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Episode 47: Revisit 2012 Q&A Session

Pritzker Podcast — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:36:51 +0000

Our first program recorded in front of a live audience. We recently held a Q&A session for prospective Pritzker students attending the 2012 Pritzker Revisit a few weeks ago. Four students—Courtney Orsbon, Sophie Shay, Kirk Cahill, and Ben Ferguson—field questions about medical school and life outside of school. Sylvia Robertson also offers some brief words about financial aid.

Episode 46: Revisit 2012

Pritzker Podcast — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:32:55 +0000

2012 Pritzker Revisit chairs Kirk Cahill and Sophie Shay discuss what to expect at the upcoming Revisit Weekend held April 20–21, 2012. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 45: New Faces

Pritzker Podcast — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:17:58 +0000

Fellow student Courtney Orsbon has joined the podcast crew! Along with Judy and Ben, we introduce Charles Todd, a new face in the OME, and bring back Dr. Anthony Montag to talk about his expanded role in admissions. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 44: Faculty Profile—Vineet Arora

Pritzker Podcast — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:44:07 +0000

Dr. Vineet Arora is a hospitalist and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Medical Center. She also serves as the Assistant Dean for Scholarship & Discovery and Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the Pritzker School of Medicine. She is also active in social media and quality improvement research. Follow her on her blog at futuredocsblog.com and on Twitter at @futuredocs. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 43: Pritzker Chiefs

Pritzker Podcast — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:42:00 +0000

Judy and Ajay discuss life and leadership as a Pritzker Chief with the newly selected leaders of the fourth-year class: Grace Lee, Geoff Stetson, and Manny Diaz. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 42: Pritzker Revisit

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:28:22 +0000

One of the student revisit coordinators joins Camie and Ben to discuss the upcoming revisit weekend here at Pritzker. We discuss the schedule, what to expect, and some other frequently-asked questions. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 41: Love Thy Parents: Mythbusters (Part 3/4)

Pritzker Podcast — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:18:37 +0000

Your parents have questions. We have answers. Love Thy Parents is a series dedicated to all the fathers and mothers out there. Applying to medical school can be confusing for applicants themselves; how do you think parents must feel? In this Part 3, we're busting myths related to having a son or daughter apply to and ultimately medical school. In the final installment, we'll talk more about what it's like to have a son or daughter in medical school. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 40: Love Thy Parents: Financial Aid (Part 2/4)

Pritzker Podcast — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:58:29 +0000

Your parents have questions. We have answers. Love Thy Parents is a series dedicated to all the fathers and mothers out there. Applying to medical school can be confusing for applicants themselves; how do you think parents must feel? In Part 2, we tackle financial aid: what's out there, how to get it, and how to make sense of it all. In future parts, we’ll cover common myths and what to expect when a son or daughter starts medical school. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 39: It’s A Team Effort (Part 2/2)

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:02:57 +0000

The Pritzker Podcast crew is expanding! Here, we’re introducing Judy Chen and Ajay Sampat, current third-year Pritzker students, and David Voce, a student currently taking a year off to do research, who will all be joining the hosting team and helping to give listeners an idea of what Pritzker is all about. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 38: It’s A Team Effort (Part 1/2)

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:05:17 +0000

The Pritzker Podcast crew is expanding! Here, we're introducing Saba Berhie and Camie Petri, two first-year students who will be joining the hosting team and helping to give listeners an idea of what Pritzker is all about. Anthony Aspesi, a fellow first-year student, will be joining us as well. Soon, we'll introduce the other three new folks. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

AAIM Workshop Presentation

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:50:00 +0000

About a week ago, I (Ben) was in San Antonio to do a joint workshop on using social media in medical education along with some colleagues. Among them was Dr. Vinny Arora, a hospitalist and an Associate Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program here at the University of Chicago, the Assistant Dean for Scholarship [...]

Episode 37: Love Thy Parents: The Application Process (Part 1/4)

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:27:19 +0000

Your parents have questions. We have answers. Love Thy Parents is a series dedicated to all the fathers and mothers out there. Applying to medical school can be confusing for applicants themselves; how do you think parents must feel? In Part 1, we tackle the application itself: the timeline, the most basic resources, finances, and tips for parents of applicants to keep in mind. In future parts, we'll cover financial aid from the parental perspective, common myths, and what to expect when a son or daughter starts medical school. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 36: Listener Questions

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:43:38 +0000

Joni and Ben discuss some recent listener questions sent via email and text.

How important is Illinois residency in Pritzker's admissions?
Is it better to enroll in a formal post-baccalaureate program or do something less structured? Is there any value to these programs?
Of ~600 interviewees, how many are rejected outright prior to May 15?

If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 35: LGBT Life at Pritzker (Part 2/2)

Pritzker Podcast — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:02:04 +0000

Five current Pritzker students—Akash Parekh, Marina Sharifi, Philippe Tapon, Nathan West, and Ning Zhou—join us to discuss applying to and attending Pritzker as an LGBT student. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 34: LGBT Life at Pritzker (Part 1/2)

Pritzker Podcast — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:30:24 +0000

Episode 33: Admissions Update

Pritzker Podcast — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:30:24 +0000

Joni returns to answer some more FAQs about the admissions season at Pritzker. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 32: Orientation

Pritzker Podcast — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:49:27 +0000

James Iwaz and Maureen Beederman are the 2010 Orientation Co-Chairs. They answer some questions about what Orientation entails at Pritzker and what you should NOT be doing over the summer. Visit http://bit.ly/pritzkerorientation for more info. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 31: Waitlist Dynamics

Pritzker Podcast — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:29:14 +0000

Sylvia Robertson checks in to give a brief refresher on how and when applicants are accepted from the waitlist and review some aspects of financial aid offers. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 30: Clinical Aspects To Consider

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:34:24 +0000

Mary and Ben interview current students and an alumna to find out what aspects of a medical school's clinical years are good to pay attention to when making your decision. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 29: Interview with Dr. Jordan Cohen

Pritzker Podcast — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:00:51 +0000

Mary and a fellow 4th-year student, Charlotte Rolle, interviewed Dr. Jordan Cohen, President Emeritus of the Association of American Colleges (AAMC), Professor of Medicine and Health Policy at George Washington University, and former Professor and Associate Chairman of Medicine at the University of Chicago, during his recent visit to the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine as keynote speaker and visiting professor for the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society induction banquet. They discussed various aspects of medical education and recent developments in its evolution. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 28: Listener Questions

Pritzker Podcast — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:05:58 +0000

Joni answers three listener questions—including one from our new voicemail line! We talk numbers, single moms, and community college credit. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 27: Financial Aid Redux

Pritzker Podcast — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:59:44 +0000

Sylvia Robertson, Assistant Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, joins us again to talk about timely financial aid issues and tips. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Presentation: Podcasting in medical education

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:46:58 +0000

We were invited by the Department of Medicine here to give a talk about the Pritzker Podcast at its Research in Progress conference today. We thought it might be nice to make the slides from our talk available to give some idea of what podcasting in medical education is all about and how it can [...]

Episode 26: Interview Tips

Pritzker Podcast — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:11:29 +0000

Joni discusses five important tips for the medical school interview. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 25: You’ve Got Questions…

Pritzker Podcast — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:30:41 +0000

We answer your questions as we find ourselves in the thick of the application season. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call or text (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 24: The Return of Mary

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:35:34 +0000

1. The Return of Mary
2. Old Site Shutting Down
3. New Issue of the Pritzker Pulse
4. Questions? and Coming Soon on the Pritzker Podcast If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Or, call (773) 336-2POD and leave us a message. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Pritzker Podcast Poster

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:40:09 +0000

Click image to download PDF. As we mentioned in our recent State of the Podcast episode, we were recently accepted to present a poster on the Pritzker Podcast at the 2009 Society of General Internal Medicine Midwest Regional Meeting on Friday, September 18 under the innovations category. As promised, here's the poster we put together.

Episode 23: Summer Research Program

Pritzker Podcast — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:49:54 +0000

Two second-year Pritzker students, Mike Drazer and Melanie Odeleye, talk with us about their experiences in Pritzker's Summer Research Program. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

State of the Podcast

Pritzker Podcast — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:00:53 +0000

An update on some exciting things going on with the podcast.
1. Podcast statistics
2. Successful migration to new site
3. Social networking
4. Podcast survey available at bit.ly/pritzkerpodcastsurvey
5. Upcoming poster presentation CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SURVEY If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Links:
Pritzker Podcast Survey New Pritzker Podcast home page
New Pritzker Podcast RSS feed
Pritzker Podcast on Twitter
Pritzker Podcast on Facebook
Pritzker Podcast on FriendFeed Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 22: Listener Questions

Pritzker Podcast — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:45:58 +0000

Joni answers a few common listener questions. (Sorry for the wonky audio; we unfortunately had to rock out with a MacBook Pro mic at the last minute!) If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 21: Where To Apply? Where To Go?

Pritzker Podcast — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:45:53 +0000

Two newly-minted second-year Pritzker students, Marcus Dahlstrom and Melanie Odeleye, talk with us about factors involved in selecting medical schools to apply to and in choosing which school you'd like to attend once you're accepted. They also discuss some of the things that initially attracted them to Pritzker. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 20: Decisions, Decisions…

Pritzker Podcast — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:58:25 +0000

Joni chats with us about how to decide where to apply and where to go once you're in. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 19: Grad School Dropout

Pritzker Podcast — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:00:15 +0000

Joni Krapec joins us to discuss what to do if you've fallen out of love with your PhD program and want to go to medical school instead. Is it okay to stop early? Should you sweat it out even if you're miserable? If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 18: To Be Continued

Pritzker Podcast — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:00:05 +0000

Joni Krapec joins us to discuss what the "continued" status means and what you can expect if you've been continued at Pritzker. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 17: Oldest Medical Students?

Pritzker Podcast — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:00:01 +0000

Joni Krapec joins us to discuss age factors when thinking about medicine as a career. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 16: What Extracurriculars Should I Be Doing?

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:00:46 +0000

Joni Krapec joins us to discuss the ins and outs of extracurricular activities. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 15: Can I Apply With A Disability?

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:00:36 +0000

Joni (Huff) Krapec joins us to discuss the prospect of applying to Pritzker as a student with a disability. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 14: International Applicants

Pritzker Podcast — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:54:42 +0000

Joni (Huff) Krapec joins us to discuss issues to consider while applying as an international student. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 13: Listener Questions

Pritzker Podcast — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:42:10 +0000

When do the first acceptances go out? Sylvia Robertson tackles a listener question. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 12: MSTP

Pritzker Podcast — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:43:06 +0000

Two current MSTP students join Ben to talk about the combined MD/PhD program at Pritzker: what they like, what they don't like, and what advice they have for those looking into similar pathways. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 11: New Initiatives

Pritzker Podcast — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:00:08 +0000

Dr. Holly Humphrey, Dean of the Pritzker School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine, and Joni Huff, a Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, join us to talk about some new initiatives sweeping across Pritzker in the near future. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 10: Financial Aid

Pritzker Podcast — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:15:18 +0000

David Owen, a Director of Admissions & Financial Aid at Pritzker, joins us to talk about the basics of financial aid. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 9: The Pritzker Initiative and Upcoming Curriculum Changes

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:02:12 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Halina Brukner, Associate Dean for Medical School Education, and Sylvia Robertson, Assistant Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, about upcoming changes to the curriculum and how they will affect current and future students. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 8: Listener Questions

Pritzker Podcast — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:09:51 +0000

Joni and David answer seven admissions-related questions from listeners.

How many get off the hold list, and when?
How can applicants demonstrate unique life experiences?
How is community college credit viewed?
How are post-baccs viewed?
What is a good Pritzker "fit," anyway?
How are LOIs viewed?
How long does the decision take post-interview?

If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 7: More Admissions Talk

Pritzker Podcast — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:05:08 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Anthony Montag, Professor of Pathology and another Chairman on the Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, about more admissions and interviewing topics. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 6: Students’ Interview Experiences (Part 2/2)

Pritzker Podcast — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:29:34 +0000

Discussions with four current Pritzker students about their experiences on the interview trail, memories from their own interviews at Pritzker, and some advice for those of you interviewing in the near future. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 5: Students’ Interview Experiences (Part 1/2)

Pritzker Podcast — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:22:03 +0000

Episode 4: Status Portal, Terminology, and Committees! Oh, my!

Pritzker Podcast — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:49:44 +0000

A discussion with Joni Huff, Director of Admissions at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, regarding the status portal and some of the confusion surrounding it, application status terminology, and details about committee meetings. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 3: The Interview Day

Pritzker Podcast — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:49:18 +0000

A discussion with Dr. Darrel Waggoner, Associate Professor of Human Genetics and Pediatrics and a Chairman of the Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, about some important issues regarding the interview day. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 2: The Application

Pritzker Podcast — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:59:38 +0000

A discussion with Joni Huff and David Owen, Directors of Admissions at Pritzker, about the process of applying to medical school (and some tips for doing so). If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.

Episode 1: Introductions

Pritzker Podcast — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:45:34 +0000

An introduction to the hosts of the show, as well as some other general topics. If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com. Click here to get the full transcript for this episode.