Med School Minutes

Med School Minutes is where we discuss all things related to medical education. Provided by Saint James School of Medicine, this podcast tries to educate students on selecting and successfully completing a medical school. Our topics are fun and educational, and our hosts are knowledgeable and fun.

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Med School Minutes Podcast- Ep.18 - Dr. Amanda Ritchie- IM/EM Dual Residency

December 07, 2022 • Kaushik Guha

Welcome to another episode of the Med School Minutes podcast. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Amanda Ritchie, an SJSM Alumna and an LSU resident. Dr. Ritchie is doing a dual residency program in Internal and Emergency Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Ritchie tells us about her experience with SJSM, and will offer advice on how to successfully complete a medical program.

0:00- Intro
0:56- Dr. Ritchie's background
4:04- Why SJSM
7:44- Challenges of medical school
11:42- School/life balance
27:18- Path for Canadian student
33:00- IMGs in the field
40:44- Visas for Canadians
47:58- Experience with SJSM

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