! Today we’re chatting with our classmate Chris Nguyen about Thesis-based Masters Degrees. Chris completed his MSc in Biochemistry at the University of Windsor in 2019, and is now a second year medical student! Tune in to hear about the ups and downs, completing your thesis on time, and whether that MSc really gives your application a boost. Still have questions? Go give Chris a follow over on insta @cnguyening

Tachy Talks Episode 21: PhD to MD

Ever thought about becoming a DOUBLE DOCTOR? This week the Tachy Talks Team chat with our classmate Braden, who completed a PhD in organic chemistry before entering the meds class of 2024. Tune in to hear about the unique challenges of a PhD, the transition from graduate school to medical school, and how Braden thinks his experiences will translate to success as a medical student. If you’re a MSc or PhD student (or thinking of becoming one!) this episode is jam packed with advice, wisdom, and more! (And by more we mean lots of conversation about Pokemon)

Tachy Talks Episode 20: Med School Interviewing Q&A

Still wondering exactly how to approach those tough ethics questions? or how to manage the nerves that inevitably come along with interviews? The Tachy Talks Team has got you covered! This week the crew is answering your questions, including approach frameworks for certain question types, and hot healthcare topics to review! Still have questions? Send as a DM @tachytalks! Best of luck crushing those interviews, we believe in you!

Tachy Talks Episode 19: Mentorship in Medicine

Back at it and better than ever! Join the Tachy Talks Team for what may be their most ambitious episode yet - this week the crew is joined by Emergency Medicine Physicians Drs. Shah and Sabga, PGY1 Dr. Alex Presello, and third year med student Julia Cirone (that’s FOUR generations of mentorship!). From how to choose a specialty to tips for building and maintaining a mentor-mentee relationship, this episode covers it all! As a bonus, we get to take a little peak into the world of emergency medicine and find out what draws our very own host Kylie to pursuing this path. Trust us - this is NOT one you want to miss!

Tachy Talks Episode 18: Canadian Med School Interviews

This week the Tachy Talks Team is back and ready for interview season! Join Kylie, Advait, and Hailey as they chat about everything from panels to MMI, the best interview prep resources, and their own tips & tricks that you can use at any interview! Still have questions? Keep an eye on the Tachy Talks social media where we’ll be helping you navigate the ups and downs of Medical School Interviews Szn!!