
The Mind of the Medical Student: Critical Insights From the Next Generation of Clinicians
04/06/22 • 54 min
Andres Diaz, a medical student and Chief Editor of The New Physician , talks with Donna about his journey from immigrant to medical student and the experience of being a medical student in today’s world, including the intersection of medicine and business and misconceptions people have about the future generation of clinicians.
During this episode, you will learn about:
- Andres’s unique journey to medical school as a Colombian immigrant and how it has shaped his perspectives on healthcare
- The experience of being a medical student in today’s world and how that influences mental health
- How medical students really prefer to learn
- The inclusion of the “business of medicine” in medical school curricula
Med-IQ is a leading provider of clinical and risk management education, consulting services, and quality improvement solutions, empowering individuals at every level of the healthcare delivery system with the knowledge they need to continuously improve provider performance and patient outcomes.
This information is intended to provide general information (or education). It is not intended and should not be construed as legal or medical advice.
Music and lyrics: Nancy Burger and Scott Weber.
Andres Diaz, a medical student and Chief Editor of The New Physician , talks with Donna about his journey from immigrant to medical student and the experience of being a medical student in today’s world, including the intersection of medicine and business and misconceptions people have about the future generation of clinicians.
During this episode, you will learn about:
- Andres’s unique journey to medical school as a Colombian immigrant and how it has shaped his perspectives on healthcare
- The experience of being a medical student in today’s world and how that influences mental health
- How medical students really prefer to learn
- The inclusion of the “business of medicine” in medical school curricula
Med-IQ is a leading provider of clinical and risk management education, consulting services, and quality improvement solutions, empowering individuals at every level of the healthcare delivery system with the knowledge they need to continuously improve provider performance and patient outcomes.
This information is intended to provide general information (or education). It is not intended and should not be construed as legal or medical advice.
Music and lyrics: Nancy Burger and Scott Weber.
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Med-IQ is a leading provider of clinical and risk management education, consulting services, and quality improvement solutions, empowering individuals at every level of the healthcare delivery system with the knowledge they need to continuously improve provider performance and patient outcomes.
This information is intended to provide general information (or education). It is not intended and should not be construed as legal or medical advice.
Music and lyrics: Nancy Burger and Scott Weber.
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During this episode, you will learn about:
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Med-IQ is a leading provider of clinical and risk management education, consulting services, and quality improvement solutions, empowering individuals at every level of the healthcare delivery system with the knowledge they need to continuously improve provider performance and patient outcomes.
This information is intended to provide general information (or education). It is not intended and should not be construed as legal or medical advice.
Music and lyrics: Nancy Burger and Scott Weber.
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