Medical School Myth Busting

Medical School Myth Busting

In this episode of the Physicians-in-Training Podcast, medical students Jeffrey Behling, Allyson Halbach, Logan Hitchcock, Timothy Pitts, and Rebecca Stoltz sit down with Dr. Donald DiPette to discuss some of the most common myths about getting into medical school and what it's really like to be a medical student. From misconceptions about the "perfect" pre-med path and the importance of connections, to assumptions about work-life balance, mental health, and the culture of medical school, our guests share their insights and experiences to help set the record straight.

Insights of a Rural Primary Care Physician

Matthew Holmes, BS, a medical student at UAB Heersink School of Medicine and a member or SMA's Physicians-In-Training Committee, interviews Shane Lee, MD, of Marion, Alabama. This discussion includes stories and struggles that Dr. Lee has experienced during his career providing healthcare service in rural Perry County, Alabama.

Wards: With UAB Montgomery Internal Medicine

This podcast episode is part of SMA's Physicians-in-Training Committee's "Expectations" series, featuring a conversation between a physician, resident, and medical student on topics such as research, wards, OR tips, and shadowing. The series provides insights into working with a healthcare team at different training levels. In this episode, titled Wards: With UAB Montgomery Internal Medicine, PIT Committee member Jordan Beam is joined by Dr. Bryan Strickland and Dr. Xuan Zhou. Click here [https://sma.org/] to learn more about the Southern Medical Association.

Medical Student and Physician Roles in Preventive Health

Grace Howell, M3, speaks with Brian Williams, MD, MPH, about ways medical students and physicians can become involved with, and more educated about, the social determinants of health and preventive health in the South. Click here [https://sma.org] to learn more about the Southern Medical Association.

Diving into the Business of Pain Management in Southeast Louisiana

Physicians-in-Training Communications Chair Christine McEvoy sat down with Dr. Paul Hubbell, a board-certified anesthesiologist practicing pain management in the greater New Orleans area. Dr. Hubbell had a unique path to his current medical business, having previously practiced as a dentist, served as a Colonel in the US Army Medical Corps (Reserves and National Guard), and recovered from a string of injuries that influenced his desire to go into pain management. His current practice stretches from the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain to the West Bank of the Mississippi River. Dr. Hubbell shared ample advice for trainees and newly minted physicians looking to make their first business decisions.