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Rod Squad: The Urology Podcast for Students
Hosted by Parker Adams · EN
A medical student uncovers the niches in urology through specialist interviews, delivers simplified overviews of urological concepts, and details his personal experience through the match process.
https://www.rodsquadpod.com/
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Episode 63: Episode 63: Women In Urology: A Discussion with Morgan Sturgis
Aug 20, 202100:53:09Summary readyIn this episode, Megan and I discuss the importance of women in urology. This is a topic that is important to discuss and make others aware of the unfortunate prejudices that still are present in this field. More importantly, talking about the changing dynamic and the optimistic future for women in Urology. Major take away; diversity is strength, and this field is too damn awesome to be excluding anyone!
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Episode 62: Self Improvement Instead of Stress Series
May 6, 202100:20:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I talk about different areas that I am attempting to improve prior to residency. I figured this would be a more productive use of my time rather than giving in to the imposter syndrome surrounding my residency. This will covery everything from productivity to mindfulness and I will be doing an episode covering each of these areas.
Transcribe →Episode 61: Pediatric Fellowship Interview with Dr. Tong and Dr. Lee
Apr 29, 202101:16:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I talk with pediatric urology attending Dr. Tong and current pediatric urology fellow Dr. Lee. We discuss what the field of pediatric urology looks like, what the training entails, and other points of advice that these interviewees wanted to share.
Transcribe →Episode 60: Episode 60: HIFU for Prostate Cancer - Interview with Hugo Embert
Mar 5, 202100:55:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss with the Chief Marketing Officer at EDAP TMS, Hugo Embert, regarding the Focal One HIFU in the treatment of localized prostate cancer. We discuss what the treatment is, indications, limitations, adverse outcomes, amongst other issues regarding this newer technology.
Transcribe →Episode 59: Fast Track to First Author
Feb 9, 202100:13:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I talk about the strategy I used to get multiple publications and poster presentations on my ERAS application quickly with a couple being first author pubs.
Transcribe →Episode 58: Unmatched to Matched- Interview with Dr. Vidovic
Feb 7, 202100:46:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss with Dr. Vidovic her path from being unmatched in '19/'20 cycle to her matching last Monday! We both listened to the SAU info session and discussed (with her great insight and advice) different options for unmatched applicants and what type of applicant each option fits best with.
Transcribe →Episode 57: Match Day and Podcast Anniversary
Feb 1, 202100:06:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I talk about the results of match day for me and where my wife and I are getting dinner tonight. Congrats to all of you that matched. Everyone I've met has been incredible and I hope this podcast accomplishes the thanks that you all deserve.
Transcribe →Episode 56: Winding Down to Match Day
Jan 28, 202100:15:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I update listeners on where I'm at in the match cycle 4 days before match day. It is an exciting yet stressful time and I will share it all with you.
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Episode 54: Update on Match Cycle
Dec 10, 202000:17:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I talk about interview offers, how interviews are going, and some hickups I have personally encountered along the way.
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Episode 55: Ep. 55: Exact Imaging Micro Ultrasound Interview
Dec 10, 202000:45:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I discuss with the VP of engineering and clinical at Exact Imaging, Dr. Wodlinger, about micro ultrasound's use in the detection of prostate cancer. We discuss cost, integration of this technology, and further advancements and research needs.
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