In The Vein

E21 Traditional vs Gap Year Impressions from MS1s

Join the students of the University of Colorado School of Medicine on "In the Vein" as they share candid conversations about their journeys into medicine. In this episode, host Juliette Lowe and MS1 classmates discuss the pros and cons of taking gap years, navigating imposter syndrome, and the unique paths that led them to medical school. Whether you’re considering a career in medicine or just curious about the real stories behind future doctors, this episode offers honest insights, personal reflections, and a sense of community for listeners at every stage. Tune in for advice, laughter, and a behind-the-scenes look at life in med school! Find out more at https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co [https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co]

E20 The Power of Physician Voices part 1 - Leadership, Advocacy, and Reflection with Dr. Mark Earnest

**Host Lauren interviews Dr. Mark Earnest, professor of medicine, policy researcher, and co-founder of the LEADS (leadership, education, advocacy, development, and scholarship) program at CU Anschutz. Dr. Earnest discusses his path to advocacy in medicine, its impact on his clinical work, mentorship, and the power of reflection. In this segment called The Power of Physician Voices, I hope to foster discussion and spark ideas about what physicians, from students to residents to attendings, can and do accomplish through leadership and advocacy.** Find out more at https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co [https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co]

E19 Career Changers Part 1 - Transitioning from Healthcare to Medical School

This episode is the first of a three part series exploring the journey of non-traditional medical students and residents who transitioned from careers or residency programs in their journey to become a medical professional. In Part 1, host Izzy sits down with fellow classmates Charlotte Laurel, Julia Pisc, and Hanna Vanderpool to discuss changing from a career in the healthcare field to pursuing a medical degree. We cover topics including the decision to apply to medical school, how to maintain self care, and career goals in 10 years. Find out more at https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co [https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co]

E18 Discussion with Co-director of CU Housestaff Association

Ekshika, Izzy, and Lauren start off the episode with a comparison about their respective experiences working in resident and non-resident hospitals. Host Izzy then sits down with Dr. Nicholas Kaufman to discuss his role as the co-director of the CU Housestaff Association including how he became involved with the HSA, roadblocks they’ve encountered, and the progress they’ve made to date.  Please sign the community ally petition to support the CU housestaff association https://forms.gle/YFFP5sbQnJtCYTP79 [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FYFFP5sbQnJtCYTP79&data=05%7C02%7CISABEL.FRIESNER%40CUANSCHUTZ.EDU%7C1ac6a842ba864856ec6208dd9d53fe20%7C563337caa517421aaae01aa5b414fd7f%7C0%7C0%7C638839706246242772%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xFV8k5UOrWJEvt8mwZPSJ3wkRfKBAIx71F0CYzQgfoY%3D&reserved=0] Find out more at https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co [https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co]

E17 CU Off-Campus - Books that Shaped my LIC Year

Lauren, Izzy, and Ekshika kick us off with a reflection on our clinical year and LIC “survival skills,” then host Lauren Morris discusses the noteworthy books she read this year. This episode kicks off with an extended discussion featuring Colorado Springs Branch LIC students Madi Baca, Abe Rosenthal, and Rachel Xue on House of God by Samuel Shem (23:04). Lauren discusses Complications by Atul Gawande (1:19:05), Ending Medical Reversal by Vinay Prasad and Adam Cifu (1:22:12), History of Medicine: A Scandalously Short Introduction by Jacalyn Duffin (1:26:09), Outlive by Peter Attia (1:28:20), and Us by Terrence Real (1:30:35). We close out the episode with a discussion of The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté featuring CSB LIC student Emma Lee (1:32:47). Find out more at https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co [https://in-the-vein-cusom.pinecast.co]