Dr. John Mack is a 1st year family medicine resident at Loma Linda. In today’s conversation, we chat about his difficult experiences in medical school and the lessons he learned from them. You won’t want to miss out on this conversation. As always, if you enjoyed the episode, feel free to share it with others.
[0:20] Introduction
[1:05] Mack’s journey into medicine
[4:40] Mack’s struggles during his first and second year of medical school
[11:20] What Mack decided to do as soon as he found out he had to repeat a year of medical school
[12:50] What happened to Mack once he asked a professional for help
[14:30] Mack’s surprise diagnosis
[18:45] How Mack’s outlook of medicine + speciality interests shifted due to his illness journey
[29:35] Why does a person-centered approach to medicine matter?
[32:20] Textbook knowledge is not as useful as you think for clinical medicine
[34:50] What were the constants that kept Mack grounded during these experiences?
[39:35] Admitting vulnerabilities in competitive environments like Medicine
[41:20] What advice would Mack give incoming medical students?
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