Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 38m
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Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2025

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Hello! My name is Michaele Garrison, host of Dear DO podcast. I'm a current neurology resident. My journey to medical school was chaotic to say the least, as it lacked structure as well as mentorship. When I looked online at other people’s experiences, I felt inadequate and lost. In a world of instagram-worthy medical content, it’s easy to feel subpar. Through my podcast, I hope those pursuing medicine will feel more seen and have the mentorship I wish I had.

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34 - Wellness, loans, and PSLF with Dr. Mike Siegel, MD

Mar 16, 2025 34m

This week we check in, then answer your questions about wellness in medical school and residency. We discuss student loans, and how the current decisions in Washington may shape our loan repayment.…

33 - Different Strokes for Different Folks

Mar 09, 2025 53m

I'm back!!! Back at it with fresh perspective. This week we discuss what's new, discuss a little about MATCH and the NRMP Match Day traditions, plus answering your questions about neurology audition…

32 - As a Parent and Hopeful Physician, is Medical School Worth it?

Dec 20, 2023 29m

This episode, Dr. Herrell and I dive into a question from a listener who asked us about having a family during medical school. Can you have a family while pursuing medicine? Is it worth it? Does…

S1E31 31 - Stop Glamorizing Burnout!

Nov 01, 2023 42m

Burnout!!! In this week's episode, Dr. Herrell, MD and I discuss the intricacies of burnout, abuse, and the glamorization of it all. Primarily centering our focus on the "You signed up for this"…

S1E30 30 - Finding a Good Fit In Your ERAS Era!

Sep 14, 2023 30m

Hello lovely humans! Very excited about this week's episode, I tackle your questions from social media regarding ERAS applications for residency. This episode brought back so many memories for me,…

S1E29 29 - And That's Residency Season, Baby!

Aug 24, 2023 23m

This week I want to give the highlights of the residency interview trail, from open houses to letters of intent and everything inbetween! Not sure what to expect during a meet and greet? What…

S1E28 28 - How to Befriend Your Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Howard Herrell, MD

Aug 10, 2023 36m

This week we answered a question submitted by a listener, how exciting! If you didn't know this before, answering all of your questions in this kind of format is *quite literally* why I started this…

S1E27 27 - Residency is a Marathon, Not a Sprint with Dr. Ashley Hamati, DO

Jul 27, 2023 33m

In this second half of the conversation with Dr. Ashley Hamati, we go more in depth about her schedule as a PGY-1 OBGYN resident. She gives us the breakdown of her day in the life, what rotations she…

S1E24 26 - Tour de Suit Case with Dr. Ashley Hamati, DO

Jul 20, 2023 40m

In this week's episode I had the absolute privelege of speaking with Dr. Ashley Hamati, PGY-2 OBGYN resident at Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She is one heck of a human being! We chatted about…

25 - The GOAT of Time Management Himself, Dr. Max Jump, DO

Jul 06, 2023 42m

Dr. Max Jump is a PGY-1 Internal Medicine resident, aspiring to become an outpatient physician with focus in preventative care. He walks me through how to stay organized and minimize anxiety while…

S1E24 24 - Women in Medicine with Dr. Brittany Ladson, DO

Jun 22, 2023 40m

In this week's episode, Dr. Ladson and I talk about her phrase coined in her TEDx Talk at MSU, "If you can see her, you can be her". We also talk about what "STEMinism" means and why it matters. Even…

S1E23 23 - Transitioning to Medical School! Preparing, Anki, & Time Management

Jun 15, 2023 31m

Are you about to start medical school? Or maybe trying to decide if you should do a gap year? This week, I answer your questions from social media about transitioning to medical school from…

S1E22 22 - A Good Fit: The Greatest Medical School Underdog Story with Dr. Delaney Bieber, DO, Incoming PGY-1 OBGYN Resident

Jun 08, 2023 45m

This week, I sat down with Dr. Delaney Bieber, DO and we talked about mentorship in undergrad vs in medical school as students without family ties to medicine. We muse over how AWFUL premed advisors…

S1E21 21 - Physician Home Loan FAQ with Dr. Meredith Herman, DO

Jun 01, 2023 40m

This week we tackle your questions about the home loan process as a physician! Some questions we answered include "when do you qualify for a physician home loan?", "what kinds of properties…

S1E20 20 - Buying a Home with Dr. Meredith Herman, DO, Pathology Resident

May 25, 2023 36m

Have you heard of the physician's loan? Do you know how it compares to a conventional loan? Do you know the difference between a FRM and an ARM? What can you do now, as a medical student, to set…

S1E19 19 - Dr. Gunnar Orcutt, DO and General Surgery Resident Drops His Knowledge on Studying in Medical School, Residency Apps, Auditions, Couples Match, Anki, and More!

May 18, 2023 49m

In this week's episode, Dr. Gunnar Orcutt and I talk about medical school, residency applications, auditions and couples match. We muse about Anki, how it helped both of us, and why some students may…

S1E18 18 - The Return of Dr. Herrell: Tips for Entering Intern Year and Clinical Clerkships

May 11, 2023 41m

This week Dr. Herrell brings his top tips for tackling clinical rotations and intern year. We go through the "What, Why, and What If" scenarios you should be asking yourself during your day-to-day,…

17 - A Program Director Perspective on Audition Rotations, Residency Success, Interview Season, the Magic of Neurology and More with Dr. Blake Buletko, MD

May 04, 2023 1h 2m

This week I have the absolute privilege of speaking with Dr. Blake Buletko, MD in this portion of the podcast titled "The Human Behind the White Coat". We talk about things from the residency…

S1E16 16 - Psychiatry with Michael Harber, Getting Pets in Medical School, Audition Rotation Tips, and More

Apr 27, 2023 53m

On this week's episode of Dear DO: The Human Behind the White Coat, I chat with (soon to be) Dr. Michael Harber, DO and incoming PGY-1 psychiatry resident. We talk about psychiatry, neuropsychiatry,…

15 - Neurology, Applications, Advanced vs Categorical, Letters of Recommendation, and More!

Apr 21, 2023 37m

Don't be fooled, this episode isn't just for my neurology peeps. This episode goes over a little about the entire ERAS application, the supplemental app, as well as objective information about the…

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