In this episode of The Road to an MD podcast, I share my thoughts and feelings about starting medical school in Canada. We talk about how orientation will work online, my thoughts about beginning a new journey, and the process of moving somewhere new.

Episode 1: Starting Medical School

In this episode, I talk about my Canadian medical school orientation. I talk about the people I met, strategies for meeting people online, and the experience of a virtual orientation week. I go into what I am excited about during my first week of medical school and the mindset that I have as I am starting my journey to become a physician.

Episode 2: Orientation Week

In the third episode of the podcast, I discuss my thoughts on my first week of medical school. I talk about how I am feeling and how I am surviving in this unique learning environment. I also touch on the importance of physical activity and wellness as a medical student.

Episode 3: My First Week of Medical School

In this episode, we dive into some study strategies to maintain a work-life balance in medical school. We go in-depth on exploring the value of Anki as a study resource in medical school and some additional ways to maximize your study potential using Anki. Additionally, we talk about wellness during the evolving situation of the pandemic from a student's point of view.

Episode 4: Study Tips & Tricks

In this episode, we talk about how everyone in any stage of their medical training or career is inherently human. I discuss the struggles people feel humanizing individuals who have accomplished more than they have. I end the episode sharing a little information about myself to show you that I am a person too.

Episode 5: Med Students Are People Too

In this episode, we recap my midterm season and the lessons that you learn from going through challenges. We discuss the intricacies of learning from trial and error to improve time management.

Episode 6: Post-Miderms

In this episode, we discuss tips on managing school and life during the pandemic. We talk about everything, including socializing, cooking, virtual health, and tips on how to study online.