Ep. 22 - "Black Clouds"

Ep. 23 - Hot Takes from the Call Room (Strong Opinions, Weak Evidence)

Every physician has opinions they usually save for post-call brunch. In this episode, we bring ours to the mic. From schedule chaos at the end of the year to the surprising joys of chief year, we unpack the residency hot takes we’re willing to defend — and invite listeners to decide where they stand.

Ep. 22 - "Black Clouds"

Ever feel like you’re on a streak where everything that can go wrong… does? This week we unpack the idea of “black clouds” in residency - why they happen, how they can affect you, and how to get through them with perspective and support. Audio editor: Kaylee Morris

Ep. 21 - Mentorship with Dr. Margaret Rush

In this episode, MDK sits down with Dr. Margaret Rush to unpack one of the most talked-about - but perhaps most nebulous - parts of training: mentorship. From finding your first mentor to building a mentorship “team,” Dr. Rush shares practical strategies, common pitfalls, and how these relationships evolve from residency into fellowship and beyond. Whether you’re an intern just getting started or a senior looking to be more intentional, this episode offers actionable insights you can use right away. Audio editor: Kaylee Morris

Ep. 20 - Organizational Principles for Residency

In this solo episode, MDK reflects on the role of organization in residency; not as perfection, but as a tool for clarity and sustainability, sharing simple strategies to manage tasks, tame the inbox, and create systems that can actually work in real life. Please write to us with your organizational methods that have worked in residency at LongCallPodcast@gmail.com!

Ep. 19 - Research during Training with Dr. Keisha Mulugeta-Gordon

Join us as we chat with a current fellow about the realities of doing research during residency. She shares about choosing projects, finding the right mentor, balancing research with clinical work, and pushing projects across the finish line. We also discuss how research shapes fellowship applications, clinical thinking, and professional identity. Whether you’re excited about research or unsure where to start, this conversation offers practical advice and honest perspective for  navigating research during training. Audio Editor: Kaylee Morris