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We're back with Season 7 of the UnsCripted Medicine podcast! In this episode, Andrew, Sarah, Meera, Ava, and Clare are back together to welcome new members Shelby and Alyssa.  Topics range from various types of mops, preparing for a triathlon, upcoming nuptials, coffee, and Rihanna. We get detailed about post-exam routines to what a perfect day would be.  Whether you’re in preclinicals, clerkships, or counting down to Match Day, this episode feels like sitting down with a group of old friends. Send us Fan Mail

Today we're joined by Dr. Stephanie White, Culinary Medicine Director at the Osher Center for Integrative Health and a Field Service Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Join us for a talk about food as medicine, culinary education, and how future physicians can have more meaningful conversations about nutrition with their patients! Send us Fan Mail

On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast, we sit down with fourth-year medical students Sarah Geraghty and Andrew Zahn to reflect on their journeys through medical school at UCCOM and discuss what lies ahead as they transition into residency. Join us as we discuss adjusting to medical school, navigating the preclinical curriculum, exploring specialty choices, succeeding on clerkships, receiving feedback, and preparing for the residency application process. Sarah and Andrew also share lessons they've learned along the way, advice for students at every stage of training, and insights into their future careers in medicine. Tune in to hear more about their experiences, where they matched for residency, and the wisdom they've gained throughout medical school! Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Meera is joined by some of her fellow M3s to discuss maintaining mental wellness in M3 and the challenges that come with adjusting to life on the wards. Listen in to hear about the struggles some face during the year and how they coped with transitioning to clinical rotations. Guest features: Claudia Kubarycz ([email protected]) Andy Gendy ([email protected]) Manav Mathur ([email protected]) Devon Baird ([email protected]) Send us Fan Mail

In this episode Ava sits down with Dr. Eleanor Glass. Dr. Glass is a family medicine physician who, in addition to working at the VA and on faculty at UC, runs her own Direct Primary Care practice. From balancing a busy schedule to finding excitement in the ability to create one's own medical practice, Dr. Glass shares all about her journey to becoming a physician.  Send us Fan Mail

What can medicine learn from wilderness accidents? Andrew sits down with Ashley Saupe, host of The Sharp End Podcast, to explore how storytelling, transparency, and shared mistakes can build cultures of psychological safety. They discuss near misses, debriefing after critical incidents, and why learning why things go right is just as important as analyzing failures. From heuristic traps to morbidity & mortality parallels, this conversation challenges clinicians and trainees to rethink how we process error, trauma, and growth—both in medicine and beyond.  Listen to Ashley's podcast, The Sharp End Podcast, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FkXUXRArsfnCUq29aMnep?si=c9aaa5b845414cbf Send us Fan Mail

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 Fan Mail

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 Fan Mail

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 Fan Mail

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 Fan Mail

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 Fan Mail

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 Fan Mail

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 Fan Mail

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 Fan Mail

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 Fan Mail