The Power of Discomfort in Learning Medicine

The Short Coat (Audio): An Inside Look at Getting Into and Getting Through Medical School · May 12, 2022 · 1h 14m

If you don’t like what you’re learning, look even closer. TL;DR Dave asks his co-hosts to think about the role of discomfort in learning. It’s a signal that you need to pay very close attention, both to the topic and to why you feel that way. Listener Michelina, an undergrad mom with a full-time job, asks if her COVID-affected grades mean she should extend her time in college to seek a toxicology degree or just stick with biology. The discussion on working during medical school continues, as Michelina wonders if she can work full time while she balances motherhood and med school. We Want to…