The Mug Up

S5E4: Navigating the Transition from Nursing to Medical School

In this episode of Mug Up Podcast, host Gabby Newman sits down with Brianna Kean and Dr. Jade Roberts to discuss the unique transition from nursing into medical school. Together, they reflect on how their nursing backgrounds shaped their perspectives on patient care, communication, teamwork, and learning medicine from a new lens. The conversation explores the challenges of shifting professional identities, navigating medical training, and the strengths that nurses bring into the world of medicine. Hosted by Gabby Newman (Class of 2029) Researcher: Yaneesh Jerath (Class of 2029) Editor: Caleb Morden (Class of 2029) Transcriber: Andrew MacLaggen (Class of 2028)

S5E3: Indigenous in Medicine: Part 1

In Part 1 of Indigenous in Medicine, host Zubia Mahmood speaks with second-year medical student April Foote about how lived experience, place, and community shape pathways into medicine. April reflects on growing up in Labrador, accessing healthcare in rural and remote settings, and the importance of culturally safe, patient-centred care. This episode explores representation in medicine, systemic barriers in healthcare, and the responsibility of providers to foster trust and equity in Indigenous health contexts. Click here for: CMA APOLOGY TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: HISTORICAL AND ETHICAL REVIEW REPORT [https://digitallibrary.cma.ca/viewer?file=%2Fmedia%2FDigital_Library_PDF%2F2024%2520CMA%27s%2520apology%2520to%2520Indigenous%2520Peoples%2520-%2520Historical%2520and%2520ethical%2520review%2520report%2520EN.pdf&fbclid=IwY2xjawPlyqhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFERVQxSXNhUklneUJPbVhSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuD1bdgQOG2u1m8hbCAeYcXlMhSnPNpqDhWZHB8tUetsOfrCHWzsGygIdGyR_aem_wXqhBvdJcM4xUZ7Mbr8X3A#page=1]

S5E2: Being a First-Generation Medical Student

In this episode, hosts Julianna Brinston and Brianna Barrett sit down with Mary Jane Butler and Abigail Schwartz for an open and reflective conversation about what it means to navigate medical school as a first-generation medical student. Together, they explore the hidden curriculum of medicine — from deciphering unspoken expectations and professional norms, to managing imposter syndrome, financial pressures, and the weight of representing family and community for the first time in academic medicine. Transcript: Thank you to the Mug Up podcast team who worked on this episode: Julianna Brinston & Brianna Barrett (hosts), Gabrielle Newman (researcher), and Kayla Crichton (editor).

S5E1: Learning Away From Home Part III

Learning from Home — On this episode of The Mug Up, host Megan sits down with Haley and Carly, two med students from NL outside the St. John’s metro, to talk about studying away from home. They explore belonging, culture across Newfoundland and Labrador, homesickness, making community, and seeing life in chapters. They share candid stories, practical coping tips, and why stepping outside your comfort zone can grow resilience and empathy. Grab a hot beverage and join us! This episode includes AI-generated content.

S4E8: Disability in Medicine

In this episode, we’re joined by medical students Kaitlyn and Abi for an open and honest conversation about navigating medical school while living with disability and chronic illness. They reflect on their journeys through medicine — from managing clinical demands and disclosure decisions, to confronting internalized ableism and challenging the assumptions baked into medical culture. The discussion highlights how the medical model of disability can fall short in addressing real-world experiences, and how adopting a social model may transform both care and learning environments. This episode explores advocacy, accessibility, resilience, and the power of representation — a vital listen for anyone seeking to build a more inclusive and compassionate future in medicine. -- Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1duzqZRXqXZ8qV9TG2iZrf_toDJfZ7pV2_UGuhsFcqW0/edit?usp=sharing -- Thank you to the Mug Up podcast team who worked on this episode: Sarah Dunphy (host), Julianna Brinston (researcher), Kayla Crichton (editor), and Megan Clemens (podcast lead, transcriber).