UnsCripted Medicine
Insights and perspectives from UC medical students on life at UCCOM.
Episodes
149 episodes
Competency Based Medicine: Rethinking How We Train Doctors
Clare sits down with Dr. Matthew Kelleher to talk about the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) pathway at UCCOM for third year clerkship. We discuss why grades don’t always reflect growth, how feedback replaces fear, and what it looks li...
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28:27
New Year, New Courses & Step 1 Prep Tips
Happy 2026! In this complimentary episode to the recently-published episodes about Repro & BMB, Sarah sits down with David Neiling, UC's learning specialist, to dive into tips and tricks to succeed in these blocks. Featured also are major S...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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23:09
Dissecting Brain, Mind & Behavior (and the Cranial Nerves)
Join us as Clare speaks with Dr. Giffen, course director for the Brain, Mind and Behavior block, to get an overview of the course structure, curriculum changes from last year, and tips for studying!
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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15:42
One Last Push: Repro Block Review
Clare talks with Dr. Caroline Gundler about the Reproductive Systems block, curriculum highlights, and new integrative experiences in the final block before STEP 1 (everything is going to be fine :)))
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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12:11
You've made it to MSK: Learning Tips to Succeed!
If you're listening to this episode you made it through SFOM--congratulations! Listen as Clare interviews Dr. Thompson for the inside scoop on the MSK block while Sarah interviews David Neiling to get the best learning tips.
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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24:50
How to Master UCCOM's Renal-Endo Block (& Step 1)
Clare talks with Dr. C, the renal teaching pro, about the Renal-Endo block and Sarah works with David Neiling to elicit some great study tips. David also discusses how to keep up Step 1 studying during this block. Good luck, you can do it!
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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30:34
Spikes to Scrubs: A Runner's Journey to Medical School
Everyone’s journey to medical school is unique—and former athletes bring a special kind of grit. In this episode, Ava sits down with Amanda Tremains, a former runner at the University of Toledo, to explore her inspiring transition f...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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36:37
Cleats to Clinic: A Football Player's Journey to Medical School
Everyone's path to medical school is different, and athletes are no exception. In this episode, Ava sits down with Matthew Warden, a former defensive lineman at the University of Chicago, to talk about how he made the jump from the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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24:59
Curricular updates for M1, SFOM and Learning Tips!
Clare joins Dr. Christensen for a good conversation on what to expect in SFOM and how the curriculum has changed in recent years. Sarah then talks to David Neiling, UC's Learning Specialist, to record some tips and tricks for studying for the b...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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29:06
You're an M2! Cardio-Pulm, Learning tips & Step 1 studying!
Clare joins Dr. Lowrie for a good conversation on what to expect in Cardio-Pulm. Sarah then talks to David Neiling, UC's Learning Specialist, to record some tips and tricks for studying for the block and starting to plan for Step 1.
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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26:27
Season 6 - Crying While Walking: Med School Moments and New Voices
We’re back with Season 6 of the UnsCripted Medicine Podcast! In this episode, Andrew, Molly, Sarah, and Meera catch up on life, welcome new team members Ava and Clare, and get real about everything from Step 1 stress to fourth-year burnout....
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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45:54
Demystifying Addiction: Caring for Patients with Substance Use Disorders
Sarah sits down with Addiction Medicine expert Dr. Carolyn Chan on this latest episode. Dr. Chan has great tips and tricks for how to care for patients with substance use disorders (SUD) inpatient and outpatient. No matter what kind of provider...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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39:39
Illness Anxiety in Medical School
Listen as Meera talks with Dr. Peirce Johnston, the UCCOM Psychiatry clerkship director, about illness anxiety disorder and its prevalence in medical students. If any listeners are struggling with illness anxiety and would like to either discus...
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Season 6
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54:59
Pearls with an M4: Dr. Molly Carroll
On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine podcast, Dr. Molly Carroll shares her wisdom and reminisces over fond memories with Ava and Clare. Molly's pearls include balancing life and learning, going on away rotations, a delicious ricotta eggpl...
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51:50
Can I Cut This? — Teaching with Tissue
On this episode of the UnsCripted Medicine podcast, host Molly Carroll is joined by Nick Weissman to talk about his experience with dissection here at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. As an incoming general surgery intern, Nick...
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36:29
Navigating Identity and Mental Health in Medicine
Join Molly and Andrew as they talk with Dr. Justin Bullock, a nephrology fellow at the University of Washington. Dr. Bullock shares his journey through medicine while navigating diverse identities, including being Black, gay, and living with bi...
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Season 5
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Episode 134
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55:22
Premedical Series | Nailing your Medical School Interviews
In this episode, Andrew, joined by guests Danielle Allaire and Grace Murphy, delves into mastering the art of medical school interviews. With both having served as MMI raters, they share insider tips on how pre-meds can excel. Learn about the m...
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Season 5
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Episode 133
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49:38
Breastfeeding Medicine Unplugged: From the Experts!
Happy 2025! Sarah sits down with two incredible physicians in this episode--Dr. Laura Ward, MD, IBCLC, FAAP & Dr. Sheela Geraghty, MD, MS, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM. Both Dr. Ward & Dr. Geraghty are pediatricians who did additional training to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 132
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1:05:05
Tackling Ableism in Healthcare
Sarah sits down with Dr. Jensine' Clark, a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, to discuss what ableism is and how it plays out in the medical sphere. Dr. Clark has a passion for transitioning PM&R patients from pedi...
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Season 5
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Episode 131
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38:01
Navigating Long-Distance Relationships in Medical School
In this episode, Meera is joined by Claire Niewiara (M4), Alex Kells (M3), and Luke Buck (M2) to learn about how they manage being in long-distance relationships in medical school. Listen in to hear them weigh in on the struggles and merits of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 130
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31:55
Street Medicine Part 2: Cincinnati Initiatives
What does it take to provide healthcare on the streets? This episode follow up on our previous episode with Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute. Join us as we explore the local initiatives of street medicine in Cincinnati ...
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Season 5
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Episode 129
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28:43
The Future of Medical Education
Join not one, but two of the UnsCripted Medicine co-hosts as they chat with Dr. Olivia Urbanowicz about the ins and outs of medical education. After completing her residency in emergency medicine by way of Taming the SRU, Dr. Urbanowicz continu...
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Season 5
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Episode 128
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1:04:23
Pearls with an M4: Dr. Matt Orischak
The newest UCCOM and podcast alum, Dr. Matt Orischak, sits down with Meera to talk about his time in medical school. Listen in for his words of wisdom on a variety of topics, from Step 1 study tricks to balancing life during third year. Enjoy h...
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Season 5
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Episode 127
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51:31
Street Medicine Part 1: Origins
Andrew's guest on this episode is Dr. Jim Withers, founder of the Street Medicine Institute, an organization dedicated to facilitating and enhancing the provision of healthcare to the unsheltered homeless directly where they live. Tune in to he...
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Season 5
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Episode 126
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40:34
In Shock with Dr. Rana Awdish | Practicing Patient-Centered Medicine
Sarah sits down with Dr. Rana Awdish, author of In Shock, a critically acclaimed, bestselling memoir based on her own critical illness. She shares some of the moments from her book with added lessons on how to truly care for thos...
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Season 5
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Episode 125
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43:20