MedFamily

by Eric Acker

Season 1

Being in Someone's Shadow: Week 3 of Pediatrics

Being in Someone’s Shadow: Week 2 of Pediatrics Eric has completed his 2nd week of Pediatrics and has been learning how to live in someone’s shadow. On the homefront we’ve lived through our first real halloween and having the hot water heater rupture.

Pediatric Rotation Week 2- Ignorance May Be Closer to the Truth

Pediatric Rotation Week 2- Ignorance May Be Closer to the Truth The hosts reflect on the pros and cons of Family medicine, and psych rotations vs Peds. We also spend some time discussing whether or not knowledge of what can go wrong in neonates, would’ve scared us into making different family building choices.

LPs, ADHD, and Patients Not Pathologies

LPs, ADHD, and Patients Not Pathologies The Hosts discuss the transition from Psych and into Pediatrics. The strategies used for preparing for the Shelf exam pay off. Eric’s first 2 days in the NICU and clinic are eventful and impactful.

What's So Great About Psych

What’s So Interesting About Psych We’re tackling the last middle of the psych rotation and what makes it so interesting. Eric also goes over some things to keep in mind when doing the interview and how he is gauging how well he is doing in the rotation.

Special Rotation Discussion with Joseph Call and Patrick Bevans

Special Rotation Discussion with Joseph Call and Patrick Bevans Special episode with host Eric Acker and guest student doctors: Joseph Call and Patrick Bevans share stories from various rotations. They give tips on how they’ve gotten through medical school so far and reflect on what they would do differently. Find out what success looks like […]

In-Person Psych Rotation Week 1

In-Person Psych Rotation Week 1 On the home-front we’ve gotten a water rower and the oldest child is starting speech therapy. Eric also discusses his first day of in-person psych.

A Year Away But Now's Not the Time to be Complacent

A Year Away But Now’s Not the Time to be Complacent Complacency followed by anxiety and uncertainty when Eric is forced to think about the Looming next STEP (2) and Residency applications. We also talk about our recent trip to the lake and how having other families in medical school has been helpful

Psych Rotation, Babies, and Glasses

Psych Rotation, Babies, and Glasses What are some take aways from the online psych rotation? MI vs Panic disorder and a surprising Multiple sclerosis case. We also discuss a recent baby shower (not for us) and our daughter needing glasses.

Special Medical Students Seth Illu and Brandon West Discuss Rotations

Special – Guest Medical Students Seth Illu and Brandon West Discuss Rotations This Week we have 2 Medical student guests, Seth Illu and Brandon West. We discuss our rotations, best moments, what was learned from the experiences and some differences between electives and core rotations. EDIT: Updated podcast to make Seth’s audio better sorry for […]

FM Shelf Exam and Car Repairs

FM Shelf Exam and Car Repairs The Family Medicine rotation has wrapped and Eric talks about his experience with the Shelf exams. Karen talks on her experience as a new mom. The family car needs some repairs which highlights the need for good budgeting.

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