White Coats and Rice: An APAMSA Podcast
White Coats and Rice: An APAMSA Podcast
Podcast Description
The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) is a national organization that aims to promote the health and well-being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, help healthcare workers understand how to care for AANHPI patients in a culturally sensitive manner, and provide a forum for AANHPI medical and premed students develop personally and professionally. Our podcast will explore our community through roundtable discussions, conversations with leaders in healthcare, and chats with current leaders and alumni of our organization.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the health and well-being of the AANHPI community, cultural sensitivity in healthcare, and personal development for AANHPI medical and premed students. Episodes delve into themes such as health policy involvement, medical specialties like psychiatry and emergency surgery, and personal stories of APAMSA leaders, including discussions on advocacy and demystifying the medical field.
The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) is a national organization that aims to promote the health and well-being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, help healthcare workers understand how to care for AANHPI patients in a culturally sensitive manner, and provide a forum for AANHPI medical and premed students develop personally and professionally. Our podcast will explore our community through roundtable discussions, conversations with leaders in healthcare, and chats with current leaders and alumni of our organization.
In this episode, Dr. Grace Kajita, Dr. Indu Partha, and Dr. Sreekala Raghavan share their expertise on crafting a compelling personal statement and navigating the ERAS application process. They discuss key strategies for standing out in a competitive residency cycle, common mistakes to avoid, and what program directors are really looking for. Tune in to hear their practical tips, real-world insights, and thoughtful advice on helping your story shine – whether you're applying yourself or mentoring the next generation of physicians.
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Introduction to White Coats & Rice: An APAMSA Podcast
(01:16) Introduction to Drs. Grace Kajita, Indu Partha, and Sreekala Raghavan
(03:15) Mastering Letters of Recommendation with Dr. Indu Partha
(10:50) Telling Your Story Through ERAS Experiences with Dr. Sreekala Raghavan
(23:26) Crafting a Personal Statement with Dr. Kajita
(30:46) How Should I Approach the “Hometown” Section
(33:09) How to Use Program and Geographic Signalling
(35:53) Virtual Open House Etiquette and Post-Event Follow-up
(39:58) Potential Red Flags in Applications
(44:18) Letters of Recommendation – What to Consider and How Many to Get
(48:54) How to Find Virtual Open Houses for Internal Medicine Residency Programs
(51:04) Should I Mention Subspecialty Interests in My Personal Statement?
(54:33) Event Outro
(55:14) Closing
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This episode was produced by Annie Nguyen and Ashley Tam, hosted by Tanvi Chitre and Mason Zhu, and graphic by Callista Wu and Claire Sun.
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