In this captivating episode of the AMBOSS Podcast: Beyond the Textbook, Sophie Neale hosts an engaging interview with Doctor Nabard Faiz, a cardiology and internal medicine resident physician in Germany. Doctor Faiz shares his incredible journey from fleeing Afghanistan to becoming a respected physician and advocate for culturally sensitive healthcare. His story of resilience in the face of adversity and his commitment to serving diverse communities is not only inspiring but also a call to actio...
Apr 23, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this wide-ranging episode, we take a broad look into the latest medical news stories and discuss ground-breaking updates made to the AMBOSS platform in 2024. From exploring the significant implications of physician burnout and delving into the daunting challenges of zoonotic diseases to addressing critical health insights regarding household chemicals and neurological conditions, we cover a spectrum of issues shaping healthcare today. Additionally, we spotlight global health crises, and infor...
Apr 09, 2024•8 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Welcome to a unique episode of AMBOSS: Beyond the Textbook! Today, Dr. Tanner Schrank covers the most important knowledge you need to study to be prepared for myocardial infarctions, whether on the USMLE Step 2CK or in the clinic. Buckle up for a high-yield journey to the heart of medicine! And let us know if this episode style gets your blood pumping, so we can prepare more for you. Myocardial Infarction Article: https://next.amboss.com/us/article/wS0hbf Myocardial Infarction Qbank Session: htt...
Mar 18, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank interview medical student and AMBOSSador Daanish Mahmood about his experiences and journey through medical school. He discusses his insightful tips for studying using AMBOSS, Anki, and his study resources on his website. Listen in as they cover everything from preparing for clinical rotations to the UKMLA. If you're struggling with finding time to study, finding a resource that suits your needs, or just need inspiration, check out this episode...
Mar 04, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 20
We're very happy to welcome back Dr. Dan Levi to the AMBOSS Podcast! Since our last interview with him, he has switched from working as a physician in Germany to become a trainee in family medicine in the UK! Since he scored in the top 15 percentiles of the USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and the MSRA in the UK, he shared some of his study secrets with us plus his advice about mentoring and life as a doctor. Fun Fact: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0272460 https://pubmed...
Feb 19, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this special episode, your host Dr. Tanner Schrank walks through what clinical clerkships are like for senior medical students. Using the AMBOSS Clerkship Survival Guide, he explains what each clerkship entails and the top 10 topics to prepare for to ensure success on the wards. Stay tuned until the end to hear how to write a patient note and a real example of a daily progress note! If you like this style of episode and want more, leave us a 5-star review wherever you get your podcasts or sen...
Feb 05, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 18
If you only expected to live a few more years, what would you do? Would you throw yourself a going-away party? As we conclude our two-part interview in our Leading Women in Healthcare mini-series, Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon and hosts Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale discuss her journey through her diagnosis as well as the great work she's done with the Women in Medicine in Ireland Network. Find out her excellent insights and advice in this episode! Women in Medicine in Ireland Network: www.wimin.ie...
Jan 22, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 17
A 37 year old woman has night sweats, 5 kilograms of unintended weight loss, and right upper quadrant pain. What is your differential diagnosis? In this first part of a two-part interview in our Leading Women in Healthcare mini-series, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank talk with Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon from Cork, Ireland about her experience starting and running the Women in Medicine in Ireland Network and blogging about the medical scenario above that she actually lived through. Tune in to...
Jan 08, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In the conclusion to our engaging interview with Dr. Claire Wagner, Head of Corporate Strategy & Market Access at the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank discuss her journey through medical school, the impact that working with the WHO had on her, and how mentors shaped her life. Tune in to find out her insightful advice on following your own path, keeping an open mind, and finding passion in your work! Bill & Melinda Gates Medica...
Dec 25, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 15
As we continue our exciting mini-series of Leading Women in Healthcare, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank dive into the important theme of Global Health with Dr. Claire M. Wagner, a leading figure in the sphere and current Head of Corporate Strategy & Market Access at the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute. This episode (part 1 of 2) focuses on Claire's extensive experience, highlighting her incredible journey ensuring care and access around the world, and pinpointin...
Dec 11, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Listen in as your host Sophie Neale continues our mini-series on Leading Women in Healthcare with the impressive Dr. María José Cisneros-Cáceres. MaJo discusses her time as a clinician in the Amazon and an Ecuadorian hospital, what led her to work at AMBOSS, the innumerable side-projects she's spearheading, and what a mentor is to her. With a unique, insightful perspective on the community of women, non-clinical experiences for doctors, and the ever-evolving world of global health, this conversa...
Nov 27, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode of "Beyond the Textbook", we take a critical look at clinical care with Dr. Tanner Schrank. We see how to improve history-taking and physical exam skills with the AMBOSS Clinical Case of Mr. Baker, a man suffering from acute lower back pain. Dr. Schrank walks through a real-time patient encounter, emphasizing key questions to ask and modeling ideal patient communication. From the chief concern to the comorbid conditions to the differential and treatment, listeners gain clinical i...
Nov 13, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 12
As a break from our ongoing mini-series on Leading Women in Healthcare, hosts Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neal bring you a unique episode in the field! This episode gives listeners an inside look into the innovative world of AMBOSS. Sophie interviewed guests from around the world who gathered at the AMBOSS headquarters in Berlin to ideate and develop game-changing solutions for medical students, clinicians, and the healthcare world. To find out a bit more about who makes AMBOSS work and for a ...
Oct 30, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Join hosts Sophie Neal and Dr. Tanner Schrank as they continue exploring the world of global healthcare in part two of their interview with Dr. Joia Mukherjee, Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health. This second episode of the "Leading Women in Healthcare" mini-series focuses on Dr. Mukherjee's advocacy for social medicine and promoting equity in the medical field. Tune in as Dr. Mukherjee shares her advice and experiences in overcoming challenges and pushing for change to ensure a more jus...
Oct 16, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this exciting episode, we delve into part one of a two-part interview featuring the inspirational Dr. Joia Mukherjee, a beacon in global health and the Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health. Our conversation explores her personal journey in the healthcare field, from the challenges of delivering comprehensive healthcare to elevating medical education with elements of social medicine and health equity. Dr. Mukherjee shares insights from her roles as an educator, an advocate, and a physic...
Oct 02, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Today, we are thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Dr. Philipp Schöllauf, a neurologist and co-founder of Nyra Health, the innovative digital neuro-therapy startup based out of Vienna, Austria. He takes us through his time in medical school in Austria, discusses his challenges and inspiration in founding his company, and shares lots of helpful advice for medical students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to improve themselves. Read more: Nyra Health: https://www.nyra....
Sep 18, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Gear up for an update on the ever-changing regulations for international medical students and graduates to practice medicine in the US. In this week's episode, our host Sophie Neale unravels the mysteries of the upcoming ECFMG requirement changes with the insights of Dr. Tomáš Petras, AMBOSS's new Educational Partnerships Manager! Join in as they dissect the effects on international students and share tips to help students navigate this brave new world. Read more: Dr. Tomáš Petras: https://www.l...
Sep 04, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week, Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale sat down with attending physician and international medical graduate, Dr. Matthew Szaro. Juggling roles as a Canadian, Polish alumnus, and anesthesiologist in America, Dr. Szaro's personal and professional journey is nothing short of fascinating. From the classrooms of Jagiellonian University Medical College to the medical facilities in Boston, his experiences span diverse healthcare cultures and landscapes. Listen in as he delivers insightful advic...
Aug 21, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 6
🚀Blast off with this out-of-this-world episode of the AMBOSS Podcast: Beyond the Textbook! Our host Dr. Tanner Schrank sits down with Dr. Adam T. Miller, a chief resident at the University of Southern California and soon to be a fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Tune in as Dr. Miller shares his journey from medical school through radiology residency, including his experience of sending a device to space to study x-rays! Plus, find out why he chose radiology as his specialty, and ge...
Aug 07, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, hosts Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale delve deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare with AI expert, Dr. Anne-Kathrin Kleine. From exploring how clinicians view AI to discussing its impact on mental health, Dr. Kleine paints a vivid picture of the technology's potential. She expertly navigates us through both benefits and risks, providing invaluable insight for any medical student or health professional keen on the future of medicine. You won't want to mi...
Jul 24, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale sit down with the medical doctors and cofounders of Sky Therapeutics. During the discussion, they explore the rewarding, yet challenging, field of healthcare entrepreneurship, its challenges, and its rewards. Dr. Alex Youssef and Dr. Shad Faraz also detail their unorthodox journeys through medical school to business school to starting their own company. Listeners will gain valuable insights on how healthcare startups are started, what it's lik...
Jul 10, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome back to our engaging interview with Dr. Ralph Józefowicz in Part 2! In this episode, Dr. Tanner Schrank continues his conversation with a renowned professor of neurology and medicine at the University of Rochester in New York. We delve deeper into the world of neurology, explore the future of this ever-evolving field, and cover advice for international medical students applying for neurology residency. Read More: Dr. Józefowicz: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/21276224-ralph-jozefo...
Jun 26, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Dr. Tanner Schrank interviews Dr. Ralph Józefowicz, a professor of neurology and medicine at the University of Rochester in New York. Dr. J. shares his insights on neurology and offers tips for medical students pursuing a career in this fascinating field. This interview is part 1 of 2. Listeners can gain valuable knowledge and advice from Dr. J., who has extensive experience in neurology and medical education. He discusses the unique challenges and rewards o...
Jun 12, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
To finish Season 1 of the AMBOSS Podcast: Beyond the Textbook, your host, Dr. Tanner Schrank, explores the latest headlines from healthcare and medical education around the world. A special focus is placed on mental health of medical students, climate change in medical education, how artificial intelligence helps and harms, and an update on the continuing war in Sudan. We hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do, let us know! We'll consider doing more episodes like this in Season 2, coming nex...
May 29, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this very special episode, we’re exploring the world of internal medicine in-the-field at the 8th McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine. We are talking with medical doctors and students at the event to find out their experiences, challenges, and advice beyond the textbook. Our interviewee is Shammy Benjamin, an AMBOSSador and soon-to-be fresh graduate at Poznań University of Medical Sciences in Poland. // 8th McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine (MIRCI...
May 15, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This week, our host Dr. Tanner worked with Copy.ai, an AI tool, to guide you through the process of integrating the AMBOSS Library and Qbank into your daily study habits, with explanations, real-world examples, and actionable steps along the way. We’ll see how the AMBOSS platform can revolutionize your study routine and make you a better student and clinician. // Take the free AMBOSS Step 2 CK Self-Assessment / go.amboss.com/int_step2_2023 Supercharge your Anki flashcards with the AMBOSS Anki ad...
May 01, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ryan Colaço, a medical doctor who attended medical school in India, now resides in Germany, and works for AMBOSS. We explore his experiences in medical education systems, his passion for learning, as well as his role in improving students’ lives. We gain insights into Dr. Ryan’s unique perspective on medical education, its future, and preparing students for international exams. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the medical education lan...
Apr 17, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Building rapport between students and tutors is key for a successful education. And establishing a connection between physicians and patients is fundamental to proper medical care. Our guest today will walk us through his experiences attempting all of the above from Portugal to Latvia to Mexico to many areas in between. // Interviewee: AMBOSS Physician and Senior Partnerships Manager Henrique Proença da Cunha, MD, MPH // BMC Medical Education: International medical students’ expectations and wor...
Apr 03, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The number of resident doctors in the US who were trained abroad increased yet again in 2022, despite the ongoing pandemic. And of the more than 7,500 foreign-trained physicians, two-fifths of them were US citizens. Studying medicine abroad is an important and sometimes contentious topic to discuss. To find out more about the life of a medical doctor who left his home country to study medicine, took the US medical licensing exams, and then continued traveling as a doctor, we’ll talk with Dr. Dan...
Mar 20, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Poland has one of the lowest doctor-to-population ratios in Europe. And populations across Europe continue shifting toward a majority of elderly patients being cared for by too few doctors and nurses. This combination of a physician shortage and an increasingly older population mean that being a doctor in the 5th most populous EU nation is no picnic. Today we’re talking with Dr. Ian Perera, a physician working and trained in Poland, who actually moved here from abroad. // Interviewee: Dr. Ian Pe...
Mar 06, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 27
