The Medicine Encompassed Podcast

By Medicine Encompassed ft. Megan & Alyssa

At Medicine Encompassed, we are a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization aiming to promote awareness and increase accessibility for those interested in future medical careers through various mediums. With a team of STEM-oriented individuals that are also passionate about biology, we are seeking to demonstrate the wide scope of what medicine encompasses. The Medicine Encompassed Podcast is an initiative of Medicine Encompassed. Email podcast@medicine-encompassed.org to be a special guest or to suggest any topics that we should cover!

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Baby, It's Cold Inside (Your Inbox)

The Medicine Encompassed PodcastNov 28, 2021

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Baby, It's Cold Inside (Your Inbox)

The icy wasteland of cold emailing can feel bleak and hopeless, but there is hope to be found! Need to send an email to a stranger about shadowing, volunteering or research opportunities? Don’t want to be banished to the spam folder and left unread? This episode will guide you on your way to writing the ideal email!

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HOST: Hena Patel (@_henapatel)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Megan Lloren (@megllor)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Nov 28, 202111:18

The Medical Multiverse

Forget Emily in Paris, in this alternate universe, it’s Emily in Medical School as we focus on the differences in applying to medical school around the world, whether it’s entering med school right after high school graduation, or needing to get a separate degree first. We're going to explore a multitude of locations in this multiverse of medicine!

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HOST: Aarush Bhardwaj (@aarush_b_)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Anshi Bhatnagar (@anshib14)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Oct 23, 202110:38

The Summer I Turned Smart

How should we spend our high school summers? Between taking our well-deserved breaks, internships, and other extracurriculars, this episode will focus on the best ways to spend your next summer as a pre-med hopeful.

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HOST: Soumya Ajjampudi (@soumyaajjampudi)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Majd Al-Aarg (@majd.alaarg)

PRODUCER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Oct 17, 202121:15

I Volunteer as Tribute

The college application process can be brutal (almost Hunger Games brutal) but this episode is here to answer all your questions. Where can you volunteer in medical related fields? What extracurricular activities should you choose to help you on your medical journey? This episode will teach you how to find volunteering opportunities, the benefits of volunteering and how to select the best extracurriculars.

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HOST: Maysa Nashawati

AUDIO ENGINEER: Anshi Bhatnagar (@anshib14)

PRODUCER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Oct 06, 202114:03

In Your Blood

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and to celebrate this, join podcast host Adhithi in a rundown of what blood cancer is, along with its causes, risks factors, and treatments, learning all the fundamentals about a disease of which there are an estimated 1.24 million cases annually worldwide.

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HOST: Adhithi Rajesh

AUDIO ENGINEER: Majd Al-Aarg (@majd.alaarg)

PRODUCER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Oct 03, 202108:41

The AP Selection

38 exams. 1 you. The chance of a lifetime. When it comes to challenging classes and AP exams, there are so many but so little time! How will you be able to choose? This episode will go into the different types of AP classes, whether to self-study for these exams, and how many you should take! Will the Bachelor (of Science) choose you?

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HOST: Sneha Algole (@snehaalgole)

SPECIAL GUEST: Shreya Algole (@shreya_algole)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Sep 19, 202114:52

Wheel of Studying

How do we get those wheel of fortunate grades? Which study methods are best? What do we personally use? This episode focuses on different studying methods, what they are, and what works best for you!

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HOST: Anshi Bhatnagar (@anshib14)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Anshi Bhatnagar (@anshib14)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Sep 19, 202114:59

Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)

September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month and to recognize this, we've recorded the first of our health awareness month specials. AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder, with between 2.7 and 6.1 million people in the U.S. affected. Tune in to learn the basics of this arrhythmia!

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HOST: Adhithi Rajesh (@adhithi.rajesh)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Sep 10, 202110:24

Shadow(ing) and Bone

We’re all counting down the days until Shadow and Bone Season 2, but until then it’s time to Shadow and Learn with this episode, which will focus on how to shadow a doctor as a pre-med student, as well as virtual shadowing opportunities during the current pandemic.

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HOSTS: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong) and Megan Lloren (@megllor)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Sep 04, 202123:38

Shock Therapy: Unethical Mental Health Treatments

Throughout history, medical professionals have tried various methods to treat mental illnesses. From history about this treatment to its modern-day uses and implications, listen in as guest hosts, Anushri, Edward, and Michelle talk about one of the more controversial treatments... shock therapy.

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HOSTS: Anushri Roy (@anushriroyy), Edward Thomas (@edward_thomas_05), and Michelle Xu (@mmellee7)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Megan Lloren (@megllor)

PRODUCER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

ART: Gael Gonzalez-DeLaLuz (@gaelgonzalezdelaluz)

Jul 17, 202115:41

More than Malpractice: The Business of Healthcare

Medicine is meant to put patients first. But sometimes, it’s not the patient that’s prioritized, but profit. Join podcast host Soumya in a discussion of the troubling situations where decisions are taken based on the financial aspects of healthcare, compromising what’s best for the patient.

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HOST: Soumya Ajjampudi (@soumya_ajjampudi)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Majd Al-Aarg (@majd.alaarg)

PRODUCER: Mindy Chin (@flippyminz)

ART: Gael Gonzalez-DeLaLuz (@gaelgonzalezdelaluz)

Jun 19, 202121:18

Vaccinations: A COVID-19 Conundrum

The first step towards the end of the global pandemic was the creation of a vaccine. We've now got those — several of them. But the questions of distribution, accessibility, safety and more have come into play as countries worldwide begin vaccine rollouts. Join us on this episode as co-hosts Megan, Alyssa and their special guest Osteology Committee Leader Ananya Lertpradist discuss their experiences with vaccinations from three different global perspectives — California, Texas and Hong Kong.

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HOSTS: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong) and Megan Lloren (@megllor)

SPECIAL GUEST: Ananya Lertpradist (@ananyalpd)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

PRODUCER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

ART: Gael Gonzalez-DeLaLuz (@gaelgonzalezdelaluz)

Jun 12, 202133:23

Pains of Negligence and Trust

Trust is key to every doctor-patient relationship. But sometimes, are patients right in distrusting their doctors? In this episode, join podcast host Deylin Colocho-Pleitez in a discussion of medical negligence, communication and professional trust. It's time to question the causes and consequences of a flawed healthcare system.

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HOST: Deylin Colocho-Pleitez (@cx.deylin)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Majd Al-Aarg (@majd.alaarg)

PRODUCER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

ART: Gael Gonzalez-DeLaLuz (@gaelgonzalezdelaluz)

Jun 05, 202117:18

Medicine's Diversity Deficiency

Evidence suggests that most healthcare providers across racial groups have implicit racial/ethnic biases, ultimately affecting the care that patients receive. A lack of diversity can also make it difficult for minority healthcare workers to find mentors with whom they can identify and learn from. In this episode, join Selam and a fellow HOSA member from the Bay Area as they discuss the lack of diversity in the healthcare system as future premed students.

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HOST: Selam Asfaw (@selamsasfaw)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

PRODUCER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

ART: Gael Gonzalez-DeLaLuz (@gaelgonzalezdelaluz)

May 28, 202126:03

The Cost of Doing No Harm

First, do no harm. This famous phrase comes from the Hippocratic Oath, and is a fundamental principle of medicine worldwide. In this episode, listen in as Megan and Alyssa discuss the real-life implications of 'doing no harm' and how this principle can both aid and hinder medical professionals in situations ranging from the exaggerated world of medical dramas, where a doctor might have to treat the man that injured their pregnant daughter, to more realistic emergency scenarios, such as a doctor needing to treat someone who's collapsed on a plane.

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HOST: Megan Lloren (@megllor) and Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

PRODUCER: Mindy Chin (@flippyminz)

ART: Gael Gonzalez-DeLaLuz (@gaelgonzalezdelaluz)

May 08, 202135:18

A Talk with the Coast to Coast Trio

Listen to Soumya, Deylin, and their guest Celine talk about college, mental health, and experiences as the children of immigrant families. They reflect upon the differences between different coasts, and how to navigate through it all. Career talk and personal talk, come and join them with some snacks in this special conversational episode of the Medicine Encompassed Podcast!

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HOSTS: Deylin Colocho-Pleitez (@cx.deylin) and Soumya Ajjampudi (@soumya_ajjampudi)

SPECIAL GUEST: Celine Nguyen

AUDIO ENGINEER: Majd Al-Aarg (@majd.alaarg)

PRODUCER: Mindy Chin (@flippyminz)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Mar 21, 202148:00

Backstage Passage with the Editors

On this special episode, audio engineer turned host Megan Lloren interviews podcast initiative co-lead Alyssa Wong. Listen in as they discuss everything from their experiences growing up with parents in the medical field to the accuracy of Dr. Barbie and the science behind the fantasy series Shadow and Bone.

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HOST: Megan Lloren (@megllor)

SPECIAL GUEST: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

PRODUCER: Mindy Chin (@flippyminz)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Mar 13, 202152:04

Chaos with the Co-CEOs

Listen as Julianne and Joyce talk with Medicine Encompassed's Co-CEOs, Aliza Lopez and Gael Gonzalez-DeLaLuz. Meet the duo who founded this non-profit as they talk about themselves, why they started the organization, their interest in the medical field, and current COVID-19 related news.

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HOSTS: Julianne Tenorio (@juliannetenors) and Joyce Chen (@joyce.chennn)

SPECIAL GUESTS: Gael Gonzalez-DeLaLuz (@gaelgonzalezdelaluz) and Aliza Lopez (@_alizalopez)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Megan Lloren (@megllor)

PRODUCER: Mindy Chin (@flippyminz)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Jan 23, 202118:26

Yours Truly, Juli

Meet Julianne, a bubbly high schooler who lives in Southern California. Listen to hear about her love for music, anime, and naturally, medicine.

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~~~ HOST: Julianne Tenorio (@juliannetenors)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

PRODUCER: Mindy Chin (@flippyminz)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Dec 26, 202017:52

Armina Zone

Meet Armina Alizadeh, a junior at Alexander Mackenzie High School in Ontario, Canada. She is a horror movie fanatic and a huge bookworm who has a soft spot for the fantasy genre. Make sure to tune in to learn more about who she is and her day to day life!

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HOST: Armina Alizadeh (@arminaalizadeh)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Majd Al-Aarg (@majd.alaarg)

PRODUCER: Mindy Chin (@flippyminz)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Dec 19, 202011:60

Joyce to the World

Meet Joyce Chen, aspiring doctor (specialty to be determined), volleyball player, musician, and boba lover. Tune in to find out the backstory of Joyce's nickname, her school trip to Disney right before the pandemic, and, of course, what inspired her passion for medicine.

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HOST: Joyce Chen (@joyce.chennn)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Alyssa Wong (@papisadelapong)

PRODUCER: Mindy Chin (@flippyminz)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Dec 12, 202016:55

Spending Time with Soumya

Meet Soumya, who besides being one of our podcast hosts, is also a resource creator for Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Trauma committees! Listen in as Soumya recounts her move from Iowa to Texas, where she hopes to live when she grows up, and more!

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HOST: Soumya Ajjampudi (@soumya_ajjampudi)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Megan Lloren (@megllor)

PRODUCER: Mindy Chin (@flippyminz)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Dec 05, 202026:35

All About Steph!

Meet Stephanie Tong, a junior in Ontario, Canada and a writer for Medicine Encompassed's Cardiology and Oncology committees. She's an aspiring general and cardiothoracic surgeon. Listen in as Steph talks about school, her philosophy in life, interests, and her goals for the future.

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HOST: Stephanie Tong (@stepheeei)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Majd Al-Aarg (@majd.alaarg)

PRODUCER: Mindy Chin (@flippyminz)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Nov 28, 202011:01

Chill Today With Dey!

Meet Deylin Colocho-Pleitez, a sophomore at Dutchtown High School and an aspiring nurse practitioner or pediatrician. Listen in as Deylin talks about school life, her hobbies, how she joined Medicine Encompassed, and what she's been up to during quarantine.

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HOST: Deylin Colocho-Pleitez (@cx.deylin)

AUDIO ENGINEER: Megan Lloren (@megllor)

PRODUCER: Mindy Chin (@flippyminz)

ART: Angela Liu (@angelatliu)

Nov 21, 202011:25

Trailer Episode! Welcome to The Medicine Encompassed Podcast

Welcome to The Medicine Encompassed Podcast! Medicine Encompassed is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that provides numerous STEAM and medicine opportunities to underprivileged and under-served students. Our podcast will feature us, Mindy Chin & Alyssa Wong, the Podcast Initiative Co-Leads, as well our hosts, Armina Alizadeh, Deylin Colocho-Pleitez, Joyce Chen, Julianne Tenorio, Soumya Ajjampudi, and Stephanie Tong, and audio engineer, Megan Lloren. Follow us as we navigate through the ups and downs of the medical field and discuss our paths to becoming medical professionals! ~~~ Donate to Medicine Encompassed: bit.ly/me_donate

Nov 09, 202001:45