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On the 66th overall episode and 2nd episode in our series: "Exploring Entrepreneurs," we are joined today by Dr. Harsha Moole, a physician, researcher, and entrepreneur. Dr. Moole discusses his academic and professional journey, the transition from clinical medicine into healthcare investing, and how research can be used to drive meaningful innovation. Dr. Moole also shares advice for students interested in medicine, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, research, entrepreneurship, and financial education. Join us as Dr. Moole offers valuable insights on research, innovation, financial literacy, and why future physicians should develop both scientific and business skills to become well-rounded healthcare professionals.

On the 65th overall episode and 16th episode in our series: "Guest Spotlight," we are joined today by Dr. Justin Stanton, a board certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy. He shares what sparked his interest in physical therapy, the key steps and surprises along his academic journey, and what his day-to-day life looks like in clinical practice. He also discusses the challenges and rewards of the field, how PT impacts work-life balance and mental health, and offers advice for students interested in healthcare. Join us to hear Dr. Stanton’s perspective on entering and thriving in a career grounded in patient care, adaptability, and lifelong learning.

On the 64th overall episode and 15th episode in our series: "Guest Spotlight," we are joined today by Peter Khoury, a former Big Four management consultant who’s now a medical student at Kansas City. He shares his exciting path as a pre-med student, his time on the Penn State University Board of Trustees after being appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania, his steps toward a career in consulting as part of healthcare companies and firms, and then his determination to finish his pre-med journey, studying for the MCAT, applying for med schools, and now, soon to graduate as a doctor. Join us to hear Peter as he shares the reasons behind his decisions throughout his life, the challenges that came with each new phase and the unexpected rewards that he reaped from taking the scenic route to medical school!

On the 63rd overall episode and 8th episode in our series: "College Counsel," we are joined today by Dr. Aanika Warner, senior admissions consultant at Inspira Advantage, an edtech startup offering guidance for students entering healthcare careers, and an internal medicine physician who served on the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine admissions committee. She shares her personal experience as a pre-med student and talks openly about things she wished she could change and advice for pre-med and medical students going through the same problems in life. Join us to hear Dr. Warner give advice for different parts of the pre-med journey as she recounts what being a pre-med was like, the difficulties of applying for med school, her actual time in med school, and her takeaways from her experiences!

On the 62nd overall episode and 7th episode in our series: "College Counsel," we are joined today by Sandhya Senthilkumar, a non-traditional pre-med student. She shares her journey as a premed majoring in Computer Science, balancing her separate passions, finding a way to combine them, and staying true to her own path. Join us to hear Sandhya give amazing advice on how to choose about your path to medicine, the importance of a support system, and how she prepared for the MCAT and her medical school applications!

On the 61st overall episode and 6th episode in our series: "College Counsel," we are joined by Dr. Renee Darko, a physician who specializes in OB/GYN and also helps with pre-med strategies. She shares her journey into medicine, specializing in OB/GYN, and then finding a passion in helping pre-med students better their applications. Join us to hear Dr. Renee give amazing advance on how to think about your path to medicine, not overburdening yourself, and having good judgement!

On the 60th overall episode and 14th episode in our series: "Guest Spotlight," Dr. Nii Darko, an author, a speaker, a physician's coach on podcasting, and a trauma surgeon, shares his journey getting into medicine, the challenges he faced and the decisions he made to achieve higher and better goals. He also shared his realization about the amazing work physicians do outside of their jobs and how it inspired him to share their stories. Join us to hear Dr. Nii give advice on strategizing better, time management, and pursuing one's goals and letting their passion go beyond the limits! Check out Dr. Nii's podcast: Docs Outside the Box!

On the 59th overall episode and 6th episode in our series: "College Counsel," we are joined by Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder of Shemmassian Academic Counseling. Dr. Shemmassian shares an overview of the medical school application journey as well as some common and big mistakes students make while applying. He also shares tips on how to best avoid these mistakes and how better your application at the same time. Join us to hear Dr. Shemmassian share crucial information for medical school applications and mistakes to avoid making! For more information on medical school applications, check out Dr. Shemmassian's Guide: https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/medical-school-requirements

On the 58th overall episode and 1st episode in our series “Exploring Entrepreneurs”, we are joined by Dr. Koen Kas, a healthcare futurist, entrepreneur, and author. Dr. Kas takes us through his journey from being a molecular oncologist to becoming a visionary in digital health and preventive medicine. He shares how his work with HealthSkouts is shaping the future of personalized healthcare, leveraging AI and digital tools to shift from treating illness to preventing it altogether. He also talks about his upcoming book, Epic, and the role of technology in creating healthier, longer lives. Join us as we discuss healthcare innovation, the entrepreneurial mindset, and the exciting potential of AI-driven medicine! Follow Dr. Koen Kas and his work: Website: koenkas.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/koenkas

On the 57th overall episode and 13th episode in our series: "Guest Spotlight," we are joined today by Dr. Danielle Ofri, a physician and writer. Dr. Ofri shares how she went with the flow of life from choosing to go to a university in Canada, then deciding to apply to an MD PhD program to taking time to be a locum tenens, or temporary work, doctor that traveled around the states to help local communities. She also recounts how she became a founder and editor-in-chief of Bellevue Literary Review as well as a writer with 6 books under her belt. Join us to hear about Dr. Ofri’s life journey from becoming a physician to sharing her outlook on the medical field and surrounding problems through her books while also balancing her hobbies!

On the 56th overall episode and 5th episode in our series: "College Counsel," we are joined today by Ashby Glover, a content writer at The Pre-med Scene. Ashby walks us through her life journey from becoming a pre-med after earned a bachelor’s degree in history, the challenges she faced along the way, and her happiness on being on this path. Join us to hear Ashby share how she dealt with the struggles of being a late pre-med, the resources she found and recommends, and tips on how to find help and support on your journey.

On our 55th overall episode and the 4th episode in our series "College Counsel," we are joined by Dr. Amna Shabbir, a geriatrician and certified physician coach. Dr. Shabbir walks us through her life and struggles she faced medically and mentally and how she now advocates for better support systems for those facing similar problems. She shares tips and insights she’s gained from the years of her own journey throughout life and how she learnt to slowly stop self-hate and criticism and start loving herself. Join us to hear Dr. Shabbir share her tips she learnt from her life journey from an internal medicine physician to a mother to getting a fellowship in geriatrics and onwards to a journey of self-healing and love.

On our 54th overall episode and the 2nd episode in our series "Specialty Stories," we are joined by Dr. Bradley Block, an ENT surgeon. Dr. Block recounts his lack of direction in his early years as a premed, his path to choosing ENT as his specialty and his day to day in the field. He also talks more about his family, managing his job and hobbies, and his passion for his podcast. Join us to hear Dr. Block share his life journey from an unsure premed to an ENT surgeon at the largest ENT practice in the country managing his job, his podcast with over 400 episodes, and his family.

On our 53rd overall episode and the 1st episode in our series "Specialty Stories," we are joined by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa, a cardiac electrophysiologist based in Dallas, TX. Dr. TamirisaOn our 53rd overall episode and the 1st episode in our series "Specialty Stories," we are joined by Dr. Kamala Tamirisa, a cardiac electrophysiologist based in Dallas, TX. Dr. Tamirisa recounts her journey into medicine and her love for her field as she shares insight about her specialty and its day to day rewards and challenges. She also shares more about her personal life as a mother and a physician and the challenges she faced during different times of her life. Join us to hear Dr. Tamirisa share her life story, information about her specialty, as well as life advice on overcoming obstacles, ensuring a healthy work life balance, and how she got involved in leadership positions in multiple organizations while keeping her time open to pursue her hobbies.

On our 52nd overall episode and the 3rd episode in our series "College Counsel," we are joined by Rameesha Mustafa, a content writer at The Premed Scene. Rameesha shares her experience as a premed who participated in research throughout college along with taking on a literature minor, and how she now works at the NIH. Join us to hear Rameesha share her tips on applying for research, joining clubs, time management, networking, writing papers, and so much more!