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Setting the Scene Podcast!

 Join in our sessions to learn about how other industries affect healthcare, various ways to impact the healthcare industry, advice for medical school, and much more! New podcasts are released biweekly on Fridays. If you would like the chance to be featured on one of our future podcasts, fill out the form below. Make sure to follow us on Spotify and check out Anchor to see the other platforms we are on!

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Our Newest Podcast!

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. 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.

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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.

The Specialty Spotlight Scene with Dr. Kamala TamirisaThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #1:
Setting the Scene

08/09/2021

The first podcast introduces a couple of our leadership members, who introduce the topics that will soon be covered. Check it out below!

Setting the SceneThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #2:
Financial Management

09/23/2021

On our second podcast, we have with us the Drs. Mangona. Listen to them share their story about financial independence as doctors. 

The Money Management and Independence SceneThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #3:
COVID-19's Impact

09/30/2021

On our third podcast, we have with us Parmin, a Canadian high school student, who will talk about her accomplishments pre/during Covid.

The COVID-19's Impact on the Premed Journey Scene with Parmin SedighThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #4:
Financial Management

10/08/2021

On our fourth podcast, we have with us Dr. Lacey, a gastroenterologist, who talks about financial management and career coaching. 

Money Management and Independence with Dr. LaceyThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #5:
Financial Management

10/22/2021

On our fifth podcast, we have with us Dr. Frey, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, who talks about financial management.

Money Management & Independence SceneThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #6:
Exploring Startups

11/06/2021

On our sixth podcast, we have with us Chinmayi, a student at Columbia, who talks about fostering interest in neuroscience through her startup.

Exploring Startups Scene with Chinmayi Balusu: Simply NeuroscienceThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #7:
Financial Management

11/19/2021

On our seventh podcast, we have with us Dr. Spath, an internist, who talks about the use of frugality to diminish debt.

Money Management and Independence Scene with Dr. Disha SpathThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #8:
Exploring Startups

12/03/2021

On our eighth podcast, the founders of The Premed Scene talk about the experiences they've gained through this entire process. 

Exploring Startups Scene with the Founders of The Premed SceneThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #9:
Financial Management

12/17/2021

On our ninth podcast, we have with Dr. Fawcett, a general surgeon, who talks about mobile development and personal finance.

Money Management and Independence Scene with Dr. Cody FawcettThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #10:
Ethical Dilemmas

12/31/2021

On our tenth podcast, we have with us Dr. Boyd, a psychiatrist, who talks about his journey towards ethical implications in medicine. 

The Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine Scene with Dr. BoydThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 33:42
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Podcast #11:
Guest Spotlight

1/14/2021

On our eleventh podcast, we have with us Zakia, a high school student, who talks about her journey throughout the pandemic. 

The Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine Scene with Dr. BoydThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #12:
Financial Management

1/28/2021

On our twelfth podcast, we have with us Dr. Loo, a surgeon amongst a variety of other things, who gives us insight on his experiences.

Money Management and Independence Scene with Dr. LooThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #13:
Dual Degrees

02/11/2022

On our thirteenth podcast, we have with us Dr. Hoffman, a healthcare lawyer, who talks about her expertise in dual degrees. 

Dual Degrees in Medicine: MD/JD with Dr. HoffmanThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #14:
Exploring Startups

02/25/2022

On our fourteenth podcast, we have with us Dr. Casey, an OB/GYN, who talks about his experience founding Global Brigades, Inc. 

The Exploring Startups Scene with Dr. Duffy CaseyThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #15:
Ethical Dilemmas

03/11/2022

On our fifteenth podcast, we have with us Dr. Nelson, a clinical ethicist, who talks about his role at Baylor College of Medicine.

Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine with Dr. Ryan NelsonThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 41:38
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Podcast #16:
Guest Spotlight

03/25/2022

On our sixteenth podcast, we have with us Alekhya, a high schooler, who talks about her experience with gynecological research and policy. 

The Guest Spotlight Scene with Alekhya BuragaddaThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 39:05
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Podcast #17:
Dual Degrees

04/08/2022

On our seventeenth podcast, we have with us Dr. Brass, a hematologist-oncologist, who talks about his work in oncology research.

Dual Degrees in Medicine Scene with Dr. BrassThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #18:
Guest Spotlight

05/06/2022

On our eighteenth podcast, we have with us Aditi, a high schooler, who talks about her diverse experiences including nonprofit leadership.

The Guest Spotlight Scene with AditiThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #19:
Extracurricular Growth

05/21/2022

On our nineteenth podcast, we have with us Tarun, one of our very own leaders, speak about his growth on his ECs throughout college. 

The Growth Through Extracurriculars Scene with TarunThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #20:
Student Leadership

06/04/2022

On our twentieth podcast, we have with brought back Tarun, to speak about his experience and perspectives on leadership. 

Leadership as a Student Scene with TarunThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #21:
Student Leadership

06/17/2022

On our twenty-first podcast, we have with us Fatima, our content coordinator, who will talk about their transition into college. 

Expectations of a Pre-Med Freshman SceneThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #22:
International Perspectives

07/01/2022

On our twenty-second podcast, we have with us Adaora, an international medical student, speak about her various perspectives. 

The International Perspectives Scene with AdaoraThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #23:
Student Leadership

07/15/2022

On our twenty-third podcast, we have with us Fatima, from our team, speak about her experiences with humanities and sciences. 

The Majoring in Humanities and Sciences Scene with FatimaThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #24:
Dual Degrees

07/29/2022

On our twenty-fourth podcast, we have with us Dr. Rhoads, a general surgeon, speak about her experience with dual degrees. 

The Dual Degrees in Medicine Scene with Dr. Kim RhoadsThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #25:
Dual Degrees

08/12/2022

On our twenty-fifth podcast, we have with us Dr. Kotas, a pulmonary critical care physician, speak with us about her MD/PhD dual degree.

The Dual Degrees in Medicine Scene with Dr. KotasThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #26:
Community College Journey

08/26/2022

On our twenty-sixth podcast, we have with us Madeleine, a medical school applicant, speak with us about her premed journey from CC.

The Community College Route as a Premed Scene with Madeleine BabbThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #27:
Lifestyle in Medicine

09/10/2022

On our twenty-seventh podcast, we have with us Medschoolboiz, a group of ten medical students and their experiences through medical school.

The Lifestyle in Medicine Scene with The MedschoolboizThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #28:
International Perspectives

09/22/2022

On our twenty-eigth podcast, we have with us Dr. Khera, a physician who talks about her hardship through her journey.

The International Perspectives Scene with Dr. Nandita KheraThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #29:
Dual Degrees

10/08/2022

On our twenty-ninth podcast, we have with us Dr. Khoong, an internist who talks about her work as an MD/MS physician.

The Dual Degrees in Medicine Scene with Dr. Elaine KhoongThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #30:
Student Spotlight

10/21/2022

On our thirtieth podcast, we have with us Andy, a third year medical student who talks about the balance between social media and school.

The Student Spotlight Scene with Andy Nguyen BS-MDThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #31:
Dual Degrees

11/04/2022

On our thirty-first podcast, we have with us Dr. Pantell, a pediatrician, talk about his journey through his MD/MS and his tattoo removal clinic.

The Dual Degrees in Medicine Scene MDMS with Dr. PantellThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 31:56
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Podcast #32:
Dual Degrees

11/18/2022

On our thirty-second podcast, we have with us Dr. Manohar, a critical care anesthesiologist, talk about her journey through an MD/MBA.

The Dual Degrees in Medicine Scene MDMBA with Dr. Crystal ManoharThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 25:19
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Podcast #33:
Dual Degrees

12/02/2022

On our thirty-third podcast, we have with us Dr. Judson, an urgent care physician and hospitalist, talk about his journey through an MD/MPH.

The Dual Degrees in Medicine Scene MDMPH with Dr. Timothy JudsonThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #34:
Dual Degrees

12/16/2022

On our thirty-fourth podcast, we have with us Dr. Cancino, an MD/MBA physician talk about ins and outs of academic medicine.

The Duel Degrees in Medicine Scene MDMBA with Dr. Ramon CancinoThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 34:06
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Podcast #35:
International Perspectives 

12/30/2022

On our thirty-fifth podcast, we have with us Dr. Anand, a cardiologist, speaking with us about her way to practicing in the US.

The International Perspectives Scene with Dr. Vidhu AnandThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 34:13
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Podcast #36:
Dual Degrees

01/13/2023

On our thirty-sixth podcast, we have with us Dr. Dong, an internist, talk about her journey to getting an MD/MBA.

The Dual Degrees Scene MDMBA with Dr. Jessica DongThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 49:22
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Podcast #37:
TPS Content Writers

01/27/2023

On our thirty-seventh podcast, we have with us, Siri, one of very own content writers, talk to us about her thoughts on the pandemic.

The Premed Scene Blog Scene with Siri NikkuThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #38:
Unique Spotlight

02/11/2023

On our thirty-eighth podcast, we have with us, Dr. Janiczek and Zakia talk to us about their recently published book.

The High School Pre-Med with Zakia Irfan and Dr. David JaniczekThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #39:
Gap Year Perspectives

02/25/2023

On our thirty-ninth podcast, we have with us, Aprile Bertomo, our newsletter director, talk to us about her journey & growth the past year.

The Gap Year Perspectives Scene with Aprile BertomoThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #40:
Guest Spotlight

03/24/2023

On our fortieth podcast, we have with us, Nayiri, a fourth year medical student who talks about her experience through the application.

The Guest Spotlight Scene with Nayiri KhatchadourianThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #41:
Guest Spotlight

04/07/2023

On our forty-first podcast, we have with us, Ilana, one of our content writers, talk about her journey through medicine.

The Guest Spotlight with Ilana SaidovThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #42:
Guest Spotlight

04/21/2023

On our forty-second podcast, we have with us, Suhas, one of our co-founders, talk about student involvement in business healthcare.

The Guest Spotlight Scene with Suhas BabuThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #43:
Guest Spotlight

07/01/2023

On our forty-third podcast, we have with us, Ishita, a high school senior, who talks about her journey through her pre-medical career.

The Guest Spotlight Scene with Ishita KopparapuThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #44:
Guest Spotlight

08/18/2023

On our forty-fourth podcast, we have with us, Sarah Snyder, a fourth-year medical student to talk about diverse perspectives of her journey.

The Guest Spotlight Scene with Sarah SnyderThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #45:
Guest Spotlight

10/27/2023

On our forty-fifth podcast, we have with us, Melisa Rodriguez, a fourth-year medical student talk about humanism in medicine.

The Guest Spotlight with Melisa RodriguezThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #46:
Guest Spotlight

11/11/2023

On our forty-sixth podcast, we have with us, Ethan, a first year medical student who will talk us through his medical journey.

The Guest Spotlight Scene with Ethan LiebrossThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #47:
Guest Spotlight

01/05/2024

On our forty-seventh podcast, we have with us, Ashby, one of our blog writers, talk about her journey and her take on humanities in medicine.

The Blog Scene with Ashby GloverThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #48:
College Counsel 

02/16/2024

On our forty-eighth podcast, we have with us, Michael and Asma, talk about their journeys in college and beyond.

Juggling Journeys in CollegeThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #49:
Guest Spotlight 

04/12/2024

On our forty-ninth podcast, we have with us, JR, a fourth-year medical student, talk about his inspirations and plans for the future.

The Guest Spotlight Scene with JR SmithThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 54:34
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Podcast #50:
Exploring Startups 

05/03/2024

On our fiftieth podcast, we have with us, Allisa, a fourth-year medical student, talk about her startup journey and advice to pre-meds.

The Exploring Startups Scene with Allisa SongThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 35:42
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Podcast #51:
College Counsel 

11/01/2024

On our fifty-first podcast, we have with us, Dr. Brown, a psychologist, talk about his experience with the pre-medical journey and his switch.

The College Counsel Scene with Andrew BrownThe Premed Scene
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Podcast #52:
College Counsel 

11/22/2024

On our fifty-second podcast, we have with us, Rameesha, one of our content writers talk about her experience as a premed.

The College Counsel Scene with Rameesha MustafaThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 30:32
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Podcast #53:
Specialty Spotlight 

12/06/2024

On our fifty-third podcast, we have with us, Dr. Kamala, a cardio electrophysicist, talk about her story, specialty, and obstacles.

The Specialty Spotlight Scene with Dr. Kamala TamirisaThe Premed Scene
00:00 / 32:10
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