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Clare sits down with Dr. Matthew Kelleher to talk about the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) pathway at UCCOM for third year clerkship. We discuss why grades don’t always reflect growth, how feedback replaces fear, and what it looks like when medical students are trusted with real responsibility.  Send us a text

Happy 2026! In this complimentary episode to the recently-published episodes about Repro & BMB, Sarah sits down with David Neiling, UC's learning specialist, to dive into tips and tricks to succeed in these blocks. Featured also are major Step 1 study tips--take a listen!  Send us a text

Join us as Clare speaks with Dr. Giffen, course director for the Brain, Mind and Behavior block, to get an overview of the course structure, curriculum changes from last year, and tips for studying! Send us a text

Clare talks with Dr. Caroline Gundler about the Reproductive Systems block, curriculum highlights, and new integrative experiences in the final block before STEP 1 (everything is going to be fine :)))  Send us a text

If you're listening to this episode you made it through SFOM--congratulations! Listen as Clare interviews Dr. Thompson for the inside scoop on the MSK block while Sarah interviews David Neiling to get the best learning tips.  Send us a text

Clare talks with Dr. C, the renal teaching pro, about the Renal-Endo block and Sarah works with David Neiling to elicit some great study tips. David also discusses how to keep up Step 1 studying during this block. Good luck, you can do it! Send us a text

Everyone’s journey to medical school is unique—and former athletes bring a special kind of grit.  In this episode, Ava sits down with Amanda Tremains, a former runner at the University of Toledo, to explore her inspiring transition from the track to medical school. Amanda opens up about the highs and lows of collegiate athletics. From riding the "pain train" with her teammates, to overcoming injuries, to juggling athletics with research and volunteer work. Her story is a powerful reminder that with resilience, determination, and heart, anything is possible. Send us a text

Everyone's path to medical school is different, and athletes are no exception.  In this episode, Ava sits down with Matthew Warden, a former defensive lineman at the University of Chicago, to talk about how he made the jump from the football field to medical school. From managing a demanding schedule to leaning on teammates for support, Matthew shares how it's possible to pursue your passions with medical school in mind, and even have some fun along the way.  Send us a text

Clare joins Dr. Christensen for a good conversation on what to expect in SFOM and how the curriculum has changed in recent years. Sarah then talks to David Neiling, UC's Learning Specialist, to record some tips and tricks for studying for the block and starting M1.  Good luck! You can do it! Send us a text

Clare joins Dr. Lowrie for a good conversation on what to expect in Cardio-Pulm. Sarah then talks to David Neiling, UC's Learning Specialist, to record some tips and tricks for studying for the block and starting to plan for Step 1.  Good luck! You can do it! Send us a text

We’re back with Season 6 of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast! In this episode, Andrew, Molly, Sarah, and Meera catch up on life, welcome new team members Ava and Clare, and get real about everything from Step 1 stress to fourth-year burnout. There’s talk of imposter syndrome, post-exam existential crises, and the surprisingly therapeutic power of a good walk (and maybe a cry) in the dark. We also swap stories about wellness routines—some serious, some hilarious—including treadmill therapy set to Legally Blonde, a deep love for chickpeas, and finding joy in running, yoga, cookbooks, and fantasy novels. It’s a fun, honest look at how we’re all figuring it out in real time. Whether you’re in med school, thinking about it, or just here for the vibes, we’re glad you’re with us. Send us a text

Sarah sits down with Addiction Medicine expert Dr. Carolyn Chan on this latest episode. Dr. Chan has great tips and tricks for how to care for patients with substance use disorders (SUD) inpatient and outpatient. No matter what kind of provider you will be, SUD will be a part of your patients' lives! Look out for the discussion on RIP TEAR and how you can approach every patient encounter involving substance use disorders with confidence and respect.  Dr. Chan has her own podcast, @The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine! Take a listen to their great talks too!  UC's Hoxworth Addiction Recovery Clinic: https://med12.uc.edu/depart/intmed/residency/internal-medicine/the-way-we-learn/resiliency Send us a text

Listen as Meera talks with Dr. Peirce Johnston, the UCCOM Psychiatry clerkship director, about illness anxiety disorder and its prevalence in medical students. If any listeners are struggling with illness anxiety and would like to either discuss this on our podcast or talk with one of us for support, please email us at  [email protected] or johnstpw.ucmail.uc.edu. Send us a text

On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine podcast, Dr. Molly Carroll shares her wisdom and reminisces over fond memories with Ava and Clare. Molly's pearls include balancing life and learning, going on away rotations, a delicious ricotta eggplant rollup, and more. Tune in to learn more about Molly's journey and what her bright future holds! Send us a text

On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine podcast, host Molly Carroll is joined by Nick Weissman to talk about his experience with dissection here at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. As an incoming general surgery intern, Nick reflects on the opportunity to get hands-on experience with anatomy early on here at UCCOM, an experience that is becoming more unique as virtual dissecting becomes more popular. As M4s, both Nick and Molly stepped into the role of teachers with the Anatomical Sciences Teaching Elective and chat about this transition, as well as what makes Cincinnati's program so special. We hope you enjoy! References: Does exposure to anatomy education in medical school affect surgical residency applications? An analysis of Canadian residency match data — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7828959/ The Effectiveness of a Virtual Anatomy Curriculum Versus Traditional Cadaveric Dissection in UNC SOM’s First-Year Class — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9517981/ A body donated to science - but used to test bombs — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49198405.amp Send us a text