Mind the Gap: Finding Your Path to Medicine Jeremy Altman

Join me in the show's exciting return from a brief hiatus as I sit down to talk with Cyrus Thomas-Walker, an Internal Medicine Resident at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. During our conversation, Cyrus delves into his extensive journey starting out his young adulthood as a touring musician and transitioning to a career in medicine while working as a paramedic.

Sometimes, the best way to find out about yourself is by getting lost in the world around you...

In this special episode, I sit down to chat with Dr. Nathan Rosenberg, a Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and proud alumnus of The University of Vermont College of Medicine. Nathan and I take a deep dive as he reflects on the gratitude he has for his journey taking time off before starting medical school. From refurbishing guitars, touring with Phish to traveling around the world, Nathan's experiences have taught him invaluable life lessons that shaped him into the outstanding physician he is today.

Who would have thought someone could be an expert at solar panels AND lipid panels?? Join me in my conversation with Alex Poniz, a current third-year medical student at the UVM Larner College of Medicine. It was a pleasure taking a deep dive into his winding road towards a career in medicine, reflecting on his successful and enriching past as an engineer and finding love for healthcare as an EMT!

Please join me in my conversation with my friend, Betsy Assoumou, a brand new fourth year medical student at the Larner College of Medicine. We take a deep dive into her journey from leaving her well-established career in business to pursue a career in medicine. Throughout her journey, she has incorporated her business acumen to serve as the current COO of a non-profit organization that focuses on fundraising for multiple global health initiatives across the world!

If you are interested in learning more about Betsy's incredible work and are looking to get involved or donate, please visit https://healthgoesglobal.org/.

Join me in my conversation with my friend, Will Buick, a rising fourth-year medical student at the Larner College of Medicine. We took a deep dive into his winding path towards pursuing a future career as a primary care physician. Along the way, he's discovered important life lessons from being a professional cyclist, biking across the country, pottery and finding beauty in the process of it all!

Take a look at his amazing ceramic creations on Instagram (@brookbendpots)

Join me in my conversation with my friend Than Moore, a fellow third-year medical student at the Larner College of Medicine. We take a deep dive into his winding path towards becoming a master of Wilderness Medicine, including starting off as a Physician Assistant to getting an MBA!