First Line | Pre-Med and Medical Student Professional Development and Mental Health

Health & Wellness Podcasts

First Line is a podcast for pre-med and medical students focused on professional development, mental health, and work-life balance. Dr. Aubrey Ann Jackson is a psychiatry resident and professional mentor who covers MCAT preparation, CV writing,...

Episodes

Why Conferences Matter for Medical Students (and Preparing for ERAS)

Medical School Volunteering: What Actually Matters for Students

Med School Leadership: What to Do Each Year to Stand Out on ERAS

Score Higher on the MCAT: Pre-Med Cram Series + Free Biology Review

How to Get Involved in Research in Medical School (and When to Start)

Season 5: Helping Premed and Medical Students Thrive in Medicine

How Healthy Defense Mechanisms Show Up Across Enneagram Types

How Each Enneagram Type Uses Unhealthy Defense Mechanisms

How the Residency Match Algorithm and Rank Lists Actually Work

Unplug and Unwind: Choosing Intention When You're Busy and Overwhelmed

Making Space for What Matters: Creativity, Service, and Joy

Slow Down on Purpose: Intentional Living Practices for 2026

Sip, Slow Down, and Breathe: An Introduction to Intentional Living

Signs You’re Still Living With Unprocessed Childhood Trauma

The Two Most Nutrient-Dense Superfoods You Need to Add to Your Diet

Hernia Basics: What They Are, Symptoms, and Surgical Repair

Recognizing Gallbladder Issues: Stones, Sludge, and Surgery

What Your Cycle Can Tell You: Estrogen Dominance and Irregular Periods

Sensory Disturbances and Shifts in Thought Processes and Content

Dizziness Diagnoses: Vertigo, Pre-syncope, Migraines, and Anxiety