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Progress Note

By Riley Baker / Jack Wolf

Join us, Riley Baker and Jack Wolf, throughout our medical school journey. We came into medical school with many questions. Knowing many of us are in the same boat, our goal is to use our experience to help you succeed in school and beyond - we made the mistakes so that you don’t have to. Whether you are here for advice, entertainment, or a general interest in medicine, we hope you enjoy our rambling.

PSA: This podcast is for advice and entertainment purposes. All views are our own and do not reflect any organizations or institutions.

Artwork: Shanni Zhou
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Progress Note: Ob/Gyn

Progress NoteApr 01, 2024

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Progress Note: Ob/Gyn

Progress Note: Ob/Gyn

Join the gents as they chat about their recent Ob/Gyn rotation. They go through everything from reading FHTs to delivering babies themselves. Let us know your thoughts!
Apr 01, 202443:10
Progress Note: Family Medicine Rotation

Progress Note: Family Medicine Rotation

Family Medicine, Fam Med, FMmmm! I don’t know about that third one, but we talk about the superb and essential field of Family Medicine. We’ve seen it all during this rotation, and that speaks volumes to the scope of Family Medicine practice! From dermatological issues to gynecological visits, Family Medicine doctors are trained for it. We discuss day to day structure, the NBME exam, and get side tracked along the way!
Mar 21, 202438:18
Progress Note: Surgery Rotation

Progress Note: Surgery Rotation

Checking in after their surgery rotation, the guys go through a few stories, pieces of advice, and thoughts on how to succeed. Let us know your thoughts!
Mar 08, 202442:23
Re-Writing Healthcare: Following Up with Dr. Jason Ryan

Re-Writing Healthcare: Following Up with Dr. Jason Ryan

Cardiologist, professor, entrepreneur, and now officially a published author. We are so grateful to be joined again by Dr. Jason Ryan, founder of Boards and Beyond. So much has happened since the last time we talked. Today, we discuss selling Boards and Beyond, traveling the world for conferences, expanding to new regions, and, of course, his process in publishing his new book "The Gunner," found here: https://www.amazon.com/Gunner-Jason-Ryan/dp/1950109313. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.


Contact: rbaker12@mgh.harvard.edu

Mar 02, 202401:14:12
Progress Note: Psychiatry Rotation

Progress Note: Psychiatry Rotation

In depth review of psychiatry, both inpatient and out. This is a sobering episode which focuses on what to expect when working on a psych unit. Please don’t mind the short description - we are tired from rotations :/
Feb 28, 202436:30
Progress Note: PA School v Med School

Progress Note: PA School v Med School

Get your notepad ready, this one is jam packed with all things Physician Associate-ness. Our best friend Chris (PA) talks about his journey through PA school and into the working world. He talks about gathering clinical hours, his training from Yale, and hitting the ground running in Emergency Medicine - he has so many good tidbits to share! As always, hit us up in the comments for questions, concerns, and feedback.
Feb 16, 202401:00:37
Progress Note: Friends of the Podcast with Kyanna and Harrison

Progress Note: Friends of the Podcast with Kyanna and Harrison

Welcome to a true inside look at what our friend group is like. Medical school is tough but finding the right people makes it bearable. Harrison and Kyanna have been two of our best friends since day one, so today is all about discussing our journey. This episode gives everyone a good idea of what our true lives look like while in school. Wish us good luck Charlie.
Feb 10, 202437:34
Progress Note: From Heart Surgery Patient to Prospective Medical Student - Future Space Doctor Josh

Progress Note: From Heart Surgery Patient to Prospective Medical Student - Future Space Doctor Josh

Medicine is not rocket science, but if it was Josh could still do it… because he’s an AEROSPACE ENGINEER! Join our conversation with Josh as we cover his atypical journey into medicine, and what it’s like to go through the application process right now. We hear from his amazing perspective as a patient, and what it means to receive excellent medical care. This one is special.
Feb 03, 202401:12:29
Progress Note: Preparing for Clerkship Exams and Test Day

Progress Note: Preparing for Clerkship Exams and Test Day

Riley and Jack tackle preparation for clerkship exams! This advice certainly applies to anyone studying for an exam while working and trying to keep up with life! We talk study materials, types of exams, and test day preparation. We love comments, questions, and concerns - please keep ‘em coming. As always, thank you for listening!
Jan 26, 202433:51
Progress Note: Maintaining Your Well Being as a Working Professional

Progress Note: Maintaining Your Well Being as a Working Professional

Riley and Jack riff about their weeks on their surgery and psychiatry rotations, respectively. Eventually, they meander to the point of the episode: tips for wellbeing and self-care whilst working through demanding schedules. These tips apply to anyone with a busy day-to-day, not just medicine! Thank you everyone for listening. Please leave comments, questions, and ideas for future episodes.
Jan 22, 202441:35
Progress Note: Gap Years Before Medical School
Jan 12, 202426:55
Progress Note: New Years Riff
Jan 05, 202435:20
Progress Note: End of the Year Reflection
Dec 30, 202330:09
Progress Note: Heart Transplants and Other Cool Things We’ve Done
Dec 15, 202338:31
Focus on PoCUS: Life Saving Stories from the ED and How Ultrasound is Changing Medicine

Focus on PoCUS: Life Saving Stories from the ED and How Ultrasound is Changing Medicine

For all crazy medical story enthusiasts, listen up. This episode is everything you've wanted to hear about real, life-saving stories that have come at the hands of Ultrasound. Today, we are joined by a pioneer of this unique imaging technique, Dr. Meghan Herbst. We discuss the lifestyle of emergency medicine, the importance/versatility of Ultrasound, and some incredible anecdotes that show just how life-changing this field is.


Contact Email: rbaker12@mgh.harvard.edu

Nov 29, 202301:12:16
Progress Note: Getting a Research Position

Progress Note: Getting a Research Position

Getting a research position can be stressful. There always seems to be pressure of competition and a deadline to get publications, especially if you are interested in the more selective specialties. Riley and Jack had those exact feelings, just without any guidance.

In this episode of Progress Note, they sit down to discuss the 5 best pieces of advice that will help you score a research position in medical school or during undergrad. As two students who were fortunate to work in a Harvard Medical School - Mass General Hospital affiliate lab, we have a ton of advice to offer!


Contact Email: rbaker12@mgh.harvard.edu

Nov 17, 202323:08
Progress Note: Crushing Your Medical School Interviews

Progress Note: Crushing Your Medical School Interviews

In this installment of Progress Note, Riley and Jack cover the most important points for tackling interview day. Luckily for you, Riley has insider experience as a student interviewer at UConn! We talk about everything you need to know in preparation, during, and following your interviews. With these key tips, you'll be sure to crush any medical school interview!

As always, please follow-up with any questions or feedback for us regarding the episode. And let us know how your medical school interviews go!


Contact email: rbaker12@mgh.harvard.edu

Nov 10, 202327:14
Reshaping Education: McGraw Hill executive editor Dr. Chiaramonte on advancing Medical Education

Reshaping Education: McGraw Hill executive editor Dr. Chiaramonte on advancing Medical Education

Join Riley and Jack as they speak with McGraw Hill executive editor Dr. Delia Chiaramonte, MD, MS, trained in Family Medicine and Palliative Care. We briefly discuss the beauty of Palliative Medicine, and its place in all fields of excellent medical care.

Dr. Chiaramonte describes McGraw Hill's exciting vision for the future of medical education, and their evolving resources like Boards & Beyond (which they acquired 12/2022) and First Aid Forward.

Have a listen to this enlightened chat as we med-student-geek-out over new and improved study tools provided by McGraw Hill.

Nov 03, 202351:42
Progress Note: Dating in Medical School

Progress Note: Dating in Medical School

Everyone knows the rigors of this career, and other online sources can scare you with the high rates of breakups that occur. Having done it successfully, Riley and Jack discuss their experiences maintaining a long-distance relationship throughout medical school. With this advice and a little bit of dedication, having a relationship that survives medical school is 100% possible.


Contact email:

rbaker12@mgh.harvard.edu

Oct 19, 202328:34
Progress Note: Neurology Rotation
Sep 29, 202339:13
Progress Note: Internal Medicine Rotation

Progress Note: Internal Medicine Rotation

In this episode, Jack and Riley discuss their experiences in internal medicine, how to approach this rotation, and some tips they wish they had prior to starting. This episode is made for all students who are beginning rotations or getting ready for their medicine rotation specifically. How can you succeed and stand out compared to other students? Listen here to find out!

Sep 04, 202347:00
Progress Note: Pediatrics Rotation

Progress Note: Pediatrics Rotation

Join Riley and Jack as they talk about their experiences beginning rotations. They talk in-depth about inpatient and outpatient pediatrics while giving advice on how you can best succeed in those fields. For inpatient, both Riley and Jack specialized in pediatric hematology oncology.

Aug 26, 202344:07
Progress Note: Passing the USMLE Step 1

Progress Note: Passing the USMLE Step 1

Jack and Riley are back after quite a lengthy break. In our time away from the podcast, we both officially took and passed USMLE Step 1, went on some vacations, and began third-year rotations. This episode catches up on our hosts' lives while diving into the actual scheduling process for Step 1, what test day is like, what to expect, and more. We hope you enjoy catching up with us, and as always, let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or feedback!


Riley: rbaker12@mgh.harvard.edu

Jack: jwolf0@mgh.harvard.edu

Aug 18, 202331:23
Progress Note: How to Apply for Medical School
Feb 16, 202350:19
Progress Note: Succeeding in Medical School
Feb 07, 202336:48
Streamlining Medical Education with Founder of Online MedEd, Dr. Dustyn Williams
Feb 01, 202301:18:59
Advice From the Dean of Admissions at UConn School of Medicine (ft. an inside look at Emergency Medicine)
Jan 02, 202301:13:03
Medicine Consult: Social Media in Medicine with Founder of Mad Medicine, Dr. Mutahir Farhan

Medicine Consult: Social Media in Medicine with Founder of Mad Medicine, Dr. Mutahir Farhan

Information is a complex thing. Figuring out the best way to disperse it in an unbiased, enjoyable way might be even more complex. Join Riley and Jack as they sit down with the founder of Mad Medicine to discuss social media's role in education/spreading medical awareness. For students: take a look at his website madmedicine.org which has step 1/step 2 educational material for no cost! Dr. Farhan is using his 1.2 million follower platform (Tiktok: @madmedicine) to educate through unbiased entertainment while also creating free study resources for students. He also talks about Internal Medicine, his path to get there, and what specialties IM is a starting point for.
Dec 15, 202201:13:52
Ortho Consult: Sports Medicine and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery with Dr. Dennis Kramer of Boston Children's Hospital

Ortho Consult: Sports Medicine and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery with Dr. Dennis Kramer of Boston Children's Hospital

Join Riley and Jack as they explore the field of pediatric orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Kramer is an excellent pediatric ortho surgeon who also serves as the team physician for collegiate ice hockey in Boston. This episode covers who can succeed in this field, how to stay in sports when pursuing the medical field, what life is like as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, and much more.
Dec 05, 202257:27
Endocrine Consult: Creativity, Memory Hooks, and Artwork with Dr. Mike Natter from NYU
Nov 24, 202201:28:17
Transplant Consult: Turning Death into Life with Dr. Leigh Anne Dageforde from MGH
Nov 22, 202201:28:24
How to Match in Competitive Specialties with Dr. John Kwon, Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery at MGH
Nov 17, 202201:04:24
Limb Regeneration and Medicine on Mars: Bioengineering with Dr. Vincent Fitzpatrick
Nov 15, 202201:52:50
The Role of Diversity, Gender Equality, and Multidisciplinary Work with Chair of Orthopedics at MGH: Part 2 with Dr. Mitchel Harris
Nov 10, 202227:36
Two Chiefs of Surgery at Mass-General Hospital: Orthopaedic Trauma and Oncology with Dr. Mitchel Harris and Guest Host Dr. Joseph Schwab
Nov 08, 202241:42
Building a Business: Entrepreneurship in Medicine with Boards and Beyond Founder Dr. Jason Ryan
Nov 03, 202201:09:52
Pediatrics Consult: Dr. Robin Hicks from Boston Children's Hospital
Oct 27, 202236:46
Who Works in a Harvard-MGH Research Lab??? Meet Some of the Students
Oct 20, 202224:16