AMBOSS: Beyond the Textbook

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 action for medical professionals everywhere. Tune in as we explore Doctor Faiz’s personal experiences, his involvement with the "Afghan Diaspora in Germany," and his efforts to support female Afghan medical students. Take a deeper look at intercultural competence in medicine and go beyond the textbook with us! Doctor Nabard Faiz Die Welt Interview: https://archive.is/20230815195910/https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/plus198442313/Integration-Wie-ein-afghanischer-Fluechtling-Medizinstudent-wurde.html# Doctor Nabard Faiz X: https://twitter.com/nbardEff Doctor Nabard Faiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n_bart_f/ Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-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 inform listeners about exciting developments like the AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment Week. Four Out of Five Doctors Are Overworked. Most Are Looking for a Change AMBOSS Blog: How to Prevent Burnout & Reach Your Medical School Goals AMBOSS Article: Work-related conditions U.S. dairy farm worker infected as bird flu spreads to cows in five states Bird flu jumped to cows, then to a human. Should we be worried? What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak AMBOSS Article: Influenza A SPIKING FEVER AMBOSS Article: Viral hemorrhagic fevers World Chagas Disease Day 2024 AMBOSS Article: Chagas disease To fight malaria parasite, researchers try tricking it with a time-travel strategy AMBOSS Article: Malaria Household chemicals may increase risk of neurological conditions like autism, MS AMBOSS Article: Nerve tissue, synapses, and neurotransmitters AMBOSS Content Updates AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment: https://go.amboss.com/Step2-2024-inf-img Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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: https://next.amboss.com/us/shared/questions/bTC20H6rP2/1 Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 and you'll surely feel more prepared. Daanish Mahmood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daanishmahmood/ Daanish Mahmood: https://daanishmahmood.com/ If you are interested in being an AMBOSSador, apply here: https://www.amboss.com/int/ambossadors/applications Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21211793/ https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn2298 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21417955/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22213750/ Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 send us a comment! AMBOSS Clerkship Survival Guide: https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/clerkship-guide/ AMBOSS Blog "How to Succeed in Your Clinical Clerkships": https://blog.amboss.com/us/how-to-succeed-clinical-clerkships-amboss AMBOSS Clinician Mode: https://www.amboss.com/us/students/clerkships Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon's blog Adventures of a Sick Doctor: https://adventuresofasickdoctor.blogspot.com/ Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 find out her diagnosis and to catch her helpful insights. Women in Medicine in Ireland Network: www.wimin.ie Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon's blog Adventures of a Sick Doctor: https://adventuresofasickdoctor.blogspot.com/ Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 Medical Research Institute: https://www.gatesmri.org/leadership/claire-m-wagner/ Dr. Claire M. Wagner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemwagner/ Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 pinpointing the most crucial challenges in global health today. Join us as we go beyond the textbook! Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute: https://www.gatesmri.org/leadership/claire-m-wagner/ Dr. Claire M. Wagner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemwagner/ Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 conversation is sure to inspire you. So join us as we go beyond the textbook! Dr. María José Cisneros-Cáceres: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majose-cisneros-caceres/https://alinkay.com/https://knowledge-action-portal.com/es/node/6625https://womendeliver.org/classmember/maria-jose-cisneros-caceres/https://www.voicesofyouth.org/blog/migrants-exposed-and-vulnerable-covid-19-pandemichttps://blog.amboss.com/us/scholarship-program-mission-accomplishedhttps://womeningh.org/event/gender-equity-in-the-health-workforce-3-years-on-women-deliver-conference-2023-concurrent-session/ Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 insights and hear how a real-life physician cares for a patient. After the scenario, helpful tips and takeaways are given so you can enhance your own clinical care. AMBOSS Clinical Case 9: Back Pain - https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/case-9-back-pain/ Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 taste of some AI-driven developments beyond the textbook, tune in to this exciting episode. Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 just and inclusive healthcare system. Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization which fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. Read more: https://pih.org/?utm_source=amboss&utm_medium=web&utm_id=joia_podcast Dr. Mukherjee's commencement address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHavkwu0Xjk Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 physician. This mini-series not only highlights the achievements of women leaders in healthcare, but also leaves listeners with invaluable advice for having a meaningful impact in the world of medicine. Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization which fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. Read more: https://pih.org/?utm_source=amboss&utm_medium=web&utm_id=joia_podcast Dr. Mukherjee's commencement address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHavkwu0Xjk Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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.health/ Dr. Philipp Schöllauf and Nyra Health: https://at.linkedin.com/company/nyrahealth AMBOSS Qbank Question: https://next.amboss.com/us/questions/KkKa0UKgle/3 Book recommendation: "Smarter Faster Better" by Charles Duhigg from 2016: https://charlesduhigg.com/books/smarter-faster-better/ Medical fact: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441951 Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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.linkedin.com/in/tomaspetras ECFMG Certification for IMGs: https://www.ecfmg.org/certification-pathways/ World Directory of Medical Schools: https://www.wdoms.org/ AMBOSS Qbank Q: https://next.amboss.com/us/shared/questions/O7100INRUe/12 Book rec: "Four Thousand Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman from 2021: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books Fun fact: https://daily.jstor.org/the-1910-report-that-unintentionally-disadvantaged-minority-doctors/ Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 advice for students and residents and discusses what he found rewarding and challenging during his medical journey. Read more: Dr. Matthew Szaro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-szaro-13306a34/ Ace Exams with AMBOSS: https://www.amboss.com/us/students/exams AMBOSS for Clinicians: https://www.amboss.com/us/clinicians AMBOSS Qbank Q: https://next.amboss.com/us/shared/questions/ocx-0WvzV/1 Book rec: "Mindset" by Carol Dweck from 2006: https://www.randomhousebooks.com/books/44330/ Fun fact: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/insider/shedding Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

🚀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 get invaluable advice for medical students looking to hit the books less. Buckle up: it's time to go Beyond the Textbook! Read more: Adam T. Miller, MD: https://twitter.com/atmillermd American College of Radiology Bulletin June 2023: Patient Care Among the Stars: https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Images/Bulletin/2023/June-2023/June_2023-Bulletin_WEB.pdf Keck School News: USC works with Polaris Dawn to study in-flight space medicine: https://keck.usc.edu/usc-works-with-polaris-dawn-to-study-in-flight-space-medicine/ Polaris Program Science & Research: Keck School of Medicine of USC: https://polarisprogram.com/science-research/ AMBOSS Qbank Q: https://next.amboss.com/us/shared/questions/64O-j4sxV/1 Book rec: https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-is-going-to-hurt-tv-tie-in-secret-diaries-of-a-young-doctor-adam-kay/17362465?ean=9780063228481 Fun fact: https://www.space.com/microgravity-vision-effects-astronauts Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.

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 miss her insightful advice on embracing this technological frontier. Tune in for a glimpse into the future of healthcare. Read More: Advancing Mental Health Care with AI-Enabled Precision Psychiatry Tools: A Patent Review. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/wmr38 Attitudes Toward the Adoption of two AI-Enabled Mental Health Tools Among Prospective Psychotherapists: A Cross-Sectional Study. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/c8yr3 History of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32565184/ Dr. Kleine’s most recent publications: https://clinaid-lab.com/?page_id=207 AMBOSS Qbank Question: https://next.amboss.com/us/shared/questions/8P1-OgSwV/3 Book rec: “Epic Measures: One Doctor. Seven Billion Patients" by Jeremy N. Smith from 2015. http://jeremynsmith.com/epic-measures.html Fun fact: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2022/jul/analysis-depression-probably-not-caused-chemical-imbalance-brain-new-study https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmmh.2022.100098 Sign up for a free 5-day trial at https://go.amboss.com/pod-5day-trial. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: https://go.amboss.com/blog-ambosspod. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: https://go.amboss.com/int_podcast-23.