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With my 18 years + of experience in the field, my hope is to assist you and give you tips so you can fulfill your dreams and make them come true. <br /><br />Welcome to the Journey, it will be a long one, but gratifying.<br /><br />Let's do this!<br /><br />Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4258947/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Medicine</category><copyright>Copyright ALONSO OSORIO</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f9a2936eb157a64a0650e3c6dc4b03ac.jpg</url><title>The Foreign and International Medical Graduate Podcast</title><link>http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 22:38:01 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:name><itunes:email>alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f9a2936eb157a64a0650e3c6dc4b03ac.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Our goal is to generate a global discussion and interactive educational and experiential platform for aspiring physicians, current doctors, residents, and fellows interested in immigrating to the USA with the goal of achieving postgraduate medical...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our goal is to generate a global discussion and interactive educational and experiential platform for aspiring physicians, current doctors, residents, and fellows interested in immigrating to the USA with the goal of achieving postgraduate medical education, focusing on lifestyle, the proper etiquette and living tips  to succeed in this competitive and selective environment of medical education.<br /><br />We want to transfer my own life experiences to you, the listener, willing to put the time and effort necessary to make it as a doctor in the US. With my 18 years + of experience in the field, my hope is to assist you and give you tips so you can fulfill your dreams and make them come true. <br /><br />Welcome to the Journey, it will be a long one, but gratifying.<br /><br />Let's do this!<br /><br />Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Medicine"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Final Episode - Goodbye for Now!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-episode-goodbye-for-now--51301837</link><description><![CDATA[After almost 80 episodes and 2 years of Podcasting production, I am sorry to say goodbye for now! - Life demands and family-related expectations have led me to make the decision to put an end to the FMG-IMG Podcast. As you can imagine, this requires quite a bit of effort and dedication time to be put together. Not only content preparation, guest invitations, editing, and publishing takes quite a bit of effort. Current professional demands and life commitments have led to a steep decline in the frequency of productions, and I made the decision as of last month that for now, I will be taking a hiatus at this line of communication.  I hope you have enjoyed it very much and I thank you for reaching out to me for consulting, advice and mentorship. Your comments and feedback have been nothing but kind and I am truly grateful for your listening and being a fantastic audience. Life will get us together again, and I will look forward to sharing other projects with you as soon as life gives me another opportunity, for now, I am putting away the Mic, and storing all the production gadgets.  Thanks again for all the support over the last 2 years, I will keep you posted as things evolve and the new projects mature. Happy end of 2021! Best, Dr. Alonso Osorio. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> Good bye!  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">28bcba01-da89-4edb-a947-0bba3182be2d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:11:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301837/final_episode_goodbye_for_now.mp3" length="21191706" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After almost 80 episodes and 2 years of Podcasting production, I am sorry to say goodbye for now! - Life demands and family-related expectations have led me to make the decision to put an end to the FMG-IMG Podcast. As you can imagine, this requires...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After almost 80 episodes and 2 years of Podcasting production, I am sorry to say goodbye for now! - Life demands and family-related expectations have led me to make the decision to put an end to the FMG-IMG Podcast. As you can imagine, this requires quite a bit of effort and dedication time to be put together. Not only content preparation, guest invitations, editing, and publishing takes quite a bit of effort. Current professional demands and life commitments have led to a steep decline in the frequency of productions, and I made the decision as of last month that for now, I will be taking a hiatus at this line of communication.  I hope you have enjoyed it very much and I thank you for reaching out to me for consulting, advice and mentorship. Your comments and feedback have been nothing but kind and I am truly grateful for your listening and being a fantastic audience. Life will get us together again, and I will look forward to sharing other projects with you as soon as life gives me another opportunity, for now, I am putting away the Mic, and storing all the production gadgets.  Thanks again for all the support over the last 2 years, I will keep you posted as things evolve and the new projects mature. Happy end of 2021! Best, Dr. Alonso Osorio. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> Good bye!  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aac0577b8df2f2d9957a640b59d1ffd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Final Episode - Goodbye for Now!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-episode-goodbye-for-now--47297922</link><description><![CDATA[After almost 80 episodes and 2 years of Podcasting production, I am sorry to say goodbye for now! - Life demands and family-related expectations have led me to make the decision to put an end to the FMG-IMG Podcast. As you can imagine, this requires quite a bit of effort and dedication time to be put together. Not only content preparation, guest invitations, editing, and publishing takes quite a bit of effort. Current professional demands and life commitments have led to a steep decline in the frequency of productions, and I made the decision as of last month that for now, I will be taking a hiatus at this line of communication.  I hope you have enjoyed it very much and I thank you for reaching out to me for consulting, advice and mentorship. Your comments and feedback have been nothing but kind and I am truly grateful for your listening and being a fantastic audience. Life will get us together again, and I will look forward to sharing other projects with you as soon as life gives me another opportunity, for now, I am putting away the Mic, and storing all the production gadgets.  Thanks again for all the support over the last 2 years, I will keep you posted as things evolve and the new projects mature. Happy end of 2021! Best, Dr. Alonso Osorio. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> Good bye!  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b91e0559-a952-4ee9-b2b0-c510e93871bb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:11:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47297922/final_episode_goodbye_for_now.mp3" length="21191706" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After almost 80 episodes and 2 years of Podcasting production, I am sorry to say goodbye for now! - Life demands and family-related expectations have led me to make the decision to put an end to the FMG-IMG Podcast. As you can imagine, this requires...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After almost 80 episodes and 2 years of Podcasting production, I am sorry to say goodbye for now! - Life demands and family-related expectations have led me to make the decision to put an end to the FMG-IMG Podcast. As you can imagine, this requires quite a bit of effort and dedication time to be put together. Not only content preparation, guest invitations, editing, and publishing takes quite a bit of effort. Current professional demands and life commitments have led to a steep decline in the frequency of productions, and I made the decision as of last month that for now, I will be taking a hiatus at this line of communication.  I hope you have enjoyed it very much and I thank you for reaching out to me for consulting, advice and mentorship. Your comments and feedback have been nothing but kind and I am truly grateful for your listening and being a fantastic audience. Life will get us together again, and I will look forward to sharing other projects with you as soon as life gives me another opportunity, for now, I am putting away the Mic, and storing all the production gadgets.  Thanks again for all the support over the last 2 years, I will keep you posted as things evolve and the new projects mature. Happy end of 2021! Best, Dr. Alonso Osorio. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> Good bye!  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>884</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2aac0577b8df2f2d9957a640b59d1ffd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E74: Reflections on COVID19 Version 2.0 in 2021</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e74-reflections-on-covid19-version-2-0-in-2021--51301838</link><description><![CDATA["IF YOU LOVE A HEALTHCARE WORKER, PRAY DAILY THAT GOD WILL RENEW THEIR PASSION, JOY, AND CONTENTMENT IN THEIR CALLING. BECAUSE WHILE THE WORLD FIGHTS OVER A SHOT, THE MEDICAL FIELD IS FIGHTING TO KEEP THEIR DESIRE TO SERVE" And here I include the 2 statements made on social media that I have found moving and very appropriate for our current situation:  I'm vaccinated and, no, I don't know what's in it—neither this vaccine nor the ones I had as a child; or what’s in that Big Mac, that pumpkin-spice flavoring, or in hot dogs or chicken tenders; or what’s in other drugs used for other treatments … whether the treatment is for cancer, AIDS, or polyarthritis.     I don't actually know what's in Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or other pain meds that almost everyone takes; I know it cures my headaches and my pain. Or what’s in cough medicine, that allergy nasal spray, insulin, or high blood pressure meds.     I also don't know what's in ink for tattoos, vaping cigs, or every ingredient in my soap, shampoo, or deodorants. Likewise, I don’t know what’s in lipstick.     I don’t know the long-term effect of cell phone use or whether or not that restaurant I just ate at REALLY used clean utensils, fresh foods, and whether the employees there washed their hands.   In short ...   There's a lot of things I don't know and never will.     I know one thing: life is short, concise. And I still want to do something with my life other than just going to work every day or staying locked in my home. I still want to travel and hug people without fear and experience more of my life "before.”     As a child and as an adult, I've been vaccinated for mumps, measles, rubella, polio, chickenpox, smallpox, and quite a few others (as an adult, I’ve been vaccinated for tetanus and hepatitis, and each fall, I get a flu shot that is less effective at preventing flu than the Covid vaccine is at preventing Covid-19). Yet, my parents and I trusted science and never had to suffer through or transmit any childhood diseases that used to kill children and adults.   I'm vaccinated, not to please the government but:    * to not die from Covid-19. * to NOT clutter a hospital bed if I get sick. * to hug my loved ones without fearing I may transmit a deadly virus to them. * to not have to do PCR or antigenic tests to go to a concert, go to a restaurant, go on holidays, and many more things to come. * to live my life. * to have my kids/grandkids go back to school and play sports—safely. * to make these days of Covid-19 become just an old memory. * to protect us—all of us.      Finally, Dr. Jeffrey Dietzenbach, an Iowa Clinic general surgeon, wrote the following post last week, and his message is too good not to share.     "COVID observations from a general surgeon… Full disclosure: this is my first Facebook post ever; I hope I’m doing this right! Also, I am not an expert on COVID-19 or infectious diseases.     This pandemic has been long, difficult, polarizing, historical, exasperating, and confusing. I can complain about it… but not that much. I have had no loved ones or close friends who have become extremely sick or died from this virus. I personally have not contracted this virus.   As a general surgeon, the only care I have had to administer to a COVID-positive patient is the occasional appendectomy or gallbladder removal. I’ve been lucky enough not to have to spend countless hours in the ICU managing ventilators and medical care. Those healthcare providers are the real heroes.     However, one thing that has really perplexed me throughout this whole pandemic is the lack of humility—namely, the lack of humility when it comes to expert opinion.     I like to travel. Do I get on the tarmac and inspect the plane's mechanics or discuss the flight plan with the pilot or tower? Nope. I’m not an expert in that. But, I have the humility and faith that those people are experts and will get me where I need to be safe.   I like a nice yard.   Do I tell my lawn care company how much nitrogen and weed control to use? Nope. I don’t have the time to devote to learn about that. I’ll leave it up to the lawn care expert.   I hope I never get sued. Would I defend myself in court with a total lack of legal knowledge? Nope. I’ll leave that up to the legal experts.     When my car needs to be fixed, do I tell the mechanic how to repair it? Nope. I know nothing about auto repair.     Do I walk around talking about COVID-19 and vaccinations and constantly posting about it? Nope, I’m not an infectious disease doctor or a pulmonologist/critical care doctor.     I get it. Frustration about closing schools and businesses, social distancing, limiting travel, using masks, etc., is understandable.   However, the benefits and philosophy behind some of these things are not black and white. The thing I don’t understand is this distrust of expert healthcare providers and lack of humility.   Biostatistics is not easy.     True research (not just looking through Google and social media) and reviewing data, studies, and articles is not easy.     Believe me, as a General Surgery Program Director; we hold six journal clubs a year reviewing the most recent surgical literature. I have the humility to know that I am not a statistician and by no means an expert in this field.     You can find an “expert” on COVID-19 anywhere. Online, at work, at the dinner table, on MSN or Fox News, especially social media. I find it interesting that there are many infectious disease specialists and pulmonologists across this planet. I don’t recall any of them suggesting anything counter to the most recent accepted best practices, based on the most updated information we had at that moment in time.     Yes, things change. The virus changes, data and statistics change, discoveries change, and new information emerges. One thing that doesn’t change is the expertise of scientists, infectious disease doctors, and pulmonologists. I’m a doctor, and I think I’m a pretty good one (one could even say an “expert” at surgery), but when it comes to my kids' health, I will follow my pediatrician’s recommendations.   Likewise, when it comes to a vaccine, I will follow the generally accepted recommendations by the EXPERTS.     And…when I start to see a brown spot on my lawn, I’m calling my lawn care guy.     Ask yourself how many times you put your life at risk by humbly and faithfully putting your trust in a person. Eating at a restaurant, walking over a grate on the sidewalk, taking an Uber, or for God’s sake, going on a carnival ride at the Iowa State Fair! This doesn’t make you a “sheeple.” This happens all the time, every day.     All I’m asking for is a little humility and trust, not in me or this post, but experts."   These are not my words, but I felt so identified by them that it was very hard not to share with you all!!!   Thanks for Listening,   Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f13f4527-351c-4bbc-89ce-c2efdd3c90d1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 03:18:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301838/e74_reflections_on_covid19_version_2_0_in_2021.mp3" length="33724026" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"IF YOU LOVE A HEALTHCARE WORKER, PRAY DAILY THAT GOD WILL RENEW THEIR PASSION, JOY, AND CONTENTMENT IN THEIR CALLING. BECAUSE WHILE THE WORLD FIGHTS OVER A SHOT, THE MEDICAL FIELD IS FIGHTING TO KEEP THEIR DESIRE TO SERVE" And here I include the 2...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["IF YOU LOVE A HEALTHCARE WORKER, PRAY DAILY THAT GOD WILL RENEW THEIR PASSION, JOY, AND CONTENTMENT IN THEIR CALLING. BECAUSE WHILE THE WORLD FIGHTS OVER A SHOT, THE MEDICAL FIELD IS FIGHTING TO KEEP THEIR DESIRE TO SERVE" And here I include the 2 statements made on social media that I have found moving and very appropriate for our current situation:  I'm vaccinated and, no, I don't know what's in it—neither this vaccine nor the ones I had as a child; or what’s in that Big Mac, that pumpkin-spice flavoring, or in hot dogs or chicken tenders; or what’s in other drugs used for other treatments … whether the treatment is for cancer, AIDS, or polyarthritis.     I don't actually know what's in Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or other pain meds that almost everyone takes; I know it cures my headaches and my pain. Or what’s in cough medicine, that allergy nasal spray, insulin, or high blood pressure meds.     I also don't know what's in ink for tattoos, vaping cigs, or every ingredient in my soap, shampoo, or deodorants. Likewise, I don’t know what’s in lipstick.     I don’t know the long-term effect of cell phone use or whether or not that restaurant I just ate at REALLY used clean utensils, fresh foods, and whether the employees there washed their hands.   In short ...   There's a lot of things I don't know and never will.     I know one thing: life is short, concise. And I still want to do something with my life other than just going to work every day or staying locked in my home. I still want to travel and hug people without fear and experience more of my life "before.”     As a child and as an adult, I've been vaccinated for mumps, measles, rubella, polio, chickenpox, smallpox, and quite a few others (as an adult, I’ve been vaccinated for tetanus and hepatitis, and each fall, I get a flu shot that is less effective at preventing flu than the Covid vaccine is at preventing Covid-19). Yet, my parents and I trusted science and never had to suffer through or transmit any childhood diseases that used to kill children and adults.   I'm vaccinated, not to please the government but:    * to not die from Covid-19. * to NOT clutter a hospital bed if I get sick. * to hug my loved ones without fearing I may transmit a deadly virus to them. * to not have to do PCR or antigenic tests to go to a concert, go to a restaurant, go on holidays, and many more things to come. * to live my life. * to have my kids/grandkids go back to school and play sports—safely. * to make these days of Covid-19 become just an old memory. * to protect us—all of us.      Finally, Dr. Jeffrey Dietzenbach, an Iowa Clinic general surgeon, wrote the following post last week, and his message is too good not to share.     "COVID observations from a general surgeon… Full disclosure: this is my first Facebook post ever; I hope I’m doing this right! Also, I am not an expert on COVID-19 or infectious diseases.     This pandemic has been long, difficult, polarizing, historical, exasperating, and confusing. I can complain about it… but not that much. I have had no loved ones or close friends who have become extremely sick or died from this virus. I personally have not contracted this virus.   As a general surgeon, the only care I have had to administer to a COVID-positive patient is the occasional appendectomy or gallbladder removal. I’ve been lucky enough not to have to spend countless hours in the ICU managing ventilators and medical care. Those healthcare providers are the real heroes.     However, one thing that has really perplexed me throughout this whole pandemic is the lack of humility—namely, the lack of humility when it comes to expert opinion.     I like to travel. Do I get on the tarmac and inspect the plane's mechanics or discuss the flight plan with the pilot or tower? Nope. I’m not an expert in that. But, I have the humility and faith that those people are experts and will get me where I need to be safe.   I like a nice yard.   Do I tell my lawn care company how much...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1407</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/03eec281d2186ee9906c3aabf81a440e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E74: Reflections on COVID19 Version 2.0 in 2021</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e74-reflections-on-covid19-version-2-0-in-2021--46322594</link><description><![CDATA["IF YOU LOVE A HEALTHCARE WORKER, PRAY DAILY THAT GOD WILL RENEW THEIR PASSION, JOY, AND CONTENTMENT IN THEIR CALLING. BECAUSE WHILE THE WORLD FIGHTS OVER A SHOT, THE MEDICAL FIELD IS FIGHTING TO KEEP THEIR DESIRE TO SERVE" And here I include the 2 statements made on social media that I have found moving and very appropriate for our current situation:  I'm vaccinated and, no, I don't know what's in it—neither this vaccine nor the ones I had as a child; or what’s in that Big Mac, that pumpkin-spice flavoring, or in hot dogs or chicken tenders; or what’s in other drugs used for other treatments … whether the treatment is for cancer, AIDS, or polyarthritis.     I don't actually know what's in Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or other pain meds that almost everyone takes; I know it cures my headaches and my pain. Or what’s in cough medicine, that allergy nasal spray, insulin, or high blood pressure meds.     I also don't know what's in ink for tattoos, vaping cigs, or every ingredient in my soap, shampoo, or deodorants. Likewise, I don’t know what’s in lipstick.     I don’t know the long-term effect of cell phone use or whether or not that restaurant I just ate at REALLY used clean utensils, fresh foods, and whether the employees there washed their hands.   In short ...   There's a lot of things I don't know and never will.     I know one thing: life is short, concise. And I still want to do something with my life other than just going to work every day or staying locked in my home. I still want to travel and hug people without fear and experience more of my life "before.”     As a child and as an adult, I've been vaccinated for mumps, measles, rubella, polio, chickenpox, smallpox, and quite a few others (as an adult, I’ve been vaccinated for tetanus and hepatitis, and each fall, I get a flu shot that is less effective at preventing flu than the Covid vaccine is at preventing Covid-19). Yet, my parents and I trusted science and never had to suffer through or transmit any childhood diseases that used to kill children and adults.   I'm vaccinated, not to please the government but:    * to not die from Covid-19. * to NOT clutter a hospital bed if I get sick. * to hug my loved ones without fearing I may transmit a deadly virus to them. * to not have to do PCR or antigenic tests to go to a concert, go to a restaurant, go on holidays, and many more things to come. * to live my life. * to have my kids/grandkids go back to school and play sports—safely. * to make these days of Covid-19 become just an old memory. * to protect us—all of us.      Finally, Dr. Jeffrey Dietzenbach, an Iowa Clinic general surgeon, wrote the following post last week, and his message is too good not to share.     "COVID observations from a general surgeon… Full disclosure: this is my first Facebook post ever; I hope I’m doing this right! Also, I am not an expert on COVID-19 or infectious diseases.     This pandemic has been long, difficult, polarizing, historical, exasperating, and confusing. I can complain about it… but not that much. I have had no loved ones or close friends who have become extremely sick or died from this virus. I personally have not contracted this virus.   As a general surgeon, the only care I have had to administer to a COVID-positive patient is the occasional appendectomy or gallbladder removal. I’ve been lucky enough not to have to spend countless hours in the ICU managing ventilators and medical care. Those healthcare providers are the real heroes.     However, one thing that has really perplexed me throughout this whole pandemic is the lack of humility—namely, the lack of humility when it comes to expert opinion.     I like to travel. Do I get on the tarmac and inspect the plane's mechanics or discuss the flight plan with the pilot or tower? Nope. I’m not an expert in that. But, I have the humility and faith that those people are experts and will get me where I need to be safe.   I like a nice yard.   Do I tell my lawn care company how much nitrogen and weed control to use? Nope. I don’t have the time to devote to learn about that. I’ll leave it up to the lawn care expert.   I hope I never get sued. Would I defend myself in court with a total lack of legal knowledge? Nope. I’ll leave that up to the legal experts.     When my car needs to be fixed, do I tell the mechanic how to repair it? Nope. I know nothing about auto repair.     Do I walk around talking about COVID-19 and vaccinations and constantly posting about it? Nope, I’m not an infectious disease doctor or a pulmonologist/critical care doctor.     I get it. Frustration about closing schools and businesses, social distancing, limiting travel, using masks, etc., is understandable.   However, the benefits and philosophy behind some of these things are not black and white. The thing I don’t understand is this distrust of expert healthcare providers and lack of humility.   Biostatistics is not easy.     True research (not just looking through Google and social media) and reviewing data, studies, and articles is not easy.     Believe me, as a General Surgery Program Director; we hold six journal clubs a year reviewing the most recent surgical literature. I have the humility to know that I am not a statistician and by no means an expert in this field.     You can find an “expert” on COVID-19 anywhere. Online, at work, at the dinner table, on MSN or Fox News, especially social media. I find it interesting that there are many infectious disease specialists and pulmonologists across this planet. I don’t recall any of them suggesting anything counter to the most recent accepted best practices, based on the most updated information we had at that moment in time.     Yes, things change. The virus changes, data and statistics change, discoveries change, and new information emerges. One thing that doesn’t change is the expertise of scientists, infectious disease doctors, and pulmonologists. I’m a doctor, and I think I’m a pretty good one (one could even say an “expert” at surgery), but when it comes to my kids' health, I will follow my pediatrician’s recommendations.   Likewise, when it comes to a vaccine, I will follow the generally accepted recommendations by the EXPERTS.     And…when I start to see a brown spot on my lawn, I’m calling my lawn care guy.     Ask yourself how many times you put your life at risk by humbly and faithfully putting your trust in a person. Eating at a restaurant, walking over a grate on the sidewalk, taking an Uber, or for God’s sake, going on a carnival ride at the Iowa State Fair! This doesn’t make you a “sheeple.” This happens all the time, every day.     All I’m asking for is a little humility and trust, not in me or this post, but experts."   These are not my words, but I felt so identified by them that it was very hard not to share with you all!!!   Thanks for Listening,   Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9ad39d82-f038-4283-a22c-af99f59c597c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 03:18:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46322594/e74_reflections_on_covid19_version_2_0_in_2021.mp3" length="33724026" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"IF YOU LOVE A HEALTHCARE WORKER, PRAY DAILY THAT GOD WILL RENEW THEIR PASSION, JOY, AND CONTENTMENT IN THEIR CALLING. BECAUSE WHILE THE WORLD FIGHTS OVER A SHOT, THE MEDICAL FIELD IS FIGHTING TO KEEP THEIR DESIRE TO SERVE" And here I include the 2...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["IF YOU LOVE A HEALTHCARE WORKER, PRAY DAILY THAT GOD WILL RENEW THEIR PASSION, JOY, AND CONTENTMENT IN THEIR CALLING. BECAUSE WHILE THE WORLD FIGHTS OVER A SHOT, THE MEDICAL FIELD IS FIGHTING TO KEEP THEIR DESIRE TO SERVE" And here I include the 2 statements made on social media that I have found moving and very appropriate for our current situation:  I'm vaccinated and, no, I don't know what's in it—neither this vaccine nor the ones I had as a child; or what’s in that Big Mac, that pumpkin-spice flavoring, or in hot dogs or chicken tenders; or what’s in other drugs used for other treatments … whether the treatment is for cancer, AIDS, or polyarthritis.     I don't actually know what's in Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or other pain meds that almost everyone takes; I know it cures my headaches and my pain. Or what’s in cough medicine, that allergy nasal spray, insulin, or high blood pressure meds.     I also don't know what's in ink for tattoos, vaping cigs, or every ingredient in my soap, shampoo, or deodorants. Likewise, I don’t know what’s in lipstick.     I don’t know the long-term effect of cell phone use or whether or not that restaurant I just ate at REALLY used clean utensils, fresh foods, and whether the employees there washed their hands.   In short ...   There's a lot of things I don't know and never will.     I know one thing: life is short, concise. And I still want to do something with my life other than just going to work every day or staying locked in my home. I still want to travel and hug people without fear and experience more of my life "before.”     As a child and as an adult, I've been vaccinated for mumps, measles, rubella, polio, chickenpox, smallpox, and quite a few others (as an adult, I’ve been vaccinated for tetanus and hepatitis, and each fall, I get a flu shot that is less effective at preventing flu than the Covid vaccine is at preventing Covid-19). Yet, my parents and I trusted science and never had to suffer through or transmit any childhood diseases that used to kill children and adults.   I'm vaccinated, not to please the government but:    * to not die from Covid-19. * to NOT clutter a hospital bed if I get sick. * to hug my loved ones without fearing I may transmit a deadly virus to them. * to not have to do PCR or antigenic tests to go to a concert, go to a restaurant, go on holidays, and many more things to come. * to live my life. * to have my kids/grandkids go back to school and play sports—safely. * to make these days of Covid-19 become just an old memory. * to protect us—all of us.      Finally, Dr. Jeffrey Dietzenbach, an Iowa Clinic general surgeon, wrote the following post last week, and his message is too good not to share.     "COVID observations from a general surgeon… Full disclosure: this is my first Facebook post ever; I hope I’m doing this right! Also, I am not an expert on COVID-19 or infectious diseases.     This pandemic has been long, difficult, polarizing, historical, exasperating, and confusing. I can complain about it… but not that much. I have had no loved ones or close friends who have become extremely sick or died from this virus. I personally have not contracted this virus.   As a general surgeon, the only care I have had to administer to a COVID-positive patient is the occasional appendectomy or gallbladder removal. I’ve been lucky enough not to have to spend countless hours in the ICU managing ventilators and medical care. Those healthcare providers are the real heroes.     However, one thing that has really perplexed me throughout this whole pandemic is the lack of humility—namely, the lack of humility when it comes to expert opinion.     I like to travel. Do I get on the tarmac and inspect the plane's mechanics or discuss the flight plan with the pilot or tower? Nope. I’m not an expert in that. But, I have the humility and faith that those people are experts and will get me where I need to be safe.   I like a nice yard.   Do I tell my lawn care company how much...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1407</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/03eec281d2186ee9906c3aabf81a440e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode # 73: Customer Satisfaction &amp; Medical Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-customer-satisfaction-medical-care--51301910</link><description><![CDATA[EPISODE # 73 "Customer Satisfaction & Medical Care" Today’s society increasingly demands transparency and access to information that allows for informed decision-making. The companies that created these surveys believe that by giving current and prospective patients and their families access to doctor ratings and comments, they gain additional insight into other patient interactions. As a result, they can make more informed decisions when choosing a health care provider. These are examples of the questions, maybe not fully up to date, but will give you a hint into what you can expect on what will judge you daily (See attached Picture in the Box). Customer Satisfaction Companies feel that access to patient satisfaction information allows the healthcare system to change policies, procedures, and communication techniques in their employees (Physicians, Nurses, Ancillary Staff, etc.) to ensure that they provide the best possible health care experience for our patients and families. Customer Satisfaction, Verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and their implications with patient care are drastic and have implications in the work satisfaction, longevity, and even the stability of keeping your current job. Employers are even making decisions in hiring and firing, just based on the patient's perception of you and how "SATISFIED" they were with your care. And trust me, "The customer is always right" - Sad but True. Well, guys, this is the name of the game, and as long as reimbursements percentages are based on customer satisfaction performance, these "judgment methods" won't be going away, not any time soon, at least not in my lifetime!  And don't forget to share, if you care and found it useful! Best,  Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c5097500-5315-477d-92eb-e5ef8e2db6e8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:15:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301910/episode_73_customer_satisfaction_and_medical_care.mp3" length="26242700" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>EPISODE # 73 "Customer Satisfaction &amp; Medical Care" Today’s society increasingly demands transparency and access to information that allows for informed decision-making. The companies that created these surveys believe that by giving current and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[EPISODE # 73 "Customer Satisfaction & Medical Care" Today’s society increasingly demands transparency and access to information that allows for informed decision-making. The companies that created these surveys believe that by giving current and prospective patients and their families access to doctor ratings and comments, they gain additional insight into other patient interactions. As a result, they can make more informed decisions when choosing a health care provider. These are examples of the questions, maybe not fully up to date, but will give you a hint into what you can expect on what will judge you daily (See attached Picture in the Box). Customer Satisfaction Companies feel that access to patient satisfaction information allows the healthcare system to change policies, procedures, and communication techniques in their employees (Physicians, Nurses, Ancillary Staff, etc.) to ensure that they provide the best possible health care experience for our patients and families. Customer Satisfaction, Verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and their implications with patient care are drastic and have implications in the work satisfaction, longevity, and even the stability of keeping your current job. Employers are even making decisions in hiring and firing, just based on the patient's perception of you and how "SATISFIED" they were with your care. And trust me, "The customer is always right" - Sad but True. Well, guys, this is the name of the game, and as long as reimbursements percentages are based on customer satisfaction performance, these "judgment methods" won't be going away, not any time soon, at least not in my lifetime!  And don't forget to share, if you care and found it useful! Best,  Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1095</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc958eeac5258687655554104b86ad3a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode # 73: Customer Satisfaction &amp; Medical Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-customer-satisfaction-medical-care--46237224</link><description><![CDATA[EPISODE # 73 "Customer Satisfaction & Medical Care" Today’s society increasingly demands transparency and access to information that allows for informed decision-making. The companies that created these surveys believe that by giving current and prospective patients and their families access to doctor ratings and comments, they gain additional insight into other patient interactions. As a result, they can make more informed decisions when choosing a health care provider. These are examples of the questions, maybe not fully up to date, but will give you a hint into what you can expect on what will judge you daily (See attached Picture in the Box). Customer Satisfaction Companies feel that access to patient satisfaction information allows the healthcare system to change policies, procedures, and communication techniques in their employees (Physicians, Nurses, Ancillary Staff, etc.) to ensure that they provide the best possible health care experience for our patients and families. Customer Satisfaction, Verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and their implications with patient care are drastic and have implications in the work satisfaction, longevity, and even the stability of keeping your current job. Employers are even making decisions in hiring and firing, just based on the patient's perception of you and how "SATISFIED" they were with your care. And trust me, "The customer is always right" - Sad but True. Well, guys, this is the name of the game, and as long as reimbursements percentages are based on customer satisfaction performance, these "judgment methods" won't be going away, not any time soon, at least not in my lifetime!  And don't forget to share, if you care and found it useful! Best,  Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d531b5e1-d771-4e25-8b42-9c592b44fbbe</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:15:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46237224/episode_73_customer_satisfaction_and_medical_care.mp3" length="26242700" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>EPISODE # 73 "Customer Satisfaction &amp; Medical Care" Today’s society increasingly demands transparency and access to information that allows for informed decision-making. The companies that created these surveys believe that by giving current and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[EPISODE # 73 "Customer Satisfaction & Medical Care" Today’s society increasingly demands transparency and access to information that allows for informed decision-making. The companies that created these surveys believe that by giving current and prospective patients and their families access to doctor ratings and comments, they gain additional insight into other patient interactions. As a result, they can make more informed decisions when choosing a health care provider. These are examples of the questions, maybe not fully up to date, but will give you a hint into what you can expect on what will judge you daily (See attached Picture in the Box). Customer Satisfaction Companies feel that access to patient satisfaction information allows the healthcare system to change policies, procedures, and communication techniques in their employees (Physicians, Nurses, Ancillary Staff, etc.) to ensure that they provide the best possible health care experience for our patients and families. Customer Satisfaction, Verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and their implications with patient care are drastic and have implications in the work satisfaction, longevity, and even the stability of keeping your current job. Employers are even making decisions in hiring and firing, just based on the patient's perception of you and how "SATISFIED" they were with your care. And trust me, "The customer is always right" - Sad but True. Well, guys, this is the name of the game, and as long as reimbursements percentages are based on customer satisfaction performance, these "judgment methods" won't be going away, not any time soon, at least not in my lifetime!  And don't forget to share, if you care and found it useful! Best,  Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1095</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc958eeac5258687655554104b86ad3a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E72: "Medical Clearance" of the Psychiatric Patient in the USA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e72-medical-clearance-of-the-psychiatric-patient-in-the-usa--51301842</link><description><![CDATA[Episode #72: Psychiatric Medical Clearance in the USA As part of the emergency department (ED) evaluation of patients with psychiatric complaints, emergency physicians get asked to perform screening laboratory tests before admitting psychiatric patients, the value of which is questionable, and the evaluation of most patients presenting to the ED with a psychiatric chief complaint can be medically cleared for admission to a psychiatric facility by qualified physicians using an appropriate history and physical examination, including vital signs and an essential mental status examination. We have proposed no need for routine medical screening laboratory tests based on current Evidenced Based Medicine (EBM) for years. Still, despite that, it has been ingrained in the institutional protocols that a certain amount of unnecessary testing must be done. Despite the collegiate recommendations, still to this date, we do use an extensive battery of Laboratory testing (CBC, CMP, Pregnancy Test in all Women, UDS, UA, TSH, EtOH level, ASA/APAP Levels), driving up the cost of overall healthcare in America, without including other additional tests that might need to address their other chief complaints and the usage of ancillary Sonographic and Radiologic expensive workups (US / CTs / X-rays, etc.), some of them done due to fear for Medico-Legal liability or just due to protocols that have been implemented for decades that fall out of reasonable medical practice, and that to this day, remain to be part of the requirements for acceptance at long term psychiatric hospitals and mental healthcare-related facilities. It remains a topic of enormous debate and an obvious source of financial waste. Yet, despite all this conflict, I do not see a deadline in which we can see ourselves caring for this vulnerable population anytime soon, at least to the remainder of my personal, professional medical career. Take also into account that in the USA is not a rare occurrence to see the same patient in the ED several times a week, getting all these tests performed on them over and over, potentially contributing to morbidity, and why not, potential long term side effects, like the usage of ionizing radiation, like CTs, that has very well correlated with causing malignancies in human beings. Having said all this, take a small dive into the topic, get acquainted and used to care and evaluate these patients in your medical wards and emergency departments thought your professional career. This topic was never taught to me as an FMG, and when I started my training in the USA, I didn't understand where this concept and process came to be! Thanks for listening --- ONE MORE TIME !!! Best to you all, Your coach & mentor,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b9db2045-7666-415b-aec4-6501f8a3ca2c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:13:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301842/e72_medical_clearance_of_the_psychiatric_patient_in_the_usa.mp3" length="29654940" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode #72: Psychiatric Medical Clearance in the USA As part of the emergency department (ED) evaluation of patients with psychiatric complaints, emergency physicians get asked to perform screening laboratory tests before admitting psychiatric...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode #72: Psychiatric Medical Clearance in the USA As part of the emergency department (ED) evaluation of patients with psychiatric complaints, emergency physicians get asked to perform screening laboratory tests before admitting psychiatric patients, the value of which is questionable, and the evaluation of most patients presenting to the ED with a psychiatric chief complaint can be medically cleared for admission to a psychiatric facility by qualified physicians using an appropriate history and physical examination, including vital signs and an essential mental status examination. We have proposed no need for routine medical screening laboratory tests based on current Evidenced Based Medicine (EBM) for years. Still, despite that, it has been ingrained in the institutional protocols that a certain amount of unnecessary testing must be done. Despite the collegiate recommendations, still to this date, we do use an extensive battery of Laboratory testing (CBC, CMP, Pregnancy Test in all Women, UDS, UA, TSH, EtOH level, ASA/APAP Levels), driving up the cost of overall healthcare in America, without including other additional tests that might need to address their other chief complaints and the usage of ancillary Sonographic and Radiologic expensive workups (US / CTs / X-rays, etc.), some of them done due to fear for Medico-Legal liability or just due to protocols that have been implemented for decades that fall out of reasonable medical practice, and that to this day, remain to be part of the requirements for acceptance at long term psychiatric hospitals and mental healthcare-related facilities. It remains a topic of enormous debate and an obvious source of financial waste. Yet, despite all this conflict, I do not see a deadline in which we can see ourselves caring for this vulnerable population anytime soon, at least to the remainder of my personal, professional medical career. Take also into account that in the USA is not a rare occurrence to see the same patient in the ED several times a week, getting all these tests performed on them over and over, potentially contributing to morbidity, and why not, potential long term side effects, like the usage of ionizing radiation, like CTs, that has very well correlated with causing malignancies in human beings. Having said all this, take a small dive into the topic, get acquainted and used to care and evaluate these patients in your medical wards and emergency departments thought your professional career. This topic was never taught to me as an FMG, and when I started my training in the USA, I didn't understand where this concept and process came to be! Thanks for listening --- ONE MORE TIME !!! Best to you all, Your coach & mentor,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1238</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E72: "Medical Clearance" of the Psychiatric Patient in the USA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e72-medical-clearance-of-the-psychiatric-patient-in-the-usa--45884439</link><description><![CDATA[Episode #72: Psychiatric Medical Clearance in the USA As part of the emergency department (ED) evaluation of patients with psychiatric complaints, emergency physicians get asked to perform screening laboratory tests before admitting psychiatric patients, the value of which is questionable, and the evaluation of most patients presenting to the ED with a psychiatric chief complaint can be medically cleared for admission to a psychiatric facility by qualified physicians using an appropriate history and physical examination, including vital signs and an essential mental status examination. We have proposed no need for routine medical screening laboratory tests based on current Evidenced Based Medicine (EBM) for years. Still, despite that, it has been ingrained in the institutional protocols that a certain amount of unnecessary testing must be done. Despite the collegiate recommendations, still to this date, we do use an extensive battery of Laboratory testing (CBC, CMP, Pregnancy Test in all Women, UDS, UA, TSH, EtOH level, ASA/APAP Levels), driving up the cost of overall healthcare in America, without including other additional tests that might need to address their other chief complaints and the usage of ancillary Sonographic and Radiologic expensive workups (US / CTs / X-rays, etc.), some of them done due to fear for Medico-Legal liability or just due to protocols that have been implemented for decades that fall out of reasonable medical practice, and that to this day, remain to be part of the requirements for acceptance at long term psychiatric hospitals and mental healthcare-related facilities. It remains a topic of enormous debate and an obvious source of financial waste. Yet, despite all this conflict, I do not see a deadline in which we can see ourselves caring for this vulnerable population anytime soon, at least to the remainder of my personal, professional medical career. Take also into account that in the USA is not a rare occurrence to see the same patient in the ED several times a week, getting all these tests performed on them over and over, potentially contributing to morbidity, and why not, potential long term side effects, like the usage of ionizing radiation, like CTs, that has very well correlated with causing malignancies in human beings. Having said all this, take a small dive into the topic, get acquainted and used to care and evaluate these patients in your medical wards and emergency departments thought your professional career. This topic was never taught to me as an FMG, and when I started my training in the USA, I didn't understand where this concept and process came to be! Thanks for listening --- ONE MORE TIME !!! Best to you all, Your coach & mentor,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c155a39a-44f4-425e-a7d9-01e81186ba8b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:13:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45884439/e72_medical_clearance_of_the_psychiatric_patient_in_the_usa.mp3" length="29654940" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode #72: Psychiatric Medical Clearance in the USA As part of the emergency department (ED) evaluation of patients with psychiatric complaints, emergency physicians get asked to perform screening laboratory tests before admitting psychiatric...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode #72: Psychiatric Medical Clearance in the USA As part of the emergency department (ED) evaluation of patients with psychiatric complaints, emergency physicians get asked to perform screening laboratory tests before admitting psychiatric patients, the value of which is questionable, and the evaluation of most patients presenting to the ED with a psychiatric chief complaint can be medically cleared for admission to a psychiatric facility by qualified physicians using an appropriate history and physical examination, including vital signs and an essential mental status examination. We have proposed no need for routine medical screening laboratory tests based on current Evidenced Based Medicine (EBM) for years. Still, despite that, it has been ingrained in the institutional protocols that a certain amount of unnecessary testing must be done. Despite the collegiate recommendations, still to this date, we do use an extensive battery of Laboratory testing (CBC, CMP, Pregnancy Test in all Women, UDS, UA, TSH, EtOH level, ASA/APAP Levels), driving up the cost of overall healthcare in America, without including other additional tests that might need to address their other chief complaints and the usage of ancillary Sonographic and Radiologic expensive workups (US / CTs / X-rays, etc.), some of them done due to fear for Medico-Legal liability or just due to protocols that have been implemented for decades that fall out of reasonable medical practice, and that to this day, remain to be part of the requirements for acceptance at long term psychiatric hospitals and mental healthcare-related facilities. It remains a topic of enormous debate and an obvious source of financial waste. Yet, despite all this conflict, I do not see a deadline in which we can see ourselves caring for this vulnerable population anytime soon, at least to the remainder of my personal, professional medical career. Take also into account that in the USA is not a rare occurrence to see the same patient in the ED several times a week, getting all these tests performed on them over and over, potentially contributing to morbidity, and why not, potential long term side effects, like the usage of ionizing radiation, like CTs, that has very well correlated with causing malignancies in human beings. Having said all this, take a small dive into the topic, get acquainted and used to care and evaluate these patients in your medical wards and emergency departments thought your professional career. This topic was never taught to me as an FMG, and when I started my training in the USA, I didn't understand where this concept and process came to be! Thanks for listening --- ONE MORE TIME !!! Best to you all, Your coach & mentor,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1238</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E71: All about Observerships / Clerkships / Shadowing / Rotations</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e71-all-about-observerships-clerkships-shadowing-rotations--51301841</link><description><![CDATA[Episode #71 with Chase DiMarco <a href="http://www.findarotation.com" rel="noopener">www.findarotation.com</a> FindARotation (FAR) is a platform by medical students and physicians for medical students and physicians to connect and schedule their clinical Clerkships, Observerships, and premed shadowing experiences. Chase DiMarco founded FAR. Chase is an M.D./Ph.D.-C, MS, and MBA-HA. He is the Founder and educator at FreeMedEd, which began in 2014 to consolidate free educational resources for his classmates. He is the host of the Medical Mnemonist podcast, Rounds to Residency podcast, Medical Ping-Pong podcast, and co-author of "Read This Before Medical School." Chase has a passion for making studying easier for all students, bringing great educational resources to the masses, and increasing the options and availability for clinical experience in healthcare professions. You can find his works online at ChaseDiMarco.com/media. FAR is a platform in which medical learners and clinical preceptors find clinical rotations, schedule clinical experiences, and take control over their academic future! FindARotation.com Provides: *Increased autonomy *Increased transparency *And increased affordability! FAR is the first marketplace of its kind, allowing for crowdsourced resources for healthcare students and professionals. FAR allows for more options locally and nationally for students without the financial burden of a placement agency. It also utilizes automated systems to decrease faculty, provider, and clinical coordinator time when it comes to clinical tasks. It aims to increase efficiency in scheduling student rotations and clerkships, finalizing documentation, and receiving payments (where necessary). Follow Chase and FAR online @findarotation or email <a href="mailto:Support@FindARotation.com">Support@FindARotation.com</a> for immediate help. He can't wait to hear from you! So, if you found it helpful, please share and comment, leave us a review, and follow me at: OsorioMD.com / <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> Thanks for Listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. #MEDICALEDUCATION, #INNOVATIONINMEDICALEDUCATION, #CLINICAL MEDICINE, #USCE, #EXTERNSHIPS, #OBSERVERSHIPS, #INTERNSHIPS #IMG, #FMG, #ROTATIONS, #IMG ROTATIONS, #MEDED, #MEDTECH, #CLINICALEXPERIENCE, #CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ebd61a28-cddb-4ef6-b29e-b8d851a1193d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:37:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301841/e71_all_about_observerships_clerkships_shadowing_rotations.mp3" length="50962106" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode #71 with Chase DiMarco www.findarotation.com FindARotation (FAR) is a platform by medical students and physicians for medical students and physicians to connect and schedule their clinical Clerkships, Observerships, and premed shadowing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode #71 with Chase DiMarco <a href="http://www.findarotation.com" rel="noopener">www.findarotation.com</a> FindARotation (FAR) is a platform by medical students and physicians for medical students and physicians to connect and schedule their clinical Clerkships, Observerships, and premed shadowing experiences. Chase DiMarco founded FAR. Chase is an M.D./Ph.D.-C, MS, and MBA-HA. He is the Founder and educator at FreeMedEd, which began in 2014 to consolidate free educational resources for his classmates. He is the host of the Medical Mnemonist podcast, Rounds to Residency podcast, Medical Ping-Pong podcast, and co-author of "Read This Before Medical School." Chase has a passion for making studying easier for all students, bringing great educational resources to the masses, and increasing the options and availability for clinical experience in healthcare professions. You can find his works online at ChaseDiMarco.com/media. FAR is a platform in which medical learners and clinical preceptors find clinical rotations, schedule clinical experiences, and take control over their academic future! FindARotation.com Provides: *Increased autonomy *Increased transparency *And increased affordability! FAR is the first marketplace of its kind, allowing for crowdsourced resources for healthcare students and professionals. FAR allows for more options locally and nationally for students without the financial burden of a placement agency. It also utilizes automated systems to decrease faculty, provider, and clinical coordinator time when it comes to clinical tasks. It aims to increase efficiency in scheduling student rotations and clerkships, finalizing documentation, and receiving payments (where necessary). Follow Chase and FAR online @findarotation or email <a href="mailto:Support@FindARotation.com">Support@FindARotation.com</a> for immediate help. He can't wait to hear from you! So, if you found it helpful, please share and comment, leave us a review, and follow me at: OsorioMD.com / <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> Thanks for Listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. #MEDICALEDUCATION, #INNOVATIONINMEDICALEDUCATION, #CLINICAL MEDICINE, #USCE, #EXTERNSHIPS, #OBSERVERSHIPS, #INTERNSHIPS #IMG, #FMG, #ROTATIONS, #IMG ROTATIONS, #MEDED, #MEDTECH, #CLINICALEXPERIENCE, #CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2127</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e1731cc04a5720fd1aec955e9f3a71e8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E71: All about Observerships / Clerkships / Shadowing / Rotations</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e71-all-about-observerships-clerkships-shadowing-rotations--45820552</link><description><![CDATA[Episode #71 with Chase DiMarco <a href="http://www.findarotation.com" rel="noopener">www.findarotation.com</a> FindARotation (FAR) is a platform by medical students and physicians for medical students and physicians to connect and schedule their clinical Clerkships, Observerships, and premed shadowing experiences. Chase DiMarco founded FAR. Chase is an M.D./Ph.D.-C, MS, and MBA-HA. He is the Founder and educator at FreeMedEd, which began in 2014 to consolidate free educational resources for his classmates. He is the host of the Medical Mnemonist podcast, Rounds to Residency podcast, Medical Ping-Pong podcast, and co-author of "Read This Before Medical School." Chase has a passion for making studying easier for all students, bringing great educational resources to the masses, and increasing the options and availability for clinical experience in healthcare professions. You can find his works online at ChaseDiMarco.com/media. FAR is a platform in which medical learners and clinical preceptors find clinical rotations, schedule clinical experiences, and take control over their academic future! FindARotation.com Provides: *Increased autonomy *Increased transparency *And increased affordability! FAR is the first marketplace of its kind, allowing for crowdsourced resources for healthcare students and professionals. FAR allows for more options locally and nationally for students without the financial burden of a placement agency. It also utilizes automated systems to decrease faculty, provider, and clinical coordinator time when it comes to clinical tasks. It aims to increase efficiency in scheduling student rotations and clerkships, finalizing documentation, and receiving payments (where necessary). Follow Chase and FAR online @findarotation or email <a href="mailto:Support@FindARotation.com">Support@FindARotation.com</a> for immediate help. He can't wait to hear from you! So, if you found it helpful, please share and comment, leave us a review, and follow me at: OsorioMD.com / <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> Thanks for Listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. #MEDICALEDUCATION, #INNOVATIONINMEDICALEDUCATION, #CLINICAL MEDICINE, #USCE, #EXTERNSHIPS, #OBSERVERSHIPS, #INTERNSHIPS #IMG, #FMG, #ROTATIONS, #IMG ROTATIONS, #MEDED, #MEDTECH, #CLINICALEXPERIENCE, #CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f40376dd-9def-481f-9b23-07107a2de539</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:37:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45820552/e71_all_about_observerships_clerkships_shadowing_rotations.mp3" length="50962106" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode #71 with Chase DiMarco www.findarotation.com FindARotation (FAR) is a platform by medical students and physicians for medical students and physicians to connect and schedule their clinical Clerkships, Observerships, and premed shadowing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode #71 with Chase DiMarco <a href="http://www.findarotation.com" rel="noopener">www.findarotation.com</a> FindARotation (FAR) is a platform by medical students and physicians for medical students and physicians to connect and schedule their clinical Clerkships, Observerships, and premed shadowing experiences. Chase DiMarco founded FAR. Chase is an M.D./Ph.D.-C, MS, and MBA-HA. He is the Founder and educator at FreeMedEd, which began in 2014 to consolidate free educational resources for his classmates. He is the host of the Medical Mnemonist podcast, Rounds to Residency podcast, Medical Ping-Pong podcast, and co-author of "Read This Before Medical School." Chase has a passion for making studying easier for all students, bringing great educational resources to the masses, and increasing the options and availability for clinical experience in healthcare professions. You can find his works online at ChaseDiMarco.com/media. FAR is a platform in which medical learners and clinical preceptors find clinical rotations, schedule clinical experiences, and take control over their academic future! FindARotation.com Provides: *Increased autonomy *Increased transparency *And increased affordability! FAR is the first marketplace of its kind, allowing for crowdsourced resources for healthcare students and professionals. FAR allows for more options locally and nationally for students without the financial burden of a placement agency. It also utilizes automated systems to decrease faculty, provider, and clinical coordinator time when it comes to clinical tasks. It aims to increase efficiency in scheduling student rotations and clerkships, finalizing documentation, and receiving payments (where necessary). Follow Chase and FAR online @findarotation or email <a href="mailto:Support@FindARotation.com">Support@FindARotation.com</a> for immediate help. He can't wait to hear from you! So, if you found it helpful, please share and comment, leave us a review, and follow me at: OsorioMD.com / <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> Thanks for Listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. #MEDICALEDUCATION, #INNOVATIONINMEDICALEDUCATION, #CLINICAL MEDICINE, #USCE, #EXTERNSHIPS, #OBSERVERSHIPS, #INTERNSHIPS #IMG, #FMG, #ROTATIONS, #IMG ROTATIONS, #MEDED, #MEDTECH, #CLINICALEXPERIENCE, #CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2127</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e1731cc04a5720fd1aec955e9f3a71e8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E70: July 4th is here &amp; Residency Training is about to Start!!!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e70-july-4th-is-here-residency-training-is-about-to-start--51301911</link><description><![CDATA[We are celebrating Episode #70 - A milestone in my podcast production efforts. Briefly, I want to send an uplifting, motivating message to all of you and each of the IMG / FMGs that have found and secured a residency training spot for GME in the USA.  After years of preparation, hard work, and dedication, you have accomplished a huge milestone—one more step in the lifelong ladder to professional success.  The internship is full of surprises, amazing moments, and constant daily discovery, as ever challenging and very intense, physically and mentally overwhelming. But do not worry, it will be another type of stress, and you must have the determination to keep growing as a physician on this career effort that will never stop.  Today is your internship... in the future, Fellowship or Attendingship. But the road, its endless, at least for the next few years, and the possibilities to explore are here for you. Push hard, move forward, and keep dreaming! Welcome to the American Graduate Medical Education... CONGRATULATIONS!!! Best wishes and Good Luck, Your coach, Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com  Thanks for listening!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f1d17d54-5a9b-4caa-af89-dd4477c2e9fc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:53:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301911/e70_july_4th_is_here_and_residency_training_is_about_to_start.mp3" length="14533631" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are celebrating Episode #70 - A milestone in my podcast production efforts. Briefly, I want to send an uplifting, motivating message to all of you and each of the IMG / FMGs that have found and secured a residency training spot for GME in the USA. ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are celebrating Episode #70 - A milestone in my podcast production efforts. Briefly, I want to send an uplifting, motivating message to all of you and each of the IMG / FMGs that have found and secured a residency training spot for GME in the USA.  After years of preparation, hard work, and dedication, you have accomplished a huge milestone—one more step in the lifelong ladder to professional success.  The internship is full of surprises, amazing moments, and constant daily discovery, as ever challenging and very intense, physically and mentally overwhelming. But do not worry, it will be another type of stress, and you must have the determination to keep growing as a physician on this career effort that will never stop.  Today is your internship... in the future, Fellowship or Attendingship. But the road, its endless, at least for the next few years, and the possibilities to explore are here for you. Push hard, move forward, and keep dreaming! Welcome to the American Graduate Medical Education... CONGRATULATIONS!!! Best wishes and Good Luck, Your coach, Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com  Thanks for listening!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>607</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0628a8b324e664320e38a67548a0c056.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E70: July 4th is here &amp; Residency Training is about to Start!!!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e70-july-4th-is-here-residency-training-is-about-to-start--45467523</link><description><![CDATA[We are celebrating Episode #70 - A milestone in my podcast production efforts. Briefly, I want to send an uplifting, motivating message to all of you and each of the IMG / FMGs that have found and secured a residency training spot for GME in the USA.  After years of preparation, hard work, and dedication, you have accomplished a huge milestone—one more step in the lifelong ladder to professional success.  The internship is full of surprises, amazing moments, and constant daily discovery, as ever challenging and very intense, physically and mentally overwhelming. But do not worry, it will be another type of stress, and you must have the determination to keep growing as a physician on this career effort that will never stop.  Today is your internship... in the future, Fellowship or Attendingship. But the road, its endless, at least for the next few years, and the possibilities to explore are here for you. Push hard, move forward, and keep dreaming! Welcome to the American Graduate Medical Education... CONGRATULATIONS!!! Best wishes and Good Luck, Your coach, Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com  Thanks for listening!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aa573c8d-da4d-4e47-9f95-3e601809d361</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:53:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45467523/e70_july_4th_is_here_and_residency_training_is_about_to_start.mp3" length="14533631" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are celebrating Episode #70 - A milestone in my podcast production efforts. Briefly, I want to send an uplifting, motivating message to all of you and each of the IMG / FMGs that have found and secured a residency training spot for GME in the USA. ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are celebrating Episode #70 - A milestone in my podcast production efforts. Briefly, I want to send an uplifting, motivating message to all of you and each of the IMG / FMGs that have found and secured a residency training spot for GME in the USA.  After years of preparation, hard work, and dedication, you have accomplished a huge milestone—one more step in the lifelong ladder to professional success.  The internship is full of surprises, amazing moments, and constant daily discovery, as ever challenging and very intense, physically and mentally overwhelming. But do not worry, it will be another type of stress, and you must have the determination to keep growing as a physician on this career effort that will never stop.  Today is your internship... in the future, Fellowship or Attendingship. But the road, its endless, at least for the next few years, and the possibilities to explore are here for you. Push hard, move forward, and keep dreaming! Welcome to the American Graduate Medical Education... CONGRATULATIONS!!! Best wishes and Good Luck, Your coach, Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com  Thanks for listening!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>606</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0628a8b324e664320e38a67548a0c056.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E69: You Matched, Now What? - Dr. Roberto Ruiz-Cordero, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e69-you-matched-now-what-dr-roberto-ruiz-cordero-m-d--45467526</link><description><![CDATA[By now, most of the recently matched IMGs are probably already in the United States looking for a place to live and applying for all the important documents in and outside their hospitals. You Matched, Now What? It is a short guide to find all the high-yield information to go about relocating to the United States and settling in. It contains valuable information on the number of things you need to do before and after your residency. In addition, it also walks you through the things that you will have to learn during your first year, like how to pay your taxes before April 15 of next year. This guide does not focus on the medical aspect of things; it focuses instead on the essentials, the basics of personal finance, immigration, and daily life in the United States. The book is designed to help you navigate the non-academic aspects of your new life. From getting a place to live without getting scammed, and applying for your social security number, driver’s license, and other documents to making sure that you OPT-IN for the RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS that your hospital offers. The book will explain why this is of utmost importance and give you access to a simple but useful budget sheet to track your expenses and savings. It will point you to numerous resources that will help you throughout your residency. Dr. Ruiz-Cordero has planned to get an easy-to-read guide to all of you soon but don’t worry, you can pre-order the eBook on Amazon now, and it will become available for purchase at the beginning of July! Check it out on the following! link: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097CQ96VP" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097CQ96VP</a> Also, feel free to sign up for his newsletter as he will be sending relevant info (without spamming your inbox) in this link: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/7c5e689c124f/drrobrc" rel="noopener">https://mailchi.mp/7c5e689c124f/drrobrc</a> Rest assured that the best is yet to come, and feel free to reach out if you ever need help, either through me or directly to him. Thanks again for listening! Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1c099a8c-d100-48bf-a504-5a47e6a20c3b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:39:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45467526/fimgs_e69_mixed_vsn2.mp3" length="96278497" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>By now, most of the recently matched IMGs are probably already in the United States looking for a place to live and applying for all the important documents in and outside their hospitals. You Matched, Now What? It is a short guide to find all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[By now, most of the recently matched IMGs are probably already in the United States looking for a place to live and applying for all the important documents in and outside their hospitals. You Matched, Now What? It is a short guide to find all the high-yield information to go about relocating to the United States and settling in. It contains valuable information on the number of things you need to do before and after your residency. In addition, it also walks you through the things that you will have to learn during your first year, like how to pay your taxes before April 15 of next year. This guide does not focus on the medical aspect of things; it focuses instead on the essentials, the basics of personal finance, immigration, and daily life in the United States. The book is designed to help you navigate the non-academic aspects of your new life. From getting a place to live without getting scammed, and applying for your social security number, driver’s license, and other documents to making sure that you OPT-IN for the RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS that your hospital offers. The book will explain why this is of utmost importance and give you access to a simple but useful budget sheet to track your expenses and savings. It will point you to numerous resources that will help you throughout your residency. Dr. Ruiz-Cordero has planned to get an easy-to-read guide to all of you soon but don’t worry, you can pre-order the eBook on Amazon now, and it will become available for purchase at the beginning of July! Check it out on the following! link: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097CQ96VP" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097CQ96VP</a> Also, feel free to sign up for his newsletter as he will be sending relevant info (without spamming your inbox) in this link: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/7c5e689c124f/drrobrc" rel="noopener">https://mailchi.mp/7c5e689c124f/drrobrc</a> Rest assured that the best is yet to come, and feel free to reach out if you ever need help, either through me or directly to him. Thanks again for listening! Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4017</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d8fd0541109465fa2b89d77db5f9b78.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E68: Big Physician's "NO-NOs" Part TWO</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e68-big-physician-s-no-nos-part-two--51301913</link><description><![CDATA[We wrap it up with my personal comments about the main pitfalls to avoid while practicing medicine in the US. My only hope is that some of you would corroborate my experiences or for the ones that have not gone through the life exposure to these situations to gather the knowledge or situational awareness to be ready on dealing with “Hot Button” situations during your medical school, residency, fellowship or current attending life as a practicing physician or provider in the USA.  Actions punishable by the State Medical Board and Local agencies Completeness of Medical Records and Delinquent Files Business ventures could break STARK LAW (Physician self-referral), the Anti-kickback statute (AKS), and the Civil Monetary Penalties Law and here is the link for further information about this complex topic: <a href="https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/physician-education/01laws.asp" rel="noopener">https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/physician-education/01laws.asp</a> Prescription of Controlled Substances State required CME for license recertification Inappropriate sexual behavior, sexual approaches, excentric stuff!. EMTALA – What are it and its implications for Emergency and Non-emergency Providers Call schedule and Responsibilities Not reviewing or reading hospital bylaws Practicing Beyond the score of your practice Avoid anything that seems to be fishy, sketchy, or just if double-guessing yourself; avoid it altogether. Racism in America / Gender Bias / Segregation  Thanks again & I am hoping to get back on my schedule of material production once weekly!  The consultation cycle is now open:  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  Best! Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">13c78900-4ae4-4edc-b214-f8db97408ada</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2021 20:05:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301913/e68_big_physicians_no_nos_part_two.mp3" length="50159302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We wrap it up with my personal comments about the main pitfalls to avoid while practicing medicine in the US. My only hope is that some of you would corroborate my experiences or for the ones that have not gone through the life exposure to these...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We wrap it up with my personal comments about the main pitfalls to avoid while practicing medicine in the US. My only hope is that some of you would corroborate my experiences or for the ones that have not gone through the life exposure to these situations to gather the knowledge or situational awareness to be ready on dealing with “Hot Button” situations during your medical school, residency, fellowship or current attending life as a practicing physician or provider in the USA.  Actions punishable by the State Medical Board and Local agencies Completeness of Medical Records and Delinquent Files Business ventures could break STARK LAW (Physician self-referral), the Anti-kickback statute (AKS), and the Civil Monetary Penalties Law and here is the link for further information about this complex topic: <a href="https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/physician-education/01laws.asp" rel="noopener">https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/physician-education/01laws.asp</a> Prescription of Controlled Substances State required CME for license recertification Inappropriate sexual behavior, sexual approaches, excentric stuff!. EMTALA – What are it and its implications for Emergency and Non-emergency Providers Call schedule and Responsibilities Not reviewing or reading hospital bylaws Practicing Beyond the score of your practice Avoid anything that seems to be fishy, sketchy, or just if double-guessing yourself; avoid it altogether. Racism in America / Gender Bias / Segregation  Thanks again & I am hoping to get back on my schedule of material production once weekly!  The consultation cycle is now open:  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  Best! Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2093</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/81512cfc2a41f2ad50289c2a084e7691.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E68: Big Physician's "NO-NOs" Part TWO</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e68-big-physician-s-no-nos-part-two--45091761</link><description><![CDATA[We wrap it up with my personal comments about the main pitfalls to avoid while practicing medicine in the US. My only hope is that some of you would corroborate my experiences or for the ones that have not gone through the life exposure to these situations to gather the knowledge or situational awareness to be ready on dealing with “Hot Button” situations during your medical school, residency, fellowship or current attending life as a practicing physician or provider in the USA.  Actions punishable by the State Medical Board and Local agencies Completeness of Medical Records and Delinquent Files Business ventures could break STARK LAW (Physician self-referral), the Anti-kickback statute (AKS), and the Civil Monetary Penalties Law and here is the link for further information about this complex topic: <a href="https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/physician-education/01laws.asp" rel="noopener">https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/physician-education/01laws.asp</a> Prescription of Controlled Substances State required CME for license recertification Inappropriate sexual behavior, sexual approaches, excentric stuff!. EMTALA – What are it and its implications for Emergency and Non-emergency Providers Call schedule and Responsibilities Not reviewing or reading hospital bylaws Practicing Beyond the score of your practice Avoid anything that seems to be fishy, sketchy, or just if double-guessing yourself; avoid it altogether. Racism in America / Gender Bias / Segregation  Thanks again & I am hoping to get back on my schedule of material production once weekly!  The consultation cycle is now open:  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  Best! Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a6b2ad9c-e935-408a-b28b-b00bb89b91bf</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2021 20:05:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45091761/e68_big_physicians_no_nos_part_two.mp3" length="50159302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We wrap it up with my personal comments about the main pitfalls to avoid while practicing medicine in the US. My only hope is that some of you would corroborate my experiences or for the ones that have not gone through the life exposure to these...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We wrap it up with my personal comments about the main pitfalls to avoid while practicing medicine in the US. My only hope is that some of you would corroborate my experiences or for the ones that have not gone through the life exposure to these situations to gather the knowledge or situational awareness to be ready on dealing with “Hot Button” situations during your medical school, residency, fellowship or current attending life as a practicing physician or provider in the USA.  Actions punishable by the State Medical Board and Local agencies Completeness of Medical Records and Delinquent Files Business ventures could break STARK LAW (Physician self-referral), the Anti-kickback statute (AKS), and the Civil Monetary Penalties Law and here is the link for further information about this complex topic: <a href="https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/physician-education/01laws.asp" rel="noopener">https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/physician-education/01laws.asp</a> Prescription of Controlled Substances State required CME for license recertification Inappropriate sexual behavior, sexual approaches, excentric stuff!. EMTALA – What are it and its implications for Emergency and Non-emergency Providers Call schedule and Responsibilities Not reviewing or reading hospital bylaws Practicing Beyond the score of your practice Avoid anything that seems to be fishy, sketchy, or just if double-guessing yourself; avoid it altogether. Racism in America / Gender Bias / Segregation  Thanks again & I am hoping to get back on my schedule of material production once weekly!  The consultation cycle is now open:  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  Best! Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2093</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/81512cfc2a41f2ad50289c2a084e7691.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E66: Big Physician's NO-NOs! Part One</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e66-big-physician-s-no-nos-part-one--51301840</link><description><![CDATA[Episode #66 is a Potpourri on my 20 years of navigating the healthcare system in the USA. Part one condenses the initial segment. It is full of juicy information that will assist the new physician in navigating life as a doctor while straying away from potentially career-ending situations.  #TroubledDoctors #DoctorsNONOs #MedicalMistakes #DoctorEthics Do you guys wonder how do I get Ideas for content? Well, I will tell you my secret, during my commutes, from work to home or vice versa, I mostly listen to plenty of on the go "car university" Audible titles, and some of the things I have learned, I try to use them and apply them towards my medical practice and my life. Also, Some of these teachings bleed right into my podcast production project.  Since the FMG & IMG Podcast is an experiential show, my only goal is to show you how (I am not saying it is the only way or the right way!). Still, over 20 years, life and experience have taught me, either by personal mistakes, lessons, or anecdotes, which is the best pathway to choose when dealing with all the different scenarios and life situations. One day, you, like me, will encounter on your path.  For that reason, I collect my ideas, type them, write them down, purify the thought process, and come up with the bulk of my content—episode 66 is juicy, sometimes funny, but for the most part enlightening. The different topics that I wanted to touch on cannot be summarized in only one episode and will split into a couple of listens; Part 2 will be in episode 68. (Since E67 has already been publishing with Dr. Valdivia).  I apologize in advance for the production mistake and jumping around. As long as you listen, I will be delighted to know if my contributions to your life were helpful.  And please remember, if looking for coaching, mentorship, and VIP advice in your career path into the USA, I am here to help. So, email me at:  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> and visit <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a>, where more information is available. Share and distribute my content. The podcast is also available on my YT channel, and it has been extremely popular with plenty of views. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe! <a href="https://youtu.be/STxPLMyNESs" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/STxPLMyNESs</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bb2ae3ac-3f00-4266-bf55-4b62bd94723a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2021 22:19:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301840/e66_big_physicians_no_nos_part_one.mp3" length="45402520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode #66 is a Potpourri on my 20 years of navigating the healthcare system in the USA. Part one condenses the initial segment. It is full of juicy information that will assist the new physician in navigating life as a doctor while straying away...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode #66 is a Potpourri on my 20 years of navigating the healthcare system in the USA. Part one condenses the initial segment. It is full of juicy information that will assist the new physician in navigating life as a doctor while straying away from potentially career-ending situations.  #TroubledDoctors #DoctorsNONOs #MedicalMistakes #DoctorEthics Do you guys wonder how do I get Ideas for content? Well, I will tell you my secret, during my commutes, from work to home or vice versa, I mostly listen to plenty of on the go "car university" Audible titles, and some of the things I have learned, I try to use them and apply them towards my medical practice and my life. Also, Some of these teachings bleed right into my podcast production project.  Since the FMG & IMG Podcast is an experiential show, my only goal is to show you how (I am not saying it is the only way or the right way!). Still, over 20 years, life and experience have taught me, either by personal mistakes, lessons, or anecdotes, which is the best pathway to choose when dealing with all the different scenarios and life situations. One day, you, like me, will encounter on your path.  For that reason, I collect my ideas, type them, write them down, purify the thought process, and come up with the bulk of my content—episode 66 is juicy, sometimes funny, but for the most part enlightening. The different topics that I wanted to touch on cannot be summarized in only one episode and will split into a couple of listens; Part 2 will be in episode 68. (Since E67 has already been publishing with Dr. Valdivia).  I apologize in advance for the production mistake and jumping around. As long as you listen, I will be delighted to know if my contributions to your life were helpful.  And please remember, if looking for coaching, mentorship, and VIP advice in your career path into the USA, I am here to help. So, email me at:  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> and visit <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a>, where more information is available. Share and distribute my content. The podcast is also available on my YT channel, and it has been extremely popular with plenty of views. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe! <a href="https://youtu.be/STxPLMyNESs" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/STxPLMyNESs</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1895</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E66: Big Physician's NO-NOs! Part One</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e66-big-physician-s-no-nos-part-one--44842222</link><description><![CDATA[Episode #66 is a Potpourri on my 20 years of navigating the healthcare system in the USA. Part one condenses the initial segment. It is full of juicy information that will assist the new physician in navigating life as a doctor while straying away from potentially career-ending situations.  #TroubledDoctors #DoctorsNONOs #MedicalMistakes #DoctorEthics Do you guys wonder how do I get Ideas for content? Well, I will tell you my secret, during my commutes, from work to home or vice versa, I mostly listen to plenty of on the go "car university" Audible titles, and some of the things I have learned, I try to use them and apply them towards my medical practice and my life. Also, Some of these teachings bleed right into my podcast production project.  Since the FMG & IMG Podcast is an experiential show, my only goal is to show you how (I am not saying it is the only way or the right way!). Still, over 20 years, life and experience have taught me, either by personal mistakes, lessons, or anecdotes, which is the best pathway to choose when dealing with all the different scenarios and life situations. One day, you, like me, will encounter on your path.  For that reason, I collect my ideas, type them, write them down, purify the thought process, and come up with the bulk of my content—episode 66 is juicy, sometimes funny, but for the most part enlightening. The different topics that I wanted to touch on cannot be summarized in only one episode and will split into a couple of listens; Part 2 will be in episode 68. (Since E67 has already been publishing with Dr. Valdivia).  I apologize in advance for the production mistake and jumping around. As long as you listen, I will be delighted to know if my contributions to your life were helpful.  And please remember, if looking for coaching, mentorship, and VIP advice in your career path into the USA, I am here to help. So, email me at:  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> and visit <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a>, where more information is available. Share and distribute my content. The podcast is also available on my YT channel, and it has been extremely popular with plenty of views. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe! <a href="https://youtu.be/STxPLMyNESs" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/STxPLMyNESs</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">838d5b7a-cc11-4dc2-ac1e-8ef3afa6b896</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2021 22:19:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44842222/e66_big_physicians_no_nos_part_one.mp3" length="45402520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode #66 is a Potpourri on my 20 years of navigating the healthcare system in the USA. Part one condenses the initial segment. It is full of juicy information that will assist the new physician in navigating life as a doctor while straying away...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode #66 is a Potpourri on my 20 years of navigating the healthcare system in the USA. Part one condenses the initial segment. It is full of juicy information that will assist the new physician in navigating life as a doctor while straying away from potentially career-ending situations.  #TroubledDoctors #DoctorsNONOs #MedicalMistakes #DoctorEthics Do you guys wonder how do I get Ideas for content? Well, I will tell you my secret, during my commutes, from work to home or vice versa, I mostly listen to plenty of on the go "car university" Audible titles, and some of the things I have learned, I try to use them and apply them towards my medical practice and my life. Also, Some of these teachings bleed right into my podcast production project.  Since the FMG & IMG Podcast is an experiential show, my only goal is to show you how (I am not saying it is the only way or the right way!). Still, over 20 years, life and experience have taught me, either by personal mistakes, lessons, or anecdotes, which is the best pathway to choose when dealing with all the different scenarios and life situations. One day, you, like me, will encounter on your path.  For that reason, I collect my ideas, type them, write them down, purify the thought process, and come up with the bulk of my content—episode 66 is juicy, sometimes funny, but for the most part enlightening. The different topics that I wanted to touch on cannot be summarized in only one episode and will split into a couple of listens; Part 2 will be in episode 68. (Since E67 has already been publishing with Dr. Valdivia).  I apologize in advance for the production mistake and jumping around. As long as you listen, I will be delighted to know if my contributions to your life were helpful.  And please remember, if looking for coaching, mentorship, and VIP advice in your career path into the USA, I am here to help. So, email me at:  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> and visit <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a>, where more information is available. Share and distribute my content. The podcast is also available on my YT channel, and it has been extremely popular with plenty of views. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe! <a href="https://youtu.be/STxPLMyNESs" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/STxPLMyNESs</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1895</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode # 67: "Brain Surgeon or Aquaman?" - The Importance of Physicians Wellness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-brain-surgeon-or-aquaman-the-importance-of-physicians-wellness--51301846</link><description><![CDATA[Deep Diving - A Brain Surgeon's Choice for Practicing Wellness! Dr. Juan Valdivia-Valdivia returns to speak everything about Deep (sea) Diving and how this correlates with his professional career as a Brain & Spine Surgeon. Based on Tampa Bay, Dr. Valdivia found a niche in a rare and unique sport that takes Cardiopulmonary / Brain Physiology to a new level.  The human body does not know limits, and the overall body and mind preparation is required for this and many other disciplines (Not only sports but also business, relationships, etc.) Some of the topics that we discussed are: 1. Visualization techniques and similarities for performance: Surgery vs. Freediving. 2. Self-programming or Mind-programming & how it helps in surgery (life, sports, business) and a parallel to other activities like freediving.  3. What it means to be "Present in the Here and Now." 4. How to balance life with a busy practice, a study schedule, a family life. How crucial is wellness in the process of preparation and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  5. The Brain and Water, and his opinion on evolution, neuroanatomy, and in-water physiology responses.  6. The Ocean: "The Big Mother" - an interesting concept! 7. Why humans have felt attracted to the water/ocean so much over our process of evolution.  8. Why do humans love to dive and breathe hold? 9. What's the foundation for a good physician/doctor/provider. 10. What does it mean to "Put the patient first!". Many of you wonder why we speak about this topic. The reason behind it is the content discussed and how it could help us use strategies to increase and maximize performance during the USMLE test-taking process and ECFMG certification pathway.  Never forgetting and leaving behind yourself and your loved ones, and having a balance at work and in life. His perspective as a Neurosurgeon is interesting, and visualization and mind programming could help quite a bit with the proper test-taking preparation and eventually a good outcome and success in achieving your goals! He shared an amazing link on YouTube that explains further this interesting and rare sport: Freediving! <a href="https://youtu.be/TpUycK-2_lI" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/TpUycK-2_lI</a> Enjoy, and Please share! Do not forget to visit:  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com  Contact me at: <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  Thank you again for listening,  Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.       ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">278b42f0-f3d5-46a7-9209-e75c1723d6a1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:31:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301846/episode_67_brain_surgeon_or_aquaman_the_importance_of_physicians_wellness.mp3" length="69862134" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Deep Diving - A Brain Surgeon's Choice for Practicing Wellness! Dr. Juan Valdivia-Valdivia returns to speak everything about Deep (sea) Diving and how this correlates with his professional career as a Brain &amp; Spine Surgeon. Based on Tampa Bay, Dr....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Deep Diving - A Brain Surgeon's Choice for Practicing Wellness! Dr. Juan Valdivia-Valdivia returns to speak everything about Deep (sea) Diving and how this correlates with his professional career as a Brain & Spine Surgeon. Based on Tampa Bay, Dr. Valdivia found a niche in a rare and unique sport that takes Cardiopulmonary / Brain Physiology to a new level.  The human body does not know limits, and the overall body and mind preparation is required for this and many other disciplines (Not only sports but also business, relationships, etc.) Some of the topics that we discussed are: 1. Visualization techniques and similarities for performance: Surgery vs. Freediving. 2. Self-programming or Mind-programming & how it helps in surgery (life, sports, business) and a parallel to other activities like freediving.  3. What it means to be "Present in the Here and Now." 4. How to balance life with a busy practice, a study schedule, a family life. How crucial is wellness in the process of preparation and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  5. The Brain and Water, and his opinion on evolution, neuroanatomy, and in-water physiology responses.  6. The Ocean: "The Big Mother" - an interesting concept! 7. Why humans have felt attracted to the water/ocean so much over our process of evolution.  8. Why do humans love to dive and breathe hold? 9. What's the foundation for a good physician/doctor/provider. 10. What does it mean to "Put the patient first!". Many of you wonder why we speak about this topic. The reason behind it is the content discussed and how it could help us use strategies to increase and maximize performance during the USMLE test-taking process and ECFMG certification pathway.  Never forgetting and leaving behind yourself and your loved ones, and having a balance at work and in life. His perspective as a Neurosurgeon is interesting, and visualization and mind programming could help quite a bit with the proper test-taking preparation and eventually a good outcome and success in achieving your goals! He shared an amazing link on YouTube that explains further this interesting and rare sport: Freediving! <a href="https://youtu.be/TpUycK-2_lI" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/TpUycK-2_lI</a> Enjoy, and Please share! Do not forget to visit:  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com  Contact me at: <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  Thank you again for listening,  Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.       ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2911</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cdb9d812d58f813edfda3ccd849dfc70.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode # 67: "Brain Surgeon or Aquaman?" - The Importance of Physicians Wellness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-brain-surgeon-or-aquaman-the-importance-of-physicians-wellness--44392012</link><description><![CDATA[Deep Diving - A Brain Surgeon's Choice for Practicing Wellness! Dr. Juan Valdivia-Valdivia returns to speak everything about Deep (sea) Diving and how this correlates with his professional career as a Brain & Spine Surgeon. Based on Tampa Bay, Dr. Valdivia found a niche in a rare and unique sport that takes Cardiopulmonary / Brain Physiology to a new level.  The human body does not know limits, and the overall body and mind preparation is required for this and many other disciplines (Not only sports but also business, relationships, etc.) Some of the topics that we discussed are: 1. Visualization techniques and similarities for performance: Surgery vs. Freediving. 2. Self-programming or Mind-programming & how it helps in surgery (life, sports, business) and a parallel to other activities like freediving.  3. What it means to be "Present in the Here and Now." 4. How to balance life with a busy practice, a study schedule, a family life. How crucial is wellness in the process of preparation and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  5. The Brain and Water, and his opinion on evolution, neuroanatomy, and in-water physiology responses.  6. The Ocean: "The Big Mother" - an interesting concept! 7. Why humans have felt attracted to the water/ocean so much over our process of evolution.  8. Why do humans love to dive and breathe hold? 9. What's the foundation for a good physician/doctor/provider. 10. What does it mean to "Put the patient first!". Many of you wonder why we speak about this topic. The reason behind it is the content discussed and how it could help us use strategies to increase and maximize performance during the USMLE test-taking process and ECFMG certification pathway.  Never forgetting and leaving behind yourself and your loved ones, and having a balance at work and in life. His perspective as a Neurosurgeon is interesting, and visualization and mind programming could help quite a bit with the proper test-taking preparation and eventually a good outcome and success in achieving your goals! He shared an amazing link on YouTube that explains further this interesting and rare sport: Freediving! <a href="https://youtu.be/TpUycK-2_lI" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/TpUycK-2_lI</a> Enjoy, and Please share! Do not forget to visit:  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com  Contact me at: <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  Thank you again for listening,  Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.       ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">30254841-724d-4059-b663-f2420211aea3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:31:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44392012/episode_67_brain_surgeon_or_aquaman_the_importance_of_physicians_wellness.mp3" length="69862134" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Deep Diving - A Brain Surgeon's Choice for Practicing Wellness! Dr. Juan Valdivia-Valdivia returns to speak everything about Deep (sea) Diving and how this correlates with his professional career as a Brain &amp; Spine Surgeon. Based on Tampa Bay, Dr....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Deep Diving - A Brain Surgeon's Choice for Practicing Wellness! Dr. Juan Valdivia-Valdivia returns to speak everything about Deep (sea) Diving and how this correlates with his professional career as a Brain & Spine Surgeon. Based on Tampa Bay, Dr. Valdivia found a niche in a rare and unique sport that takes Cardiopulmonary / Brain Physiology to a new level.  The human body does not know limits, and the overall body and mind preparation is required for this and many other disciplines (Not only sports but also business, relationships, etc.) Some of the topics that we discussed are: 1. Visualization techniques and similarities for performance: Surgery vs. Freediving. 2. Self-programming or Mind-programming & how it helps in surgery (life, sports, business) and a parallel to other activities like freediving.  3. What it means to be "Present in the Here and Now." 4. How to balance life with a busy practice, a study schedule, a family life. How crucial is wellness in the process of preparation and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  5. The Brain and Water, and his opinion on evolution, neuroanatomy, and in-water physiology responses.  6. The Ocean: "The Big Mother" - an interesting concept! 7. Why humans have felt attracted to the water/ocean so much over our process of evolution.  8. Why do humans love to dive and breathe hold? 9. What's the foundation for a good physician/doctor/provider. 10. What does it mean to "Put the patient first!". Many of you wonder why we speak about this topic. The reason behind it is the content discussed and how it could help us use strategies to increase and maximize performance during the USMLE test-taking process and ECFMG certification pathway.  Never forgetting and leaving behind yourself and your loved ones, and having a balance at work and in life. His perspective as a Neurosurgeon is interesting, and visualization and mind programming could help quite a bit with the proper test-taking preparation and eventually a good outcome and success in achieving your goals! He shared an amazing link on YouTube that explains further this interesting and rare sport: Freediving! <a href="https://youtu.be/TpUycK-2_lI" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/TpUycK-2_lI</a> Enjoy, and Please share! Do not forget to visit:  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com  Contact me at: <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  Thank you again for listening,  Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.       ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2911</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cdb9d812d58f813edfda3ccd849dfc70.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E65: "We Matched!" - A double story of success...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e65-we-matched-a-double-story-of-success--51301915</link><description><![CDATA[E65: "We Matched!" - A double story of success... Listen to these 2 Colombians—two applicants, physicians that I couched. With Ferney, from the begging of his journey and with Daniela, supporting her during her 4th affair at matching.  Both have a remarkable story. For one of them, one attempt, one process, and success. For her, 4 attempts, thousands of dollars and lots of frustrations, and a whole transformation in how to take on and improve the application process. But never giving up, like her Facebook group quotes, here is the link:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=usaresidency%20match%20-%20never%20give%20up" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=usaresidency%20match%20-%20never%20give%20up</a>! I hope you enjoy this happy discussion as we celebrate their matches and get exposure to the emotions and feelings of becoming a doctor in the USA.  These two pupils were successful, and you can be one of them as well! so remember, invest in your future. With some tips of advice and experience, I can help by reaching out to me and requesting my Coaching and Life Coaching consultation services to empower you and give you the skills to make it into GME in the USA. I will help you with the tools to help you find a program but understand that I cannot get you into the programs. I have no control over that, and it's 100% up to your dedication and efforts, so if interested, please click the link below.  Invest in you and your future, and talk to me! I can help, and I hope to see you succeed as my colleagues and friends Daniela & Ferney did! - So click below to get redirected. <a href="https://www.osoriomd.com/consulting/" rel="noopener">https://www.osoriomd.com/consulting/</a> As most of my guests have agreed, having a consultant, it’s the way to go when you want to have a clear understanding of what it takes to be a doctor in the USA! The certification path could be confusing and remarkably overwhelming, and a counselor could make the difference between success or failure… With my 20 years of experience, you will get premium advice, and I will be “holding your hand” and assisting you along the way; so far, some of my followers have shadowed me and have really enjoyed the experience of working by my side. The information that I have compiled over the years and the experience of having had practice in the USA gives me the background and strength of knowledge in directing you in the right direction, so you don’t “ get lost” and help you accomplish all your dreams and goals. After following my website, I hope that you have gathered the understanding based on real-life experiences that every person’s journey is a different one, some smooth, some complex, but for the most part, as Colin Powell said: “There are no secrets for success; it is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”  & “A willing mind Makes a hard journey easy,” Phillip Massinger. For a convenient initial face-to-face Skype consultation, up to 60 minutes, please fill your application for review, a preliminary discussion, and coordinate a convenient timeframe for both of us. And for just $199, you will get 100% of my attention, and we will carefully analyze your situation and implement strategies to move forward on this path. We will help you accomplish every dream, and I will coach you along the way. Hope to hear from you soon! Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">45a49a65-12b8-4a32-83eb-39f513ea1a42</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:56:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301915/e65_we_matched_a_double_story_of_success.mp3" length="73634952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>E65: "We Matched!" - A double story of success... Listen to these 2 Colombians—two applicants, physicians that I couched. With Ferney, from the begging of his journey and with Daniela, supporting her during her 4th affair at matching.  Both have a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[E65: "We Matched!" - A double story of success... Listen to these 2 Colombians—two applicants, physicians that I couched. With Ferney, from the begging of his journey and with Daniela, supporting her during her 4th affair at matching.  Both have a remarkable story. For one of them, one attempt, one process, and success. For her, 4 attempts, thousands of dollars and lots of frustrations, and a whole transformation in how to take on and improve the application process. But never giving up, like her Facebook group quotes, here is the link:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=usaresidency%20match%20-%20never%20give%20up" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=usaresidency%20match%20-%20never%20give%20up</a>! I hope you enjoy this happy discussion as we celebrate their matches and get exposure to the emotions and feelings of becoming a doctor in the USA.  These two pupils were successful, and you can be one of them as well! so remember, invest in your future. With some tips of advice and experience, I can help by reaching out to me and requesting my Coaching and Life Coaching consultation services to empower you and give you the skills to make it into GME in the USA. I will help you with the tools to help you find a program but understand that I cannot get you into the programs. I have no control over that, and it's 100% up to your dedication and efforts, so if interested, please click the link below.  Invest in you and your future, and talk to me! I can help, and I hope to see you succeed as my colleagues and friends Daniela & Ferney did! - So click below to get redirected. <a href="https://www.osoriomd.com/consulting/" rel="noopener">https://www.osoriomd.com/consulting/</a> As most of my guests have agreed, having a consultant, it’s the way to go when you want to have a clear understanding of what it takes to be a doctor in the USA! The certification path could be confusing and remarkably overwhelming, and a counselor could make the difference between success or failure… With my 20 years of experience, you will get premium advice, and I will be “holding your hand” and assisting you along the way; so far, some of my followers have shadowed me and have really enjoyed the experience of working by my side. The information that I have compiled over the years and the experience of having had practice in the USA gives me the background and strength of knowledge in directing you in the right direction, so you don’t “ get lost” and help you accomplish all your dreams and goals. After following my website, I hope that you have gathered the understanding based on real-life experiences that every person’s journey is a different one, some smooth, some complex, but for the most part, as Colin Powell said: “There are no secrets for success; it is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”  & “A willing mind Makes a hard journey easy,” Phillip Massinger. For a convenient initial face-to-face Skype consultation, up to 60 minutes, please fill your application for review, a preliminary discussion, and coordinate a convenient timeframe for both of us. And for just $199, you will get 100% of my attention, and we will carefully analyze your situation and implement strategies to move forward on this path. We will help you accomplish every dream, and I will coach you along the way. Hope to hear from you soon! Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3068</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ae733a82e87f5718a085df6aaae7929.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E65: "We Matched!" - A double story of success...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e65-we-matched-a-double-story-of-success--44133850</link><description><![CDATA[E65: "We Matched!" - A double story of success... Listen to these 2 Colombians—two applicants, physicians that I couched. With Ferney, from the begging of his journey and with Daniela, supporting her during her 4th affair at matching.  Both have a remarkable story. For one of them, one attempt, one process, and success. For her, 4 attempts, thousands of dollars and lots of frustrations, and a whole transformation in how to take on and improve the application process. But never giving up, like her Facebook group quotes, here is the link:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=usaresidency%20match%20-%20never%20give%20up" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=usaresidency%20match%20-%20never%20give%20up</a>! I hope you enjoy this happy discussion as we celebrate their matches and get exposure to the emotions and feelings of becoming a doctor in the USA.  These two pupils were successful, and you can be one of them as well! so remember, invest in your future. With some tips of advice and experience, I can help by reaching out to me and requesting my Coaching and Life Coaching consultation services to empower you and give you the skills to make it into GME in the USA. I will help you with the tools to help you find a program but understand that I cannot get you into the programs. I have no control over that, and it's 100% up to your dedication and efforts, so if interested, please click the link below.  Invest in you and your future, and talk to me! I can help, and I hope to see you succeed as my colleagues and friends Daniela & Ferney did! - So click below to get redirected. <a href="https://www.osoriomd.com/consulting/" rel="noopener">https://www.osoriomd.com/consulting/</a> As most of my guests have agreed, having a consultant, it’s the way to go when you want to have a clear understanding of what it takes to be a doctor in the USA! The certification path could be confusing and remarkably overwhelming, and a counselor could make the difference between success or failure… With my 20 years of experience, you will get premium advice, and I will be “holding your hand” and assisting you along the way; so far, some of my followers have shadowed me and have really enjoyed the experience of working by my side. The information that I have compiled over the years and the experience of having had practice in the USA gives me the background and strength of knowledge in directing you in the right direction, so you don’t “ get lost” and help you accomplish all your dreams and goals. After following my website, I hope that you have gathered the understanding based on real-life experiences that every person’s journey is a different one, some smooth, some complex, but for the most part, as Colin Powell said: “There are no secrets for success; it is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”  & “A willing mind Makes a hard journey easy,” Phillip Massinger. For a convenient initial face-to-face Skype consultation, up to 60 minutes, please fill your application for review, a preliminary discussion, and coordinate a convenient timeframe for both of us. And for just $199, you will get 100% of my attention, and we will carefully analyze your situation and implement strategies to move forward on this path. We will help you accomplish every dream, and I will coach you along the way. Hope to hear from you soon! Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4dd22e9e-077b-4074-aab9-4ea87fd96344</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:56:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44133850/e65_we_matched_a_double_story_of_success.mp3" length="73634952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>E65: "We Matched!" - A double story of success... Listen to these 2 Colombians—two applicants, physicians that I couched. With Ferney, from the begging of his journey and with Daniela, supporting her during her 4th affair at matching.  Both have a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[E65: "We Matched!" - A double story of success... Listen to these 2 Colombians—two applicants, physicians that I couched. With Ferney, from the begging of his journey and with Daniela, supporting her during her 4th affair at matching.  Both have a remarkable story. For one of them, one attempt, one process, and success. For her, 4 attempts, thousands of dollars and lots of frustrations, and a whole transformation in how to take on and improve the application process. But never giving up, like her Facebook group quotes, here is the link:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=usaresidency%20match%20-%20never%20give%20up" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=usaresidency%20match%20-%20never%20give%20up</a>! I hope you enjoy this happy discussion as we celebrate their matches and get exposure to the emotions and feelings of becoming a doctor in the USA.  These two pupils were successful, and you can be one of them as well! so remember, invest in your future. With some tips of advice and experience, I can help by reaching out to me and requesting my Coaching and Life Coaching consultation services to empower you and give you the skills to make it into GME in the USA. I will help you with the tools to help you find a program but understand that I cannot get you into the programs. I have no control over that, and it's 100% up to your dedication and efforts, so if interested, please click the link below.  Invest in you and your future, and talk to me! I can help, and I hope to see you succeed as my colleagues and friends Daniela & Ferney did! - So click below to get redirected. <a href="https://www.osoriomd.com/consulting/" rel="noopener">https://www.osoriomd.com/consulting/</a> As most of my guests have agreed, having a consultant, it’s the way to go when you want to have a clear understanding of what it takes to be a doctor in the USA! The certification path could be confusing and remarkably overwhelming, and a counselor could make the difference between success or failure… With my 20 years of experience, you will get premium advice, and I will be “holding your hand” and assisting you along the way; so far, some of my followers have shadowed me and have really enjoyed the experience of working by my side. The information that I have compiled over the years and the experience of having had practice in the USA gives me the background and strength of knowledge in directing you in the right direction, so you don’t “ get lost” and help you accomplish all your dreams and goals. After following my website, I hope that you have gathered the understanding based on real-life experiences that every person’s journey is a different one, some smooth, some complex, but for the most part, as Colin Powell said: “There are no secrets for success; it is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”  & “A willing mind Makes a hard journey easy,” Phillip Massinger. For a convenient initial face-to-face Skype consultation, up to 60 minutes, please fill your application for review, a preliminary discussion, and coordinate a convenient timeframe for both of us. And for just $199, you will get 100% of my attention, and we will carefully analyze your situation and implement strategies to move forward on this path. We will help you accomplish every dream, and I will coach you along the way. Hope to hear from you soon! Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3068</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ae733a82e87f5718a085df6aaae7929.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E64: "Congratulations: You have Matched!"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e64-congratulations-you-have-matched--51301845</link><description><![CDATA[I want to congratulate all 7500+ IMGs that were Matched during the 2021 ECFMG residency application process. Its been one of the toughest years for all of us and incredibly challenging for those who put themselves through the grind.  Brighter things are coming to us soon. All we can hope for is to do our part by studying hard, building a strong resume (CV), personal statement, improving our English, and perfecting our interviewing skills by working on verbal & non-verbal communication. And to motivate you all, I am posting Dr. Daniela Rodriguez's thank you message on her Facebook group, with her permission, and which I have found to be extremely motivating, moving, and at the same time encourages all of us on how to beat the odds. USA Residency Match - Never Give Up! that, as of now, has 8.1K members benefiting from everyone's feedback. Feel free to join and visit her at:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2629554533956743" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2629554533956743</a> So, for now, I will leave you with this:  At 10:58 am yesterday, I received an email from the NRMP saying, "Congratulations, you have matched!" And immediately, my hands began to shake out of joy and excitement. I couldn't believe what had just happened. Finally, after four attempts, my dream of becoming a pediatrician will come true. Yet, looking back at the path it took to get me here, I can say that I found it filled with tough challenges and obstacles. But thanks to those challenges, I am the person that I am today. During the process, I met amazing people who were willing to lend me a hand without ever meeting face to face. Not only that, I became a better person, appreciating more and more the unconditional love my parents, siblings, and the rest of my family members have always given me. Most importantly, God's timing is perfect. Since I started this process, it hasn't been easy at all. It became even more challenging when, after three consecutive tries, I could not match. Each time, it felt I was not going to achieve it. I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. But, at the same time, there was something that kept pushing me to keep fighting. After each defeat, I gained more strength. It was within those disappointing moments; I decided to create this group. Funny! What began as a Facebook group soon became an international family. I met people who were also going through the same difficulties as I was. Although not everyone was on the same path, what brought us together was the desire and willingness to keep fighting. I realized that I was not alone and that if you (the group) believed in me, I should believe in myself. Today, I am writing to say "Thank you" with all my heart. But most importantly, to tell you that anything is possible and that if I could achieve what I achieved yesterday, everyone can. Never stop chasing your dreams, and don't let the negative thoughts limit you. I also thank my parents, my friends, and everyone who was part of this process. Never give up!  Here are some of the people she wanted to thank, and I felt It was necessary to give them valid recognition for their input to accomplish her dreams... Andrea Cortés Fernández Alonso Osorio, M.D. Residency Success Varun Agrawal Sana Khan Zeel Bhatt Hernán Goicochea Rossana Romero Orozco Arielle Richey Levine Héctor Fauricio Pinilla Juan P. Ruiz Juan Camilo Rodriguez Cuellar & Thanks for listening once again, and remember, episode 65 has Dr. Rodriguez as a guest, telling us about tips and advice about her path and the emotions during March 15th that is still flowing to this day. Good luck, Doctors, and get ready for July 1st.  Stay in touch, and Remember to Download and Share! Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fe8a1794-f125-4db9-88b7-b24b9e77fd4f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:27:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301845/e64_congratulations_you_have_matched.mp3" length="25743604" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I want to congratulate all 7500+ IMGs that were Matched during the 2021 ECFMG residency application process. Its been one of the toughest years for all of us and incredibly challenging for those who put themselves through the grind.  Brighter things...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I want to congratulate all 7500+ IMGs that were Matched during the 2021 ECFMG residency application process. Its been one of the toughest years for all of us and incredibly challenging for those who put themselves through the grind.  Brighter things are coming to us soon. All we can hope for is to do our part by studying hard, building a strong resume (CV), personal statement, improving our English, and perfecting our interviewing skills by working on verbal & non-verbal communication. And to motivate you all, I am posting Dr. Daniela Rodriguez's thank you message on her Facebook group, with her permission, and which I have found to be extremely motivating, moving, and at the same time encourages all of us on how to beat the odds. USA Residency Match - Never Give Up! that, as of now, has 8.1K members benefiting from everyone's feedback. Feel free to join and visit her at:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2629554533956743" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2629554533956743</a> So, for now, I will leave you with this:  At 10:58 am yesterday, I received an email from the NRMP saying, "Congratulations, you have matched!" And immediately, my hands began to shake out of joy and excitement. I couldn't believe what had just happened. Finally, after four attempts, my dream of becoming a pediatrician will come true. Yet, looking back at the path it took to get me here, I can say that I found it filled with tough challenges and obstacles. But thanks to those challenges, I am the person that I am today. During the process, I met amazing people who were willing to lend me a hand without ever meeting face to face. Not only that, I became a better person, appreciating more and more the unconditional love my parents, siblings, and the rest of my family members have always given me. Most importantly, God's timing is perfect. Since I started this process, it hasn't been easy at all. It became even more challenging when, after three consecutive tries, I could not match. Each time, it felt I was not going to achieve it. I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. But, at the same time, there was something that kept pushing me to keep fighting. After each defeat, I gained more strength. It was within those disappointing moments; I decided to create this group. Funny! What began as a Facebook group soon became an international family. I met people who were also going through the same difficulties as I was. Although not everyone was on the same path, what brought us together was the desire and willingness to keep fighting. I realized that I was not alone and that if you (the group) believed in me, I should believe in myself. Today, I am writing to say "Thank you" with all my heart. But most importantly, to tell you that anything is possible and that if I could achieve what I achieved yesterday, everyone can. Never stop chasing your dreams, and don't let the negative thoughts limit you. I also thank my parents, my friends, and everyone who was part of this process. Never give up!  Here are some of the people she wanted to thank, and I felt It was necessary to give them valid recognition for their input to accomplish her dreams... Andrea Cortés Fernández Alonso Osorio, M.D. Residency Success Varun Agrawal Sana Khan Zeel Bhatt Hernán Goicochea Rossana Romero Orozco Arielle Richey Levine Héctor Fauricio Pinilla Juan P. Ruiz Juan Camilo Rodriguez Cuellar & Thanks for listening once again, and remember, episode 65 has Dr. Rodriguez as a guest, telling us about tips and advice about her path and the emotions during March 15th that is still flowing to this day. Good luck, Doctors, and get ready for July 1st.  Stay in touch, and Remember to Download and Share! Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1073</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a48d6d25dbb47b050f24bd2633caa673.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E64: "Congratulations: You have Matched!"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e64-congratulations-you-have-matched--44133201</link><description><![CDATA[I want to congratulate all 7500+ IMGs that were Matched during the 2021 ECFMG residency application process. Its been one of the toughest years for all of us and incredibly challenging for those who put themselves through the grind.  Brighter things are coming to us soon. All we can hope for is to do our part by studying hard, building a strong resume (CV), personal statement, improving our English, and perfecting our interviewing skills by working on verbal & non-verbal communication. And to motivate you all, I am posting Dr. Daniela Rodriguez's thank you message on her Facebook group, with her permission, and which I have found to be extremely motivating, moving, and at the same time encourages all of us on how to beat the odds. USA Residency Match - Never Give Up! that, as of now, has 8.1K members benefiting from everyone's feedback. Feel free to join and visit her at:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2629554533956743" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2629554533956743</a> So, for now, I will leave you with this:  At 10:58 am yesterday, I received an email from the NRMP saying, "Congratulations, you have matched!" And immediately, my hands began to shake out of joy and excitement. I couldn't believe what had just happened. Finally, after four attempts, my dream of becoming a pediatrician will come true. Yet, looking back at the path it took to get me here, I can say that I found it filled with tough challenges and obstacles. But thanks to those challenges, I am the person that I am today. During the process, I met amazing people who were willing to lend me a hand without ever meeting face to face. Not only that, I became a better person, appreciating more and more the unconditional love my parents, siblings, and the rest of my family members have always given me. Most importantly, God's timing is perfect. Since I started this process, it hasn't been easy at all. It became even more challenging when, after three consecutive tries, I could not match. Each time, it felt I was not going to achieve it. I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. But, at the same time, there was something that kept pushing me to keep fighting. After each defeat, I gained more strength. It was within those disappointing moments; I decided to create this group. Funny! What began as a Facebook group soon became an international family. I met people who were also going through the same difficulties as I was. Although not everyone was on the same path, what brought us together was the desire and willingness to keep fighting. I realized that I was not alone and that if you (the group) believed in me, I should believe in myself. Today, I am writing to say "Thank you" with all my heart. But most importantly, to tell you that anything is possible and that if I could achieve what I achieved yesterday, everyone can. Never stop chasing your dreams, and don't let the negative thoughts limit you. I also thank my parents, my friends, and everyone who was part of this process. Never give up!  Here are some of the people she wanted to thank, and I felt It was necessary to give them valid recognition for their input to accomplish her dreams... Andrea Cortés Fernández Alonso Osorio, M.D. Residency Success Varun Agrawal Sana Khan Zeel Bhatt Hernán Goicochea Rossana Romero Orozco Arielle Richey Levine Héctor Fauricio Pinilla Juan P. Ruiz Juan Camilo Rodriguez Cuellar & Thanks for listening once again, and remember, episode 65 has Dr. Rodriguez as a guest, telling us about tips and advice about her path and the emotions during March 15th that is still flowing to this day. Good luck, Doctors, and get ready for July 1st.  Stay in touch, and Remember to Download and Share! Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3964f3e4-91e3-4945-9e7c-4a29e60f24c4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:27:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44133201/e64_congratulations_you_have_matched.mp3" length="25743604" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I want to congratulate all 7500+ IMGs that were Matched during the 2021 ECFMG residency application process. Its been one of the toughest years for all of us and incredibly challenging for those who put themselves through the grind.  Brighter things...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I want to congratulate all 7500+ IMGs that were Matched during the 2021 ECFMG residency application process. Its been one of the toughest years for all of us and incredibly challenging for those who put themselves through the grind.  Brighter things are coming to us soon. All we can hope for is to do our part by studying hard, building a strong resume (CV), personal statement, improving our English, and perfecting our interviewing skills by working on verbal & non-verbal communication. And to motivate you all, I am posting Dr. Daniela Rodriguez's thank you message on her Facebook group, with her permission, and which I have found to be extremely motivating, moving, and at the same time encourages all of us on how to beat the odds. USA Residency Match - Never Give Up! that, as of now, has 8.1K members benefiting from everyone's feedback. Feel free to join and visit her at:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2629554533956743" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2629554533956743</a> So, for now, I will leave you with this:  At 10:58 am yesterday, I received an email from the NRMP saying, "Congratulations, you have matched!" And immediately, my hands began to shake out of joy and excitement. I couldn't believe what had just happened. Finally, after four attempts, my dream of becoming a pediatrician will come true. Yet, looking back at the path it took to get me here, I can say that I found it filled with tough challenges and obstacles. But thanks to those challenges, I am the person that I am today. During the process, I met amazing people who were willing to lend me a hand without ever meeting face to face. Not only that, I became a better person, appreciating more and more the unconditional love my parents, siblings, and the rest of my family members have always given me. Most importantly, God's timing is perfect. Since I started this process, it hasn't been easy at all. It became even more challenging when, after three consecutive tries, I could not match. Each time, it felt I was not going to achieve it. I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. But, at the same time, there was something that kept pushing me to keep fighting. After each defeat, I gained more strength. It was within those disappointing moments; I decided to create this group. Funny! What began as a Facebook group soon became an international family. I met people who were also going through the same difficulties as I was. Although not everyone was on the same path, what brought us together was the desire and willingness to keep fighting. I realized that I was not alone and that if you (the group) believed in me, I should believe in myself. Today, I am writing to say "Thank you" with all my heart. But most importantly, to tell you that anything is possible and that if I could achieve what I achieved yesterday, everyone can. Never stop chasing your dreams, and don't let the negative thoughts limit you. I also thank my parents, my friends, and everyone who was part of this process. Never give up!  Here are some of the people she wanted to thank, and I felt It was necessary to give them valid recognition for their input to accomplish her dreams... Andrea Cortés Fernández Alonso Osorio, M.D. Residency Success Varun Agrawal Sana Khan Zeel Bhatt Hernán Goicochea Rossana Romero Orozco Arielle Richey Levine Héctor Fauricio Pinilla Juan P. Ruiz Juan Camilo Rodriguez Cuellar & Thanks for listening once again, and remember, episode 65 has Dr. Rodriguez as a guest, telling us about tips and advice about her path and the emotions during March 15th that is still flowing to this day. Good luck, Doctors, and get ready for July 1st.  Stay in touch, and Remember to Download and Share! Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1073</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a48d6d25dbb47b050f24bd2633caa673.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E63 - The FMG &amp; IMG Podcast and some Motivation for all!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e63-the-fmg-img-podcast-and-some-motivation-for-all--51294919</link><description><![CDATA[The requirements for ECFMG Certification include passing examinations in the medical sciences, clinical skills, and communications skills. Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) are the exams currently administered that satisfy the medical science examination requirement. Prior to its suspension by the USMLE program in early 2020, the former USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam was the exam that satisfied the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification. In response to the suspension and subsequent discontinuation of Step 2 CS by the USMLE program, ECFMG|FAIMER has offered pathways to allow international medical graduates (IMGs) to meet the clinical and communication skills requirements. ECFMG|FAIMER first offered the pathways to IMGs participating in the 2021 Match and is continuing and expanding the pathways for IMGs participating in the 2022 Match. The pathways allow ECFMG Certification to continue to perform its critical function of providing assurance to the public and U.S. graduate medical education (GME) programs that IMGs are ready to enter supervised training. They also allow qualified IMGs to continue to pursue ECFMG Certification and to compete for positions in U.S. GME. In addition pathway applicants also must meet all requirements for the pathway to which they apply. Detailed eligibility requirements and application instructions for each of the following pathways will be published as they become available. Important Note: Applicants who failed Step 2 CS one or more times must apply through Pathway 6 regardless of whether they meet the eligibility requirements for other Pathways.  Pathway 1: Already Licensed to Practice Medicine in Another Country  Pathway 1 is intended for applicants who currently hold or have recently held a license/registration to practice medicine without supervision. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements for Pathway 1 must apply to Pathway 1 unless they failed Step 2 CS.   Pathway 2: Already Passed a Standardized Clinical Skills Exam for Medical Licensure  This pathway is intended for applicants who are not eligible for Pathway 1, but who successfully completed a secure, standardized clinical skills exam as a requirement for medical licensure or registration in a country other than the United States.   Pathway 3: Medical School Accredited by Agency Recognized by World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Pathway 4: Medical School Participates in U.S. Federal Student Loan Program or Is Accredited by an Agency that Has Received a Determination of Comparability by the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) Pathway 5: Medical School Issues Degree Jointly with a U.S. Medical School Accredited by Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)  Pathways 3, 4, and 5 are intended for applicants who have not yet obtained a license/registration to practice medicine without supervision (Pathway 1) and who have not already passed an acceptable standardized clinical skills exam for medical licensure (Pathway 2). An applicant to Pathway 3, 4, or 5 must be a student or a recent graduate of a medical school that meets eligibility requirements established by ECFMG.   Pathway 6: Evaluation of Clinical Patient Encounters by Licensed Physicians  Pathway 6 is intended for applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements for Pathway 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 and/or have failed Step 2 CS one or more times. To meet the requirements for Pathway 6, the applicant’s clinical skills must be evaluated by licensed physicians using ECFMG’s Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX). Additional details and instructions for meeting the requirements for Pathway 6 will be provided as soon as they are available.  Exceptions ECFMG will consider exceptions to certain pathway eligibility requirements for limited and specific reasons. Application Timing The on-line application process for Pathways 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 is expected to open in April 2021. 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Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) are the exams currently administered that satisfy the medical science examination requirement. Prior to its suspension by the USMLE program in early 2020, the former USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam was the exam that satisfied the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification. In response to the suspension and subsequent discontinuation of Step 2 CS by the USMLE program, ECFMG|FAIMER has offered pathways to allow international medical graduates (IMGs) to meet the clinical and communication skills requirements. ECFMG|FAIMER first offered the pathways to IMGs participating in the 2021 Match and is continuing and expanding the pathways for IMGs participating in the 2022 Match. The pathways allow ECFMG Certification to continue to perform its critical function of providing assurance to the public and U.S. graduate medical education (GME) programs that IMGs are ready to enter supervised training. They also allow qualified IMGs to continue to pursue ECFMG Certification and to compete for positions in U.S. GME. In addition pathway applicants also must meet all requirements for the pathway to which they apply. Detailed eligibility requirements and application instructions for each of the following pathways will be published as they become available. Important Note: Applicants who failed Step 2 CS one or more times must apply through Pathway 6 regardless of whether they meet the eligibility requirements for other Pathways.  Pathway 1: Already Licensed to Practice Medicine in Another Country  Pathway 1 is intended for applicants who currently hold or have recently held a license/registration to practice medicine without supervision. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements for Pathway 1 must apply to Pathway 1 unless they failed Step 2 CS.   Pathway 2: Already Passed a Standardized Clinical Skills Exam for Medical Licensure  This pathway is intended for applicants who are not eligible for Pathway 1, but who successfully completed a secure, standardized clinical skills exam as a requirement for medical licensure or registration in a country other than the United States.   Pathway 3: Medical School Accredited by Agency Recognized by World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Pathway 4: Medical School Participates in U.S. Federal Student Loan Program or Is Accredited by an Agency that Has Received a Determination of Comparability by the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) Pathway 5: Medical School Issues Degree Jointly with a U.S. Medical School Accredited by Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)  Pathways 3, 4, and 5 are intended for applicants who have not yet obtained a license/registration to practice medicine without supervision (Pathway 1) and who have not already passed an acceptable standardized clinical skills exam for medical licensure (Pathway 2). An applicant to Pathway 3, 4, or 5 must be a student or a recent graduate of a medical school that meets eligibility requirements established by ECFMG.   Pathway 6: Evaluation of Clinical Patient Encounters by Licensed Physicians  Pathway 6 is intended for applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements for Pathway 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 and/or have failed Step 2 CS one or more times. To meet the requirements for Pathway 6, the applicant’s clinical skills must be evaluated by licensed physicians using ECFMG’s Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX). Additional details and instructions for meeting the requirements for Pathway 6 will be provided as soon as they are available.  Exceptions ECFMG will consider exceptions to certain pathway eligibility requirements for limited and specific reasons. Application Timing The on-line application process for...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>634</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E63 - The FMG &amp; IMG Podcast and some Motivation for all!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e63-the-fmg-img-podcast-and-some-motivation-for-all--43943055</link><description><![CDATA[The requirements for ECFMG Certification include passing examinations in the medical sciences, clinical skills, and communications skills. Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) are the exams currently administered that satisfy the medical science examination requirement. Prior to its suspension by the USMLE program in early 2020, the former USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam was the exam that satisfied the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification. In response to the suspension and subsequent discontinuation of Step 2 CS by the USMLE program, ECFMG|FAIMER has offered pathways to allow international medical graduates (IMGs) to meet the clinical and communication skills requirements. ECFMG|FAIMER first offered the pathways to IMGs participating in the 2021 Match and is continuing and expanding the pathways for IMGs participating in the 2022 Match. The pathways allow ECFMG Certification to continue to perform its critical function of providing assurance to the public and U.S. graduate medical education (GME) programs that IMGs are ready to enter supervised training. They also allow qualified IMGs to continue to pursue ECFMG Certification and to compete for positions in U.S. GME. In addition pathway applicants also must meet all requirements for the pathway to which they apply. Detailed eligibility requirements and application instructions for each of the following pathways will be published as they become available. Important Note: Applicants who failed Step 2 CS one or more times must apply through Pathway 6 regardless of whether they meet the eligibility requirements for other Pathways.  Pathway 1: Already Licensed to Practice Medicine in Another Country  Pathway 1 is intended for applicants who currently hold or have recently held a license/registration to practice medicine without supervision. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements for Pathway 1 must apply to Pathway 1 unless they failed Step 2 CS.   Pathway 2: Already Passed a Standardized Clinical Skills Exam for Medical Licensure  This pathway is intended for applicants who are not eligible for Pathway 1, but who successfully completed a secure, standardized clinical skills exam as a requirement for medical licensure or registration in a country other than the United States.   Pathway 3: Medical School Accredited by Agency Recognized by World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Pathway 4: Medical School Participates in U.S. Federal Student Loan Program or Is Accredited by an Agency that Has Received a Determination of Comparability by the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) Pathway 5: Medical School Issues Degree Jointly with a U.S. Medical School Accredited by Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)  Pathways 3, 4, and 5 are intended for applicants who have not yet obtained a license/registration to practice medicine without supervision (Pathway 1) and who have not already passed an acceptable standardized clinical skills exam for medical licensure (Pathway 2). An applicant to Pathway 3, 4, or 5 must be a student or a recent graduate of a medical school that meets eligibility requirements established by ECFMG.   Pathway 6: Evaluation of Clinical Patient Encounters by Licensed Physicians  Pathway 6 is intended for applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements for Pathway 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 and/or have failed Step 2 CS one or more times. To meet the requirements for Pathway 6, the applicant’s clinical skills must be evaluated by licensed physicians using ECFMG’s Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX). Additional details and instructions for meeting the requirements for Pathway 6 will be provided as soon as they are available.  Exceptions ECFMG will consider exceptions to certain pathway eligibility requirements for limited and specific reasons. Application Timing The on-line application process for Pathways 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 is expected to open in April 2021. The on-line application process for Pathway 6 is expected to open in July 2021.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0b1eb414-33c9-40b4-bc58-92e16061534d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:18:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43943055/e63_the_fmg_and_img_podcast_and_some_motivation_for_all.mp3" length="15215916" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The requirements for ECFMG Certification include passing examinations in the medical sciences, clinical skills, and communications skills. Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) are the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The requirements for ECFMG Certification include passing examinations in the medical sciences, clinical skills, and communications skills. Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) are the exams currently administered that satisfy the medical science examination requirement. Prior to its suspension by the USMLE program in early 2020, the former USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam was the exam that satisfied the clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification. In response to the suspension and subsequent discontinuation of Step 2 CS by the USMLE program, ECFMG|FAIMER has offered pathways to allow international medical graduates (IMGs) to meet the clinical and communication skills requirements. ECFMG|FAIMER first offered the pathways to IMGs participating in the 2021 Match and is continuing and expanding the pathways for IMGs participating in the 2022 Match. The pathways allow ECFMG Certification to continue to perform its critical function of providing assurance to the public and U.S. graduate medical education (GME) programs that IMGs are ready to enter supervised training. They also allow qualified IMGs to continue to pursue ECFMG Certification and to compete for positions in U.S. GME. In addition pathway applicants also must meet all requirements for the pathway to which they apply. Detailed eligibility requirements and application instructions for each of the following pathways will be published as they become available. Important Note: Applicants who failed Step 2 CS one or more times must apply through Pathway 6 regardless of whether they meet the eligibility requirements for other Pathways.  Pathway 1: Already Licensed to Practice Medicine in Another Country  Pathway 1 is intended for applicants who currently hold or have recently held a license/registration to practice medicine without supervision. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements for Pathway 1 must apply to Pathway 1 unless they failed Step 2 CS.   Pathway 2: Already Passed a Standardized Clinical Skills Exam for Medical Licensure  This pathway is intended for applicants who are not eligible for Pathway 1, but who successfully completed a secure, standardized clinical skills exam as a requirement for medical licensure or registration in a country other than the United States.   Pathway 3: Medical School Accredited by Agency Recognized by World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Pathway 4: Medical School Participates in U.S. Federal Student Loan Program or Is Accredited by an Agency that Has Received a Determination of Comparability by the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) Pathway 5: Medical School Issues Degree Jointly with a U.S. Medical School Accredited by Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)  Pathways 3, 4, and 5 are intended for applicants who have not yet obtained a license/registration to practice medicine without supervision (Pathway 1) and who have not already passed an acceptable standardized clinical skills exam for medical licensure (Pathway 2). An applicant to Pathway 3, 4, or 5 must be a student or a recent graduate of a medical school that meets eligibility requirements established by ECFMG.   Pathway 6: Evaluation of Clinical Patient Encounters by Licensed Physicians  Pathway 6 is intended for applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements for Pathway 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 and/or have failed Step 2 CS one or more times. To meet the requirements for Pathway 6, the applicant’s clinical skills must be evaluated by licensed physicians using ECFMG’s Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX). Additional details and instructions for meeting the requirements for Pathway 6 will be provided as soon as they are available.  Exceptions ECFMG will consider exceptions to certain pathway eligibility requirements for limited and specific reasons. Application Timing The on-line application process for...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>634</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E62: Dr. Cyrillo Araujo, M.D. "A radiologist Life Journey: From Brazil to the USA"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e62-dr-cyrillo-araujo-m-d-a-radiologist-life-journey-from-brazil-to-the-usa--51301914</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Cyrillo Araujo is a Senior Member Radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. He Trained at Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil, followed by a Residency training in Radiology with Board Certification at the same institution followed by a  Research Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and subsequently another Fellowship in Body Imaging at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Subsequently getting certified by the American Board of Radiologist.  Through our eloquent interaction we abstract the trail of his accomplishments and dissect the crucial moments and and mentorships that determined his current professional status. The importance of this discussion is based on the richness of information in how to overcome adversities and how to push forward and accept the challenge when an opportunity arises.  His perseverance and dedication is shown on how he jumped the hoops imposed by certifying institutions and immigrations requirements to eventually meet the dream of becoming a board certified radiologist in the USA.  His not only a physician, but also a very dedicated family man and business entrepreneur that enjoys his current cancer based practice and teaching with the residency and fellowship training programs at the University of South Florida (USF), Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL.  This episode is Part 2 of 2. Best,  Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f08e029f-6b73-4e36-ae6b-340e79a650e4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:45:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301914/e62_dr_cyrillo_araujo_m_d_a_radiologist_life_journey_from_brazil_to_the_usa.mp3" length="55937314" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Cyrillo Araujo is a Senior Member Radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. He Trained at Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil, followed by a Residency training in Radiology with Board Certification at the same institution followed by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Cyrillo Araujo is a Senior Member Radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. 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The importance of this discussion is based on the richness of information in how to overcome adversities and how to push forward and accept the challenge when an opportunity arises.  His perseverance and dedication is shown on how he jumped the hoops imposed by certifying institutions and immigrations requirements to eventually meet the dream of becoming a board certified radiologist in the USA.  His not only a physician, but also a very dedicated family man and business entrepreneur that enjoys his current cancer based practice and teaching with the residency and fellowship training programs at the University of South Florida (USF), Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL.  This episode is Part 2 of 2. 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He Trained at Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil, followed by a Residency training in Radiology with Board Certification at the same institution followed by a  Research Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and subsequently another Fellowship in Body Imaging at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Subsequently getting certified by the American Board of Radiologist.  Through our eloquent interaction we abstract the trail of his accomplishments and dissect the crucial moments and and mentorships that determined his current professional status. The importance of this discussion is based on the richness of information in how to overcome adversities and how to push forward and accept the challenge when an opportunity arises.  His perseverance and dedication is shown on how he jumped the hoops imposed by certifying institutions and immigrations requirements to eventually meet the dream of becoming a board certified radiologist in the USA.  His not only a physician, but also a very dedicated family man and business entrepreneur that enjoys his current cancer based practice and teaching with the residency and fellowship training programs at the University of South Florida (USF), Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL.  This episode is Part 2 of 2. Best,  Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">551bed6a-17d6-4cfe-93c1-ad34a31d9406</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:45:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43757933/e62_dr_cyrillo_araujo_m_d_a_radiologist_life_journey_from_brazil_to_the_usa.mp3" length="55937314" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Cyrillo Araujo is a Senior Member Radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. He Trained at Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil, followed by a Residency training in Radiology with Board Certification at the same institution followed by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Cyrillo Araujo is a Senior Member Radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. He Trained at Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil, followed by a Residency training in Radiology with Board Certification at the same institution followed by a  Research Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and subsequently another Fellowship in Body Imaging at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Subsequently getting certified by the American Board of Radiologist.  Through our eloquent interaction we abstract the trail of his accomplishments and dissect the crucial moments and and mentorships that determined his current professional status. The importance of this discussion is based on the richness of information in how to overcome adversities and how to push forward and accept the challenge when an opportunity arises.  His perseverance and dedication is shown on how he jumped the hoops imposed by certifying institutions and immigrations requirements to eventually meet the dream of becoming a board certified radiologist in the USA.  His not only a physician, but also a very dedicated family man and business entrepreneur that enjoys his current cancer based practice and teaching with the residency and fellowship training programs at the University of South Florida (USF), Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL.  This episode is Part 2 of 2. Best,  Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2330</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E61: "Do you have Grit?: How to become a Radiologist in the USA" with Dr. Cyrillo Araujo, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e61-do-you-have-grit-how-to-become-a-radiologist-in-the-usa-with-dr-cyrillo-araujo-m-d--51301918</link><description><![CDATA[Alternative Training Immigration and Board Certification Pathways for FMGs to become Radiologist in the USA. Dr. Cyrillo Araujo is a Senior Member Radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. He Trained at Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil, followed by a Residency training in Radiology with Board Certification at the same institution followed by a  Research Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and subsequently another Fellowship in Body Imaging at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Subsequently getting certified by the American Board of Radiologist.  Through our eloquent interaction we abstract the trail of his accomplishments and dissect the crucial moments and and mentorships that determined his current professional status. The importance of this discussion is based on the richness of information in how to overcome adversities and how to push forward and accept the challenge when an opportunity arises.  His perseverance and dedication is shown on how he jumped the hoops imposed by certifying institutions and immigrations requirements to eventually meet the dream of becoming a board certified radiologist in the USA.  His not only a physician, but also a very dedicated family man and business entrepreneur that enjoys his current cancer based practice and teaching with the residency and fellowship training programs at the University of South Florida (USF), Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL.  This episode is Part 1 of 2 with our phenomenal guest, so be in the look out for the next download that will enlighten all of us in finding the way to make "Dedication to Meet the Opportunity" to eventually Succeed.  Enjoy this Amazing Juicy show! Best,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.              Show fewer education ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f7a462e4-dfd2-49cf-8591-83bb303b65bb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:19:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301918/e61_do_you_have_grit_how_to_become_a_radiologist_in_the_usa_with_dr_cyrillo_araujo_m_d.mp3" length="42368474" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alternative Training Immigration and Board Certification Pathways for FMGs to become Radiologist in the USA. Dr. Cyrillo Araujo is a Senior Member Radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. He Trained at Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alternative Training Immigration and Board Certification Pathways for FMGs to become Radiologist in the USA. Dr. Cyrillo Araujo is a Senior Member Radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. He Trained at Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil, followed by a Residency training in Radiology with Board Certification at the same institution followed by a  Research Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and subsequently another Fellowship in Body Imaging at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Subsequently getting certified by the American Board of Radiologist.  Through our eloquent interaction we abstract the trail of his accomplishments and dissect the crucial moments and and mentorships that determined his current professional status. The importance of this discussion is based on the richness of information in how to overcome adversities and how to push forward and accept the challenge when an opportunity arises.  His perseverance and dedication is shown on how he jumped the hoops imposed by certifying institutions and immigrations requirements to eventually meet the dream of becoming a board certified radiologist in the USA.  His not only a physician, but also a very dedicated family man and business entrepreneur that enjoys his current cancer based practice and teaching with the residency and fellowship training programs at the University of South Florida (USF), Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL.  This episode is Part 1 of 2 with our phenomenal guest, so be in the look out for the next download that will enlighten all of us in finding the way to make "Dedication to Meet the Opportunity" to eventually Succeed.  Enjoy this Amazing Juicy show! Best,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.              Show fewer education ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E61: "Do you have Grit?: How to become a Radiologist in the USA" with Dr. Cyrillo Araujo, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e61-do-you-have-grit-how-to-become-a-radiologist-in-the-usa-with-dr-cyrillo-araujo-m-d--43757932</link><description><![CDATA[Alternative Training Immigration and Board Certification Pathways for FMGs to become Radiologist in the USA. Dr. Cyrillo Araujo is a Senior Member Radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. He Trained at Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil, followed by a Residency training in Radiology with Board Certification at the same institution followed by a  Research Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and subsequently another Fellowship in Body Imaging at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Subsequently getting certified by the American Board of Radiologist.  Through our eloquent interaction we abstract the trail of his accomplishments and dissect the crucial moments and and mentorships that determined his current professional status. The importance of this discussion is based on the richness of information in how to overcome adversities and how to push forward and accept the challenge when an opportunity arises.  His perseverance and dedication is shown on how he jumped the hoops imposed by certifying institutions and immigrations requirements to eventually meet the dream of becoming a board certified radiologist in the USA.  His not only a physician, but also a very dedicated family man and business entrepreneur that enjoys his current cancer based practice and teaching with the residency and fellowship training programs at the University of South Florida (USF), Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL.  This episode is Part 1 of 2 with our phenomenal guest, so be in the look out for the next download that will enlighten all of us in finding the way to make "Dedication to Meet the Opportunity" to eventually Succeed.  Enjoy this Amazing Juicy show! Best,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.              Show fewer education ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fdb69b7e-0caa-4810-ab03-47b5df6e2860</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:19:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43757932/e61_do_you_have_grit_how_to_become_a_radiologist_in_the_usa_with_dr_cyrillo_araujo_m_d.mp3" length="42368474" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alternative Training Immigration and Board Certification Pathways for FMGs to become Radiologist in the USA. Dr. Cyrillo Araujo is a Senior Member Radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. He Trained at Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alternative Training Immigration and Board Certification Pathways for FMGs to become Radiologist in the USA. Dr. Cyrillo Araujo is a Senior Member Radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, FL. He Trained at Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil, followed by a Residency training in Radiology with Board Certification at the same institution followed by a  Research Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and subsequently another Fellowship in Body Imaging at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Subsequently getting certified by the American Board of Radiologist.  Through our eloquent interaction we abstract the trail of his accomplishments and dissect the crucial moments and and mentorships that determined his current professional status. The importance of this discussion is based on the richness of information in how to overcome adversities and how to push forward and accept the challenge when an opportunity arises.  His perseverance and dedication is shown on how he jumped the hoops imposed by certifying institutions and immigrations requirements to eventually meet the dream of becoming a board certified radiologist in the USA.  His not only a physician, but also a very dedicated family man and business entrepreneur that enjoys his current cancer based practice and teaching with the residency and fellowship training programs at the University of South Florida (USF), Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL.  This episode is Part 1 of 2 with our phenomenal guest, so be in the look out for the next download that will enlighten all of us in finding the way to make "Dedication to Meet the Opportunity" to eventually Succeed.  Enjoy this Amazing Juicy show! Best,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.              Show fewer education ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E58: Hospitalist Medicine &amp; Leadership Positions for IMG Women - Angela Aboutalib, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e58-hospitalist-medicine-leadership-positions-for-img-women-angela-aboutalib-m-d--51301847</link><description><![CDATA[Angela Aboutalib, MD National Director of Quality for US Acute Care Solutions / Integrated Acute Care. Medical School: St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine West Bay, Cayman Islands Residency: Internal Medicine West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL Dr. Aboutalib has been practicing as a hospitalist and teaching attending physicians for the past few years. She earned her medical degree at St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman and completed her residency at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. Dr. Aboutalib is a member of the Leading Physicians of the World. In 2014, that group presented her with the Top Internist in Chicago award. She is also a member of the American College of Physicians  & Outside of the hospital, she enjoys various hobbies, including yoga, Pilates, traveling the world, and baking. A dynamic conversation about her multicultural and overseas medical school attendance will eventually, after perseverance, accomplish her dream of becoming a physician in the US. Her IMG story is one of many in which, despite the road limitations and life intricacies, she overcame and got ahead professionally and became a successful internist specializing in Hospital Medicine.  We discuss the amazing option for an FMG / IMG on what is to become a Hospital as a long-term career path. In general, the USA has a significant shortage of doctors specializing in Hospital Medicine. Companies like hers are always on the lookout for motivated physicians with the desire to explore a pathway in this specialty. Hospital Medicine could become a fantastic option for Family Medicine Specialists, Internists, and Pediatricians alike, which allows an advantageous and flexible career choice, especially for women who also want to pursue a life as mothers in their household while having a structured, predictable work practice. Enjoy our episode together; it is an amazing story to be heard! Thanks again, and don't forget to share! Best of all, Your coach and mentor,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">402d1a62-7f15-4fa5-bbca-3dc5dcb6c2d3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:29:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301847/e58_hospitalist_medicine_and_leadership_positions_for_img_women_angela_aboutalib_m_d.mp3" length="52641374" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Angela Aboutalib, MD National Director of Quality for US Acute Care Solutions / Integrated Acute Care. Medical School: St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine West Bay, Cayman Islands Residency: Internal Medicine West Suburban Hospital in Oak...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Angela Aboutalib, MD National Director of Quality for US Acute Care Solutions / Integrated Acute Care. Medical School: St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine West Bay, Cayman Islands Residency: Internal Medicine West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL Dr. Aboutalib has been practicing as a hospitalist and teaching attending physicians for the past few years. She earned her medical degree at St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman and completed her residency at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. Dr. Aboutalib is a member of the Leading Physicians of the World. In 2014, that group presented her with the Top Internist in Chicago award. She is also a member of the American College of Physicians  & Outside of the hospital, she enjoys various hobbies, including yoga, Pilates, traveling the world, and baking. A dynamic conversation about her multicultural and overseas medical school attendance will eventually, after perseverance, accomplish her dream of becoming a physician in the US. Her IMG story is one of many in which, despite the road limitations and life intricacies, she overcame and got ahead professionally and became a successful internist specializing in Hospital Medicine.  We discuss the amazing option for an FMG / IMG on what is to become a Hospital as a long-term career path. In general, the USA has a significant shortage of doctors specializing in Hospital Medicine. Companies like hers are always on the lookout for motivated physicians with the desire to explore a pathway in this specialty. Hospital Medicine could become a fantastic option for Family Medicine Specialists, Internists, and Pediatricians alike, which allows an advantageous and flexible career choice, especially for women who also want to pursue a life as mothers in their household while having a structured, predictable work practice. Enjoy our episode together; it is an amazing story to be heard! Thanks again, and don't forget to share! Best of all, Your coach and mentor,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2193</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E58: Hospitalist Medicine &amp; Leadership Positions for IMG Women - Angela Aboutalib, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e58-hospitalist-medicine-leadership-positions-for-img-women-angela-aboutalib-m-d--43529565</link><description><![CDATA[Angela Aboutalib, MD National Director of Quality for US Acute Care Solutions / Integrated Acute Care. Medical School: St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine West Bay, Cayman Islands Residency: Internal Medicine West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL Dr. Aboutalib has been practicing as a hospitalist and teaching attending physicians for the past few years. She earned her medical degree at St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman and completed her residency at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. Dr. Aboutalib is a member of the Leading Physicians of the World. In 2014, that group presented her with the Top Internist in Chicago award. She is also a member of the American College of Physicians  & Outside of the hospital, she enjoys various hobbies, including yoga, Pilates, traveling the world, and baking. A dynamic conversation about her multicultural and overseas medical school attendance will eventually, after perseverance, accomplish her dream of becoming a physician in the US. Her IMG story is one of many in which, despite the road limitations and life intricacies, she overcame and got ahead professionally and became a successful internist specializing in Hospital Medicine.  We discuss the amazing option for an FMG / IMG on what is to become a Hospital as a long-term career path. In general, the USA has a significant shortage of doctors specializing in Hospital Medicine. Companies like hers are always on the lookout for motivated physicians with the desire to explore a pathway in this specialty. Hospital Medicine could become a fantastic option for Family Medicine Specialists, Internists, and Pediatricians alike, which allows an advantageous and flexible career choice, especially for women who also want to pursue a life as mothers in their household while having a structured, predictable work practice. Enjoy our episode together; it is an amazing story to be heard! Thanks again, and don't forget to share! Best of all, Your coach and mentor,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7465d12b-af0c-4438-a9dc-5e10cedc3ebc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:29:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43529565/e58_hospitalist_medicine_and_leadership_positions_for_img_women_angela_aboutalib_m_d.mp3" length="52641374" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Angela Aboutalib, MD National Director of Quality for US Acute Care Solutions / Integrated Acute Care. Medical School: St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine West Bay, Cayman Islands Residency: Internal Medicine West Suburban Hospital in Oak...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Angela Aboutalib, MD National Director of Quality for US Acute Care Solutions / Integrated Acute Care. Medical School: St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine West Bay, Cayman Islands Residency: Internal Medicine West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL Dr. Aboutalib has been practicing as a hospitalist and teaching attending physicians for the past few years. She earned her medical degree at St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman and completed her residency at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. Dr. Aboutalib is a member of the Leading Physicians of the World. In 2014, that group presented her with the Top Internist in Chicago award. She is also a member of the American College of Physicians  & Outside of the hospital, she enjoys various hobbies, including yoga, Pilates, traveling the world, and baking. A dynamic conversation about her multicultural and overseas medical school attendance will eventually, after perseverance, accomplish her dream of becoming a physician in the US. Her IMG story is one of many in which, despite the road limitations and life intricacies, she overcame and got ahead professionally and became a successful internist specializing in Hospital Medicine.  We discuss the amazing option for an FMG / IMG on what is to become a Hospital as a long-term career path. In general, the USA has a significant shortage of doctors specializing in Hospital Medicine. Companies like hers are always on the lookout for motivated physicians with the desire to explore a pathway in this specialty. Hospital Medicine could become a fantastic option for Family Medicine Specialists, Internists, and Pediatricians alike, which allows an advantageous and flexible career choice, especially for women who also want to pursue a life as mothers in their household while having a structured, predictable work practice. Enjoy our episode together; it is an amazing story to be heard! Thanks again, and don't forget to share! Best of all, Your coach and mentor,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2193</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E59: Medical Recruiting Essentials for FMGs with Mr. Darrin Grella.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e59-medical-recruiting-essentials-for-fmgs-with-mr-darrin-grella--51301853</link><description><![CDATA[E59: Medical Recruiting Essentials for FMGs with Mr. Darrin Grella. Finding the Dream Job Post Residency? Medical Recruitment in the USA   Mr. Darrin Grella is Vice President, Clinical Recruiting at US Acute Care Solutions based out of Akron, Ohio, United States. Darrin has nearly twenty years of recruiting and marketing experience as a top performer in the recruiting industry, both as a third-party and a global executive recruiter across various sectors. Darrin is passionate about people, seeing them achieve their goals and ultimately helping them grow more than just professionally. Darrin joined the legacy EMP in 2010 and currently serves as the Vice President of Clinical Recruiting for USACS. Before joining, Darrin owned his contingency recruiting firm focusing on medical, marketing, and other professionals. His background includes healthcare, emergency medicine, engineering, technology, and marketing for some of today's Fortune 100 companies. He is a certified career coach, interview consultant, and author. In 2009 he published "The 10 Key Interviewing techniques," which was the outcome of his career consulting series for business schools in the Big10 network and other colleges and universities. Though he attended the University of Cincinnati, he ultimately graduated from Malone College with a BA in Business Management & Marketing and an AS in Spanish. The interview is a strong interaction to expose physician and medical provider recruitment in the USA. As Foreign Medical Graduates Make it into America, we struggle to establish a network of connections early on. We do not focus on the job search task until very later on in the training path, sometimes rushing into making life-changing decisions that will crucially impact the first years of independent practice as an attending physician. Throughout my career, I did personally get acquainted with the relationship between physician and recruiter. If guided in the right way, this one could be a fruitful one that will open a world of potential opportunities that, if balanced and considered the proper way, could lead to the right decision when looking for that "ideal dream job" that we all strive to find. I hope this opens your mind to some other considerations that become crucial as you move along the educational journey. This one is an episode so juicy that I know it's going to elicit many great comments and interactions. Whatever your specialty becomes, there is always a team of recruiters willing to help you find the job you are looking for. Do your research. Search well and follow your heart! Good luck in this path. Interviewing will never stop.  Stay in touch and remain curious, Best, Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">66b9de8c-61da-48ea-9b49-24485621af76</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 03:28:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301853/e59_medical_recruiting_essentials_for_fmgs_with_mr_darrin_grella.mp3" length="50179743" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>E59: Medical Recruiting Essentials for FMGs with Mr. Darrin Grella. Finding the Dream Job Post Residency? Medical Recruitment in the USA   Mr. Darrin Grella is Vice President, Clinical Recruiting at US Acute Care Solutions based out of Akron, Ohio,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[E59: Medical Recruiting Essentials for FMGs with Mr. Darrin Grella. Finding the Dream Job Post Residency? Medical Recruitment in the USA   Mr. Darrin Grella is Vice President, Clinical Recruiting at US Acute Care Solutions based out of Akron, Ohio, United States. Darrin has nearly twenty years of recruiting and marketing experience as a top performer in the recruiting industry, both as a third-party and a global executive recruiter across various sectors. Darrin is passionate about people, seeing them achieve their goals and ultimately helping them grow more than just professionally. Darrin joined the legacy EMP in 2010 and currently serves as the Vice President of Clinical Recruiting for USACS. Before joining, Darrin owned his contingency recruiting firm focusing on medical, marketing, and other professionals. His background includes healthcare, emergency medicine, engineering, technology, and marketing for some of today's Fortune 100 companies. He is a certified career coach, interview consultant, and author. In 2009 he published "The 10 Key Interviewing techniques," which was the outcome of his career consulting series for business schools in the Big10 network and other colleges and universities. Though he attended the University of Cincinnati, he ultimately graduated from Malone College with a BA in Business Management & Marketing and an AS in Spanish. The interview is a strong interaction to expose physician and medical provider recruitment in the USA. As Foreign Medical Graduates Make it into America, we struggle to establish a network of connections early on. We do not focus on the job search task until very later on in the training path, sometimes rushing into making life-changing decisions that will crucially impact the first years of independent practice as an attending physician. Throughout my career, I did personally get acquainted with the relationship between physician and recruiter. If guided in the right way, this one could be a fruitful one that will open a world of potential opportunities that, if balanced and considered the proper way, could lead to the right decision when looking for that "ideal dream job" that we all strive to find. I hope this opens your mind to some other considerations that become crucial as you move along the educational journey. This one is an episode so juicy that I know it's going to elicit many great comments and interactions. Whatever your specialty becomes, there is always a team of recruiters willing to help you find the job you are looking for. Do your research. Search well and follow your heart! Good luck in this path. Interviewing will never stop.  Stay in touch and remain curious, Best, Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2091</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E59: Medical Recruiting Essentials for FMGs with Mr. Darrin Grella.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e59-medical-recruiting-essentials-for-fmgs-with-mr-darrin-grella--43395976</link><description><![CDATA[E59: Medical Recruiting Essentials for FMGs with Mr. Darrin Grella. Finding the Dream Job Post Residency? Medical Recruitment in the USA   Mr. Darrin Grella is Vice President, Clinical Recruiting at US Acute Care Solutions based out of Akron, Ohio, United States. Darrin has nearly twenty years of recruiting and marketing experience as a top performer in the recruiting industry, both as a third-party and a global executive recruiter across various sectors. Darrin is passionate about people, seeing them achieve their goals and ultimately helping them grow more than just professionally. Darrin joined the legacy EMP in 2010 and currently serves as the Vice President of Clinical Recruiting for USACS. Before joining, Darrin owned his contingency recruiting firm focusing on medical, marketing, and other professionals. His background includes healthcare, emergency medicine, engineering, technology, and marketing for some of today's Fortune 100 companies. He is a certified career coach, interview consultant, and author. In 2009 he published "The 10 Key Interviewing techniques," which was the outcome of his career consulting series for business schools in the Big10 network and other colleges and universities. Though he attended the University of Cincinnati, he ultimately graduated from Malone College with a BA in Business Management & Marketing and an AS in Spanish. The interview is a strong interaction to expose physician and medical provider recruitment in the USA. As Foreign Medical Graduates Make it into America, we struggle to establish a network of connections early on. We do not focus on the job search task until very later on in the training path, sometimes rushing into making life-changing decisions that will crucially impact the first years of independent practice as an attending physician. Throughout my career, I did personally get acquainted with the relationship between physician and recruiter. If guided in the right way, this one could be a fruitful one that will open a world of potential opportunities that, if balanced and considered the proper way, could lead to the right decision when looking for that "ideal dream job" that we all strive to find. I hope this opens your mind to some other considerations that become crucial as you move along the educational journey. This one is an episode so juicy that I know it's going to elicit many great comments and interactions. Whatever your specialty becomes, there is always a team of recruiters willing to help you find the job you are looking for. Do your research. Search well and follow your heart! Good luck in this path. Interviewing will never stop.  Stay in touch and remain curious, Best, Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">309b1631-02c6-4c46-a89a-19ea56b3365c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 03:28:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43395976/e59_medical_recruiting_essentials_for_fmgs_with_mr_darrin_grella.mp3" length="50179743" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>E59: Medical Recruiting Essentials for FMGs with Mr. Darrin Grella. Finding the Dream Job Post Residency? Medical Recruitment in the USA   Mr. Darrin Grella is Vice President, Clinical Recruiting at US Acute Care Solutions based out of Akron, Ohio,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[E59: Medical Recruiting Essentials for FMGs with Mr. Darrin Grella. Finding the Dream Job Post Residency? Medical Recruitment in the USA   Mr. Darrin Grella is Vice President, Clinical Recruiting at US Acute Care Solutions based out of Akron, Ohio, United States. Darrin has nearly twenty years of recruiting and marketing experience as a top performer in the recruiting industry, both as a third-party and a global executive recruiter across various sectors. Darrin is passionate about people, seeing them achieve their goals and ultimately helping them grow more than just professionally. Darrin joined the legacy EMP in 2010 and currently serves as the Vice President of Clinical Recruiting for USACS. Before joining, Darrin owned his contingency recruiting firm focusing on medical, marketing, and other professionals. His background includes healthcare, emergency medicine, engineering, technology, and marketing for some of today's Fortune 100 companies. He is a certified career coach, interview consultant, and author. In 2009 he published "The 10 Key Interviewing techniques," which was the outcome of his career consulting series for business schools in the Big10 network and other colleges and universities. Though he attended the University of Cincinnati, he ultimately graduated from Malone College with a BA in Business Management & Marketing and an AS in Spanish. The interview is a strong interaction to expose physician and medical provider recruitment in the USA. As Foreign Medical Graduates Make it into America, we struggle to establish a network of connections early on. We do not focus on the job search task until very later on in the training path, sometimes rushing into making life-changing decisions that will crucially impact the first years of independent practice as an attending physician. Throughout my career, I did personally get acquainted with the relationship between physician and recruiter. If guided in the right way, this one could be a fruitful one that will open a world of potential opportunities that, if balanced and considered the proper way, could lead to the right decision when looking for that "ideal dream job" that we all strive to find. I hope this opens your mind to some other considerations that become crucial as you move along the educational journey. This one is an episode so juicy that I know it's going to elicit many great comments and interactions. Whatever your specialty becomes, there is always a team of recruiters willing to help you find the job you are looking for. Do your research. Search well and follow your heart! Good luck in this path. Interviewing will never stop.  Stay in touch and remain curious, Best, Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2091</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E60: Breaking News - USMLE Step 2 CS gets Cancelled!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e60-breaking-news-usmle-step-2-cs-gets-cancelled--51301917</link><description><![CDATA[The Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) test of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) has been discontinued. The two organizations that sponsor the exam, the FSMB, and NBME, announced last Tuesday, January 26th, 2021.  Step 2 CS has been an all-day exam and typically requires test-takers to gather clinical information, perform physical exams, and communicate with colleagues about a set of standardized patients. The test was aimed to evaluate interpersonal and communication skills in a clinical setting, as opposed to a multiple-choice exam. But critics of Step 2 CS say it's too expensive and time-consuming, often posing unnecessary medical students' barriers. Following Step 2 CS's postponement last May of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) stated that part of the test will now be discontinued permanently. Initially, the organizations planned to suspend Step 2 CS for 12 to 18 months to bring back a modified and improved version. But "after reviewing current and anticipated progress with the exam and in consideration of the rapidly evolving medical education, practice, and technology landscapes," the organizations said that the exam step would be terminated. "We have no plans to bring back Step 2 CS, but we intend to take this opportunity to focus on working with our colleagues in medical education and at the state medical boards to determine innovative ways to assess clinical skills," the USMLE statement said. Initially, the organizations planned to suspend Step 2 CS for 12 to 18 months to bring back a modified and improved version. But "after reviewing current and anticipated progress with the exam and in consideration of the rapidly evolving medical education, practice, and technology landscapes," the organizations said that the exam step would be terminated. "We have no plans to bring back Step 2 CS, but we intend to take this opportunity to focus on working with our colleagues in medical education and at the state medical boards to determine innovative ways to assess clinical skills". Despite Step 2 CS's cancellation, clinical reasoning and communication will continue to be assessed in other steps, including computer simulations in Step 3 and bolstered content in Step 1, the organizations said. This could be taken in a concerning way by the FMG / IMG community and is still to see what will be determined and the new process that will take place and be established to evaluate that realm of proficiencies. It could be seen as a disadvantage at this point, but my advice is not to panic and wait and see what happens once the dust settles! See my YouTube videos on this topic here:  English Version: <a href="https://youtu.be/oWcVbdglsWE" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/oWcVbdglsWE</a> Spanish Version: <a href="https://youtu.be/_jibh-MVVtc" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/_jibh-MVVtc</a> Do not forget to subscribe, share and leave a comment! Also, sign up for notifications when the newest video or podcast gets published. Good bye for now,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4466be71-98c8-4d81-b2d9-e5bfc646215b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 02:40:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301917/e60_breaking_news_usmle_step_2_cs_gets_cancelled.mp3" length="26471007" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) test of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) has been discontinued. The two organizations that sponsor the exam, the FSMB, and NBME, announced last Tuesday, January 26th, 2021.  Step 2 CS has been an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) test of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) has been discontinued. The two organizations that sponsor the exam, the FSMB, and NBME, announced last Tuesday, January 26th, 2021.  Step 2 CS has been an all-day exam and typically requires test-takers to gather clinical information, perform physical exams, and communicate with colleagues about a set of standardized patients. The test was aimed to evaluate interpersonal and communication skills in a clinical setting, as opposed to a multiple-choice exam. But critics of Step 2 CS say it's too expensive and time-consuming, often posing unnecessary medical students' barriers. Following Step 2 CS's postponement last May of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) stated that part of the test will now be discontinued permanently. Initially, the organizations planned to suspend Step 2 CS for 12 to 18 months to bring back a modified and improved version. But "after reviewing current and anticipated progress with the exam and in consideration of the rapidly evolving medical education, practice, and technology landscapes," the organizations said that the exam step would be terminated. "We have no plans to bring back Step 2 CS, but we intend to take this opportunity to focus on working with our colleagues in medical education and at the state medical boards to determine innovative ways to assess clinical skills," the USMLE statement said. Initially, the organizations planned to suspend Step 2 CS for 12 to 18 months to bring back a modified and improved version. But "after reviewing current and anticipated progress with the exam and in consideration of the rapidly evolving medical education, practice, and technology landscapes," the organizations said that the exam step would be terminated. "We have no plans to bring back Step 2 CS, but we intend to take this opportunity to focus on working with our colleagues in medical education and at the state medical boards to determine innovative ways to assess clinical skills". Despite Step 2 CS's cancellation, clinical reasoning and communication will continue to be assessed in other steps, including computer simulations in Step 3 and bolstered content in Step 1, the organizations said. This could be taken in a concerning way by the FMG / IMG community and is still to see what will be determined and the new process that will take place and be established to evaluate that realm of proficiencies. It could be seen as a disadvantage at this point, but my advice is not to panic and wait and see what happens once the dust settles! See my YouTube videos on this topic here:  English Version: <a href="https://youtu.be/oWcVbdglsWE" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/oWcVbdglsWE</a> Spanish Version: <a href="https://youtu.be/_jibh-MVVtc" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/_jibh-MVVtc</a> Do not forget to subscribe, share and leave a comment! Also, sign up for notifications when the newest video or podcast gets published. Good bye for now,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1103</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E60: Breaking News - USMLE Step 2 CS gets Cancelled!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e60-breaking-news-usmle-step-2-cs-gets-cancelled--43220142</link><description><![CDATA[The Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) test of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) has been discontinued. The two organizations that sponsor the exam, the FSMB, and NBME, announced last Tuesday, January 26th, 2021.  Step 2 CS has been an all-day exam and typically requires test-takers to gather clinical information, perform physical exams, and communicate with colleagues about a set of standardized patients. The test was aimed to evaluate interpersonal and communication skills in a clinical setting, as opposed to a multiple-choice exam. But critics of Step 2 CS say it's too expensive and time-consuming, often posing unnecessary medical students' barriers. Following Step 2 CS's postponement last May of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) stated that part of the test will now be discontinued permanently. Initially, the organizations planned to suspend Step 2 CS for 12 to 18 months to bring back a modified and improved version. But "after reviewing current and anticipated progress with the exam and in consideration of the rapidly evolving medical education, practice, and technology landscapes," the organizations said that the exam step would be terminated. "We have no plans to bring back Step 2 CS, but we intend to take this opportunity to focus on working with our colleagues in medical education and at the state medical boards to determine innovative ways to assess clinical skills," the USMLE statement said. Initially, the organizations planned to suspend Step 2 CS for 12 to 18 months to bring back a modified and improved version. But "after reviewing current and anticipated progress with the exam and in consideration of the rapidly evolving medical education, practice, and technology landscapes," the organizations said that the exam step would be terminated. "We have no plans to bring back Step 2 CS, but we intend to take this opportunity to focus on working with our colleagues in medical education and at the state medical boards to determine innovative ways to assess clinical skills". Despite Step 2 CS's cancellation, clinical reasoning and communication will continue to be assessed in other steps, including computer simulations in Step 3 and bolstered content in Step 1, the organizations said. This could be taken in a concerning way by the FMG / IMG community and is still to see what will be determined and the new process that will take place and be established to evaluate that realm of proficiencies. It could be seen as a disadvantage at this point, but my advice is not to panic and wait and see what happens once the dust settles! See my YouTube videos on this topic here:  English Version: <a href="https://youtu.be/oWcVbdglsWE" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/oWcVbdglsWE</a> Spanish Version: <a href="https://youtu.be/_jibh-MVVtc" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/_jibh-MVVtc</a> Do not forget to subscribe, share and leave a comment! Also, sign up for notifications when the newest video or podcast gets published. Good bye for now,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1df92344-7b96-4f86-9598-5f4581d4e917</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 02:40:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43220142/e60_breaking_news_usmle_step_2_cs_gets_cancelled.mp3" length="26471007" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) test of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) has been discontinued. The two organizations that sponsor the exam, the FSMB, and NBME, announced last Tuesday, January 26th, 2021.  Step 2 CS has been an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) test of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) has been discontinued. The two organizations that sponsor the exam, the FSMB, and NBME, announced last Tuesday, January 26th, 2021.  Step 2 CS has been an all-day exam and typically requires test-takers to gather clinical information, perform physical exams, and communicate with colleagues about a set of standardized patients. The test was aimed to evaluate interpersonal and communication skills in a clinical setting, as opposed to a multiple-choice exam. But critics of Step 2 CS say it's too expensive and time-consuming, often posing unnecessary medical students' barriers. Following Step 2 CS's postponement last May of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) stated that part of the test will now be discontinued permanently. Initially, the organizations planned to suspend Step 2 CS for 12 to 18 months to bring back a modified and improved version. But "after reviewing current and anticipated progress with the exam and in consideration of the rapidly evolving medical education, practice, and technology landscapes," the organizations said that the exam step would be terminated. "We have no plans to bring back Step 2 CS, but we intend to take this opportunity to focus on working with our colleagues in medical education and at the state medical boards to determine innovative ways to assess clinical skills," the USMLE statement said. Initially, the organizations planned to suspend Step 2 CS for 12 to 18 months to bring back a modified and improved version. But "after reviewing current and anticipated progress with the exam and in consideration of the rapidly evolving medical education, practice, and technology landscapes," the organizations said that the exam step would be terminated. "We have no plans to bring back Step 2 CS, but we intend to take this opportunity to focus on working with our colleagues in medical education and at the state medical boards to determine innovative ways to assess clinical skills". Despite Step 2 CS's cancellation, clinical reasoning and communication will continue to be assessed in other steps, including computer simulations in Step 3 and bolstered content in Step 1, the organizations said. This could be taken in a concerning way by the FMG / IMG community and is still to see what will be determined and the new process that will take place and be established to evaluate that realm of proficiencies. It could be seen as a disadvantage at this point, but my advice is not to panic and wait and see what happens once the dust settles! See my YouTube videos on this topic here:  English Version: <a href="https://youtu.be/oWcVbdglsWE" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/oWcVbdglsWE</a> Spanish Version: <a href="https://youtu.be/_jibh-MVVtc" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/_jibh-MVVtc</a> Do not forget to subscribe, share and leave a comment! Also, sign up for notifications when the newest video or podcast gets published. Good bye for now,  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1103</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E57: How you must study to obtain a USMLE Score  on both Step 1 &amp; 2 in the 99th Percentile! with Santiago Acosta Quiroga</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e57-how-you-must-study-to-obtain-a-usmle-score-on-both-step-1-2-in-the-99th-percentile-with-santiago-acosta-quiroga--51301927</link><description><![CDATA[E57: Santiago Acosta Quiroga How you must study to obtain a USMLE Score on both Step 1 & 2 in the 99th Percentile! Santiago Quiroga is a Foreign Medical Graduate from Colombia – currently going through his internship at Fundación Cardio-Infantil, Colombia. He attended Medical School at one of the most relevant if not the best Medical School in Colombia: Colegio Mayor Nuestra Senora del Rosario. Despite the limitations that COVID-19 has imposed on IMG/FMGs to set up rotations outside of the country, he has found a way to strategize and plan his future.    After extensive research and after collecting the necessary evidence to launch himself into this endeavor, he has proven that there is “NO MAGIC SAUCE or SPECIAL SECRET” to score in the 98-99th percentiles of the USMLE test, in both Steps 1 & 2. The Key: Studying with a purpose, ongoing deliberate practice, perseverance, hard work, and dedication. Yes, you read it, 98TH and 99th Percentile for each of those tests. We discuss the method that he used and implemented to break the barriers at test-taking. He also proved himself that his English was good enough and proficient to launch his own YouTube channel – at Santiago AQ. The link for his channels are here below: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0bsdADDU6SZLPoCTwpQVQ" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0bsdADDU6SZLPoCTwpQVQ</a> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGcDXaTo6970DZn9mwUXhw Instagram: @Santiago.aq Please follow him, like his channel, and do not forget to subscribe! Wishing you a happy 2021, Good Bye for now, Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9837c880-f737-4877-bdf4-0831279f6870</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:53:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301927/e57_how_you_must_study_to_obtain_a_usmle_score_on_both_step_1_and_2_in_the_99th_percentile_with_santiago_acosta_quiroga.mp3" length="76320152" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>E57: Santiago Acosta Quiroga How you must study to obtain a USMLE Score on both Step 1 &amp; 2 in the 99th Percentile! Santiago Quiroga is a Foreign Medical Graduate from Colombia – currently going through his internship at Fundación Cardio-Infantil,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[E57: Santiago Acosta Quiroga How you must study to obtain a USMLE Score on both Step 1 & 2 in the 99th Percentile! Santiago Quiroga is a Foreign Medical Graduate from Colombia – currently going through his internship at Fundación Cardio-Infantil, Colombia. He attended Medical School at one of the most relevant if not the best Medical School in Colombia: Colegio Mayor Nuestra Senora del Rosario. Despite the limitations that COVID-19 has imposed on IMG/FMGs to set up rotations outside of the country, he has found a way to strategize and plan his future.    After extensive research and after collecting the necessary evidence to launch himself into this endeavor, he has proven that there is “NO MAGIC SAUCE or SPECIAL SECRET” to score in the 98-99th percentiles of the USMLE test, in both Steps 1 & 2. The Key: Studying with a purpose, ongoing deliberate practice, perseverance, hard work, and dedication. Yes, you read it, 98TH and 99th Percentile for each of those tests. We discuss the method that he used and implemented to break the barriers at test-taking. He also proved himself that his English was good enough and proficient to launch his own YouTube channel – at Santiago AQ. The link for his channels are here below: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0bsdADDU6SZLPoCTwpQVQ" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0bsdADDU6SZLPoCTwpQVQ</a> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGcDXaTo6970DZn9mwUXhw Instagram: @Santiago.aq Please follow him, like his channel, and do not forget to subscribe! Wishing you a happy 2021, Good Bye for now, Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3180</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd9e294aefae5f44b5a6b7214885f328.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E57: How you must study to obtain a USMLE Score  on both Step 1 &amp; 2 in the 99th Percentile! with Santiago Acosta Quiroga</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e57-how-you-must-study-to-obtain-a-usmle-score-on-both-step-1-2-in-the-99th-percentile-with-santiago-acosta-quiroga--43019692</link><description><![CDATA[E57: Santiago Acosta Quiroga How you must study to obtain a USMLE Score on both Step 1 & 2 in the 99th Percentile! Santiago Quiroga is a Foreign Medical Graduate from Colombia – currently going through his internship at Fundación Cardio-Infantil, Colombia. He attended Medical School at one of the most relevant if not the best Medical School in Colombia: Colegio Mayor Nuestra Senora del Rosario. Despite the limitations that COVID-19 has imposed on IMG/FMGs to set up rotations outside of the country, he has found a way to strategize and plan his future.    After extensive research and after collecting the necessary evidence to launch himself into this endeavor, he has proven that there is “NO MAGIC SAUCE or SPECIAL SECRET” to score in the 98-99th percentiles of the USMLE test, in both Steps 1 & 2. The Key: Studying with a purpose, ongoing deliberate practice, perseverance, hard work, and dedication. Yes, you read it, 98TH and 99th Percentile for each of those tests. We discuss the method that he used and implemented to break the barriers at test-taking. He also proved himself that his English was good enough and proficient to launch his own YouTube channel – at Santiago AQ. The link for his channels are here below: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0bsdADDU6SZLPoCTwpQVQ" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0bsdADDU6SZLPoCTwpQVQ</a> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGcDXaTo6970DZn9mwUXhw Instagram: @Santiago.aq Please follow him, like his channel, and do not forget to subscribe! Wishing you a happy 2021, Good Bye for now, Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7c86cbe7-b343-4991-9eeb-4c628b46fb17</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:53:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43019692/e57_how_you_must_study_to_obtain_a_usmle_score_on_both_step_1_and_2_in_the_99th_percentile_with_santiago_acosta_quiroga.mp3" length="76320152" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>E57: Santiago Acosta Quiroga How you must study to obtain a USMLE Score on both Step 1 &amp; 2 in the 99th Percentile! Santiago Quiroga is a Foreign Medical Graduate from Colombia – currently going through his internship at Fundación Cardio-Infantil,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[E57: Santiago Acosta Quiroga How you must study to obtain a USMLE Score on both Step 1 & 2 in the 99th Percentile! Santiago Quiroga is a Foreign Medical Graduate from Colombia – currently going through his internship at Fundación Cardio-Infantil, Colombia. He attended Medical School at one of the most relevant if not the best Medical School in Colombia: Colegio Mayor Nuestra Senora del Rosario. Despite the limitations that COVID-19 has imposed on IMG/FMGs to set up rotations outside of the country, he has found a way to strategize and plan his future.    After extensive research and after collecting the necessary evidence to launch himself into this endeavor, he has proven that there is “NO MAGIC SAUCE or SPECIAL SECRET” to score in the 98-99th percentiles of the USMLE test, in both Steps 1 & 2. The Key: Studying with a purpose, ongoing deliberate practice, perseverance, hard work, and dedication. Yes, you read it, 98TH and 99th Percentile for each of those tests. We discuss the method that he used and implemented to break the barriers at test-taking. He also proved himself that his English was good enough and proficient to launch his own YouTube channel – at Santiago AQ. The link for his channels are here below: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0bsdADDU6SZLPoCTwpQVQ" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0bsdADDU6SZLPoCTwpQVQ</a> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGcDXaTo6970DZn9mwUXhw Instagram: @Santiago.aq Please follow him, like his channel, and do not forget to subscribe! Wishing you a happy 2021, Good Bye for now, Alonso Osorio, M.D.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3180</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd9e294aefae5f44b5a6b7214885f328.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E56: So, you don't believe in vaccines? - All the  facts about the new COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations - Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D. PhD. "The Real D</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e56-so-you-don-t-believe-in-vaccines-all-the-facts-about-the-new-covid-19-mrna-vaccinations-dr-aaron-osborne-m-d-phd-the-real-d--51301921</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 56: FMG & IMG Podcast 1st Anniversary! Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D. Ph.D. "The Real Dr. OZ" Thanks to everyone for supporting my project! A dream that I had for the last four years finally became true on December 29th of 2020. So, 56 Episodes later, and more than 20,000 downloads across the planet (65 countries) in every continent, has helped many International Medical Graduates aim for their dreams, giving them the tools and advice necessary to immigrate and become physicians in the USA. Strength comes with numbers, diffusion of information, and social media sharing is critical for our community's growth and can impact many more listeners. We believe that an altruistic effort like this one is worth the time and money spent, knowing that probably something I have experienced and lived in the U.S. will be useful to someone out there. If you find it valuable and has helped you in one way or another, please send us a message to: <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> Today's episode was dedicated to our community of lay-people, the world's citizens, on evidence-based facts. We provide well-intentioned information to promote public health awareness and encourage and motivate the general public to get vaccinated as the COVID-19 immunization becomes accessible for massive utilization across the world. As physicians, we commit to our society, and in part, we must be educators about healthy actions and habits. Vaccines have been the most critical scientific advancement that has saved the most life in humankind's history. To learn the importance and benefits of vaccinations and to trust their usage will be the most crucial action during 2021 to contain the Coronavirus pandemic.   Our Guest, Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D., is also a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular biology from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. He is a Board Certified, and Residency Trained Emergency Physician. With the background, scientific knowledge, and experience of working with mRNA technology, he comes to the show to have a chat and give us reliable, truthful information on what's behind the COVID-19 Vaccine engineered by Pfizer and Moderna. This episode is a fun and interactive discussion on many topics that are creating misinformation in social media. We felt that it was necessary to intervene and provide reliable and accurate information that educates the public and breaks down the barriers to understand better and accept a massive scientific discovery that has become, thus far, the potentially most impactful way to combat this virus that has wiped millions of people across the planet, and to some of us, has affected our families and may have taken away some of our most loved ones. Merry Christmas 2020 and Happy "Corona-Free 2021"! Please share – it would be the best Xmas present you can give to your friends and acquaintances on social media. Soon, the discussion will be available as well on our YouTube Channel. Stay in touch for more to come next year! Happy holidays, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8ab562c0-f4b4-43f6-951c-5b0f8096d0ab</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:43:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301921/e56_so_you_dont_believe_in_vaccines_all_the_facts_about_the_new_covid_19_mrna_vaccinations_dr_aaron_osborne_m_d_phd_the_real_dr_oz.mp3" length="86016750" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 56: FMG &amp; IMG Podcast 1st Anniversary! Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D. Ph.D. "The Real Dr. OZ" Thanks to everyone for supporting my project! A dream that I had for the last four years finally became true on December 29th of 2020. So, 56 Episodes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 56: FMG & IMG Podcast 1st Anniversary! Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D. Ph.D. "The Real Dr. OZ" Thanks to everyone for supporting my project! A dream that I had for the last four years finally became true on December 29th of 2020. So, 56 Episodes later, and more than 20,000 downloads across the planet (65 countries) in every continent, has helped many International Medical Graduates aim for their dreams, giving them the tools and advice necessary to immigrate and become physicians in the USA. Strength comes with numbers, diffusion of information, and social media sharing is critical for our community's growth and can impact many more listeners. We believe that an altruistic effort like this one is worth the time and money spent, knowing that probably something I have experienced and lived in the U.S. will be useful to someone out there. If you find it valuable and has helped you in one way or another, please send us a message to: <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> Today's episode was dedicated to our community of lay-people, the world's citizens, on evidence-based facts. We provide well-intentioned information to promote public health awareness and encourage and motivate the general public to get vaccinated as the COVID-19 immunization becomes accessible for massive utilization across the world. As physicians, we commit to our society, and in part, we must be educators about healthy actions and habits. Vaccines have been the most critical scientific advancement that has saved the most life in humankind's history. To learn the importance and benefits of vaccinations and to trust their usage will be the most crucial action during 2021 to contain the Coronavirus pandemic.   Our Guest, Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D., is also a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular biology from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. He is a Board Certified, and Residency Trained Emergency Physician. With the background, scientific knowledge, and experience of working with mRNA technology, he comes to the show to have a chat and give us reliable, truthful information on what's behind the COVID-19 Vaccine engineered by Pfizer and Moderna. This episode is a fun and interactive discussion on many topics that are creating misinformation in social media. We felt that it was necessary to intervene and provide reliable and accurate information that educates the public and breaks down the barriers to understand better and accept a massive scientific discovery that has become, thus far, the potentially most impactful way to combat this virus that has wiped millions of people across the planet, and to some of us, has affected our families and may have taken away some of our most loved ones. Merry Christmas 2020 and Happy "Corona-Free 2021"! Please share – it would be the best Xmas present you can give to your friends and acquaintances on social media. Soon, the discussion will be available as well on our YouTube Channel. Stay in touch for more to come next year! Happy holidays, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3590</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d760196f6fa986c7c5d7031ce30cbffb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E56: So, you don't believe in vaccines? - All the  facts about the new COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations - Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D. PhD. "The Real D</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e56-so-you-don-t-believe-in-vaccines-all-the-facts-about-the-new-covid-19-mrna-vaccinations-dr-aaron-osborne-m-d-phd-the-real-d--42647375</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 56: FMG & IMG Podcast 1st Anniversary! Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D. Ph.D. "The Real Dr. OZ" Thanks to everyone for supporting my project! A dream that I had for the last four years finally became true on December 29th of 2020. So, 56 Episodes later, and more than 20,000 downloads across the planet (65 countries) in every continent, has helped many International Medical Graduates aim for their dreams, giving them the tools and advice necessary to immigrate and become physicians in the USA. Strength comes with numbers, diffusion of information, and social media sharing is critical for our community's growth and can impact many more listeners. We believe that an altruistic effort like this one is worth the time and money spent, knowing that probably something I have experienced and lived in the U.S. will be useful to someone out there. If you find it valuable and has helped you in one way or another, please send us a message to: <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> Today's episode was dedicated to our community of lay-people, the world's citizens, on evidence-based facts. We provide well-intentioned information to promote public health awareness and encourage and motivate the general public to get vaccinated as the COVID-19 immunization becomes accessible for massive utilization across the world. As physicians, we commit to our society, and in part, we must be educators about healthy actions and habits. Vaccines have been the most critical scientific advancement that has saved the most life in humankind's history. To learn the importance and benefits of vaccinations and to trust their usage will be the most crucial action during 2021 to contain the Coronavirus pandemic.   Our Guest, Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D., is also a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular biology from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. He is a Board Certified, and Residency Trained Emergency Physician. With the background, scientific knowledge, and experience of working with mRNA technology, he comes to the show to have a chat and give us reliable, truthful information on what's behind the COVID-19 Vaccine engineered by Pfizer and Moderna. This episode is a fun and interactive discussion on many topics that are creating misinformation in social media. We felt that it was necessary to intervene and provide reliable and accurate information that educates the public and breaks down the barriers to understand better and accept a massive scientific discovery that has become, thus far, the potentially most impactful way to combat this virus that has wiped millions of people across the planet, and to some of us, has affected our families and may have taken away some of our most loved ones. Merry Christmas 2020 and Happy "Corona-Free 2021"! Please share – it would be the best Xmas present you can give to your friends and acquaintances on social media. Soon, the discussion will be available as well on our YouTube Channel. Stay in touch for more to come next year! Happy holidays, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f3719bc8-2999-45e4-bcb4-5c1f39ca1758</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:43:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42647375/e56_so_you_dont_believe_in_vaccines_all_the_facts_about_the_new_covid_19_mrna_vaccinations_dr_aaron_osborne_m_d_phd_the_real_dr_oz.mp3" length="86016750" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 56: FMG &amp; IMG Podcast 1st Anniversary! Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D. Ph.D. "The Real Dr. OZ" Thanks to everyone for supporting my project! A dream that I had for the last four years finally became true on December 29th of 2020. So, 56 Episodes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 56: FMG & IMG Podcast 1st Anniversary! Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D. Ph.D. "The Real Dr. OZ" Thanks to everyone for supporting my project! A dream that I had for the last four years finally became true on December 29th of 2020. So, 56 Episodes later, and more than 20,000 downloads across the planet (65 countries) in every continent, has helped many International Medical Graduates aim for their dreams, giving them the tools and advice necessary to immigrate and become physicians in the USA. Strength comes with numbers, diffusion of information, and social media sharing is critical for our community's growth and can impact many more listeners. We believe that an altruistic effort like this one is worth the time and money spent, knowing that probably something I have experienced and lived in the U.S. will be useful to someone out there. If you find it valuable and has helped you in one way or another, please send us a message to: <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> Today's episode was dedicated to our community of lay-people, the world's citizens, on evidence-based facts. We provide well-intentioned information to promote public health awareness and encourage and motivate the general public to get vaccinated as the COVID-19 immunization becomes accessible for massive utilization across the world. As physicians, we commit to our society, and in part, we must be educators about healthy actions and habits. Vaccines have been the most critical scientific advancement that has saved the most life in humankind's history. To learn the importance and benefits of vaccinations and to trust their usage will be the most crucial action during 2021 to contain the Coronavirus pandemic.   Our Guest, Dr. Aaron Osborne, M.D., is also a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular biology from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. He is a Board Certified, and Residency Trained Emergency Physician. With the background, scientific knowledge, and experience of working with mRNA technology, he comes to the show to have a chat and give us reliable, truthful information on what's behind the COVID-19 Vaccine engineered by Pfizer and Moderna. This episode is a fun and interactive discussion on many topics that are creating misinformation in social media. We felt that it was necessary to intervene and provide reliable and accurate information that educates the public and breaks down the barriers to understand better and accept a massive scientific discovery that has become, thus far, the potentially most impactful way to combat this virus that has wiped millions of people across the planet, and to some of us, has affected our families and may have taken away some of our most loved ones. Merry Christmas 2020 and Happy "Corona-Free 2021"! Please share – it would be the best Xmas present you can give to your friends and acquaintances on social media. Soon, the discussion will be available as well on our YouTube Channel. Stay in touch for more to come next year! Happy holidays, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3590</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d760196f6fa986c7c5d7031ce30cbffb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E55 - Essentials on Money Management &amp; Financial Planning: Christopher Drew - Experiential Podcast Series Part 6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e55-essentials-on-money-management-financial-planning-christopher-drew-experiential-podcast-series-part-6--51301929</link><description><![CDATA[Everyone has a dream of their ideal retirement and money management. And to realize those dreams you need a solid plan with a firm foundation. For that reason, We must develop a financial strategy for our future. As we make it into the US, I highly recommend advice from a reliable trustworthy financial professional that has integrity and wisdom, to see a complete, 360-degree view of your financial picture, including how your retirement assets are integrated and work with one another. By implementing strategies to protect and grow your money:  Distribution planning form lifetime income Passing on more wealth to your heirs Optimizing your wealth for tax-efficiency Downside protection from the next market bubble.  You can enjoy your future by mapping out your finances now, especially if there’s still time to grow your wealth. The longer you invest, the more time your money has to grow, yet the more it is also exposed to market volatility. That is why diversifying your retirement assets among a variety of vehicles- both through insurance products and investments depending on what is appropriate for your situation-may help you meet your retirement income goals throughout your lifespan. Today our guest is Chris Drew, founder and President of Drew Capital Group is a Florida native, born in Fort Myers. Shortly after moving to Tampa in the spring of 2004, Christopher became highly knowledgeable in the health and life insurance arena and later went on to obtain his Series 65 license to become a registered investment advisor representative (IAR). He evolved his focus to incorporate a comprehensive, client-focused approach to financial planning. Such discipline ensures that recommended programs encompass each client’s financial goals, time frames, and risk tolerance. With a client-focused, comprehensive plan in place and reviewed regularly, Christopher and his team strive each day, working one-on-one with his clients, to help them pursue their personal financial objectives. He comes on this episode to shed light on the ever-changing financial landscape by elaborating on ways to protect assets and maximize returns on their investments where principal protection is the main objective, ensuring financial confidence throughout retirement. He can be found and reached at <a href="https://drewcapitalgroup.com" rel="noopener">https://drewcapitalgroup.com</a> 16021 N Florida Ave Lutz, FL 33549 Toll-free: 1.833.DREWCAP Office: 813.820.0069 & Thanks for listening! Alonso Osorio, MD, FACEP, FAAFP, FAAEM. <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> 813-465-9157]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">efcfd676-de79-423a-8957-ad1a491b1f91</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:56:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301929/e55_essentials_on_money_management_and_financial_planning_christopher_drew_experiential_podcast_series_part_6.mp3" length="43947114" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everyone has a dream of their ideal retirement and money management. And to realize those dreams you need a solid plan with a firm foundation. For that reason, We must develop a financial strategy for our future. As we make it into the US, I highly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone has a dream of their ideal retirement and money management. And to realize those dreams you need a solid plan with a firm foundation. For that reason, We must develop a financial strategy for our future. As we make it into the US, I highly recommend advice from a reliable trustworthy financial professional that has integrity and wisdom, to see a complete, 360-degree view of your financial picture, including how your retirement assets are integrated and work with one another. By implementing strategies to protect and grow your money:  Distribution planning form lifetime income Passing on more wealth to your heirs Optimizing your wealth for tax-efficiency Downside protection from the next market bubble.  You can enjoy your future by mapping out your finances now, especially if there’s still time to grow your wealth. The longer you invest, the more time your money has to grow, yet the more it is also exposed to market volatility. That is why diversifying your retirement assets among a variety of vehicles- both through insurance products and investments depending on what is appropriate for your situation-may help you meet your retirement income goals throughout your lifespan. Today our guest is Chris Drew, founder and President of Drew Capital Group is a Florida native, born in Fort Myers. Shortly after moving to Tampa in the spring of 2004, Christopher became highly knowledgeable in the health and life insurance arena and later went on to obtain his Series 65 license to become a registered investment advisor representative (IAR). He evolved his focus to incorporate a comprehensive, client-focused approach to financial planning. Such discipline ensures that recommended programs encompass each client’s financial goals, time frames, and risk tolerance. With a client-focused, comprehensive plan in place and reviewed regularly, Christopher and his team strive each day, working one-on-one with his clients, to help them pursue their personal financial objectives. He comes on this episode to shed light on the ever-changing financial landscape by elaborating on ways to protect assets and maximize returns on their investments where principal protection is the main objective, ensuring financial confidence throughout retirement. He can be found and reached at <a href="https://drewcapitalgroup.com" rel="noopener">https://drewcapitalgroup.com</a> 16021 N Florida Ave Lutz, FL 33549 Toll-free: 1.833.DREWCAP Office: 813.820.0069 & Thanks for listening! Alonso Osorio, MD, FACEP, FAAFP, FAAEM. <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> 813-465-9157]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1831</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/89edb5a135f4017d710c0df80e3d24b6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E55 - Essentials on Money Management &amp; Financial Planning: Christopher Drew - Experiential Podcast Series Part 6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e55-essentials-on-money-management-financial-planning-christopher-drew-experiential-podcast-series-part-6--42622920</link><description><![CDATA[Everyone has a dream of their ideal retirement and money management. And to realize those dreams you need a solid plan with a firm foundation. For that reason, We must develop a financial strategy for our future. As we make it into the US, I highly recommend advice from a reliable trustworthy financial professional that has integrity and wisdom, to see a complete, 360-degree view of your financial picture, including how your retirement assets are integrated and work with one another. By implementing strategies to protect and grow your money:  Distribution planning form lifetime income Passing on more wealth to your heirs Optimizing your wealth for tax-efficiency Downside protection from the next market bubble.  You can enjoy your future by mapping out your finances now, especially if there’s still time to grow your wealth. The longer you invest, the more time your money has to grow, yet the more it is also exposed to market volatility. That is why diversifying your retirement assets among a variety of vehicles- both through insurance products and investments depending on what is appropriate for your situation-may help you meet your retirement income goals throughout your lifespan. Today our guest is Chris Drew, founder and President of Drew Capital Group is a Florida native, born in Fort Myers. Shortly after moving to Tampa in the spring of 2004, Christopher became highly knowledgeable in the health and life insurance arena and later went on to obtain his Series 65 license to become a registered investment advisor representative (IAR). He evolved his focus to incorporate a comprehensive, client-focused approach to financial planning. Such discipline ensures that recommended programs encompass each client’s financial goals, time frames, and risk tolerance. With a client-focused, comprehensive plan in place and reviewed regularly, Christopher and his team strive each day, working one-on-one with his clients, to help them pursue their personal financial objectives. He comes on this episode to shed light on the ever-changing financial landscape by elaborating on ways to protect assets and maximize returns on their investments where principal protection is the main objective, ensuring financial confidence throughout retirement. He can be found and reached at <a href="https://drewcapitalgroup.com" rel="noopener">https://drewcapitalgroup.com</a> 16021 N Florida Ave Lutz, FL 33549 Toll-free: 1.833.DREWCAP Office: 813.820.0069 & Thanks for listening! Alonso Osorio, MD, FACEP, FAAFP, FAAEM. <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> 813-465-9157]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bf350027-88e0-4355-9b2d-d35af320db95</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:56:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42622920/e55_essentials_on_money_management_and_financial_planning_christopher_drew_experiential_podcast_series_part_6.mp3" length="43947114" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everyone has a dream of their ideal retirement and money management. And to realize those dreams you need a solid plan with a firm foundation. For that reason, We must develop a financial strategy for our future. As we make it into the US, I highly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone has a dream of their ideal retirement and money management. And to realize those dreams you need a solid plan with a firm foundation. For that reason, We must develop a financial strategy for our future. As we make it into the US, I highly recommend advice from a reliable trustworthy financial professional that has integrity and wisdom, to see a complete, 360-degree view of your financial picture, including how your retirement assets are integrated and work with one another. By implementing strategies to protect and grow your money:  Distribution planning form lifetime income Passing on more wealth to your heirs Optimizing your wealth for tax-efficiency Downside protection from the next market bubble.  You can enjoy your future by mapping out your finances now, especially if there’s still time to grow your wealth. The longer you invest, the more time your money has to grow, yet the more it is also exposed to market volatility. That is why diversifying your retirement assets among a variety of vehicles- both through insurance products and investments depending on what is appropriate for your situation-may help you meet your retirement income goals throughout your lifespan. Today our guest is Chris Drew, founder and President of Drew Capital Group is a Florida native, born in Fort Myers. Shortly after moving to Tampa in the spring of 2004, Christopher became highly knowledgeable in the health and life insurance arena and later went on to obtain his Series 65 license to become a registered investment advisor representative (IAR). He evolved his focus to incorporate a comprehensive, client-focused approach to financial planning. Such discipline ensures that recommended programs encompass each client’s financial goals, time frames, and risk tolerance. With a client-focused, comprehensive plan in place and reviewed regularly, Christopher and his team strive each day, working one-on-one with his clients, to help them pursue their personal financial objectives. He comes on this episode to shed light on the ever-changing financial landscape by elaborating on ways to protect assets and maximize returns on their investments where principal protection is the main objective, ensuring financial confidence throughout retirement. He can be found and reached at <a href="https://drewcapitalgroup.com" rel="noopener">https://drewcapitalgroup.com</a> 16021 N Florida Ave Lutz, FL 33549 Toll-free: 1.833.DREWCAP Office: 813.820.0069 & Thanks for listening! Alonso Osorio, MD, FACEP, FAAFP, FAAEM. <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a> 813-465-9157]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1831</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/89edb5a135f4017d710c0df80e3d24b6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E54 - This is what you must know about Medical Malpractice in the USA! - Experiential Series Part 5</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e54-this-is-what-you-must-know-about-medical-malpractice-in-the-usa-experiential-series-part-5--51301916</link><description><![CDATA[Medical Malpractice Insurance & Litigious America! Medical malpractice insurance is a specialized type of professional liability insurance covering physician liability arising from disputed services that result in a patient's injury or death. Medical liability insurance is required by almost all states and most medical systems as a requirement to practice. Malpractice insurance is generally available through traditional insurance carriers or from a medical risk retention group, a mutual organization of medical professionals organized to provide liability insurance (sometimes sponsored by state medical societies). Additionally, some large medical systems may be "self-insured;" instead of purchasing commercial insurance, a medical liability trust fund created, used to pay for the defense of malpractice claims and any resulting judgments against their physicians. Although it is possible for smaller medical groups and practices to self-insure, there are significant legal and business obstacles that make this a difficult option for most. Individual and group malpractice coverage plans are available for those in independent or small practices. Medical liability coverage is offered for employed physicians as part of a group plan purchased by the employing hospital or health system. The optimal type and amount of insurance you need to meet your state's malpractice insurance minimum requirements and for adequate personal and practice asset protection may vary significantly based on your circumstances. Therefore, it is essential to confer with a professional medical insurance consultant or institutional risk manager to determine the appropriate type and amount of coverage for your particular practice situation. It is essential to understand the two basic types of malpractice insurance: "claims-made" and "occurrence." A claims-made policy will only provide coverage if the policy is in effect both when the incident took place and when a lawsuit is filed. As can be seen, this requires that coverage must extend for a significant period of time to provide adequate protection since a considerable amount of time may elapse between when an incident may have occurred and when a claim is made. Because of this, some claims-made policies are written to provide a period of coverage referred to as a "tail" that extends coverage for a set amount of time (such as five years) after a policy end. If not offered as part of the original policy, tail coverage may also be purchased; the cost of tail insurance is typically a one-time assessment that can be as much as 1.5 to 2 times a typical annual malpractice insurance premium. Tail coverage, however, is critical in situations where you have been covered with a claims-made policy but are changing insurance carriers, moving to a new position, or are retiring, ensuring continued malpractice coverage during these transition times for incidents that may have occurred in past years. The costs of tail coverage may be covered by your previous practice to ensure adequate protection of their group assets or by your new practice either as a benefit or an inducement to join the group. Tail coverage may be an appropriate item of negotiation with a prospective new employer. Occurrence policies differ from claims-made insurance. They cover any claim for an event during the period of coverage, even if the claim itself is filed after the policy lapses. In general, this type of policy does not require tail coverage, although this type of insurance is usually significantly more expensive and less frequently offered by employers. It is also essential to understand the finer details of your medical malpractice coverage. Policies typically cover a range of expenses associated with defending and settling malpractice suits, including  attorney fees, court costs, arbitration and settlement costs, medical damages, and punitive and compensatory damages.  Medical malpractice usually does not cover liability that arises from criminal acts or sexual misconduct. It is critical to know what your insurance policy would specifically cover and what it does not ensure you are adequately protected. It is also essential to see the amount of coverage for each occurrence and all claims that may be made against you. Although some states require minimum amounts of coverage for both the amount per each claim and the total of all of the claims that may be made, it is important to discuss the potential need for additional coverage above these minimums with a professional malpractice insurance consultant or institutional risk manager to ensure that your assets are protected. If you are entering private practice, remember that in addition to medical liability claims, medical practices also face potential claims associated with other medically-associated risks such as cyber liability and regulatory requirements such as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Some medical malpractice policies may cover these types of exposures; if not, separate policies to protect against these risks are generally available. Medical Negligence Falls into Three Broad Categories of Error:  Failure to Diagnose.  This form of malpractice occurs when a doctor fails to diagnose an existing medical condition or diagnoses a medical condition that the patient does not have.  Negligent Treatment.  In these kinds of cases, the doctor rendered negligent treatment to the patient. In other words, the doctor made a mistake that a reasonably competent doctor would not have made. Proving that medical malpractice occurred in an emergency room is more complicated. For those cases, the injured patient must prove that emergency room personnel were not merely careless but that they were "willful and wanton" in their disregard of the patient's medical needs.  Failure to Warn.  The last category of medical malpractice is the failure to warn the patient of known risks. Most treatment courses — whether it is surgery, administering drugs, or some other treatment — carry risks. If a doctor fails to obtain the patient's consent to a course of treatment after warning the patient of known risks, then the doctor has committed malpractice if that known risk occurs. Some cases will have provable negligence from multiple categories. For instance, if a doctor failed to warn about the possibility of prescription drug addiction and subsequently "over-prescribe" a patient, the physician has acted negligently AND failed to warn the patient of potential risks. According to a 2013 study published in the BMJ Open medical journal, "failure to diagnose" was the largest source of malpractice claims, accounting for 26 to 63 percent of all malpractice claims brought against primary care physicians. Researchers found that the most common patient outcome from "failure to diagnose" errors was death, which occurred 15 to 48 percent of outcomes recorded in malpractice claims. I hope this helps to understand, creates curiosity, and motivates you to learn and adapt better to this complicated topic and what it entails and how we can all be prepared and ready from day number one to mitigate the exposure and risk of liability carried by our medical proceedings while practicing medicine in the USA. Thanks for listening,  Happy holidays 2020! Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@yahoo.com">alonsojosorio@yahoo.com</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2c770566-6d38-465b-9b9c-0330688e792c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:37:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301916/e54_this_is_what_you_must_know_about_medical_malpractice_in_the_usa_experiential_series_part_5.mp3" length="49575234" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Medical Malpractice Insurance &amp; Litigious America! Medical malpractice insurance is a specialized type of professional liability insurance covering physician liability arising from disputed services that result in a patient's injury or death. Medical...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Medical Malpractice Insurance & Litigious America! Medical malpractice insurance is a specialized type of professional liability insurance covering physician liability arising from disputed services that result in a patient's injury or death. Medical liability insurance is required by almost all states and most medical systems as a requirement to practice. Malpractice insurance is generally available through traditional insurance carriers or from a medical risk retention group, a mutual organization of medical professionals organized to provide liability insurance (sometimes sponsored by state medical societies). Additionally, some large medical systems may be "self-insured;" instead of purchasing commercial insurance, a medical liability trust fund created, used to pay for the defense of malpractice claims and any resulting judgments against their physicians. Although it is possible for smaller medical groups and practices to self-insure, there are significant legal and business obstacles that make this a difficult option for most. Individual and group malpractice coverage plans are available for those in independent or small practices. Medical liability coverage is offered for employed physicians as part of a group plan purchased by the employing hospital or health system. The optimal type and amount of insurance you need to meet your state's malpractice insurance minimum requirements and for adequate personal and practice asset protection may vary significantly based on your circumstances. Therefore, it is essential to confer with a professional medical insurance consultant or institutional risk manager to determine the appropriate type and amount of coverage for your particular practice situation. It is essential to understand the two basic types of malpractice insurance: "claims-made" and "occurrence." A claims-made policy will only provide coverage if the policy is in effect both when the incident took place and when a lawsuit is filed. As can be seen, this requires that coverage must extend for a significant period of time to provide adequate protection since a considerable amount of time may elapse between when an incident may have occurred and when a claim is made. Because of this, some claims-made policies are written to provide a period of coverage referred to as a "tail" that extends coverage for a set amount of time (such as five years) after a policy end. If not offered as part of the original policy, tail coverage may also be purchased; the cost of tail insurance is typically a one-time assessment that can be as much as 1.5 to 2 times a typical annual malpractice insurance premium. Tail coverage, however, is critical in situations where you have been covered with a claims-made policy but are changing insurance carriers, moving to a new position, or are retiring, ensuring continued malpractice coverage during these transition times for incidents that may have occurred in past years. The costs of tail coverage may be covered by your previous practice to ensure adequate protection of their group assets or by your new practice either as a benefit or an inducement to join the group. Tail coverage may be an appropriate item of negotiation with a prospective new employer. Occurrence policies differ from claims-made insurance. They cover any claim for an event during the period of coverage, even if the claim itself is filed after the policy lapses. In general, this type of policy does not require tail coverage, although this type of insurance is usually significantly more expensive and less frequently offered by employers. It is also essential to understand the finer details of your medical malpractice coverage. Policies typically cover a range of expenses associated with defending and settling malpractice suits, including  attorney fees, court costs, arbitration and settlement costs, medical damages, and punitive and compensatory damages.  Medical malpractice usually does not cover liability that arises from...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2066</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/01c142f0919386623fbc6f5b9d8d565b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E54 - This is what you must know about Medical Malpractice in the USA! - Experiential Series Part 5</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e54-this-is-what-you-must-know-about-medical-malpractice-in-the-usa-experiential-series-part-5--42526744</link><description><![CDATA[Medical Malpractice Insurance & Litigious America! Medical malpractice insurance is a specialized type of professional liability insurance covering physician liability arising from disputed services that result in a patient's injury or death. Medical liability insurance is required by almost all states and most medical systems as a requirement to practice. Malpractice insurance is generally available through traditional insurance carriers or from a medical risk retention group, a mutual organization of medical professionals organized to provide liability insurance (sometimes sponsored by state medical societies). Additionally, some large medical systems may be "self-insured;" instead of purchasing commercial insurance, a medical liability trust fund created, used to pay for the defense of malpractice claims and any resulting judgments against their physicians. Although it is possible for smaller medical groups and practices to self-insure, there are significant legal and business obstacles that make this a difficult option for most. Individual and group malpractice coverage plans are available for those in independent or small practices. Medical liability coverage is offered for employed physicians as part of a group plan purchased by the employing hospital or health system. The optimal type and amount of insurance you need to meet your state's malpractice insurance minimum requirements and for adequate personal and practice asset protection may vary significantly based on your circumstances. Therefore, it is essential to confer with a professional medical insurance consultant or institutional risk manager to determine the appropriate type and amount of coverage for your particular practice situation. It is essential to understand the two basic types of malpractice insurance: "claims-made" and "occurrence." A claims-made policy will only provide coverage if the policy is in effect both when the incident took place and when a lawsuit is filed. As can be seen, this requires that coverage must extend for a significant period of time to provide adequate protection since a considerable amount of time may elapse between when an incident may have occurred and when a claim is made. Because of this, some claims-made policies are written to provide a period of coverage referred to as a "tail" that extends coverage for a set amount of time (such as five years) after a policy end. If not offered as part of the original policy, tail coverage may also be purchased; the cost of tail insurance is typically a one-time assessment that can be as much as 1.5 to 2 times a typical annual malpractice insurance premium. Tail coverage, however, is critical in situations where you have been covered with a claims-made policy but are changing insurance carriers, moving to a new position, or are retiring, ensuring continued malpractice coverage during these transition times for incidents that may have occurred in past years. The costs of tail coverage may be covered by your previous practice to ensure adequate protection of their group assets or by your new practice either as a benefit or an inducement to join the group. Tail coverage may be an appropriate item of negotiation with a prospective new employer. Occurrence policies differ from claims-made insurance. They cover any claim for an event during the period of coverage, even if the claim itself is filed after the policy lapses. In general, this type of policy does not require tail coverage, although this type of insurance is usually significantly more expensive and less frequently offered by employers. It is also essential to understand the finer details of your medical malpractice coverage. Policies typically cover a range of expenses associated with defending and settling malpractice suits, including  attorney fees, court costs, arbitration and settlement costs, medical damages, and punitive and compensatory damages.  Medical malpractice usually does not cover liability that arises from criminal acts or sexual misconduct. It is critical to know what your insurance policy would specifically cover and what it does not ensure you are adequately protected. It is also essential to see the amount of coverage for each occurrence and all claims that may be made against you. Although some states require minimum amounts of coverage for both the amount per each claim and the total of all of the claims that may be made, it is important to discuss the potential need for additional coverage above these minimums with a professional malpractice insurance consultant or institutional risk manager to ensure that your assets are protected. If you are entering private practice, remember that in addition to medical liability claims, medical practices also face potential claims associated with other medically-associated risks such as cyber liability and regulatory requirements such as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Some medical malpractice policies may cover these types of exposures; if not, separate policies to protect against these risks are generally available. Medical Negligence Falls into Three Broad Categories of Error:  Failure to Diagnose.  This form of malpractice occurs when a doctor fails to diagnose an existing medical condition or diagnoses a medical condition that the patient does not have.  Negligent Treatment.  In these kinds of cases, the doctor rendered negligent treatment to the patient. In other words, the doctor made a mistake that a reasonably competent doctor would not have made. Proving that medical malpractice occurred in an emergency room is more complicated. For those cases, the injured patient must prove that emergency room personnel were not merely careless but that they were "willful and wanton" in their disregard of the patient's medical needs.  Failure to Warn.  The last category of medical malpractice is the failure to warn the patient of known risks. Most treatment courses — whether it is surgery, administering drugs, or some other treatment — carry risks. If a doctor fails to obtain the patient's consent to a course of treatment after warning the patient of known risks, then the doctor has committed malpractice if that known risk occurs. Some cases will have provable negligence from multiple categories. For instance, if a doctor failed to warn about the possibility of prescription drug addiction and subsequently "over-prescribe" a patient, the physician has acted negligently AND failed to warn the patient of potential risks. According to a 2013 study published in the BMJ Open medical journal, "failure to diagnose" was the largest source of malpractice claims, accounting for 26 to 63 percent of all malpractice claims brought against primary care physicians. Researchers found that the most common patient outcome from "failure to diagnose" errors was death, which occurred 15 to 48 percent of outcomes recorded in malpractice claims. I hope this helps to understand, creates curiosity, and motivates you to learn and adapt better to this complicated topic and what it entails and how we can all be prepared and ready from day number one to mitigate the exposure and risk of liability carried by our medical proceedings while practicing medicine in the USA. Thanks for listening,  Happy holidays 2020! Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@yahoo.com">alonsojosorio@yahoo.com</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">20814a32-8a09-4194-bb59-97a6cc75deb0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:37:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42526744/e54_this_is_what_you_must_know_about_medical_malpractice_in_the_usa_experiential_series_part_5.mp3" length="49575234" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Medical Malpractice Insurance &amp; Litigious America! Medical malpractice insurance is a specialized type of professional liability insurance covering physician liability arising from disputed services that result in a patient's injury or death. Medical...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Medical Malpractice Insurance & Litigious America! Medical malpractice insurance is a specialized type of professional liability insurance covering physician liability arising from disputed services that result in a patient's injury or death. Medical liability insurance is required by almost all states and most medical systems as a requirement to practice. Malpractice insurance is generally available through traditional insurance carriers or from a medical risk retention group, a mutual organization of medical professionals organized to provide liability insurance (sometimes sponsored by state medical societies). Additionally, some large medical systems may be "self-insured;" instead of purchasing commercial insurance, a medical liability trust fund created, used to pay for the defense of malpractice claims and any resulting judgments against their physicians. Although it is possible for smaller medical groups and practices to self-insure, there are significant legal and business obstacles that make this a difficult option for most. Individual and group malpractice coverage plans are available for those in independent or small practices. Medical liability coverage is offered for employed physicians as part of a group plan purchased by the employing hospital or health system. The optimal type and amount of insurance you need to meet your state's malpractice insurance minimum requirements and for adequate personal and practice asset protection may vary significantly based on your circumstances. Therefore, it is essential to confer with a professional medical insurance consultant or institutional risk manager to determine the appropriate type and amount of coverage for your particular practice situation. It is essential to understand the two basic types of malpractice insurance: "claims-made" and "occurrence." A claims-made policy will only provide coverage if the policy is in effect both when the incident took place and when a lawsuit is filed. As can be seen, this requires that coverage must extend for a significant period of time to provide adequate protection since a considerable amount of time may elapse between when an incident may have occurred and when a claim is made. Because of this, some claims-made policies are written to provide a period of coverage referred to as a "tail" that extends coverage for a set amount of time (such as five years) after a policy end. If not offered as part of the original policy, tail coverage may also be purchased; the cost of tail insurance is typically a one-time assessment that can be as much as 1.5 to 2 times a typical annual malpractice insurance premium. Tail coverage, however, is critical in situations where you have been covered with a claims-made policy but are changing insurance carriers, moving to a new position, or are retiring, ensuring continued malpractice coverage during these transition times for incidents that may have occurred in past years. The costs of tail coverage may be covered by your previous practice to ensure adequate protection of their group assets or by your new practice either as a benefit or an inducement to join the group. Tail coverage may be an appropriate item of negotiation with a prospective new employer. Occurrence policies differ from claims-made insurance. They cover any claim for an event during the period of coverage, even if the claim itself is filed after the policy lapses. In general, this type of policy does not require tail coverage, although this type of insurance is usually significantly more expensive and less frequently offered by employers. It is also essential to understand the finer details of your medical malpractice coverage. Policies typically cover a range of expenses associated with defending and settling malpractice suits, including  attorney fees, court costs, arbitration and settlement costs, medical damages, and punitive and compensatory damages.  Medical malpractice usually does not cover liability that arises from...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2066</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/01c142f0919386623fbc6f5b9d8d565b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E53: Are you getting residency Interviews? - A matching process update: Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e53-are-you-getting-residency-interviews-a-matching-process-update-dr-ferney-paez-olmos--51301920</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 53 Are you getting residency Interviews?  A matching process update: Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos. His experience with the 2020 Interviewing Cycle during the COVID-19 Pandemic! The interviewing season for 2020 is open, and some of you have successfully obtained one or more interviews. Congratulations! – So now it is the time to shine and succeed during the virtual encounter with the Residency Program Directors, Attendings, Chief Resident, and program's staff. Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos returned to update us on his process. They gave us dozens of great tips of advice along with some "Insider's information" on the type of questions and interactions that he had to deal with during his preliminary interactions. In summary,  It took him about two full weeks to start receiving the first email notifications on invitations He updated his computer, microphone, internet connection, and lighting to maximize the quality of the virtual interactions He has continued to practice his English and interviewing skills and made very clear that the only way to deal with the nervousness around it is to be prepared and rehearse over and over, to excel when it is "time to shine." An interview session could last from a few hours to a whole day, and there might be more than one person meeting you or a panel of them! Be ready, have plenty of questions available about the program, and do not hesitate to appropriately answer when asked "Tells us about yourself," which seems to be the most prevalent and common question out there Be knowledgeable about the program and the background of the attendings you will be meeting – Get to know their Bio! Portray confidence and do not forget about your professional appearance Turn on the cell phone/email / ERAS notifications to be ready to answer and reply rather immediately when an interview slot is offered and available. Many places are offering the spots on a "First Come, First serve basis." 8-10 interviews will give you an 80-90% chance to match into the specialty of your choice. Do not lose hope and never give up. The rumor in social media is that, on average, IMGs during this year's season is not getting that many interviews during the initial offerings, but that does not mean it won't happen later on during the cycle in 2020 and or even in early 2021 – before the interviewing season closes. So do not quit or give yourself false-negative expectations!  Ferney also had a great VIP coaching affordable experience with Dr. Varun Agrawal. I Promised you to leave his link here with you! – and Thanks For Listening… He can be found on Facebook as: Ed4Med US - your Expert Guide to U.S. Medical Residency <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ed4medus" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/ed4medus</a> www.Ed4MedUS.com Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">061fdde1-581f-4e1a-9c97-3ede9732d909</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:59:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301920/e53_are_you_getting_residency_interviews_a_matching_process_update_dr_ferney_paez_olmos.mp3" length="48286224" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 53 Are you getting residency Interviews?  A matching process update: Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos. His experience with the 2020 Interviewing Cycle during the COVID-19 Pandemic! The interviewing season for 2020 is open, and some of you have...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 53 Are you getting residency Interviews?  A matching process update: Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos. His experience with the 2020 Interviewing Cycle during the COVID-19 Pandemic! The interviewing season for 2020 is open, and some of you have successfully obtained one or more interviews. Congratulations! – So now it is the time to shine and succeed during the virtual encounter with the Residency Program Directors, Attendings, Chief Resident, and program's staff. Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos returned to update us on his process. They gave us dozens of great tips of advice along with some "Insider's information" on the type of questions and interactions that he had to deal with during his preliminary interactions. In summary,  It took him about two full weeks to start receiving the first email notifications on invitations He updated his computer, microphone, internet connection, and lighting to maximize the quality of the virtual interactions He has continued to practice his English and interviewing skills and made very clear that the only way to deal with the nervousness around it is to be prepared and rehearse over and over, to excel when it is "time to shine." An interview session could last from a few hours to a whole day, and there might be more than one person meeting you or a panel of them! Be ready, have plenty of questions available about the program, and do not hesitate to appropriately answer when asked "Tells us about yourself," which seems to be the most prevalent and common question out there Be knowledgeable about the program and the background of the attendings you will be meeting – Get to know their Bio! Portray confidence and do not forget about your professional appearance Turn on the cell phone/email / ERAS notifications to be ready to answer and reply rather immediately when an interview slot is offered and available. Many places are offering the spots on a "First Come, First serve basis." 8-10 interviews will give you an 80-90% chance to match into the specialty of your choice. Do not lose hope and never give up. The rumor in social media is that, on average, IMGs during this year's season is not getting that many interviews during the initial offerings, but that does not mean it won't happen later on during the cycle in 2020 and or even in early 2021 – before the interviewing season closes. So do not quit or give yourself false-negative expectations!  Ferney also had a great VIP coaching affordable experience with Dr. Varun Agrawal. I Promised you to leave his link here with you! – and Thanks For Listening… He can be found on Facebook as: Ed4Med US - your Expert Guide to U.S. Medical Residency <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ed4medus" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/ed4medus</a> www.Ed4MedUS.com Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2012</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00f3cdec84fdede2cae307c11e3cf800.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E53: Are you getting residency Interviews? - A matching process update: Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e53-are-you-getting-residency-interviews-a-matching-process-update-dr-ferney-paez-olmos--42454104</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 53 Are you getting residency Interviews?  A matching process update: Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos. His experience with the 2020 Interviewing Cycle during the COVID-19 Pandemic! The interviewing season for 2020 is open, and some of you have successfully obtained one or more interviews. Congratulations! – So now it is the time to shine and succeed during the virtual encounter with the Residency Program Directors, Attendings, Chief Resident, and program's staff. Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos returned to update us on his process. They gave us dozens of great tips of advice along with some "Insider's information" on the type of questions and interactions that he had to deal with during his preliminary interactions. In summary,  It took him about two full weeks to start receiving the first email notifications on invitations He updated his computer, microphone, internet connection, and lighting to maximize the quality of the virtual interactions He has continued to practice his English and interviewing skills and made very clear that the only way to deal with the nervousness around it is to be prepared and rehearse over and over, to excel when it is "time to shine." An interview session could last from a few hours to a whole day, and there might be more than one person meeting you or a panel of them! Be ready, have plenty of questions available about the program, and do not hesitate to appropriately answer when asked "Tells us about yourself," which seems to be the most prevalent and common question out there Be knowledgeable about the program and the background of the attendings you will be meeting – Get to know their Bio! Portray confidence and do not forget about your professional appearance Turn on the cell phone/email / ERAS notifications to be ready to answer and reply rather immediately when an interview slot is offered and available. Many places are offering the spots on a "First Come, First serve basis." 8-10 interviews will give you an 80-90% chance to match into the specialty of your choice. Do not lose hope and never give up. The rumor in social media is that, on average, IMGs during this year's season is not getting that many interviews during the initial offerings, but that does not mean it won't happen later on during the cycle in 2020 and or even in early 2021 – before the interviewing season closes. So do not quit or give yourself false-negative expectations!  Ferney also had a great VIP coaching affordable experience with Dr. Varun Agrawal. I Promised you to leave his link here with you! – and Thanks For Listening… He can be found on Facebook as: Ed4Med US - your Expert Guide to U.S. Medical Residency <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ed4medus" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/ed4medus</a> www.Ed4MedUS.com Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fe36f90e-2fb9-4c98-95b0-076cd3df575d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:59:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42454104/e53_are_you_getting_residency_interviews_a_matching_process_update_dr_ferney_paez_olmos.mp3" length="48286224" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 53 Are you getting residency Interviews?  A matching process update: Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos. His experience with the 2020 Interviewing Cycle during the COVID-19 Pandemic! The interviewing season for 2020 is open, and some of you have...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 53 Are you getting residency Interviews?  A matching process update: Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos. His experience with the 2020 Interviewing Cycle during the COVID-19 Pandemic! The interviewing season for 2020 is open, and some of you have successfully obtained one or more interviews. Congratulations! – So now it is the time to shine and succeed during the virtual encounter with the Residency Program Directors, Attendings, Chief Resident, and program's staff. Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos returned to update us on his process. They gave us dozens of great tips of advice along with some "Insider's information" on the type of questions and interactions that he had to deal with during his preliminary interactions. In summary,  It took him about two full weeks to start receiving the first email notifications on invitations He updated his computer, microphone, internet connection, and lighting to maximize the quality of the virtual interactions He has continued to practice his English and interviewing skills and made very clear that the only way to deal with the nervousness around it is to be prepared and rehearse over and over, to excel when it is "time to shine." An interview session could last from a few hours to a whole day, and there might be more than one person meeting you or a panel of them! Be ready, have plenty of questions available about the program, and do not hesitate to appropriately answer when asked "Tells us about yourself," which seems to be the most prevalent and common question out there Be knowledgeable about the program and the background of the attendings you will be meeting – Get to know their Bio! Portray confidence and do not forget about your professional appearance Turn on the cell phone/email / ERAS notifications to be ready to answer and reply rather immediately when an interview slot is offered and available. Many places are offering the spots on a "First Come, First serve basis." 8-10 interviews will give you an 80-90% chance to match into the specialty of your choice. Do not lose hope and never give up. The rumor in social media is that, on average, IMGs during this year's season is not getting that many interviews during the initial offerings, but that does not mean it won't happen later on during the cycle in 2020 and or even in early 2021 – before the interviewing season closes. So do not quit or give yourself false-negative expectations!  Ferney also had a great VIP coaching affordable experience with Dr. Varun Agrawal. I Promised you to leave his link here with you! – and Thanks For Listening… He can be found on Facebook as: Ed4Med US - your Expert Guide to U.S. Medical Residency <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ed4medus" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/ed4medus</a> www.Ed4MedUS.com Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2012</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00f3cdec84fdede2cae307c11e3cf800.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode # 52: How to build credit &amp; What's a Credit Score - Tips for Immigrants!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-how-to-build-credit-what-s-a-credit-score-tips-for-immigrants--51301843</link><description><![CDATA[Episode # 52: How to Build Credit & What's a Credit Score - Tips for Immigrants! Experiential Podcast Series - Part 4 When immigrating to the USA, most of the time, as you surf the Financial and Economic market, you will come across the term "Credit Score" and what is your "Credit Worthiness." And as you become familiar with it, here are some tips of advice and understanding what it means. A credit score is just a three-digit number, but it can have a significant impact on your financial life. Your credit scores (most people have more than one) can affect your ability to qualify for a loan or get a credit card by giving potential lenders a sense of how likely you will repay your debts. Understanding credit score ranges can help you assess whether your credit may need some work. And knowing the factors that affect your credit scores can help you identify how to improve them over time. Credit scores are calculated using the information in your credit reports. Each of the three main consumer credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — produce a credit report with input from lenders, credit card issuers, and other financial institutions. Your credit reports include information about your credit history and activity. The credit bureaus rely on credit scoring models such as VantageScore and FICO to translate all this information into a number. While each credit scoring model uses a unique formula, the models generally account for similar credit information. Your scores are based on factors such as your history of paying bills, the amount of available credit you're using, and the types of debt you have (we'll cover these factors in detail later). Federal law prohibits credit scores from factoring in personal information like your race, gender, religion, marital status, or national origin. That being said, it's not necessarily true that the American financial system is unbiased — or that credit lending and credit scoring systems don't consider factors affected by bias. So, what's a good credit score? Though it varies across credit scoring models, a score of 670 or higher is generally considered good. For FICO, a good score ranges from 670 to 739. VantageScore deems a score of 661 to 780 to be good. A credit score that falls in the good to the excellent range can be a game-changer. While financial institutions look at various factors when considering a loan or credit application, higher credit scores generally correlate with a higher likelihood of getting approved. A good credit score can also unlock the door to lower interest rates and more competitive terms. And if you have excellent credit scores, you have an even better chance of being offered the best rates and terms available. On the other hand, if you have low or bad credit scores, you may be able to get approved by some lenders, but your rates will likely be much higher than if you had good credit. You may also be required to make a down payment on a loan or get a cosigner. Credit scores depend on these factors:  Payment history  For both the FICO and VantageScore 3.0 scoring models, a history of on-time payments is the most influential factor in determining your credit scores. Your payment history helps a lender or creditor assess how likely you are to pay back a loan.  Credit usage or utilization  Your credit utilization is calculated by dividing your total credit card balances by your entire credit card limits. A higher credit utilization rate can signal to a lender that you have too much debt and may not be able to pay back your new loan or credit card balance. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends keeping your credit utilization ratio below 30%. This may not always be possible based on your overall credit profile and your short-term goals, but it's a good benchmark to keep in mind.  Length of credit history  More extended credit history can increase your credit scores by showing that you have more experience using credit. Your record includes the length of time your credit accounts have been open and when they were last used. If you can, avoid closing older accounts, which can shorten your credit history.  Credit mix and types  A healthy mix of accounts, including revolving lines of credit (like credit cards) and installment loans (such as car loans, student loans, personal loans, and mortgages), can help build your scores. Lenders want to see that you're able to handle and pay back different types of credit.  Recent credit inquiries  When you apply for credit or a loan, the financial institution will conduct a hard inquiry on your credit that shows up on your credit reports. Credit scoring models consider these recent hard inquiries when calculating your scores. Opening multiple new accounts within a short period could suggest to a lender that you're struggling financially. In summary, No one credit score holds more weight than the others. Different lenders use different credit scores. Regardless of the score used, making on-time payments, limiting new credit applications, maintaining a mix of credit cards and loans, and minimizing debt can help keep your credit in good shape. I hope this helps to clarify some doubts, Best, Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="mailto:info@osoriomd.com">info@osoriomd.com</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7e5a2198-523d-4329-9c6e-27844daa81ff</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:59:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301843/episode_52_how_to_build_credit_and_whats_a_credit_score_tips_for_immigrants.mp3" length="29365999" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode # 52: How to Build Credit &amp; What's a Credit Score - Tips for Immigrants! Experiential Podcast Series - Part 4 When immigrating to the USA, most of the time, as you surf the Financial and Economic market, you will come across the term "Credit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode # 52: How to Build Credit & What's a Credit Score - Tips for Immigrants! Experiential Podcast Series - Part 4 When immigrating to the USA, most of the time, as you surf the Financial and Economic market, you will come across the term "Credit Score" and what is your "Credit Worthiness." And as you become familiar with it, here are some tips of advice and understanding what it means. A credit score is just a three-digit number, but it can have a significant impact on your financial life. Your credit scores (most people have more than one) can affect your ability to qualify for a loan or get a credit card by giving potential lenders a sense of how likely you will repay your debts. Understanding credit score ranges can help you assess whether your credit may need some work. And knowing the factors that affect your credit scores can help you identify how to improve them over time. Credit scores are calculated using the information in your credit reports. Each of the three main consumer credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — produce a credit report with input from lenders, credit card issuers, and other financial institutions. Your credit reports include information about your credit history and activity. The credit bureaus rely on credit scoring models such as VantageScore and FICO to translate all this information into a number. While each credit scoring model uses a unique formula, the models generally account for similar credit information. Your scores are based on factors such as your history of paying bills, the amount of available credit you're using, and the types of debt you have (we'll cover these factors in detail later). Federal law prohibits credit scores from factoring in personal information like your race, gender, religion, marital status, or national origin. That being said, it's not necessarily true that the American financial system is unbiased — or that credit lending and credit scoring systems don't consider factors affected by bias. So, what's a good credit score? Though it varies across credit scoring models, a score of 670 or higher is generally considered good. For FICO, a good score ranges from 670 to 739. VantageScore deems a score of 661 to 780 to be good. A credit score that falls in the good to the excellent range can be a game-changer. While financial institutions look at various factors when considering a loan or credit application, higher credit scores generally correlate with a higher likelihood of getting approved. A good credit score can also unlock the door to lower interest rates and more competitive terms. And if you have excellent credit scores, you have an even better chance of being offered the best rates and terms available. On the other hand, if you have low or bad credit scores, you may be able to get approved by some lenders, but your rates will likely be much higher than if you had good credit. You may also be required to make a down payment on a loan or get a cosigner. Credit scores depend on these factors:  Payment history  For both the FICO and VantageScore 3.0 scoring models, a history of on-time payments is the most influential factor in determining your credit scores. Your payment history helps a lender or creditor assess how likely you are to pay back a loan.  Credit usage or utilization  Your credit utilization is calculated by dividing your total credit card balances by your entire credit card limits. A higher credit utilization rate can signal to a lender that you have too much debt and may not be able to pay back your new loan or credit card balance. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends keeping your credit utilization ratio below 30%. This may not always be possible based on your overall credit profile and your short-term goals, but it's a good benchmark to keep in mind.  Length of credit history  More extended credit history can increase your credit scores by showing that you have more experience using credit. Your record includes the...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1226</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ede8bf35b8f40ffbaa3dc06983f3c1dc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode # 52: How to build credit &amp; What's a Credit Score - Tips for Immigrants!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-how-to-build-credit-what-s-a-credit-score-tips-for-immigrants--42240756</link><description><![CDATA[Episode # 52: How to Build Credit & What's a Credit Score - Tips for Immigrants! Experiential Podcast Series - Part 4 When immigrating to the USA, most of the time, as you surf the Financial and Economic market, you will come across the term "Credit Score" and what is your "Credit Worthiness." And as you become familiar with it, here are some tips of advice and understanding what it means. A credit score is just a three-digit number, but it can have a significant impact on your financial life. Your credit scores (most people have more than one) can affect your ability to qualify for a loan or get a credit card by giving potential lenders a sense of how likely you will repay your debts. Understanding credit score ranges can help you assess whether your credit may need some work. And knowing the factors that affect your credit scores can help you identify how to improve them over time. Credit scores are calculated using the information in your credit reports. Each of the three main consumer credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — produce a credit report with input from lenders, credit card issuers, and other financial institutions. Your credit reports include information about your credit history and activity. The credit bureaus rely on credit scoring models such as VantageScore and FICO to translate all this information into a number. While each credit scoring model uses a unique formula, the models generally account for similar credit information. Your scores are based on factors such as your history of paying bills, the amount of available credit you're using, and the types of debt you have (we'll cover these factors in detail later). Federal law prohibits credit scores from factoring in personal information like your race, gender, religion, marital status, or national origin. That being said, it's not necessarily true that the American financial system is unbiased — or that credit lending and credit scoring systems don't consider factors affected by bias. So, what's a good credit score? Though it varies across credit scoring models, a score of 670 or higher is generally considered good. For FICO, a good score ranges from 670 to 739. VantageScore deems a score of 661 to 780 to be good. A credit score that falls in the good to the excellent range can be a game-changer. While financial institutions look at various factors when considering a loan or credit application, higher credit scores generally correlate with a higher likelihood of getting approved. A good credit score can also unlock the door to lower interest rates and more competitive terms. And if you have excellent credit scores, you have an even better chance of being offered the best rates and terms available. On the other hand, if you have low or bad credit scores, you may be able to get approved by some lenders, but your rates will likely be much higher than if you had good credit. You may also be required to make a down payment on a loan or get a cosigner. Credit scores depend on these factors:  Payment history  For both the FICO and VantageScore 3.0 scoring models, a history of on-time payments is the most influential factor in determining your credit scores. Your payment history helps a lender or creditor assess how likely you are to pay back a loan.  Credit usage or utilization  Your credit utilization is calculated by dividing your total credit card balances by your entire credit card limits. A higher credit utilization rate can signal to a lender that you have too much debt and may not be able to pay back your new loan or credit card balance. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends keeping your credit utilization ratio below 30%. This may not always be possible based on your overall credit profile and your short-term goals, but it's a good benchmark to keep in mind.  Length of credit history  More extended credit history can increase your credit scores by showing that you have more experience using credit. Your record includes the length of time your credit accounts have been open and when they were last used. If you can, avoid closing older accounts, which can shorten your credit history.  Credit mix and types  A healthy mix of accounts, including revolving lines of credit (like credit cards) and installment loans (such as car loans, student loans, personal loans, and mortgages), can help build your scores. Lenders want to see that you're able to handle and pay back different types of credit.  Recent credit inquiries  When you apply for credit or a loan, the financial institution will conduct a hard inquiry on your credit that shows up on your credit reports. Credit scoring models consider these recent hard inquiries when calculating your scores. Opening multiple new accounts within a short period could suggest to a lender that you're struggling financially. In summary, No one credit score holds more weight than the others. Different lenders use different credit scores. Regardless of the score used, making on-time payments, limiting new credit applications, maintaining a mix of credit cards and loans, and minimizing debt can help keep your credit in good shape. I hope this helps to clarify some doubts, Best, Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="mailto:info@osoriomd.com">info@osoriomd.com</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2349dab1-d1c9-4abe-98dc-a6aeed1d983e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:59:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42240756/episode_52_how_to_build_credit_and_whats_a_credit_score_tips_for_immigrants.mp3" length="29365999" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode # 52: How to Build Credit &amp; What's a Credit Score - Tips for Immigrants! Experiential Podcast Series - Part 4 When immigrating to the USA, most of the time, as you surf the Financial and Economic market, you will come across the term "Credit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode # 52: How to Build Credit & What's a Credit Score - Tips for Immigrants! Experiential Podcast Series - Part 4 When immigrating to the USA, most of the time, as you surf the Financial and Economic market, you will come across the term "Credit Score" and what is your "Credit Worthiness." And as you become familiar with it, here are some tips of advice and understanding what it means. A credit score is just a three-digit number, but it can have a significant impact on your financial life. Your credit scores (most people have more than one) can affect your ability to qualify for a loan or get a credit card by giving potential lenders a sense of how likely you will repay your debts. Understanding credit score ranges can help you assess whether your credit may need some work. And knowing the factors that affect your credit scores can help you identify how to improve them over time. Credit scores are calculated using the information in your credit reports. Each of the three main consumer credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — produce a credit report with input from lenders, credit card issuers, and other financial institutions. Your credit reports include information about your credit history and activity. The credit bureaus rely on credit scoring models such as VantageScore and FICO to translate all this information into a number. While each credit scoring model uses a unique formula, the models generally account for similar credit information. Your scores are based on factors such as your history of paying bills, the amount of available credit you're using, and the types of debt you have (we'll cover these factors in detail later). Federal law prohibits credit scores from factoring in personal information like your race, gender, religion, marital status, or national origin. That being said, it's not necessarily true that the American financial system is unbiased — or that credit lending and credit scoring systems don't consider factors affected by bias. So, what's a good credit score? Though it varies across credit scoring models, a score of 670 or higher is generally considered good. For FICO, a good score ranges from 670 to 739. VantageScore deems a score of 661 to 780 to be good. A credit score that falls in the good to the excellent range can be a game-changer. While financial institutions look at various factors when considering a loan or credit application, higher credit scores generally correlate with a higher likelihood of getting approved. A good credit score can also unlock the door to lower interest rates and more competitive terms. And if you have excellent credit scores, you have an even better chance of being offered the best rates and terms available. On the other hand, if you have low or bad credit scores, you may be able to get approved by some lenders, but your rates will likely be much higher than if you had good credit. You may also be required to make a down payment on a loan or get a cosigner. Credit scores depend on these factors:  Payment history  For both the FICO and VantageScore 3.0 scoring models, a history of on-time payments is the most influential factor in determining your credit scores. Your payment history helps a lender or creditor assess how likely you are to pay back a loan.  Credit usage or utilization  Your credit utilization is calculated by dividing your total credit card balances by your entire credit card limits. A higher credit utilization rate can signal to a lender that you have too much debt and may not be able to pay back your new loan or credit card balance. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends keeping your credit utilization ratio below 30%. This may not always be possible based on your overall credit profile and your short-term goals, but it's a good benchmark to keep in mind.  Length of credit history  More extended credit history can increase your credit scores by showing that you have more experience using credit. Your record includes the...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1226</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ede8bf35b8f40ffbaa3dc06983f3c1dc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #51: "Credentialing / CME / Initial Certifications &amp; Ongoing Education / Re-certification for Physicians in the USA – an overview of</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-credentialing-cme-initial-certifications-ongoing-education-re-certification-for-physicians-in-the-usa-an-overview-of--51301937</link><description><![CDATA[Episode #51: Experiential Podcast Series – Part 3   "Credentialing / CME / Initial Certifications & Ongoing Education / Re-certification for Physicians in the USA – an overview of what is to come for IMGs."  The path has just begun, and you are on the way to a lifelong medical practice in the USA. And residency training/fellowship is just the beginning! Thus far, you have composed, designed, and allocated a large amount of time and effort to create an initial profile for yourself, including Resume/CV, Personal Statements, Medical School Transcripts, Diploma and Certificates translation, Document verifications, etc. The list goes on forever! And here it comes, It is not only of utmost importance. It's crucial that you devise a filing method and tabulating your files, licenses, immigration/VISA documents, Social Security, Credit card information, etc. In a paper file, and an electronic backup method, cloud-based, retrievable 24/7 from anywhere. Why is it so important? Because over the next 20-30 years of your professional medical career, you will have to support your credentials with past and most up to date documents necessary for certification, licensing, and hospital credentialing wherever you go. You will be requested to provide a history of documents that could go back 10-15 years ago in history. Having them ready and easily accessible at the palm of your hands will be an immense invaluable tool when needing to provide those within a timed frame for recertification and verification of professional credentials. Remember to maintain and keep a "CLEAN" personal and professional profile. Whatever you do outside the hospital/practice environment could have immense repercussions (positive and negative) in your professional career! (i.e., Marital problems, like domestic violence, child neglect, and abuse, failure to pay alimony or child support, Drug/Alcohol abuse and misuse or dependence, traffic violations, crimes, misdemeanors, speeding tickets, DUIs, legal battles, etc.) You must be honest and truthful in your professional documentation attestations. Complete and stay up to date on your CME and State/National compliance professional requirements. Keep up with your board certification and professional educational lifelong development and learning. At the same time, you stay away from "shady" business moves that could get you in jail and or your license revoked. You will be held to a higher standard and regulated more than any other profession! We are incredibly regulated, and our credentials are verified and peer-reviewed over the years, multiple times. Maintain a high degree of professionalism and be a leader and an example to your community. Enjoy the episode because we will discuss the nuances on this, but many other topics of importance regarding the complex process of life-long education and credentialing across the U.S. healthcare system. Thanks for listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">af4065dc-07ae-4c65-9eb2-5a5b95598c85</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 03:25:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301937/episode_51_credentialing_cme_initial_certifications_and_ongoing_education_re_certification_for_physicians_in_the_usa_an_overview_of_what_is_to_come_for_imgs.mp3" length="56160646" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode #51: Experiential Podcast Series – Part 3   "Credentialing / CME / Initial Certifications &amp; Ongoing Education / Re-certification for Physicians in the USA – an overview of what is to come for IMGs."  The path has just begun, and you are on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode #51: Experiential Podcast Series – Part 3   "Credentialing / CME / Initial Certifications & Ongoing Education / Re-certification for Physicians in the USA – an overview of what is to come for IMGs."  The path has just begun, and you are on the way to a lifelong medical practice in the USA. And residency training/fellowship is just the beginning! Thus far, you have composed, designed, and allocated a large amount of time and effort to create an initial profile for yourself, including Resume/CV, Personal Statements, Medical School Transcripts, Diploma and Certificates translation, Document verifications, etc. The list goes on forever! And here it comes, It is not only of utmost importance. It's crucial that you devise a filing method and tabulating your files, licenses, immigration/VISA documents, Social Security, Credit card information, etc. In a paper file, and an electronic backup method, cloud-based, retrievable 24/7 from anywhere. Why is it so important? Because over the next 20-30 years of your professional medical career, you will have to support your credentials with past and most up to date documents necessary for certification, licensing, and hospital credentialing wherever you go. You will be requested to provide a history of documents that could go back 10-15 years ago in history. Having them ready and easily accessible at the palm of your hands will be an immense invaluable tool when needing to provide those within a timed frame for recertification and verification of professional credentials. Remember to maintain and keep a "CLEAN" personal and professional profile. Whatever you do outside the hospital/practice environment could have immense repercussions (positive and negative) in your professional career! (i.e., Marital problems, like domestic violence, child neglect, and abuse, failure to pay alimony or child support, Drug/Alcohol abuse and misuse or dependence, traffic violations, crimes, misdemeanors, speeding tickets, DUIs, legal battles, etc.) You must be honest and truthful in your professional documentation attestations. Complete and stay up to date on your CME and State/National compliance professional requirements. Keep up with your board certification and professional educational lifelong development and learning. At the same time, you stay away from "shady" business moves that could get you in jail and or your license revoked. You will be held to a higher standard and regulated more than any other profession! We are incredibly regulated, and our credentials are verified and peer-reviewed over the years, multiple times. Maintain a high degree of professionalism and be a leader and an example to your community. Enjoy the episode because we will discuss the nuances on this, but many other topics of importance regarding the complex process of life-long education and credentialing across the U.S. healthcare system. Thanks for listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2340</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d21e5c02d6c6914255558ea9beb860d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #51: "Credentialing / CME / Initial Certifications &amp; Ongoing Education / Re-certification for Physicians in the USA – an overview of</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-credentialing-cme-initial-certifications-ongoing-education-re-certification-for-physicians-in-the-usa-an-overview-of--42001727</link><description><![CDATA[Episode #51: Experiential Podcast Series – Part 3   "Credentialing / CME / Initial Certifications & Ongoing Education / Re-certification for Physicians in the USA – an overview of what is to come for IMGs."  The path has just begun, and you are on the way to a lifelong medical practice in the USA. And residency training/fellowship is just the beginning! Thus far, you have composed, designed, and allocated a large amount of time and effort to create an initial profile for yourself, including Resume/CV, Personal Statements, Medical School Transcripts, Diploma and Certificates translation, Document verifications, etc. The list goes on forever! And here it comes, It is not only of utmost importance. It's crucial that you devise a filing method and tabulating your files, licenses, immigration/VISA documents, Social Security, Credit card information, etc. In a paper file, and an electronic backup method, cloud-based, retrievable 24/7 from anywhere. Why is it so important? Because over the next 20-30 years of your professional medical career, you will have to support your credentials with past and most up to date documents necessary for certification, licensing, and hospital credentialing wherever you go. You will be requested to provide a history of documents that could go back 10-15 years ago in history. Having them ready and easily accessible at the palm of your hands will be an immense invaluable tool when needing to provide those within a timed frame for recertification and verification of professional credentials. Remember to maintain and keep a "CLEAN" personal and professional profile. Whatever you do outside the hospital/practice environment could have immense repercussions (positive and negative) in your professional career! (i.e., Marital problems, like domestic violence, child neglect, and abuse, failure to pay alimony or child support, Drug/Alcohol abuse and misuse or dependence, traffic violations, crimes, misdemeanors, speeding tickets, DUIs, legal battles, etc.) You must be honest and truthful in your professional documentation attestations. Complete and stay up to date on your CME and State/National compliance professional requirements. Keep up with your board certification and professional educational lifelong development and learning. At the same time, you stay away from "shady" business moves that could get you in jail and or your license revoked. You will be held to a higher standard and regulated more than any other profession! We are incredibly regulated, and our credentials are verified and peer-reviewed over the years, multiple times. Maintain a high degree of professionalism and be a leader and an example to your community. Enjoy the episode because we will discuss the nuances on this, but many other topics of importance regarding the complex process of life-long education and credentialing across the U.S. healthcare system. Thanks for listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">582ed82c-354e-455b-a92d-3aaf7774be4c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 03:25:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42001727/episode_51_credentialing_cme_initial_certifications_and_ongoing_education_re_certification_for_physicians_in_the_usa_an_overview_of_what_is_to_come_for_imgs.mp3" length="56160646" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode #51: Experiential Podcast Series – Part 3   "Credentialing / CME / Initial Certifications &amp; Ongoing Education / Re-certification for Physicians in the USA – an overview of what is to come for IMGs."  The path has just begun, and you are on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode #51: Experiential Podcast Series – Part 3   "Credentialing / CME / Initial Certifications & Ongoing Education / Re-certification for Physicians in the USA – an overview of what is to come for IMGs."  The path has just begun, and you are on the way to a lifelong medical practice in the USA. And residency training/fellowship is just the beginning! Thus far, you have composed, designed, and allocated a large amount of time and effort to create an initial profile for yourself, including Resume/CV, Personal Statements, Medical School Transcripts, Diploma and Certificates translation, Document verifications, etc. The list goes on forever! And here it comes, It is not only of utmost importance. It's crucial that you devise a filing method and tabulating your files, licenses, immigration/VISA documents, Social Security, Credit card information, etc. In a paper file, and an electronic backup method, cloud-based, retrievable 24/7 from anywhere. Why is it so important? Because over the next 20-30 years of your professional medical career, you will have to support your credentials with past and most up to date documents necessary for certification, licensing, and hospital credentialing wherever you go. You will be requested to provide a history of documents that could go back 10-15 years ago in history. Having them ready and easily accessible at the palm of your hands will be an immense invaluable tool when needing to provide those within a timed frame for recertification and verification of professional credentials. Remember to maintain and keep a "CLEAN" personal and professional profile. Whatever you do outside the hospital/practice environment could have immense repercussions (positive and negative) in your professional career! (i.e., Marital problems, like domestic violence, child neglect, and abuse, failure to pay alimony or child support, Drug/Alcohol abuse and misuse or dependence, traffic violations, crimes, misdemeanors, speeding tickets, DUIs, legal battles, etc.) You must be honest and truthful in your professional documentation attestations. Complete and stay up to date on your CME and State/National compliance professional requirements. Keep up with your board certification and professional educational lifelong development and learning. At the same time, you stay away from "shady" business moves that could get you in jail and or your license revoked. You will be held to a higher standard and regulated more than any other profession! We are incredibly regulated, and our credentials are verified and peer-reviewed over the years, multiple times. Maintain a high degree of professionalism and be a leader and an example to your community. Enjoy the episode because we will discuss the nuances on this, but many other topics of importance regarding the complex process of life-long education and credentialing across the U.S. healthcare system. Thanks for listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2340</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d21e5c02d6c6914255558ea9beb860d6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #50: Experiential Podcast Series - Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-experiential-podcast-series-part-2--51301855</link><description><![CDATA[EPISODE # 50: Experiential Podcast Series - Part 2: "An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare Team Members" As you get ready to land the residency position of your choice and get situated to start your training every year's July 1st in the USA, you must be prepared to face a whole new environment of team players surrounding you!. It will be crucial to understand who will be part of your team members and how they relate to each other and yourself. From day number one, you will be exposed to new interactions and relationships and create a liaison with each of the healthcare team players, so your training goes smoothly, at least from the human connection point of view. You will find a silent hierarchy and a quiet "chain of command" that it is not so apparent from the moment you step into the hospital. In America, the complex healthcare systems have tiny parts that interact with each other like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle to make the machinery churn towards a unique goal, providing excellent healthcare with great patient outcomes. The episode contains a detailed explanation for most of the job descriptions of people working along your side and how they relate to each other and yourself during your residency, fellowship, and eventually your professional life as a practicing attending physician in the U.S. It will be 45 minutes of goodness and advice that you won't find anywhere else. Real-life in the hospital is much different than you expect, and it's up to each one of you to build great relationships along this training path, which will allow you to succeed with ease! Thanks for listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e83d6e91-9fed-4d3c-8836-d998da44e1d1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:50:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301855/episode_50_experiential_podcast_series_part_2.mp3" length="61750050" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>EPISODE # 50: Experiential Podcast Series - Part 2: "An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare Team Members" As you get ready to land the residency position of your choice and get situated to start your training every year's July 1st in the USA, you must be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[EPISODE # 50: Experiential Podcast Series - Part 2: "An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare Team Members" As you get ready to land the residency position of your choice and get situated to start your training every year's July 1st in the USA, you must be prepared to face a whole new environment of team players surrounding you!. It will be crucial to understand who will be part of your team members and how they relate to each other and yourself. From day number one, you will be exposed to new interactions and relationships and create a liaison with each of the healthcare team players, so your training goes smoothly, at least from the human connection point of view. You will find a silent hierarchy and a quiet "chain of command" that it is not so apparent from the moment you step into the hospital. In America, the complex healthcare systems have tiny parts that interact with each other like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle to make the machinery churn towards a unique goal, providing excellent healthcare with great patient outcomes. The episode contains a detailed explanation for most of the job descriptions of people working along your side and how they relate to each other and yourself during your residency, fellowship, and eventually your professional life as a practicing attending physician in the U.S. It will be 45 minutes of goodness and advice that you won't find anywhere else. Real-life in the hospital is much different than you expect, and it's up to each one of you to build great relationships along this training path, which will allow you to succeed with ease! Thanks for listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2573</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12086254efbe7fc10af9a5aff7a7b8e5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #50: Experiential Podcast Series - Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-experiential-podcast-series-part-2--41794190</link><description><![CDATA[EPISODE # 50: Experiential Podcast Series - Part 2: "An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare Team Members" As you get ready to land the residency position of your choice and get situated to start your training every year's July 1st in the USA, you must be prepared to face a whole new environment of team players surrounding you!. It will be crucial to understand who will be part of your team members and how they relate to each other and yourself. From day number one, you will be exposed to new interactions and relationships and create a liaison with each of the healthcare team players, so your training goes smoothly, at least from the human connection point of view. You will find a silent hierarchy and a quiet "chain of command" that it is not so apparent from the moment you step into the hospital. In America, the complex healthcare systems have tiny parts that interact with each other like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle to make the machinery churn towards a unique goal, providing excellent healthcare with great patient outcomes. The episode contains a detailed explanation for most of the job descriptions of people working along your side and how they relate to each other and yourself during your residency, fellowship, and eventually your professional life as a practicing attending physician in the U.S. It will be 45 minutes of goodness and advice that you won't find anywhere else. Real-life in the hospital is much different than you expect, and it's up to each one of you to build great relationships along this training path, which will allow you to succeed with ease! Thanks for listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2ce8d3ca-91a6-4063-a13a-2b967b7c8f4e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:50:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41794190/episode_50_experiential_podcast_series_part_2.mp3" length="61750050" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>EPISODE # 50: Experiential Podcast Series - Part 2: "An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare Team Members" As you get ready to land the residency position of your choice and get situated to start your training every year's July 1st in the USA, you must be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[EPISODE # 50: Experiential Podcast Series - Part 2: "An Overview of the U.S. Healthcare Team Members" As you get ready to land the residency position of your choice and get situated to start your training every year's July 1st in the USA, you must be prepared to face a whole new environment of team players surrounding you!. It will be crucial to understand who will be part of your team members and how they relate to each other and yourself. From day number one, you will be exposed to new interactions and relationships and create a liaison with each of the healthcare team players, so your training goes smoothly, at least from the human connection point of view. You will find a silent hierarchy and a quiet "chain of command" that it is not so apparent from the moment you step into the hospital. In America, the complex healthcare systems have tiny parts that interact with each other like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle to make the machinery churn towards a unique goal, providing excellent healthcare with great patient outcomes. The episode contains a detailed explanation for most of the job descriptions of people working along your side and how they relate to each other and yourself during your residency, fellowship, and eventually your professional life as a practicing attending physician in the U.S. It will be 45 minutes of goodness and advice that you won't find anywhere else. Real-life in the hospital is much different than you expect, and it's up to each one of you to build great relationships along this training path, which will allow you to succeed with ease! Thanks for listening, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2573</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12086254efbe7fc10af9a5aff7a7b8e5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introduction to "Life in America as a Doctor": IMG Experiential Series</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-life-in-america-as-a-doctor-img-experiential-series--51301933</link><description><![CDATA["Life in the USA / Part one of IMG Experiential Series"   We dedicate this podcast to the nuances of what it is like to live in America! – My example is just one of many, but the experiential series is here to uncover the “Bumps that you will find on this Road” as a physician immigrant into the US. After 21 years in the USA, I can speak by personal experience that it has been an ever-evolving process of immersing in a new culture and adapting to a contemporary society that carries an entirely different modus operandi. From the professional etiquette and dress code, the financial aspect of saving and putting money away for a 401k, a child college fund. Essential items like disability, malpractice, life insurance, and even what is like to deal with obtaining credit, and many other situations you will confront as you learn your new way of life in a different country. We will be touching on simple but at the same time complex issues, like purchasing a house, leasing an apartment, buying a car, and even dealing with the fact that we have left our extended family behind and moved into a new neighborhood, city, state, and country. My advice from day number one is to create files and folders, along with a computer cloud back up record of every essential document generated under your name and your family members (if any) during the immigration process. As an example, I will refer to files from INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service), IRS (Internal Revenue Service), to include ID cards, Drivers License, Social Security documents for you and family, passports, VISAs, State Medical Licenses, DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), Opiate Dispensing permits, ACLS / BLS / PALS, Diplomas, and also, essential, all CME (Continuous Medical Education) credits in one place. As complex as it sounds, having excellent organizational skills will help you very much along the way and will save you time and money when receiving inquiries to retrieve a copy of these files. Welcome to the Journey, and I wish you the best of luck obtaining many residency interview spots during the 2020-2021 cycle of the ERAS match process. I hope you enjoy it, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGcast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGcast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">80d9ac1a-9f16-4a0b-beee-bfb4c285044b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:50:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301933/introduction_to_life_in_america_as_a_doctor_img_experiential_series.mp3" length="41275626" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Life in the USA / Part one of IMG Experiential Series"   We dedicate this podcast to the nuances of what it is like to live in America! – My example is just one of many, but the experiential series is here to uncover the “Bumps that you will find on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Life in the USA / Part one of IMG Experiential Series"   We dedicate this podcast to the nuances of what it is like to live in America! – My example is just one of many, but the experiential series is here to uncover the “Bumps that you will find on this Road” as a physician immigrant into the US. After 21 years in the USA, I can speak by personal experience that it has been an ever-evolving process of immersing in a new culture and adapting to a contemporary society that carries an entirely different modus operandi. From the professional etiquette and dress code, the financial aspect of saving and putting money away for a 401k, a child college fund. Essential items like disability, malpractice, life insurance, and even what is like to deal with obtaining credit, and many other situations you will confront as you learn your new way of life in a different country. We will be touching on simple but at the same time complex issues, like purchasing a house, leasing an apartment, buying a car, and even dealing with the fact that we have left our extended family behind and moved into a new neighborhood, city, state, and country. My advice from day number one is to create files and folders, along with a computer cloud back up record of every essential document generated under your name and your family members (if any) during the immigration process. As an example, I will refer to files from INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service), IRS (Internal Revenue Service), to include ID cards, Drivers License, Social Security documents for you and family, passports, VISAs, State Medical Licenses, DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), Opiate Dispensing permits, ACLS / BLS / PALS, Diplomas, and also, essential, all CME (Continuous Medical Education) credits in one place. As complex as it sounds, having excellent organizational skills will help you very much along the way and will save you time and money when receiving inquiries to retrieve a copy of these files. Welcome to the Journey, and I wish you the best of luck obtaining many residency interview spots during the 2020-2021 cycle of the ERAS match process. I hope you enjoy it, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGcast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGcast.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1720</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ce91a1b4475bec944fd772102def2b7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introduction to "Life in America as a Doctor": IMG Experiential Series</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-life-in-america-as-a-doctor-img-experiential-series--41610643</link><description><![CDATA["Life in the USA / Part one of IMG Experiential Series"   We dedicate this podcast to the nuances of what it is like to live in America! – My example is just one of many, but the experiential series is here to uncover the “Bumps that you will find on this Road” as a physician immigrant into the US. After 21 years in the USA, I can speak by personal experience that it has been an ever-evolving process of immersing in a new culture and adapting to a contemporary society that carries an entirely different modus operandi. From the professional etiquette and dress code, the financial aspect of saving and putting money away for a 401k, a child college fund. Essential items like disability, malpractice, life insurance, and even what is like to deal with obtaining credit, and many other situations you will confront as you learn your new way of life in a different country. We will be touching on simple but at the same time complex issues, like purchasing a house, leasing an apartment, buying a car, and even dealing with the fact that we have left our extended family behind and moved into a new neighborhood, city, state, and country. My advice from day number one is to create files and folders, along with a computer cloud back up record of every essential document generated under your name and your family members (if any) during the immigration process. As an example, I will refer to files from INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service), IRS (Internal Revenue Service), to include ID cards, Drivers License, Social Security documents for you and family, passports, VISAs, State Medical Licenses, DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), Opiate Dispensing permits, ACLS / BLS / PALS, Diplomas, and also, essential, all CME (Continuous Medical Education) credits in one place. As complex as it sounds, having excellent organizational skills will help you very much along the way and will save you time and money when receiving inquiries to retrieve a copy of these files. Welcome to the Journey, and I wish you the best of luck obtaining many residency interview spots during the 2020-2021 cycle of the ERAS match process. I hope you enjoy it, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGcast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGcast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">70677fe4-48cc-4eb3-ac77-055032c7a008</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:50:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41610643/introduction_to_life_in_america_as_a_doctor_img_experiential_series.mp3" length="41275626" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Life in the USA / Part one of IMG Experiential Series"   We dedicate this podcast to the nuances of what it is like to live in America! – My example is just one of many, but the experiential series is here to uncover the “Bumps that you will find on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Life in the USA / Part one of IMG Experiential Series"   We dedicate this podcast to the nuances of what it is like to live in America! – My example is just one of many, but the experiential series is here to uncover the “Bumps that you will find on this Road” as a physician immigrant into the US. After 21 years in the USA, I can speak by personal experience that it has been an ever-evolving process of immersing in a new culture and adapting to a contemporary society that carries an entirely different modus operandi. From the professional etiquette and dress code, the financial aspect of saving and putting money away for a 401k, a child college fund. Essential items like disability, malpractice, life insurance, and even what is like to deal with obtaining credit, and many other situations you will confront as you learn your new way of life in a different country. We will be touching on simple but at the same time complex issues, like purchasing a house, leasing an apartment, buying a car, and even dealing with the fact that we have left our extended family behind and moved into a new neighborhood, city, state, and country. My advice from day number one is to create files and folders, along with a computer cloud back up record of every essential document generated under your name and your family members (if any) during the immigration process. As an example, I will refer to files from INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service), IRS (Internal Revenue Service), to include ID cards, Drivers License, Social Security documents for you and family, passports, VISAs, State Medical Licenses, DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), Opiate Dispensing permits, ACLS / BLS / PALS, Diplomas, and also, essential, all CME (Continuous Medical Education) credits in one place. As complex as it sounds, having excellent organizational skills will help you very much along the way and will save you time and money when receiving inquiries to retrieve a copy of these files. Welcome to the Journey, and I wish you the best of luck obtaining many residency interview spots during the 2020-2021 cycle of the ERAS match process. I hope you enjoy it, Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGcast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGcast.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1720</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ce91a1b4475bec944fd772102def2b7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Is Trump tinkering with the Physician J-1 Visa Immigration Program for GME? With Greg Siskind, J.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-trump-tinkering-with-the-physician-j-1-visa-immigration-program-for-gme-with-greg-siskind-j-d--51301844</link><description><![CDATA[Episode # 48: Why Is Trump trying to tinker with the Physician J-1 Visa Immigration Program for GME? With Greg Siskind, J.D. Our guest today is Mr. Greg Siskind, J.D. His previous episode was super popular among our listeners and has reached over 500 downloads and explained how the Physician immigration process works currently for FMGs. He returns to the show to clarify the current state of affairs with proposed immigration modifications that could have direct implications on how physicians in the USA on a J-1 Visa will have to proceed in the future if these changes take place. Mr. Siskind is one of the Founding Partners at Siskind Susser, PC. With his 30+ years of experience in immigration law, he was invited to comment on the most recent publication at the ECFMG website regarding the potential implications of a new law that could change the future for FMGs immigrating to the USA on a J1 visa immigration status.  Siskind Susser PC is one of the leading immigration law firms in North America. Their attorneys have experience handling all aspects of American immigration and nationality law. At Siskind Susser, they are committed to providing quality and efficient service to all their clients. Mr. Siskind and his law firm can be reached at: <a href="http://www.visalaw.com" rel="noopener">www.visalaw.com</a> <a href="mailto:gsiskind@visalaw.com">gsiskind@visalaw.com</a> Here are the SUMMARY POINTS that we clarify in our discussion:  The U.S. health care system is facing an unprecedented strain on resources in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to a growing physician shortage that predates the pandemic. For decades, J-1 physicians have played an essential role in ensuring quality and accessible health care in the United States. J-1 physicians who train in the United States are highly qualified and carefully monitored by ECFMG|FAIMER, the sole visa sponsor for these physicians for nearly 50 years. Our nation's success in battling the pandemic depends on the continued contributions of J-1 physicians to U.S. health care. That means for us, FMGs to eliminate "duration of status" as an authorized period of stay for certain nonimmigrant visas (F, I, and J). This rule change will have an immediate and devastating impact on U.S. health care during one of the most severe pandemics in our nation's history. This proposed rule change enters a public comment period, September 25, 2020-October 26, 2020. All stakeholders have the opportunity to submit feedback before ICE makes a final decision on the proposed Rule. Training programs last from one to seven years, depending on the medical specialty or subspecialty. The current duration of status provision allows J-1 physicians to extend their authorized stay in the United States for subsequent years of training to renew their visa sponsorship annually with ECFMG|FAIMER. This rigorous review process confirms their continuing eligibility. The proposed rule change would replace "duration of status" with a specific end date and the additional requirement to apply through the U.S. government each year to extend this end date. The current published processing time for such an extension application ranges from five to 19 months. With most residency/fellowship contracts issued only three to five months in advance of the July 1 start of each new academic year, the proposed change would create an impossible timeline, and do so on a recurring, annual basis. Consequently, thousands of J-1 physicians would be unable to continue in their training programs on July 1 each year. This document has a comment period that ends in 25 days (10/26/2020)  Proposed Rule by the Homeland Security Department on 09/25/2020 The Federal Register bulletin published:    "Establishing a Fixed Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media" SUMMARY: In the fiscal year 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or the Department) admitted over 2 million foreign nationals into the United States in the F academic student, J exchange visitor, and I representatives of foreign information media nonimmigrant categories. This is a testament to the United States' exceptional educational institutions, cutting-edge technology, and environment that promotes the exchange of ideas, research, and mutual enrichment. Currently, aliens in the F, J, and I categories are admitted into the United States for the period that they are complying with the terms and conditions of their nonimmigrant category ("duration of status"), rather than admission for a fixed period. This duration of status framework generally lacks predetermined points in time for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) immigration officers to directly evaluate whether F, J, and I nonimmigrants are maintaining their status and poses a challenge to the Department's ability to monitor and oversee these categories of nonimmigrants effectively. Specifically, because nonimmigrants admitted in the F, J, and I classifications generally do not currently begin to accrue unlawful presence until the day after there is a formal finding of a status violation by USCIS or an immigration judge, they are often can avoid accrual of unlawful presence for purposes of statutory inadmissibility grounds of unlawful presence, in part, because they do not file applications or petitions, such as an extension of stay, that would result in a formal finding. The Department accordingly is concerned about the integrity of the programs and the potential for increased risk to national security. To address these issues, DHS proposes to amend its regulations by changing the admission period of F, J, and I aliens from the duration of status to admission for a fixed time. Admitting individuals in the F, J, and I categories for a fixed time will require all F, J, and I nonimmigrants who wish to remain in the United States beyond their specifically authorized admission period to apply for an extension of stay directly with USCIS or to depart the country and apply for admission with CBP at a port of entry (POE). This change would provide the Department with additional protections and mechanisms to exercise the oversight necessary to vigorously enforce our nation's immigration laws, protect the integrity of these nonimmigrant programs, and promptly detect national security concerns. In summary, be proactive, comment, and congregate about the issues affecting the FMGs deeply. I hope this message clears the air and calms the fears that were motivated by the most recent post on the ECFMG website! All of you can read the Rule and make click the green button to make a comment. You can read other people's comments as well.  <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/25/2020-20845/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrant" rel="noopener">https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/25/2020-20845/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrant</a> Thanks for listening, Your host, Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a226aa01-5045-4e36-ab43-ecd571c579fa</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:58:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301844/why_is_trump_tinkering_with_the_physician_j_1_visa_immigration_program_for_gme_with_greg_siskind_j_d.mp3" length="25040398" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode # 48: Why Is Trump trying to tinker with the Physician J-1 Visa Immigration Program for GME? With Greg Siskind, J.D. Our guest today is Mr. Greg Siskind, J.D. His previous episode was super popular among our listeners and has reached over 500...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode # 48: Why Is Trump trying to tinker with the Physician J-1 Visa Immigration Program for GME? With Greg Siskind, J.D. Our guest today is Mr. Greg Siskind, J.D. His previous episode was super popular among our listeners and has reached over 500 downloads and explained how the Physician immigration process works currently for FMGs. He returns to the show to clarify the current state of affairs with proposed immigration modifications that could have direct implications on how physicians in the USA on a J-1 Visa will have to proceed in the future if these changes take place. Mr. Siskind is one of the Founding Partners at Siskind Susser, PC. With his 30+ years of experience in immigration law, he was invited to comment on the most recent publication at the ECFMG website regarding the potential implications of a new law that could change the future for FMGs immigrating to the USA on a J1 visa immigration status.  Siskind Susser PC is one of the leading immigration law firms in North America. Their attorneys have experience handling all aspects of American immigration and nationality law. At Siskind Susser, they are committed to providing quality and efficient service to all their clients. Mr. Siskind and his law firm can be reached at: <a href="http://www.visalaw.com" rel="noopener">www.visalaw.com</a> <a href="mailto:gsiskind@visalaw.com">gsiskind@visalaw.com</a> Here are the SUMMARY POINTS that we clarify in our discussion:  The U.S. health care system is facing an unprecedented strain on resources in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to a growing physician shortage that predates the pandemic. For decades, J-1 physicians have played an essential role in ensuring quality and accessible health care in the United States. J-1 physicians who train in the United States are highly qualified and carefully monitored by ECFMG|FAIMER, the sole visa sponsor for these physicians for nearly 50 years. Our nation's success in battling the pandemic depends on the continued contributions of J-1 physicians to U.S. health care. That means for us, FMGs to eliminate "duration of status" as an authorized period of stay for certain nonimmigrant visas (F, I, and J). This rule change will have an immediate and devastating impact on U.S. health care during one of the most severe pandemics in our nation's history. This proposed rule change enters a public comment period, September 25, 2020-October 26, 2020. All stakeholders have the opportunity to submit feedback before ICE makes a final decision on the proposed Rule. Training programs last from one to seven years, depending on the medical specialty or subspecialty. The current duration of status provision allows J-1 physicians to extend their authorized stay in the United States for subsequent years of training to renew their visa sponsorship annually with ECFMG|FAIMER. This rigorous review process confirms their continuing eligibility. The proposed rule change would replace "duration of status" with a specific end date and the additional requirement to apply through the U.S. government each year to extend this end date. The current published processing time for such an extension application ranges from five to 19 months. With most residency/fellowship contracts issued only three to five months in advance of the July 1 start of each new academic year, the proposed change would create an impossible timeline, and do so on a recurring, annual basis. Consequently, thousands of J-1 physicians would be unable to continue in their training programs on July 1 each year. This document has a comment period that ends in 25 days (10/26/2020)  Proposed Rule by the Homeland Security Department on 09/25/2020 The Federal Register bulletin published:    "Establishing a Fixed Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media" SUMMARY: In the fiscal year 2018, the Department of Homeland Security...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1042</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/258e47b3cea443dc7357d4089f2b56d4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Is Trump tinkering with the Physician J-1 Visa Immigration Program for GME? With Greg Siskind, J.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-trump-tinkering-with-the-physician-j-1-visa-immigration-program-for-gme-with-greg-siskind-j-d--41266048</link><description><![CDATA[Episode # 48: Why Is Trump trying to tinker with the Physician J-1 Visa Immigration Program for GME? With Greg Siskind, J.D. Our guest today is Mr. Greg Siskind, J.D. His previous episode was super popular among our listeners and has reached over 500 downloads and explained how the Physician immigration process works currently for FMGs. He returns to the show to clarify the current state of affairs with proposed immigration modifications that could have direct implications on how physicians in the USA on a J-1 Visa will have to proceed in the future if these changes take place. Mr. Siskind is one of the Founding Partners at Siskind Susser, PC. With his 30+ years of experience in immigration law, he was invited to comment on the most recent publication at the ECFMG website regarding the potential implications of a new law that could change the future for FMGs immigrating to the USA on a J1 visa immigration status.  Siskind Susser PC is one of the leading immigration law firms in North America. Their attorneys have experience handling all aspects of American immigration and nationality law. At Siskind Susser, they are committed to providing quality and efficient service to all their clients. Mr. Siskind and his law firm can be reached at: <a href="http://www.visalaw.com" rel="noopener">www.visalaw.com</a> <a href="mailto:gsiskind@visalaw.com">gsiskind@visalaw.com</a> Here are the SUMMARY POINTS that we clarify in our discussion:  The U.S. health care system is facing an unprecedented strain on resources in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to a growing physician shortage that predates the pandemic. For decades, J-1 physicians have played an essential role in ensuring quality and accessible health care in the United States. J-1 physicians who train in the United States are highly qualified and carefully monitored by ECFMG|FAIMER, the sole visa sponsor for these physicians for nearly 50 years. Our nation's success in battling the pandemic depends on the continued contributions of J-1 physicians to U.S. health care. That means for us, FMGs to eliminate "duration of status" as an authorized period of stay for certain nonimmigrant visas (F, I, and J). This rule change will have an immediate and devastating impact on U.S. health care during one of the most severe pandemics in our nation's history. This proposed rule change enters a public comment period, September 25, 2020-October 26, 2020. All stakeholders have the opportunity to submit feedback before ICE makes a final decision on the proposed Rule. Training programs last from one to seven years, depending on the medical specialty or subspecialty. The current duration of status provision allows J-1 physicians to extend their authorized stay in the United States for subsequent years of training to renew their visa sponsorship annually with ECFMG|FAIMER. This rigorous review process confirms their continuing eligibility. The proposed rule change would replace "duration of status" with a specific end date and the additional requirement to apply through the U.S. government each year to extend this end date. The current published processing time for such an extension application ranges from five to 19 months. With most residency/fellowship contracts issued only three to five months in advance of the July 1 start of each new academic year, the proposed change would create an impossible timeline, and do so on a recurring, annual basis. Consequently, thousands of J-1 physicians would be unable to continue in their training programs on July 1 each year. This document has a comment period that ends in 25 days (10/26/2020)  Proposed Rule by the Homeland Security Department on 09/25/2020 The Federal Register bulletin published:    "Establishing a Fixed Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media" SUMMARY: In the fiscal year 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or the Department) admitted over 2 million foreign nationals into the United States in the F academic student, J exchange visitor, and I representatives of foreign information media nonimmigrant categories. This is a testament to the United States' exceptional educational institutions, cutting-edge technology, and environment that promotes the exchange of ideas, research, and mutual enrichment. Currently, aliens in the F, J, and I categories are admitted into the United States for the period that they are complying with the terms and conditions of their nonimmigrant category ("duration of status"), rather than admission for a fixed period. This duration of status framework generally lacks predetermined points in time for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) immigration officers to directly evaluate whether F, J, and I nonimmigrants are maintaining their status and poses a challenge to the Department's ability to monitor and oversee these categories of nonimmigrants effectively. Specifically, because nonimmigrants admitted in the F, J, and I classifications generally do not currently begin to accrue unlawful presence until the day after there is a formal finding of a status violation by USCIS or an immigration judge, they are often can avoid accrual of unlawful presence for purposes of statutory inadmissibility grounds of unlawful presence, in part, because they do not file applications or petitions, such as an extension of stay, that would result in a formal finding. The Department accordingly is concerned about the integrity of the programs and the potential for increased risk to national security. To address these issues, DHS proposes to amend its regulations by changing the admission period of F, J, and I aliens from the duration of status to admission for a fixed time. Admitting individuals in the F, J, and I categories for a fixed time will require all F, J, and I nonimmigrants who wish to remain in the United States beyond their specifically authorized admission period to apply for an extension of stay directly with USCIS or to depart the country and apply for admission with CBP at a port of entry (POE). This change would provide the Department with additional protections and mechanisms to exercise the oversight necessary to vigorously enforce our nation's immigration laws, protect the integrity of these nonimmigrant programs, and promptly detect national security concerns. In summary, be proactive, comment, and congregate about the issues affecting the FMGs deeply. I hope this message clears the air and calms the fears that were motivated by the most recent post on the ECFMG website! All of you can read the Rule and make click the green button to make a comment. You can read other people's comments as well.  <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/25/2020-20845/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrant" rel="noopener">https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/25/2020-20845/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrant</a> Thanks for listening, Your host, Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9bb95fc6-4ad3-49a5-89cf-d036093c833b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:58:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41266048/why_is_trump_tinkering_with_the_physician_j_1_visa_immigration_program_for_gme_with_greg_siskind_j_d.mp3" length="25040398" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode # 48: Why Is Trump trying to tinker with the Physician J-1 Visa Immigration Program for GME? With Greg Siskind, J.D. Our guest today is Mr. Greg Siskind, J.D. His previous episode was super popular among our listeners and has reached over 500...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode # 48: Why Is Trump trying to tinker with the Physician J-1 Visa Immigration Program for GME? With Greg Siskind, J.D. Our guest today is Mr. Greg Siskind, J.D. His previous episode was super popular among our listeners and has reached over 500 downloads and explained how the Physician immigration process works currently for FMGs. He returns to the show to clarify the current state of affairs with proposed immigration modifications that could have direct implications on how physicians in the USA on a J-1 Visa will have to proceed in the future if these changes take place. Mr. Siskind is one of the Founding Partners at Siskind Susser, PC. With his 30+ years of experience in immigration law, he was invited to comment on the most recent publication at the ECFMG website regarding the potential implications of a new law that could change the future for FMGs immigrating to the USA on a J1 visa immigration status.  Siskind Susser PC is one of the leading immigration law firms in North America. Their attorneys have experience handling all aspects of American immigration and nationality law. At Siskind Susser, they are committed to providing quality and efficient service to all their clients. Mr. Siskind and his law firm can be reached at: <a href="http://www.visalaw.com" rel="noopener">www.visalaw.com</a> <a href="mailto:gsiskind@visalaw.com">gsiskind@visalaw.com</a> Here are the SUMMARY POINTS that we clarify in our discussion:  The U.S. health care system is facing an unprecedented strain on resources in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to a growing physician shortage that predates the pandemic. For decades, J-1 physicians have played an essential role in ensuring quality and accessible health care in the United States. J-1 physicians who train in the United States are highly qualified and carefully monitored by ECFMG|FAIMER, the sole visa sponsor for these physicians for nearly 50 years. Our nation's success in battling the pandemic depends on the continued contributions of J-1 physicians to U.S. health care. That means for us, FMGs to eliminate "duration of status" as an authorized period of stay for certain nonimmigrant visas (F, I, and J). This rule change will have an immediate and devastating impact on U.S. health care during one of the most severe pandemics in our nation's history. This proposed rule change enters a public comment period, September 25, 2020-October 26, 2020. All stakeholders have the opportunity to submit feedback before ICE makes a final decision on the proposed Rule. Training programs last from one to seven years, depending on the medical specialty or subspecialty. The current duration of status provision allows J-1 physicians to extend their authorized stay in the United States for subsequent years of training to renew their visa sponsorship annually with ECFMG|FAIMER. This rigorous review process confirms their continuing eligibility. The proposed rule change would replace "duration of status" with a specific end date and the additional requirement to apply through the U.S. government each year to extend this end date. The current published processing time for such an extension application ranges from five to 19 months. With most residency/fellowship contracts issued only three to five months in advance of the July 1 start of each new academic year, the proposed change would create an impossible timeline, and do so on a recurring, annual basis. Consequently, thousands of J-1 physicians would be unable to continue in their training programs on July 1 each year. This document has a comment period that ends in 25 days (10/26/2020)  Proposed Rule by the Homeland Security Department on 09/25/2020 The Federal Register bulletin published:    "Establishing a Fixed Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media" SUMMARY: In the fiscal year 2018, the Department of Homeland Security...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1042</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>doctorsvisa,fmg,illegalimmigration,immigration,j1visa,trump,visalaw</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/258e47b3cea443dc7357d4089f2b56d4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode # 47: Bigger &amp; Better USMLE Scores with Doctor en USA!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-bigger-better-usmle-scores-with-doctor-en-usa--51301919</link><description><![CDATA[Listen to Doctor en USA - and the strategies that he has to offer to succeed and have a great USMLE Score!    Contáctanos a el wp + 1 915 202 2180   Encuéntranos en todas las redes sociales como: doctorenusa    Facebook page: doctor en USA  Facebook group: Doctor en USA  Telegram: Doctor en USA  Twitter:@doctorenusa  Instagram:@doctorenusa    Somos el primer y único curso que ha pensado en todos los médicos de habla hispana que desean ser médicos aquí en USA   Contáctanos, siempre tendremos un plan ajustado para ti:   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/</a>   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg</a>   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share</a>   <a href="https://t.me/doctorenUSA" rel="noopener">https://t.me/doctorenUSA</a>   Thanks for listening...   Reach out to me at:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com    Please share, because that's how we grow and get more people to pass on the message to be great and better! I rely on your comments and feedback to keep on getting better.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">10a143ac-c7e3-4b81-8e76-7bc615abf319</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:59:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301919/episode_47_bigger_and_better_usmle_scores_with_doctor_en_usa.mp3" length="66861590" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Listen to Doctor en USA - and the strategies that he has to offer to succeed and have a great USMLE Score!    Contáctanos a el wp + 1 915 202 2180   Encuéntranos en todas las redes sociales como: doctorenusa    Facebook page: doctor en USA  Facebook...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to Doctor en USA - and the strategies that he has to offer to succeed and have a great USMLE Score!    Contáctanos a el wp + 1 915 202 2180   Encuéntranos en todas las redes sociales como: doctorenusa    Facebook page: doctor en USA  Facebook group: Doctor en USA  Telegram: Doctor en USA  Twitter:@doctorenusa  Instagram:@doctorenusa    Somos el primer y único curso que ha pensado en todos los médicos de habla hispana que desean ser médicos aquí en USA   Contáctanos, siempre tendremos un plan ajustado para ti:   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/</a>   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg</a>   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share</a>   <a href="https://t.me/doctorenUSA" rel="noopener">https://t.me/doctorenUSA</a>   Thanks for listening...   Reach out to me at:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com    Please share, because that's how we grow and get more people to pass on the message to be great and better! I rely on your comments and feedback to keep on getting better.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2786</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2e2b76bf1d7b8b390ae9b8655a095098.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode # 47: Bigger &amp; Better USMLE Scores with Doctor en USA!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-bigger-better-usmle-scores-with-doctor-en-usa--41218765</link><description><![CDATA[Listen to Doctor en USA - and the strategies that he has to offer to succeed and have a great USMLE Score!    Contáctanos a el wp + 1 915 202 2180   Encuéntranos en todas las redes sociales como: doctorenusa    Facebook page: doctor en USA  Facebook group: Doctor en USA  Telegram: Doctor en USA  Twitter:@doctorenusa  Instagram:@doctorenusa    Somos el primer y único curso que ha pensado en todos los médicos de habla hispana que desean ser médicos aquí en USA   Contáctanos, siempre tendremos un plan ajustado para ti:   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/</a>   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg</a>   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share</a>   <a href="https://t.me/doctorenUSA" rel="noopener">https://t.me/doctorenUSA</a>   Thanks for listening...   Reach out to me at:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com    Please share, because that's how we grow and get more people to pass on the message to be great and better! I rely on your comments and feedback to keep on getting better.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9704a7d0-a9bc-4d47-95ad-0c6ad79e66fb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:59:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41218765/episode_47_bigger_and_better_usmle_scores_with_doctor_en_usa.mp3" length="66861590" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Listen to Doctor en USA - and the strategies that he has to offer to succeed and have a great USMLE Score!    Contáctanos a el wp + 1 915 202 2180   Encuéntranos en todas las redes sociales como: doctorenusa    Facebook page: doctor en USA  Facebook...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to Doctor en USA - and the strategies that he has to offer to succeed and have a great USMLE Score!    Contáctanos a el wp + 1 915 202 2180   Encuéntranos en todas las redes sociales como: doctorenusa    Facebook page: doctor en USA  Facebook group: Doctor en USA  Telegram: Doctor en USA  Twitter:@doctorenusa  Instagram:@doctorenusa    Somos el primer y único curso que ha pensado en todos los médicos de habla hispana que desean ser médicos aquí en USA   Contáctanos, siempre tendremos un plan ajustado para ti:   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/</a>   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg</a>   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share</a>   <a href="https://t.me/doctorenUSA" rel="noopener">https://t.me/doctorenUSA</a>   Thanks for listening...   Reach out to me at:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>  <a href="mailto:info@OsorioMD.com">info@OsorioMD.com</a>  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com    Please share, because that's how we grow and get more people to pass on the message to be great and better! I rely on your comments and feedback to keep on getting better.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2786</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2e2b76bf1d7b8b390ae9b8655a095098.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #46: Looking for a Better USMLE Score? "Doctor en USA" with Dr. Christian Feria</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-looking-for-a-better-usmle-score-doctor-en-usa-with-dr-christian-feria--51301852</link><description><![CDATA[Doctor en USA with Christian Feria, M.D. Christian Feria, M.D. is a Colombian physician, from Cali, with intensive care experience, who immigrated to the US several years ago with the goal to become a physician in the USA. After passing his USMLE steps, he developed a method, that is very successful in achieving high USMLE scores.    Doctor en USA is the first and only study method that has considered Spanish speaking medical students and physicians who would like to become a Doctor in the USA. They focused on USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 CK preparation.  His method that considers Neurolinguistics has been proven by satisfied and successful customers and graduates of his training.   Dr. Feria rapidly realized and discovered during his personal process of taking the USMLE Step 1 and doing self-assessments a better way to learn, study, and obtain high USMLE scores. If it worked for him, it can work for you. And during this episode, he goes into the details and the regimental process followed in his academy and study groups.   As of now, the method is targeted towards Spanish speaking aspiring students and doctors, but his method is looking to expand and consider other languages as well.    If applied properly, I think that his briefly described study techniques, could apply to many of you considering to "ace" the USMLE scores in the pursue of ECFMG certification.    He can be reached at:    Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/</a>   Join his Facebook Group / Únete al grupo DOCTOR EN USA STEP 1 course:     <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share</a>   Step2CK course on Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/doctorenUSA" rel="noopener">https://t.me/doctorenUSA</a>   YouTube:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg</a>   Via Whats up +1 (915) 202 2180   and Twitter:     <a href="https://twitter.com/doctorenusa/status/1306688220063830016?s=21&fbclid=IwAR2210IxqIxH6THS1_ZCakr_fzs_vqgoLzTRMB8MEd3CmujU6X4OUFA5rHg" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/doctorenusa/status/1306688220063830016?s=21&fbclid=IwAR2210IxqIxH6THS1_ZCakr_fzs_vqgoLzTRMB8MEd3CmujU6X4OUFA5rHg</a>   I hope you enjoy and if found of use, follow him and leave feedback. Good luck during the 2020 match. We are almost there! Alonso Osorio, M.D. Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">00184177-1838-415b-bb01-475f03cd9381</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2020 01:56:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301852/episode_46_looking_for_a_better_usmle_score_doctor_en_usa_with_dr_christian_feria.mp3" length="43722276" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Doctor en USA with Christian Feria, M.D. Christian Feria, M.D. is a Colombian physician, from Cali, with intensive care experience, who immigrated to the US several years ago with the goal to become a physician in the USA. After passing his USMLE...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Doctor en USA with Christian Feria, M.D. Christian Feria, M.D. is a Colombian physician, from Cali, with intensive care experience, who immigrated to the US several years ago with the goal to become a physician in the USA. After passing his USMLE steps, he developed a method, that is very successful in achieving high USMLE scores.    Doctor en USA is the first and only study method that has considered Spanish speaking medical students and physicians who would like to become a Doctor in the USA. They focused on USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 CK preparation.  His method that considers Neurolinguistics has been proven by satisfied and successful customers and graduates of his training.   Dr. Feria rapidly realized and discovered during his personal process of taking the USMLE Step 1 and doing self-assessments a better way to learn, study, and obtain high USMLE scores. If it worked for him, it can work for you. And during this episode, he goes into the details and the regimental process followed in his academy and study groups.   As of now, the method is targeted towards Spanish speaking aspiring students and doctors, but his method is looking to expand and consider other languages as well.    If applied properly, I think that his briefly described study techniques, could apply to many of you considering to "ace" the USMLE scores in the pursue of ECFMG certification.    He can be reached at:    Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/doctorenusa/</a>   Join his Facebook Group / Únete al grupo DOCTOR EN USA STEP 1 course:     <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/?ref=share</a>   Step2CK course on Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/doctorenUSA" rel="noopener">https://t.me/doctorenUSA</a>   YouTube:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzZKXzi52xZjHjafwd1Ffg</a>   Via Whats up +1 (915) 202 2180   and Twitter:     <a href="https://twitter.com/doctorenusa/status/1306688220063830016?s=21&fbclid=IwAR2210IxqIxH6THS1_ZCakr_fzs_vqgoLzTRMB8MEd3CmujU6X4OUFA5rHg" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/doctorenusa/status/1306688220063830016?s=21&fbclid=IwAR2210IxqIxH6THS1_ZCakr_fzs_vqgoLzTRMB8MEd3CmujU6X4OUFA5rHg</a>   I hope you enjoy and if found of use, follow him and leave feedback. Good luck during the 2020 match. We are almost there! Alonso Osorio, M.D. Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1819</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/29c1a2c79f6e4eb6613c1b05c2aebd4e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #46: Looking for a Better USMLE Score? "Doctor en USA" with Dr. Christian Feria</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-looking-for-a-better-usmle-score-doctor-en-usa-with-dr-christian-feria--41151050</link><description><![CDATA[Doctor en USA with Christian Feria, M.D. Christian Feria, M.D. is a Colombian physician, from Cali, with intensive care experience, who immigrated to the US several years ago with the goal to become a physician in the USA. After passing his USMLE steps, he developed a method, that is very successful in achieving high USMLE scores.  Doctor en USA is the first and only study method that has considered Spanish speaking medical students and physicians who would like to become a Doctor in the USA. They focused on USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 CK preparation.  His method that considers Neurolinguistics has been proven by satisfied and successful customers and graduates of his training. Dr. Feria rapidly realized and discovered during his personal process of taking the USMLE Step 1 and doing self-assessments a better way to learn, study, and obtain high USMLE scores. If it worked for him, it can work for you. And during this episode, he goes into the details and the regimental process followed in his academy and study groups.  As of now, the method is targeted towards Spanish speaking aspiring students and doctors, but his method is looking to expand and consider other languages as well.  If applied properly, I think that his briefly described study techniques, could apply to many of you considering to "ace" the USMLE scores in the pursue of ECFMG certification.  He can be reached at:   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/user/100004893482213" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/user/100004893482213</a> Via Whats up +1 (915) 202 2180 and Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/doctorenusa/status/1306688220063830016?s=21&fbclid=IwAR2210IxqIxH6THS1_ZCakr_fzs_vqgoLzTRMB8MEd3CmujU6X4OUFA5rHg" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/doctorenusa/status/1306688220063830016?s=21&fbclid=IwAR2210IxqIxH6THS1_ZCakr_fzs_vqgoLzTRMB8MEd3CmujU6X4OUFA5rHg</a> I hope you enjoy and if found of use, follow him and leave feedback. Good luck during the 2020 match. We are almost there! Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c7c17492-d90f-4dda-8e1b-20e94f67185c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2020 01:56:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41151050/episode_46_looking_for_a_better_usmle_score_doctor_en_usa_with_dr_christian_feria.mp3" length="43722276" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Doctor en USA with Christian Feria, M.D. Christian Feria, M.D. is a Colombian physician, from Cali, with intensive care experience, who immigrated to the US several years ago with the goal to become a physician in the USA. After passing his USMLE...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Doctor en USA with Christian Feria, M.D. Christian Feria, M.D. is a Colombian physician, from Cali, with intensive care experience, who immigrated to the US several years ago with the goal to become a physician in the USA. After passing his USMLE steps, he developed a method, that is very successful in achieving high USMLE scores.  Doctor en USA is the first and only study method that has considered Spanish speaking medical students and physicians who would like to become a Doctor in the USA. They focused on USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 CK preparation.  His method that considers Neurolinguistics has been proven by satisfied and successful customers and graduates of his training. Dr. Feria rapidly realized and discovered during his personal process of taking the USMLE Step 1 and doing self-assessments a better way to learn, study, and obtain high USMLE scores. If it worked for him, it can work for you. And during this episode, he goes into the details and the regimental process followed in his academy and study groups.  As of now, the method is targeted towards Spanish speaking aspiring students and doctors, but his method is looking to expand and consider other languages as well.  If applied properly, I think that his briefly described study techniques, could apply to many of you considering to "ace" the USMLE scores in the pursue of ECFMG certification.  He can be reached at:   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/user/100004893482213" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/193971231914242/user/100004893482213</a> Via Whats up +1 (915) 202 2180 and Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/doctorenusa/status/1306688220063830016?s=21&fbclid=IwAR2210IxqIxH6THS1_ZCakr_fzs_vqgoLzTRMB8MEd3CmujU6X4OUFA5rHg" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/doctorenusa/status/1306688220063830016?s=21&fbclid=IwAR2210IxqIxH6THS1_ZCakr_fzs_vqgoLzTRMB8MEd3CmujU6X4OUFA5rHg</a> I hope you enjoy and if found of use, follow him and leave feedback. Good luck during the 2020 match. We are almost there! Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1819</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/29c1a2c79f6e4eb6613c1b05c2aebd4e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #45: Virtual Residency Interviews - Tips for Acing your Interview Day &amp; How not get overwhelmed by Technology!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-virtual-residency-interviews-tips-for-acing-your-interview-day-how-not-get-overwhelmed-by-technology--51301952</link><description><![CDATA[RESIDENCY APPLICATION & VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING The 2020-2021 USMLE / ECFMG Cycle for interviewing through ERAS has opened, and applications are currently under review. As we move forward with Interview offerings, the need to adapt and transition into a virtual platform of telecommunication has been a rapid process that will be implemented and launched right away. For the Residency Programs, this has not been an easy challenge, and the implementation had to be expeditious. Multiple organizations have played a significant role in advising the proper way to conduct a fair, humane, and unbiassed interviewing process that will allow the selection process for the coveted spots in a reasonable fashion without turmoil. Despite all the COVID related measures taken regarding social distancing, one of them is directly impacting us. We must adapt, train, and prepare for the virtual interviewing set up that will be in place. A few suggestions of advice to consider before venturing in this process to ensure adequate preparation:  Identify a Quiet & Suitable Environment. Avoid any potential distractions. Use a professional backdrop. Beware of the Unconscious bias. Technological set up (Hardware / Software). Familiarize with the Interview Materials (Read the "Game Rules"). Verify that the residency program has your contact information. Personal hygiene and professional dress code. Double-check that technology is working correctly. Take notes. Be on time. Be professional. Be thankful for the opportunity.  Best of luck with this new virtual environment – and as always, be flexible and adapt to the "new way of doing things" after the COVID19 Pandemic. I only wish that soon we all come back to our previous "normal" in which human interaction was essential for the identification of the proper applicant, that will be the right residency for the residency position. Programs and Ruling associations are working hard to optimize the process and make it as humane as possible. For now, prepare well, so you will "Shine" through the screen. I hope this helps! Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> www.FMG-IMGCast.com <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a> / <a href="mailto:info@osoriomd.com">info@osoriomd.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f69f841f-ab05-4b4c-b52a-1948408c2d94</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:40:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301952/episode_45_virtual_residency_interviews_tips_for_acing_your_interview_day_and_how_not_get_overwhelmed_by_technology.mp3" length="47138181" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RESIDENCY APPLICATION &amp; VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING The 2020-2021 USMLE / ECFMG Cycle for interviewing through ERAS has opened, and applications are currently under review. As we move forward with Interview offerings, the need to adapt and transition into a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RESIDENCY APPLICATION & VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING The 2020-2021 USMLE / ECFMG Cycle for interviewing through ERAS has opened, and applications are currently under review. As we move forward with Interview offerings, the need to adapt and transition into a virtual platform of telecommunication has been a rapid process that will be implemented and launched right away. For the Residency Programs, this has not been an easy challenge, and the implementation had to be expeditious. Multiple organizations have played a significant role in advising the proper way to conduct a fair, humane, and unbiassed interviewing process that will allow the selection process for the coveted spots in a reasonable fashion without turmoil. Despite all the COVID related measures taken regarding social distancing, one of them is directly impacting us. We must adapt, train, and prepare for the virtual interviewing set up that will be in place. A few suggestions of advice to consider before venturing in this process to ensure adequate preparation:  Identify a Quiet & Suitable Environment. Avoid any potential distractions. Use a professional backdrop. Beware of the Unconscious bias. Technological set up (Hardware / Software). Familiarize with the Interview Materials (Read the "Game Rules"). Verify that the residency program has your contact information. Personal hygiene and professional dress code. Double-check that technology is working correctly. Take notes. Be on time. Be professional. Be thankful for the opportunity.  Best of luck with this new virtual environment – and as always, be flexible and adapt to the "new way of doing things" after the COVID19 Pandemic. I only wish that soon we all come back to our previous "normal" in which human interaction was essential for the identification of the proper applicant, that will be the right residency for the residency position. Programs and Ruling associations are working hard to optimize the process and make it as humane as possible. For now, prepare well, so you will "Shine" through the screen. I hope this helps! Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> www.FMG-IMGCast.com <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a> / <a href="mailto:info@osoriomd.com">info@osoriomd.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1964</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/19453d0097acdaff7eea48d39898a201.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #45: Virtual Residency Interviews - Tips for Acing your Interview Day &amp; How not get overwhelmed by Technology!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-virtual-residency-interviews-tips-for-acing-your-interview-day-how-not-get-overwhelmed-by-technology--40932324</link><description><![CDATA[RESIDENCY APPLICATION & VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING The 2020-2021 USMLE / ECFMG Cycle for interviewing through ERAS has opened, and applications are currently under review. As we move forward with Interview offerings, the need to adapt and transition into a virtual platform of telecommunication has been a rapid process that will be implemented and launched right away. For the Residency Programs, this has not been an easy challenge, and the implementation had to be expeditious. Multiple organizations have played a significant role in advising the proper way to conduct a fair, humane, and unbiassed interviewing process that will allow the selection process for the coveted spots in a reasonable fashion without turmoil. Despite all the COVID related measures taken regarding social distancing, one of them is directly impacting us. We must adapt, train, and prepare for the virtual interviewing set up that will be in place. A few suggestions of advice to consider before venturing in this process to ensure adequate preparation:  Identify a Quiet & Suitable Environment. Avoid any potential distractions. Use a professional backdrop. Beware of the Unconscious bias. Technological set up (Hardware / Software). Familiarize with the Interview Materials (Read the "Game Rules"). Verify that the residency program has your contact information. Personal hygiene and professional dress code. Double-check that technology is working correctly. Take notes. Be on time. Be professional. Be thankful for the opportunity.  Best of luck with this new virtual environment – and as always, be flexible and adapt to the "new way of doing things" after the COVID19 Pandemic. I only wish that soon we all come back to our previous "normal" in which human interaction was essential for the identification of the proper applicant, that will be the right residency for the residency position. Programs and Ruling associations are working hard to optimize the process and make it as humane as possible. For now, prepare well, so you will "Shine" through the screen. I hope this helps! Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> www.FMG-IMGCast.com <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a> / <a href="mailto:info@osoriomd.com">info@osoriomd.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">be8261fb-3869-4c02-a549-19d72e19fb85</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:40:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40932324/episode_45_virtual_residency_interviews_tips_for_acing_your_interview_day_and_how_not_get_overwhelmed_by_technology.mp3" length="47138181" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RESIDENCY APPLICATION &amp; VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING The 2020-2021 USMLE / ECFMG Cycle for interviewing through ERAS has opened, and applications are currently under review. As we move forward with Interview offerings, the need to adapt and transition into a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RESIDENCY APPLICATION & VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING The 2020-2021 USMLE / ECFMG Cycle for interviewing through ERAS has opened, and applications are currently under review. As we move forward with Interview offerings, the need to adapt and transition into a virtual platform of telecommunication has been a rapid process that will be implemented and launched right away. For the Residency Programs, this has not been an easy challenge, and the implementation had to be expeditious. Multiple organizations have played a significant role in advising the proper way to conduct a fair, humane, and unbiassed interviewing process that will allow the selection process for the coveted spots in a reasonable fashion without turmoil. Despite all the COVID related measures taken regarding social distancing, one of them is directly impacting us. We must adapt, train, and prepare for the virtual interviewing set up that will be in place. A few suggestions of advice to consider before venturing in this process to ensure adequate preparation:  Identify a Quiet & Suitable Environment. Avoid any potential distractions. Use a professional backdrop. Beware of the Unconscious bias. Technological set up (Hardware / Software). Familiarize with the Interview Materials (Read the "Game Rules"). Verify that the residency program has your contact information. Personal hygiene and professional dress code. Double-check that technology is working correctly. Take notes. Be on time. Be professional. Be thankful for the opportunity.  Best of luck with this new virtual environment – and as always, be flexible and adapt to the "new way of doing things" after the COVID19 Pandemic. I only wish that soon we all come back to our previous "normal" in which human interaction was essential for the identification of the proper applicant, that will be the right residency for the residency position. Programs and Ruling associations are working hard to optimize the process and make it as humane as possible. For now, prepare well, so you will "Shine" through the screen. I hope this helps! Alonso Osorio, M.D. FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> www.FMG-IMGCast.com <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a> / <a href="mailto:info@osoriomd.com">info@osoriomd.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1964</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2020match,ecfmg,eras,interview,interviewduringcovid,skypeinterviews,virtualinterview,zoom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/19453d0097acdaff7eea48d39898a201.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #44: How to become a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with Dr. Amer Aldeen, FACEP.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-how-to-become-a-chief-medical-officer-cmo-with-dr-amer-aldeen-facep--51301925</link><description><![CDATA[Physician Career Advancement & Tips for organizational success!  Amer Aldeen, MD, FACEP – Is the Chief Medical Officer for US Acute Care Solutions, the largest physician-owned acute care practice in the US (and probably the world!). He comes to offer us his experience as a physician leader in corporate healthcare America. Career advancement and ongoing professional development are key as we mature into our jobs. This episode is full of tips of wisdom and I do know you will enjoy it very much.   • A Great physician means that you take excellent care of patients, but it also means that you possess many of the skills and abilities to be a great leader/administrator. One pitfall is that you cannot assume that being a great administrator comes automatically just because you are a great physician—it takes different training, practice, and time. You have the tools and the intellect, but there are different rules and different success metrics. Up to now, you have dedicated yourself to clinical success—working hard to excel in your undergraduate studies, medical school, residency, post-residency, etc. Now you are in a position where it is not just about how well you do individually, it’s about how well the entire team moves forward. Are you the type of person who can only make yourself perform better or can make others around you perform better, too? Here are some quick and easy tips to get you started—doing these will cost no money at all:  Put your CV on your computer desktop and update it frequently with every new accomplishment and milestone.  Be an expert in something (for the clinical generalists). What clinical scenario do you see in your daily practice that interests you the most? Be the go-to person for specific issues. You cannot know everything—but be good at most things and fabulous at a few. You don’t have to do a fellowship to be an expert in a few clinical entities. The word “committee” has the word “commit” in it—commit to attending, commit to working, commit to following up, commit to volunteering to do tasks. People are relying on your commitment to be there, give your input, but also listen to others’ input and complete tasks. If they do not remember your name, they will not remember you. Make sure they learn it but be nice about it (they are not likely familiar with your native language), and you could emphasize the proper pronunciation of your name.  When you disagree with an idea or plan of action, ask questions. Learn more about it; think of it as a chief complaint: get a thorough history, do not judge right away. Be patient. Work and develop your emotional intelligence (EQ). Where there is no money, there is no mission”: Make sure you factor in finances to all your plans for improvement. Consider low hanging fruit first—what can you improve for free? Please do it. What can you improve with a little bit of money? Do that next. What can you improve with a lot of money? Think about that, plan for it, and wait for your opportunity. Do not just identify problems, solve them. Identifying problems is relatively easy. Being an intelligent problem identifier is a colossal waste of talent. Instead, be an intelligent problem solver. It takes more effort, but that’s how people become extraordinary. Do you want to be known as someone who identifies problems or someone who fixes them? Mediocre managers identify problems. True leaders fix them.  Thanks for listening!   And follow us on our new Facebook page:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Osorio-MD-114441303728593" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Osorio-MD-114441303728593</a>  and at our new webpage: <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com   Obviously, we are always available on your favorite podcast listening platform under the Foreign and International Medical Graduate Podcast – <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com  Feedback and reviews are always appreciated. Share, because Sharing is caring!  Alonso Osorio, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="mailto:info@osorioMD.com">info@osorioMD.com</a>  813-465-9157]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aa92684a-869c-4453-ac79-282e368a060d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:12:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301925/episode_44_how_to_become_a_chief_medical_officer_cmo_with_dr_amer_aldeen_facep.mp3" length="79841793" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Physician Career Advancement &amp; Tips for organizational success!  Amer Aldeen, MD, FACEP – Is the Chief Medical Officer for US Acute Care Solutions, the largest physician-owned acute care practice in the US (and probably the world!). He comes to offer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Physician Career Advancement & Tips for organizational success!  Amer Aldeen, MD, FACEP – Is the Chief Medical Officer for US Acute Care Solutions, the largest physician-owned acute care practice in the US (and probably the world!). He comes to offer us his experience as a physician leader in corporate healthcare America. Career advancement and ongoing professional development are key as we mature into our jobs. This episode is full of tips of wisdom and I do know you will enjoy it very much.   • A Great physician means that you take excellent care of patients, but it also means that you possess many of the skills and abilities to be a great leader/administrator. One pitfall is that you cannot assume that being a great administrator comes automatically just because you are a great physician—it takes different training, practice, and time. You have the tools and the intellect, but there are different rules and different success metrics. Up to now, you have dedicated yourself to clinical success—working hard to excel in your undergraduate studies, medical school, residency, post-residency, etc. Now you are in a position where it is not just about how well you do individually, it’s about how well the entire team moves forward. Are you the type of person who can only make yourself perform better or can make others around you perform better, too? Here are some quick and easy tips to get you started—doing these will cost no money at all:  Put your CV on your computer desktop and update it frequently with every new accomplishment and milestone.  Be an expert in something (for the clinical generalists). What clinical scenario do you see in your daily practice that interests you the most? Be the go-to person for specific issues. You cannot know everything—but be good at most things and fabulous at a few. You don’t have to do a fellowship to be an expert in a few clinical entities. The word “committee” has the word “commit” in it—commit to attending, commit to working, commit to following up, commit to volunteering to do tasks. People are relying on your commitment to be there, give your input, but also listen to others’ input and complete tasks. If they do not remember your name, they will not remember you. Make sure they learn it but be nice about it (they are not likely familiar with your native language), and you could emphasize the proper pronunciation of your name.  When you disagree with an idea or plan of action, ask questions. Learn more about it; think of it as a chief complaint: get a thorough history, do not judge right away. Be patient. Work and develop your emotional intelligence (EQ). Where there is no money, there is no mission”: Make sure you factor in finances to all your plans for improvement. Consider low hanging fruit first—what can you improve for free? Please do it. What can you improve with a little bit of money? Do that next. What can you improve with a lot of money? Think about that, plan for it, and wait for your opportunity. Do not just identify problems, solve them. Identifying problems is relatively easy. Being an intelligent problem identifier is a colossal waste of talent. Instead, be an intelligent problem solver. It takes more effort, but that’s how people become extraordinary. Do you want to be known as someone who identifies problems or someone who fixes them? Mediocre managers identify problems. True leaders fix them.  Thanks for listening!   And follow us on our new Facebook page:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Osorio-MD-114441303728593" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Osorio-MD-114441303728593</a>  and at our new webpage: <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com   Obviously, we are always available on your favorite podcast listening platform under the Foreign and International Medical Graduate Podcast – <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com  Feedback and reviews are always appreciated. Share, because Sharing is caring!...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3326</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #44: Physician Career Advancement &amp; Tips for organizational success! - Dr. Amer Aldeen, FACEP.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-physician-career-advancement-tips-for-organizational-success-dr-amer-aldeen-facep--40877908</link><description><![CDATA[Physician Career Advancement & Tips for organizational success!  Amer Aldeen, MD, FACEP – Is the Chief Medical Officer for US Acute Care Solutions, the largest physician-owned acute care practice in the US (and probably the world!). He comes to offer us his experience as a physician leader in corporate healthcare America. Career advancement and ongoing professional development are key as we mature into our jobs. This episode is full of tips of wisdom and I do know you will enjoy it very much.   • A Great physician means that you take excellent care of patients, but it also means that you possess many of the skills and abilities to be a great leader/administrator. One pitfall is that you cannot assume that being a great administrator comes automatically just because you are a great physician—it takes different training, practice, and time. You have the tools and the intellect, but there are different rules and different success metrics. Up to now, you have dedicated yourself to clinical success—working hard to excel in your undergraduate studies, medical school, residency, post-residency, etc. Now you are in a position where it is not just about how well you do individually, it’s about how well the entire team moves forward. Are you the type of person who can only make yourself perform better or can make others around you perform better, too? • Here are some quick and easy tips to get you started—doing these will cost no money at all: o Put your CV on your computer desktop and update it frequently with every new accomplishment and milestone.  o Be an expert in something (for the clinical generalists). What clinical scenario do you see in your daily practice that interests you the most? Be the go-to person for specific issues. You cannot know everything—but be good at most things and fabulous at a few. You don’t have to do a fellowship to be an expert in a few clinical entities. o The word “committee” has the word “commit” in it—commit to attending, commit to working, commit to following up, commit to volunteering to do tasks. People are relying on your commitment to be there, give your input, but also listen to others’ input and complete tasks. o If they do not remember your name, they will not remember you. Make sure they learn it but be nice about it (they are not likely familiar with your native language), and you could emphasize the proper pronunciation of your name.  o When you disagree with an idea or plan of action, ask questions. Learn more about it; think of it as a chief complaint: get a thorough history, do not judge right away. Be patient. Work and develop your emotional intelligence (EQ). • “When there is no money, there is no mission”: Make sure you factor in finances to all your plans for improvement. Consider low hanging fruit first—what can you improve for free? Please do it. What can you improve with a little bit of money? Do that next. What can you improve with a lot of money? Think about that, plan for it, and wait for your opportunity. • Do not just identify problems, solve them. Identifying problems is relatively easy. Being an intelligent problem identifier is a colossal waste of talent. Instead, be an intelligent problem solver. It takes more effort, but that’s how people become extraordinary. Do you want to be known as someone who identifies problems or someone who fixes them? Mediocre managers identify problems. True leaders fix them.  Thanks for listening!   And follow us on our new Facebook page:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Osorio-MD-114441303728593" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Osorio-MD-114441303728593</a>  and at our new webpage: <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com   Obviously, we are always available on your favorite podcast listening platform under the Foreign and International Medical Graduate Podcast – <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com  Feedback and reviews are always appreciated. Share, because Sharing is caring!  Alonso Osorio, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FAAFP. <a href="mailto:info@osorioMD.com">info@osorioMD.com</a>  813-465-9157]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6e63d3a2-22cc-4eb0-b5dc-dbc787b0566a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:12:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40877908/episode_44_how_to_become_a_chief_medical_officer_cmo_with_dr_amer_aldeen_facep.mp3" length="79841793" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Physician Career Advancement &amp; Tips for organizational success!  Amer Aldeen, MD, FACEP – Is the Chief Medical Officer for US Acute Care Solutions, the largest physician-owned acute care practice in the US (and probably the world!). He comes to offer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Physician Career Advancement & Tips for organizational success!  Amer Aldeen, MD, FACEP – Is the Chief Medical Officer for US Acute Care Solutions, the largest physician-owned acute care practice in the US (and probably the world!). He comes to offer us his experience as a physician leader in corporate healthcare America. Career advancement and ongoing professional development are key as we mature into our jobs. This episode is full of tips of wisdom and I do know you will enjoy it very much.   • A Great physician means that you take excellent care of patients, but it also means that you possess many of the skills and abilities to be a great leader/administrator. One pitfall is that you cannot assume that being a great administrator comes automatically just because you are a great physician—it takes different training, practice, and time. You have the tools and the intellect, but there are different rules and different success metrics. Up to now, you have dedicated yourself to clinical success—working hard to excel in your undergraduate studies, medical school, residency, post-residency, etc. Now you are in a position where it is not just about how well you do individually, it’s about how well the entire team moves forward. Are you the type of person who can only make yourself perform better or can make others around you perform better, too? • Here are some quick and easy tips to get you started—doing these will cost no money at all: o Put your CV on your computer desktop and update it frequently with every new accomplishment and milestone.  o Be an expert in something (for the clinical generalists). What clinical scenario do you see in your daily practice that interests you the most? Be the go-to person for specific issues. You cannot know everything—but be good at most things and fabulous at a few. You don’t have to do a fellowship to be an expert in a few clinical entities. o The word “committee” has the word “commit” in it—commit to attending, commit to working, commit to following up, commit to volunteering to do tasks. People are relying on your commitment to be there, give your input, but also listen to others’ input and complete tasks. o If they do not remember your name, they will not remember you. Make sure they learn it but be nice about it (they are not likely familiar with your native language), and you could emphasize the proper pronunciation of your name.  o When you disagree with an idea or plan of action, ask questions. Learn more about it; think of it as a chief complaint: get a thorough history, do not judge right away. Be patient. Work and develop your emotional intelligence (EQ). • “When there is no money, there is no mission”: Make sure you factor in finances to all your plans for improvement. Consider low hanging fruit first—what can you improve for free? Please do it. What can you improve with a little bit of money? Do that next. What can you improve with a lot of money? Think about that, plan for it, and wait for your opportunity. • Do not just identify problems, solve them. Identifying problems is relatively easy. Being an intelligent problem identifier is a colossal waste of talent. Instead, be an intelligent problem solver. It takes more effort, but that’s how people become extraordinary. Do you want to be known as someone who identifies problems or someone who fixes them? Mediocre managers identify problems. True leaders fix them.  Thanks for listening!   And follow us on our new Facebook page:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Osorio-MD-114441303728593" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Osorio-MD-114441303728593</a>  and at our new webpage: <a href="http://www.OsorioMD" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD</a>.com   Obviously, we are always available on your favorite podcast listening platform under the Foreign and International Medical Graduate Podcast – <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com  Feedback and reviews are always appreciated. Share, because Sharing...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3326</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #43: (In Spanish) - How do I Improve and Optimize my English to do your best on the O.E.T. and USMLE/ECFMG test-taking certification</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-in-spanish-how-do-i-improve-and-optimize-my-english-to-do-your-best-on-the-o-e-t-and-usmle-ecfmg-test-taking-certification--51301941</link><description><![CDATA[Today, our guest, Mr. Julio Rodriguez, has gone into detail on the importance of having a good English language and we go into the specifics concepts for the ones getting ready to learn/optimize & maximize your language, with His 28 years of English teaching experience speak for themselves and he can be found at:   <a href="http://www.theenglishcoaching.com" rel="noopener">www.theenglishcoaching.com</a>   Habla Inglés Fluido & Profesional!  Entrena tus habilidades para hablar Inglés como siempre has querido!!!  *Coaches en vídeo y en vivo. *Programación Neurolinguistica. *Juegos de Neuro-Asociación. *Sesiones 100% Interactivas. *Económico, fácil & Divertido.  Text Whatsapp for Info: +1 805 450 1066 USA #theenglishcoachus  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheEnglishCoachUS/" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/TheEnglishCoachUS/</a>    <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheEnglishCoachUS/reviews/?ref=page_internal" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheEnglishCoachUS/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a>   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theenglishcoachus/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/theenglishcoachus/</a>   Thanks for listening!  Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6a963118-affe-48ad-8360-ede1759b1f6a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:53:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301941/episode_43_in_spanish_how_do_i_improve_and_optimize_my_english_to_do_your_best_on_the_o_e_t_and_usmle_ecfmg_test_taking_certification.mp3" length="48328259" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today, our guest, Mr. Julio Rodriguez, has gone into detail on the importance of having a good English language and we go into the specifics concepts for the ones getting ready to learn/optimize &amp; maximize your language, with His 28 years of English...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, our guest, Mr. Julio Rodriguez, has gone into detail on the importance of having a good English language and we go into the specifics concepts for the ones getting ready to learn/optimize & maximize your language, with His 28 years of English teaching experience speak for themselves and he can be found at:   <a href="http://www.theenglishcoaching.com" rel="noopener">www.theenglishcoaching.com</a>   Habla Inglés Fluido & Profesional!  Entrena tus habilidades para hablar Inglés como siempre has querido!!!  *Coaches en vídeo y en vivo. *Programación Neurolinguistica. *Juegos de Neuro-Asociación. *Sesiones 100% Interactivas. *Económico, fácil & Divertido.  Text Whatsapp for Info: +1 805 450 1066 USA #theenglishcoachus  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheEnglishCoachUS/" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/TheEnglishCoachUS/</a>    <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheEnglishCoachUS/reviews/?ref=page_internal" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheEnglishCoachUS/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a>   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theenglishcoachus/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/theenglishcoachus/</a>   Thanks for listening!  Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2014</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #43: (In Spanish) - How do I Improve and Optimize my English to do your best on the O.E.T. and USMLE/ECFMG test-taking certification</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-in-spanish-how-do-i-improve-and-optimize-my-english-to-do-your-best-on-the-o-e-t-and-usmle-ecfmg-test-taking-certification--40613905</link><description><![CDATA[Today, our guest, Mr. Julio Rodriguez, has gone into detail on the importance of having a good English language and we go into the specifics concepts for the ones getting ready to learn/optimize & maximize your language, with His 28 years of English teaching experience speak for themselves and he can be found at:   <a href="http://www.theenglishcoaching.com" rel="noopener">www.theenglishcoaching.com</a>   Habla Inglés Fluido & Profesional!  Entrena tus habilidades para hablar Inglés como siempre has querido!!!  *Coaches en vídeo y en vivo. *Programación Neurolinguistica. *Juegos de Neuro-Asociación. *Sesiones 100% Interactivas. *Económico, fácil & Divertido.  Text Whatsapp for Info: +1 805 450 1066 USA #theenglishcoachus  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheEnglishCoachUS/" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/TheEnglishCoachUS/</a>    <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheEnglishCoachUS/reviews/?ref=page_internal" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheEnglishCoachUS/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a>   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theenglishcoachus/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/theenglishcoachus/</a>   Thanks for listening!  Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cfc3aa84-8ea1-4dcc-b026-ad68c40c5b1b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:53:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40613905/episode_43_in_spanish_how_do_i_improve_and_optimize_my_english_to_do_your_best_on_the_o_e_t_and_usmle_ecfmg_test_taking_certification.mp3" length="48328259" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today, our guest, Mr. Julio Rodriguez, has gone into detail on the importance of having a good English language and we go into the specifics concepts for the ones getting ready to learn/optimize &amp; maximize your language, with His 28 years of English...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, our guest, Mr. Julio Rodriguez, has gone into detail on the importance of having a good English language and we go into the specifics concepts for the ones getting ready to learn/optimize & maximize your language, with His 28 years of English teaching experience speak for themselves and he can be found at:   <a href="http://www.theenglishcoaching.com" rel="noopener">www.theenglishcoaching.com</a>   Habla Inglés Fluido & Profesional!  Entrena tus habilidades para hablar Inglés como siempre has querido!!!  *Coaches en vídeo y en vivo. *Programación Neurolinguistica. *Juegos de Neuro-Asociación. *Sesiones 100% Interactivas. *Económico, fácil & Divertido.  Text Whatsapp for Info: +1 805 450 1066 USA #theenglishcoachus  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheEnglishCoachUS/" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/TheEnglishCoachUS/</a>    <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheEnglishCoachUS/reviews/?ref=page_internal" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheEnglishCoachUS/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a>   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theenglishcoachus/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/theenglishcoachus/</a>   Thanks for listening!  Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2014</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 42: Everything you must know about the O.E.T. (Occupational English Test) with Mr. Julio Rodriguez "The English Coach"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-everything-you-must-know-about-the-o-e-t-occupational-english-test-with-mr-julio-rodriguez-the-english-coach--40472611</link><description><![CDATA[ECFMG OET Medicine: The world’s only international English language test specifically for physicians. OET reflects real workplace tasks and relevant language skills. Doctors applying for positions in the United States can validate their English language proficiency with OET, the world’s only international English language test specifically for healthcare professionals. The test has been formally recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates & the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (ECFMG®|FAIMER®).  Demonstration of English language proficiency always has been a requirement for ECFMG Certification. Residency program directors rely on ECFMG Certification as an indicator that international medical graduates (IMGs) are ready to enter accredited U.S. graduate medical education (GME); this readiness includes English language proficiency.   Since 2004, the English language component of Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) has been used to meet this requirement. All applicants who are pursuing ECFMG Certification through one of these pathways, regardless of native language, the language of instruction at medical school, or citizenship, must take and achieve a satisfactory score on the OET.   • ECFMG Certification evaluates whether international medical graduates (IMGs) are ready to enter residency or fellowship programs in the US that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and to obtain a license to practice from a Medical Licensing Authority.   • ECFMG has identified pathways for meeting the clinical skills requirements for ECFMG Certification for IMGs seeking to enter accredited U.S. residencies or fellowships in 2021 as a result of the suspension of Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) component of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) due to Covid-19. These pathways include the assessment of English proficiency by OET. Applicants pursuing one of the five pathways for ECFMG Certification to participate in the 2021 Match are required to perform satisfactorily on an English language proficiency assessment.   All pathway applicants, regardless of citizenship, native language, or medical school language of instruction, must satisfy this requirement. ECFMG will accept the Occupational English Test (OET) Medicine to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement. OET Medicine is designed specifically for physicians. To meet ECFMG’s requirement, applicants must attain a minimum score of 350 (Grade B) on each of the four measured components of OET Medicine: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.  Please note:  Applicants who have a passing performance on Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) component of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® that is valid for ECFMG Certification and/or are certified by ECFMG are ineligible for the pathways and do not need to take OET Medicine.  Pathway applicants who took OET Medicine on or after July 1, 2018, and attained the minimum passing score on each of the four components do not need to retake OET Medicine. These applicants will need to inform ECFMG that they have taken OET Medicine previously and allow ECFMG to access their scores.  Test dates for OET Medicine are available for ECFMG applicants beginning in August 2020. Please pre-register as soon as possible. The grades required of IMGs for ECFMG Certification are a minimum score of 350 (Grade B) on each of the four measured components of the OET (Medicine):   Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking  To begin the application process, you must go through the ECFMG landing page on the OET website:   <a href="https://www.occupationalenglishtest.org/l" rel="noopener">https://www.occupationalenglishtest.org/l</a>/ecfmg to pre-register.   As part of pre-registration, you will be able to indicate your preferred testing date(s) and the country and city in which you would like to take the test. You also will be able to access information on preparing for the test, scheduling the test, and the overall timetable. After you pre-register, you will be contacted by OET via e-mail with information on your nearest test location and next steps.  Also, today, our guest, Mr. Julio Rodriguez, has gone into detail on the importance of having a good English language and we go into the specifics topics that are important to consider when preparing for the OET. His 28 years of English teaching experience speak for themselves and he can be found at:   <a href="http://www.theenglishcoaching.com" rel="noopener">www.theenglishcoaching.com</a>   Habla Inglés Fluido & Profesional!  Entrena tus habilidades para hablar Inglés como siempre has querido!!!  *Coaches en vídeo y en vivo. *Programación Neurolinguistica. *Juegos de Neuro-Asociación. *Sesiones 100% Interactivas. *Económico, fácil & Divertido.  Text Whatsapp for Info: +1 805 450 1066 USA #theenglishcoachus  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheEnglishCoachUS/" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/TheEnglishCoachUS/</a>    <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheEnglishCoachUS/reviews/?ref=page_internal" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheEnglishCoachUS/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a>   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theenglishcoachus/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/theenglishcoachus/</a>   Thanks for listening!  Alonso Osorio, M.D.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f7001c2c-41ba-4c96-b9de-d99b7d65a7c0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:30:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40472611/fimgs_e42_mixed_vsn_2.mp3" length="115123865" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>ECFMG OET Medicine: The world’s only international English language test specifically for physicians. OET reflects real workplace tasks and relevant language skills. Doctors applying for positions in the United States can validate their English...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ECFMG OET Medicine: The world’s only international English language test specifically for physicians. OET reflects real workplace tasks and relevant language skills. Doctors applying for positions in the United States can validate their English language proficiency with OET, the world’s only international English language test specifically for healthcare professionals. The test has been formally recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates & the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (ECFMG®|FAIMER®).  Demonstration of English language proficiency always has been a requirement for ECFMG Certification. Residency program directors rely on ECFMG Certification as an indicator that international medical graduates (IMGs) are ready to enter accredited U.S. graduate medical education (GME); this readiness includes English language proficiency.   Since 2004, the English language component of Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) has been used to meet this requirement. All applicants who are pursuing ECFMG Certification through one of these pathways, regardless of native language, the language of instruction at medical school, or citizenship, must take and achieve a satisfactory score on the OET.   • ECFMG Certification evaluates whether international medical graduates (IMGs) are ready to enter residency or fellowship programs in the US that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and to obtain a license to practice from a Medical Licensing Authority.   • ECFMG has identified pathways for meeting the clinical skills requirements for ECFMG Certification for IMGs seeking to enter accredited U.S. residencies or fellowships in 2021 as a result of the suspension of Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) component of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) due to Covid-19. These pathways include the assessment of English proficiency by OET. Applicants pursuing one of the five pathways for ECFMG Certification to participate in the 2021 Match are required to perform satisfactorily on an English language proficiency assessment.   All pathway applicants, regardless of citizenship, native language, or medical school language of instruction, must satisfy this requirement. ECFMG will accept the Occupational English Test (OET) Medicine to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement. OET Medicine is designed specifically for physicians. To meet ECFMG’s requirement, applicants must attain a minimum score of 350 (Grade B) on each of the four measured components of OET Medicine: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.  Please note:  Applicants who have a passing performance on Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) component of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® that is valid for ECFMG Certification and/or are certified by ECFMG are ineligible for the pathways and do not need to take OET Medicine.  Pathway applicants who took OET Medicine on or after July 1, 2018, and attained the minimum passing score on each of the four components do not need to retake OET Medicine. These applicants will need to inform ECFMG that they have taken OET Medicine previously and allow ECFMG to access their scores.  Test dates for OET Medicine are available for ECFMG applicants beginning in August 2020. Please pre-register as soon as possible. The grades required of IMGs for ECFMG Certification are a minimum score of 350 (Grade B) on each of the four measured components of the OET (Medicine):   Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking  To begin the application process, you must go through the ECFMG landing page on the OET website:   <a href="https://www.occupationalenglishtest.org/l" rel="noopener">https://www.occupationalenglishtest.org/l</a>/ecfmg to pre-register.   As part of pre-registration, you will be able to indicate your preferred testing date(s) and the country and city in which you would like to take the test. You also will be able to access information...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4804</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EPISODE #41: Trends on COVID-19 Part II: An update on the current state of affairs with Dr. Parul Aneja - Infectious Disease Specialist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-trends-on-covid-19-part-ii-an-update-on-the-current-state-of-affairs-with-dr-parul-aneja-infectious-disease-specialist--51301854</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Parul Aneja returns to the Show. She is an Infectious Disease Specialist and an FMG from India. She has been a very active frontline physician in the Tampa Bay Area; during this pandemic, she has been working long hours trying to fight this horrible Virus that took over Florida during the last few weeks. We discuss topics that are easy to understand by the public since we decided to answer the most commonly and frequently asked questions by the laypeople. We try to "Bust Myths" and provide an honest, objective opinion on the public concerns and their doubts. We address the Current standings on treatment and management approach, and we go over the importance of wearing a mask and the implications on public health and wellness. Also, we brush on the psychological aspects of potential burnout during the daily grind and how social distancing has impacted the psychology of the human race, the importance of physical touch, and how this "new normal" has become the standard of living.   The misinformation provided by social media and news has been overwhelming, and the polarization of opinions has led to the public to create their own biased or not ways to see the pandemic. The purpose of this podcast is to talk, in simple words, with the support of our experience, about a topic that has been manipulated and misinformed. Everyone is allowed to believe what they want to think. Still, the facts and the reliable science behind this infection are carefully brought up to the public light straying away from giving personal and or political opinions.   Our future remains uncertain, and unless we take group (society) measures to adapt to the spread of the Virus, ie. Social distancing and Mask usage, we won't see an impact on the range of COVID19. We hope, eventually, that our kids will get back to school in a safe manner and also, our lives, across the world to be back to what we were used to enjoying!   The vaccine is a work in progress. Dr. Fauci remains to be a leader, and a great physician that relies on objective scientific giving his opinions without sensationalism and the Virus is as ever-changing as the politics in the USA. It's not a Hoax! Most of us have had our lives touched by the Virus. We all had a person or loved one who has died from this vicious disease process, which we don't understand very well and continue to follow the evidence behind medical studies and discoveries as we go along. Stay tuned for more updates, and I hope you have enjoyed the enlightenment on COVID19 Myths and misinformation.   Please share because sharing is caring. Leave positive feedback and a five stars review if well deserved it is appreciated!  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> www.FMG-IMGCast.com   Contact me at:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">31fc4cb5-94bb-45ad-9980-de11b70c94bc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:24:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301854/episode_41_trends_on_covid_19_part_ii_an_update_on_the_current_state_of_affairs_with_dr_parul_aneja_infectious_disease_specialist.mp3" length="68075685" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Parul Aneja returns to the Show. She is an Infectious Disease Specialist and an FMG from India. She has been a very active frontline physician in the Tampa Bay Area; during this pandemic, she has been working long hours trying to fight this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Parul Aneja returns to the Show. She is an Infectious Disease Specialist and an FMG from India. She has been a very active frontline physician in the Tampa Bay Area; during this pandemic, she has been working long hours trying to fight this horrible Virus that took over Florida during the last few weeks. We discuss topics that are easy to understand by the public since we decided to answer the most commonly and frequently asked questions by the laypeople. We try to "Bust Myths" and provide an honest, objective opinion on the public concerns and their doubts. We address the Current standings on treatment and management approach, and we go over the importance of wearing a mask and the implications on public health and wellness. Also, we brush on the psychological aspects of potential burnout during the daily grind and how social distancing has impacted the psychology of the human race, the importance of physical touch, and how this "new normal" has become the standard of living.   The misinformation provided by social media and news has been overwhelming, and the polarization of opinions has led to the public to create their own biased or not ways to see the pandemic. The purpose of this podcast is to talk, in simple words, with the support of our experience, about a topic that has been manipulated and misinformed. Everyone is allowed to believe what they want to think. Still, the facts and the reliable science behind this infection are carefully brought up to the public light straying away from giving personal and or political opinions.   Our future remains uncertain, and unless we take group (society) measures to adapt to the spread of the Virus, ie. Social distancing and Mask usage, we won't see an impact on the range of COVID19. We hope, eventually, that our kids will get back to school in a safe manner and also, our lives, across the world to be back to what we were used to enjoying!   The vaccine is a work in progress. Dr. Fauci remains to be a leader, and a great physician that relies on objective scientific giving his opinions without sensationalism and the Virus is as ever-changing as the politics in the USA. It's not a Hoax! Most of us have had our lives touched by the Virus. We all had a person or loved one who has died from this vicious disease process, which we don't understand very well and continue to follow the evidence behind medical studies and discoveries as we go along. Stay tuned for more updates, and I hope you have enjoyed the enlightenment on COVID19 Myths and misinformation.   Please share because sharing is caring. Leave positive feedback and a five stars review if well deserved it is appreciated!  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> www.FMG-IMGCast.com   Contact me at:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2841</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EPISODE #41: Trends on COVID-19 Part II: An update on the current state of affairs with Dr. Parul Aneja - Infectious Disease Specialist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-trends-on-covid-19-part-ii-an-update-on-the-current-state-of-affairs-with-dr-parul-aneja-infectious-disease-specialist--40351909</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Parul Aneja returns to the Show. She is an Infectious Disease Specialist and an FMG from India. She has been a very active frontline physician in the Tampa Bay Area; during this pandemic, she has been working long hours trying to fight this horrible Virus that took over Florida during the last few weeks. We discuss topics that are easy to understand by the public since we decided to answer the most commonly and frequently asked questions by the laypeople. We try to "Bust Myths" and provide an honest, objective opinion on the public concerns and their doubts. We address the Current standings on treatment and management approach, and we go over the importance of wearing a mask and the implications on public health and wellness. Also, we brush on the psychological aspects of potential burnout during the daily grind and how social distancing has impacted the psychology of the human race, the importance of physical touch, and how this "new normal" has become the standard of living.   The misinformation provided by social media and news has been overwhelming, and the polarization of opinions has led to the public to create their own biased or not ways to see the pandemic. The purpose of this podcast is to talk, in simple words, with the support of our experience, about a topic that has been manipulated and misinformed. Everyone is allowed to believe what they want to think. Still, the facts and the reliable science behind this infection are carefully brought up to the public light straying away from giving personal and or political opinions.   Our future remains uncertain, and unless we take group (society) measures to adapt to the spread of the Virus, ie. Social distancing and Mask usage, we won't see an impact on the range of COVID19. We hope, eventually, that our kids will get back to school in a safe manner and also, our lives, across the world to be back to what we were used to enjoying!   The vaccine is a work in progress. Dr. Fauci remains to be a leader, and a great physician that relies on objective scientific giving his opinions without sensationalism and the Virus is as ever-changing as the politics in the USA. It's not a Hoax! Most of us have had our lives touched by the Virus. We all had a person or loved one who has died from this vicious disease process, which we don't understand very well and continue to follow the evidence behind medical studies and discoveries as we go along. Stay tuned for more updates, and I hope you have enjoyed the enlightenment on COVID19 Myths and misinformation.   Please share because sharing is caring. Leave positive feedback and a five stars review if well deserved it is appreciated!  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> www.FMG-IMGCast.com   Contact me at:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">34d6d809-3737-4fd2-864b-4ae9cd1bacf1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:24:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40351909/episode_41_trends_on_covid_19_part_ii_an_update_on_the_current_state_of_affairs_with_dr_parul_aneja_infectious_disease_specialist.mp3" length="68075685" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Parul Aneja returns to the Show. She is an Infectious Disease Specialist and an FMG from India. She has been a very active frontline physician in the Tampa Bay Area; during this pandemic, she has been working long hours trying to fight this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Parul Aneja returns to the Show. She is an Infectious Disease Specialist and an FMG from India. She has been a very active frontline physician in the Tampa Bay Area; during this pandemic, she has been working long hours trying to fight this horrible Virus that took over Florida during the last few weeks. We discuss topics that are easy to understand by the public since we decided to answer the most commonly and frequently asked questions by the laypeople. We try to "Bust Myths" and provide an honest, objective opinion on the public concerns and their doubts. We address the Current standings on treatment and management approach, and we go over the importance of wearing a mask and the implications on public health and wellness. Also, we brush on the psychological aspects of potential burnout during the daily grind and how social distancing has impacted the psychology of the human race, the importance of physical touch, and how this "new normal" has become the standard of living.   The misinformation provided by social media and news has been overwhelming, and the polarization of opinions has led to the public to create their own biased or not ways to see the pandemic. The purpose of this podcast is to talk, in simple words, with the support of our experience, about a topic that has been manipulated and misinformed. Everyone is allowed to believe what they want to think. Still, the facts and the reliable science behind this infection are carefully brought up to the public light straying away from giving personal and or political opinions.   Our future remains uncertain, and unless we take group (society) measures to adapt to the spread of the Virus, ie. Social distancing and Mask usage, we won't see an impact on the range of COVID19. We hope, eventually, that our kids will get back to school in a safe manner and also, our lives, across the world to be back to what we were used to enjoying!   The vaccine is a work in progress. Dr. Fauci remains to be a leader, and a great physician that relies on objective scientific giving his opinions without sensationalism and the Virus is as ever-changing as the politics in the USA. It's not a Hoax! Most of us have had our lives touched by the Virus. We all had a person or loved one who has died from this vicious disease process, which we don't understand very well and continue to follow the evidence behind medical studies and discoveries as we go along. Stay tuned for more updates, and I hope you have enjoyed the enlightenment on COVID19 Myths and misinformation.   Please share because sharing is caring. Leave positive feedback and a five stars review if well deserved it is appreciated!  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> www.FMG-IMGCast.com   Contact me at:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2841</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EPISODE #41: Trends on COVID-19 Part II: An update on the current state of affairs with Dr. Parul Aneja - Infectious Disease Specialist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-trends-on-covid-19-part-ii-an-update-on-the-current-state-of-affairs-with-dr-parul-aneja-infectious-disease-specialist--40349075</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1114ae21-9256-48b1-b3fe-9f0398faa374</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2020 02:09:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40349075/episode_41_trends_on_covid_19_part_ii_an_update_on_the_current_state_of_affairs_with_dr_parul_aneja_infectious_disease_specialist.mp3" length="68075685" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:duration>2841</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6a75b382353ac1ea85eea6276b1d30e6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EPISODE #41: Trends on COVID-19 Part II: An update on the current state of affairs with Dr. Parul Aneja - Infectious Disease Specialist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-trends-on-covid-19-part-ii-an-update-on-the-current-state-of-affairs-with-dr-parul-aneja-infectious-disease-specialist--40311939</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Parul Aneja returns to the Show. She is an Infectious Disease Specialist and an FMG from India. She has been a very active frontline physician in the Tampa Bay Area; during this pandemic, she has been working long hours trying to fight this horrible Virus that took over Florida during the last few weeks. We discuss topics that are easy to understand by the public since we decided to answer the most commonly and frequently asked questions by the laypeople. We try to "Bust Myths" and provide an honest, objective opinion on the public concerns and their doubts. We address the Current standings on treatment and management approach, and we go over the importance of wearing a mask and the implications on public health and wellness. Also, we brush on the psychological aspects of potential burnout during the daily grind and how social distancing has impacted the psychology of the human race, the importance of physical touch, and how this "new normal" has become the standard of living.   The misinformation provided by social media and news has been overwhelming, and the polarization of opinions has led to the public to create their own biased or not ways to see the pandemic. The purpose of this podcast is to talk, in simple words, with the support of our experience, about a topic that has been manipulated and misinformed. Everyone is allowed to believe what they want to think. Still, the facts and the reliable science behind this infection are carefully brought up to the public light straying away from giving personal and or political opinions.   Our future remains uncertain, and unless we take group (society) measures to adapt to the spread of the Virus, ie. Social distancing and Mask usage, we won't see an impact on the range of COVID19. We hope, eventually, that our kids will get back to school in a safe manner and also, our lives, across the world to be back to what we were used to enjoying!   The vaccine is a work in progress. Dr. Fauci remains to be a leader, and a great physician that relies on objective scientific giving his opinions without sensationalism and the Virus is as ever-changing as the politics in the USA. It's not a Hoax! Most of us have had our lives touched by the Virus. We all had a person or loved one who has died from this vicious disease process, which we don't understand very well and continue to follow the evidence behind medical studies and discoveries as we go along. Stay tuned for more updates, and I hope you have enjoyed the enlightenment on COVID19 Myths and misinformation.   Please share because sharing is caring. Leave positive feedback and a five stars review if well deserved it is appreciated!  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> www.FMG-IMGCast.com   Contact me at:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a33b01e5-993c-485a-949b-3a4bf2a90144</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:05:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40311939/fimgs_ep41_mixed_vsn_2.mp3" length="67185785" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Parul Aneja returns to the Show. She is an Infectious Disease Specialist and an FMG from India. She has been a very active frontline physician in the Tampa Bay Area; during this pandemic, she has been working long hours trying to fight this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Parul Aneja returns to the Show. She is an Infectious Disease Specialist and an FMG from India. She has been a very active frontline physician in the Tampa Bay Area; during this pandemic, she has been working long hours trying to fight this horrible Virus that took over Florida during the last few weeks. We discuss topics that are easy to understand by the public since we decided to answer the most commonly and frequently asked questions by the laypeople. We try to "Bust Myths" and provide an honest, objective opinion on the public concerns and their doubts. We address the Current standings on treatment and management approach, and we go over the importance of wearing a mask and the implications on public health and wellness. Also, we brush on the psychological aspects of potential burnout during the daily grind and how social distancing has impacted the psychology of the human race, the importance of physical touch, and how this "new normal" has become the standard of living.   The misinformation provided by social media and news has been overwhelming, and the polarization of opinions has led to the public to create their own biased or not ways to see the pandemic. The purpose of this podcast is to talk, in simple words, with the support of our experience, about a topic that has been manipulated and misinformed. Everyone is allowed to believe what they want to think. Still, the facts and the reliable science behind this infection are carefully brought up to the public light straying away from giving personal and or political opinions.   Our future remains uncertain, and unless we take group (society) measures to adapt to the spread of the Virus, ie. Social distancing and Mask usage, we won't see an impact on the range of COVID19. We hope, eventually, that our kids will get back to school in a safe manner and also, our lives, across the world to be back to what we were used to enjoying!   The vaccine is a work in progress. Dr. Fauci remains to be a leader, and a great physician that relies on objective scientific giving his opinions without sensationalism and the Virus is as ever-changing as the politics in the USA. It's not a Hoax! Most of us have had our lives touched by the Virus. We all had a person or loved one who has died from this vicious disease process, which we don't understand very well and continue to follow the evidence behind medical studies and discoveries as we go along. Stay tuned for more updates, and I hope you have enjoyed the enlightenment on COVID19 Myths and misinformation.   Please share because sharing is caring. Leave positive feedback and a five stars review if well deserved it is appreciated!  Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a> www.FMG-IMGCast.com   Contact me at:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2804</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #40: "Residency Interviewing Cost" How much money shall I spend &amp; How do I plan for it? - Tips of Advice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-residency-interviewing-cost-how-much-money-shall-i-spend-how-do-i-plan-for-it-tips-of-advice--51301849</link><description><![CDATA[The Interviewing Process Crusade could be an expensive, dreadful and lengthy one and how much much or not you do get to have will depend on how well you have planned for it. Do the Research, Investigate, Network, and Inquire colleagues, friends, and use specific available resources on what it will take to decrease the physical, emotional, and personal burden of this cycle, which, in the long run, becomes an investment on yourself and your professional future.   The price tag will vary, but I would say, based on my research, it will be close to $4000 USD for the average applicant, not considering the special circumstances that will apply to FMG (Living overseas in need to travel into the USA). So, please be mindful of considering the most up to date exchange rate for your country's of origin currency, and the amount of money needed to expend to travel long international distances to interview in America.   The Interview process for 2020 is around the corner, and I think the timeliness of this episode is crucial in giving you tips of advice for those that will be lucky enough to get a residency interview appointment. Specifically for 2020, we don't know if any program will be doing face to face interviews, but we all know that some of them will be doing virtual online interactions, that could modify the cost of the investment for the current year due to COVID19.   Despite the fact that 2020 has been an exceptional year for all of us, I think, that if we ever get back to the "normal" reality, this episode will apply well to all of us, considering to get on the road and travel in between several residency program sites with the purpose of finding the residency in the specialty of your Dream.   Please listen carefully, because not all of the circumstances that we discuss apply to all of us, so make modifications and adapt as needed. The website <a href="http://www.SmartMedTravel" rel="noopener">www.SmartMedTravel</a>.com is a useful one for those interested in discovering it the benefits that it has to offer (No financial relationship with them!) - So, feel free to explore and research well before you embark on this path.  "An Investment in knowledge always pays the best interest"!  Thanks for listening,   Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="http://www.OSORIOMD" rel="noopener">www.OSORIOMD</a>.com  <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">317656a6-e680-40ef-80cd-c54f67c1c2a9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2020 10:11:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301849/episode_40_residency_interviewing_cost_how_much_money_shall_i_spend_and_how_do_i_plan_for_it_tips_of_advice.mp3" length="55415850" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Interviewing Process Crusade could be an expensive, dreadful and lengthy one and how much much or not you do get to have will depend on how well you have planned for it. Do the Research, Investigate, Network, and Inquire colleagues, friends, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Interviewing Process Crusade could be an expensive, dreadful and lengthy one and how much much or not you do get to have will depend on how well you have planned for it. Do the Research, Investigate, Network, and Inquire colleagues, friends, and use specific available resources on what it will take to decrease the physical, emotional, and personal burden of this cycle, which, in the long run, becomes an investment on yourself and your professional future.   The price tag will vary, but I would say, based on my research, it will be close to $4000 USD for the average applicant, not considering the special circumstances that will apply to FMG (Living overseas in need to travel into the USA). So, please be mindful of considering the most up to date exchange rate for your country's of origin currency, and the amount of money needed to expend to travel long international distances to interview in America.   The Interview process for 2020 is around the corner, and I think the timeliness of this episode is crucial in giving you tips of advice for those that will be lucky enough to get a residency interview appointment. Specifically for 2020, we don't know if any program will be doing face to face interviews, but we all know that some of them will be doing virtual online interactions, that could modify the cost of the investment for the current year due to COVID19.   Despite the fact that 2020 has been an exceptional year for all of us, I think, that if we ever get back to the "normal" reality, this episode will apply well to all of us, considering to get on the road and travel in between several residency program sites with the purpose of finding the residency in the specialty of your Dream.   Please listen carefully, because not all of the circumstances that we discuss apply to all of us, so make modifications and adapt as needed. The website <a href="http://www.SmartMedTravel" rel="noopener">www.SmartMedTravel</a>.com is a useful one for those interested in discovering it the benefits that it has to offer (No financial relationship with them!) - So, feel free to explore and research well before you embark on this path.  "An Investment in knowledge always pays the best interest"!  Thanks for listening,   Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="http://www.OSORIOMD" rel="noopener">www.OSORIOMD</a>.com  <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2313</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #40: "Residency Interviewing Cost" How much money shall I spend &amp; How do I plan for it? - Tips of Advice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-residency-interviewing-cost-how-much-money-shall-i-spend-how-do-i-plan-for-it-tips-of-advice--40209378</link><description><![CDATA[The Interviewing Process Crusade could be an expensive, dreadful and lengthy one and how much much or not you do get to have will depend on how well you have planned for it. Do the Research, Investigate, Network, and Inquire colleagues, friends, and use specific available resources on what it will take to decrease the physical, emotional, and personal burden of this cycle, which, in the long run, becomes an investment on yourself and your professional future.   The price tag will vary, but I would say, based on my research, it will be close to $4000 USD for the average applicant, not considering the special circumstances that will apply to FMG (Living overseas in need to travel into the USA). So, please be mindful of considering the most up to date exchange rate for your country's of origin currency, and the amount of money needed to expend to travel long international distances to interview in America.   The Interview process for 2020 is around the corner, and I think the timeliness of this episode is crucial in giving you tips of advice for those that will be lucky enough to get a residency interview appointment. Specifically for 2020, we don't know if any program will be doing face to face interviews, but we all know that some of them will be doing virtual online interactions, that could modify the cost of the investment for the current year due to COVID19.   Despite the fact that 2020 has been an exceptional year for all of us, I think, that if we ever get back to the "normal" reality, this episode will apply well to all of us, considering to get on the road and travel in between several residency program sites with the purpose of finding the residency in the specialty of your Dream.   Please listen carefully, because not all of the circumstances that we discuss apply to all of us, so make modifications and adapt as needed. The website <a href="http://www.SmartMedTravel" rel="noopener">www.SmartMedTravel</a>.com is a useful one for those interested in discovering it the benefits that it has to offer (No financial relationship with them!) - So, feel free to explore and research well before you embark on this path.  "An Investment in knowledge always pays the best interest"!  Thanks for listening,   Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="http://www.OSORIOMD" rel="noopener">www.OSORIOMD</a>.com  <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">64030c6f-a4cf-4284-aaa7-03482a9207db</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2020 10:11:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40209378/episode_40_residency_interviewing_cost_how_much_money_shall_i_spend_and_how_do_i_plan_for_it_tips_of_advice.mp3" length="55415850" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Interviewing Process Crusade could be an expensive, dreadful and lengthy one and how much much or not you do get to have will depend on how well you have planned for it. Do the Research, Investigate, Network, and Inquire colleagues, friends, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Interviewing Process Crusade could be an expensive, dreadful and lengthy one and how much much or not you do get to have will depend on how well you have planned for it. Do the Research, Investigate, Network, and Inquire colleagues, friends, and use specific available resources on what it will take to decrease the physical, emotional, and personal burden of this cycle, which, in the long run, becomes an investment on yourself and your professional future.   The price tag will vary, but I would say, based on my research, it will be close to $4000 USD for the average applicant, not considering the special circumstances that will apply to FMG (Living overseas in need to travel into the USA). So, please be mindful of considering the most up to date exchange rate for your country's of origin currency, and the amount of money needed to expend to travel long international distances to interview in America.   The Interview process for 2020 is around the corner, and I think the timeliness of this episode is crucial in giving you tips of advice for those that will be lucky enough to get a residency interview appointment. Specifically for 2020, we don't know if any program will be doing face to face interviews, but we all know that some of them will be doing virtual online interactions, that could modify the cost of the investment for the current year due to COVID19.   Despite the fact that 2020 has been an exceptional year for all of us, I think, that if we ever get back to the "normal" reality, this episode will apply well to all of us, considering to get on the road and travel in between several residency program sites with the purpose of finding the residency in the specialty of your Dream.   Please listen carefully, because not all of the circumstances that we discuss apply to all of us, so make modifications and adapt as needed. The website <a href="http://www.SmartMedTravel" rel="noopener">www.SmartMedTravel</a>.com is a useful one for those interested in discovering it the benefits that it has to offer (No financial relationship with them!) - So, feel free to explore and research well before you embark on this path.  "An Investment in knowledge always pays the best interest"!  Thanks for listening,   Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="http://www.OSORIOMD" rel="noopener">www.OSORIOMD</a>.com  <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2313</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #39 "From USMLE to Residency" - Advice and Tools for Success with Abhiram Challa, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-from-usmle-to-residency-advice-and-tools-for-success-with-abhiram-challa-m-d--51301935</link><description><![CDATA[What is the USMLE? How do I credential myself via the ECFMG? Where do you start? How do I study for the USMLE? How much time and dedication shall I invest? What shall I expect during the process? How I remain motivated? What resources shall I use? There is so much out there!  For all of these answers and more, you must listen to this phenomenal episode...  Dr. Abhiram Challa is an IMG who attended College and Medical School in India. He graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE University in Belgaum. Motivated by the strong desire of returning to the USA he set his own path and study plan to succeed at taking the USMLE Steps.  I found him via YouTube on his amazing channel "Dr. Challa". He produces incredible material that enriches anyone with excellent tips of advice in how to devise a plan & strategy to ace the boards. Also, He describes the complete IMG / FMG certification process in the USA. Now he is a Resident in Internal Medicine after joining Kansas University in Wichita, KS.  He can be found on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.challa/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dr.challa/</a>   Please do not forget to Subscribe to our YouTube Channels and to follow us on Instagram for more content and updates on how to become a successful applicant for the ECFMG / USMLE credentialing process.  Thanks for Listening - Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ae626e41-914a-4ce5-a179-e2384b4b9021</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 21:33:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301935/episode_39_from_usmle_to_residency_advice_and_tools_for_success_with_abhiram_challa_m_d.mp3" length="66336725" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is the USMLE? How do I credential myself via the ECFMG? Where do you start? How do I study for the USMLE? How much time and dedication shall I invest? What shall I expect during the process? How I remain motivated? What resources shall I use?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the USMLE? How do I credential myself via the ECFMG? Where do you start? How do I study for the USMLE? How much time and dedication shall I invest? What shall I expect during the process? How I remain motivated? What resources shall I use? There is so much out there!  For all of these answers and more, you must listen to this phenomenal episode...  Dr. Abhiram Challa is an IMG who attended College and Medical School in India. He graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE University in Belgaum. Motivated by the strong desire of returning to the USA he set his own path and study plan to succeed at taking the USMLE Steps.  I found him via YouTube on his amazing channel "Dr. Challa". He produces incredible material that enriches anyone with excellent tips of advice in how to devise a plan & strategy to ace the boards. Also, He describes the complete IMG / FMG certification process in the USA. Now he is a Resident in Internal Medicine after joining Kansas University in Wichita, KS.  He can be found on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.challa/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dr.challa/</a>   Please do not forget to Subscribe to our YouTube Channels and to follow us on Instagram for more content and updates on how to become a successful applicant for the ECFMG / USMLE credentialing process.  Thanks for Listening - Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2763</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #39 "From USMLE to Residency" - Advice and Tools for Success with Abhiram Challa, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-from-usmle-to-residency-advice-and-tools-for-success-with-abhiram-challa-m-d--40007750</link><description><![CDATA[What is the USMLE? How do I credential myself via the ECFMG? Where do you start? How do I study for the USMLE? How much time and dedication shall I invest? What shall I expect during the process? How I remain motivated? What resources shall I use? There is so much out there!  For all of these answers and more, you must listen to this phenomenal episode...  Dr. Abhiram Challa is an IMG who attended College and Medical School in India. He graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE University in Belgaum. Motivated by the strong desire of returning to the USA he set his own path and study plan to succeed at taking the USMLE Steps.  I found him via YouTube on his amazing channel "Dr. Challa". He produces incredible material that enriches anyone with excellent tips of advice in how to devise a plan & strategy to ace the boards. Also, He describes the complete IMG / FMG certification process in the USA. Now he is a Resident in Internal Medicine after joining Kansas University in Wichita, KS.  He can be found on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.challa/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dr.challa/</a>   Please do not forget to Subscribe to our YouTube Channels and to follow us on Instagram for more content and updates on how to become a successful applicant for the ECFMG / USMLE credentialing process.  Thanks for Listening - Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6bc270e9-37e8-4299-bbdb-470cb7d8ae26</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 21:33:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40007750/episode_39_from_usmle_to_residency_advice_and_tools_for_success_with_abhiram_challa_m_d.mp3" length="66336725" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is the USMLE? How do I credential myself via the ECFMG? Where do you start? How do I study for the USMLE? How much time and dedication shall I invest? What shall I expect during the process? How I remain motivated? What resources shall I use?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the USMLE? How do I credential myself via the ECFMG? Where do you start? How do I study for the USMLE? How much time and dedication shall I invest? What shall I expect during the process? How I remain motivated? What resources shall I use? There is so much out there!  For all of these answers and more, you must listen to this phenomenal episode...  Dr. Abhiram Challa is an IMG who attended College and Medical School in India. He graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE University in Belgaum. Motivated by the strong desire of returning to the USA he set his own path and study plan to succeed at taking the USMLE Steps.  I found him via YouTube on his amazing channel "Dr. Challa". He produces incredible material that enriches anyone with excellent tips of advice in how to devise a plan & strategy to ace the boards. Also, He describes the complete IMG / FMG certification process in the USA. Now he is a Resident in Internal Medicine after joining Kansas University in Wichita, KS.  He can be found on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.challa/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dr.challa/</a>   Please do not forget to Subscribe to our YouTube Channels and to follow us on Instagram for more content and updates on how to become a successful applicant for the ECFMG / USMLE credentialing process.  Thanks for Listening - Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2764</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #38 - How to get a spot for a Residency in Radiology, very competitive, But is it possible?: Ihsan Mamoun, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-how-to-get-a-spot-for-a-residency-in-radiology-very-competitive-but-is-it-possible-ihsan-mamoun-m-d--51301938</link><description><![CDATA[A listener's request! - We do listen to our followers and adopt suggestions for future guests in our podcast. Today we invited Dr. Ihsan Irfan Mamoun, specialized in Radiology - He studied Medical School at Jordan University of Science and Technology, with a Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery, MBBS. He also has a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Ashland University and completed a Residency Training in the Specialty of Radiology at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, OH (To include an Internal Medicine Preliminary year at the same institution). Then he followed it with two fellowships, one in Neuro-Radiology and another one in Pediatric Radiology.  He represents the "Dream come true" for an IMG. He explains his path and the dedication needed to make himself an attractive applicant to such a competitive specialty. We talk about the specific qualifications required to have an opportunity to make it into Radiology, and we describe how crucial is the process of having strong LORs, PS, and Research experience related to the specialty of your choice. As you listen, we also talk about a topic of interest, which is Preliminary and Transitional years, and how important it is to follow the correct application process for the ERAS.   I hope this episode brings some enlightenment and expands on topics that are crucial to obtain a position for GME in the USA. Thanks for listening, and remember, to leave feedback, a review, and share it with friends and colleagues. We also have a YouTube Channel where you can also listen to the content and material: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio</a>. We are available in pretty much every global platform where podcasts can be found and downloaded. Spread the word; it will help me grow!  Thanks,   Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com (Soon to become <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a>)  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2967b889-f0af-4cb0-98f9-9cf57e9ca826</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:05:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301938/episode_38_how_to_get_a_spot_for_a_residency_in_radiology_very_competitive_but_is_it_possible_ihsan_mamoun_m_d.mp3" length="43343565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A listener's request! - We do listen to our followers and adopt suggestions for future guests in our podcast. Today we invited Dr. Ihsan Irfan Mamoun, specialized in Radiology - He studied Medical School at Jordan University of Science and Technology,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A listener's request! - We do listen to our followers and adopt suggestions for future guests in our podcast. Today we invited Dr. Ihsan Irfan Mamoun, specialized in Radiology - He studied Medical School at Jordan University of Science and Technology, with a Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery, MBBS. He also has a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Ashland University and completed a Residency Training in the Specialty of Radiology at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, OH (To include an Internal Medicine Preliminary year at the same institution). Then he followed it with two fellowships, one in Neuro-Radiology and another one in Pediatric Radiology.  He represents the "Dream come true" for an IMG. He explains his path and the dedication needed to make himself an attractive applicant to such a competitive specialty. We talk about the specific qualifications required to have an opportunity to make it into Radiology, and we describe how crucial is the process of having strong LORs, PS, and Research experience related to the specialty of your choice. As you listen, we also talk about a topic of interest, which is Preliminary and Transitional years, and how important it is to follow the correct application process for the ERAS.   I hope this episode brings some enlightenment and expands on topics that are crucial to obtain a position for GME in the USA. Thanks for listening, and remember, to leave feedback, a review, and share it with friends and colleagues. We also have a YouTube Channel where you can also listen to the content and material: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio</a>. We are available in pretty much every global platform where podcasts can be found and downloaded. Spread the word; it will help me grow!  Thanks,   Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com (Soon to become <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a>)  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode #38 - How to get a spot for a Residency in Radiology, very competitive, But is it possible?: Ihsan Mamoun, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-how-to-get-a-spot-for-a-residency-in-radiology-very-competitive-but-is-it-possible-ihsan-mamoun-m-d--39881523</link><description><![CDATA[A listener's request! - We do listen to our followers and adopt suggestions for future guests in our podcast. Today we invited Dr. Ihsan Irfan Mamoun, specialized in Radiology - He studied Medical School at Jordan University of Science and Technology, with a Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery, MBBS. He also has a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Ashland University and completed a Residency Training in the Specialty of Radiology at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, OH (To include an Internal Medicine Preliminary year at the same institution). Then he followed it with two fellowships, one in Neuro-Radiology and another one in Pediatric Radiology.  He represents the "Dream come true" for an IMG. He explains his path and the dedication needed to make himself an attractive applicant to such a competitive specialty. We talk about the specific qualifications required to have an opportunity to make it into Radiology, and we describe how crucial is the process of having strong LORs, PS, and Research experience related to the specialty of your choice. As you listen, we also talk about a topic of interest, which is Preliminary and Transitional years, and how important it is to follow the correct application process for the ERAS.   I hope this episode brings some enlightenment and expands on topics that are crucial to obtain a position for GME in the USA. Thanks for listening, and remember, to leave feedback, a review, and share it with friends and colleagues. We also have a YouTube Channel where you can also listen to the content and material: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio</a>. We are available in pretty much every global platform where podcasts can be found and downloaded. Spread the word; it will help me grow!  Thanks,   Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com (Soon to become <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a>)  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0f4362fc-e1da-4978-92c3-b1c8d46e1f53</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:05:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39881523/episode_38_how_to_get_a_spot_for_a_residency_in_radiology_very_competitive_but_is_it_possible_ihsan_mamoun_m_d.mp3" length="43343565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A listener's request! - We do listen to our followers and adopt suggestions for future guests in our podcast. Today we invited Dr. Ihsan Irfan Mamoun, specialized in Radiology - He studied Medical School at Jordan University of Science and Technology,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A listener's request! - We do listen to our followers and adopt suggestions for future guests in our podcast. Today we invited Dr. Ihsan Irfan Mamoun, specialized in Radiology - He studied Medical School at Jordan University of Science and Technology, with a Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery, MBBS. He also has a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Ashland University and completed a Residency Training in the Specialty of Radiology at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, OH (To include an Internal Medicine Preliminary year at the same institution). Then he followed it with two fellowships, one in Neuro-Radiology and another one in Pediatric Radiology.  He represents the "Dream come true" for an IMG. He explains his path and the dedication needed to make himself an attractive applicant to such a competitive specialty. We talk about the specific qualifications required to have an opportunity to make it into Radiology, and we describe how crucial is the process of having strong LORs, PS, and Research experience related to the specialty of your choice. As you listen, we also talk about a topic of interest, which is Preliminary and Transitional years, and how important it is to follow the correct application process for the ERAS.   I hope this episode brings some enlightenment and expands on topics that are crucial to obtain a position for GME in the USA. Thanks for listening, and remember, to leave feedback, a review, and share it with friends and colleagues. We also have a YouTube Channel where you can also listen to the content and material: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio</a>. We are available in pretty much every global platform where podcasts can be found and downloaded. Spread the word; it will help me grow!  Thanks,   Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com (Soon to become <a href="http://www.OsorioMD.com" rel="noopener">www.OsorioMD.com</a>)  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#BlackLivesMatter - Terrence Julien, M.D. Neurosurgeon.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/blacklivesmatter-terrence-julien-m-d-neurosurgeon--51301866</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Terrence Julien, M.D. Neurosurgeon, specialized in Complex Spine, Robotics Spine, and Neurosurgical-Oncology, based out of Tampa, Florida. He endorses an impressive Resume that has no blemish, after 12 pages, the amount of accolades and professional accomplishments and publications never runs out and overshadows anyone. The critical fact is that despite the fact he is not an IMG (Went to medical school at Howard University in Washington, DC, USA). He is the son of a Mechanical Engineer Caribbean immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago. They relocated to suburban America to provide both of his children with the necessary life skills, tools, and education to become successful in a racist country that makes part of people based on their accent and skin color.  Racism in America is prevalent and palpable, to this day, the 21st century. Segregation occurs and has been promoted and endorsed by government institutions over several decades and, to this day, becomes a limiting factor in obtaining equal opportunities for minorities, not only for Black but Latino, Native Americans, and Asians.  So with this background of societal adversities and minimal odds, he went on to become a Physician with a Medical Doctor degree from a very prominent university, obtained an academic scholarship to excellent academic performance for research and strengthen his resume to become one of the very few Black Brain Surgeons in the USA. He has attended extremely prominent institutions, not in order but to Include NYU, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Medical Center of Delaware among others.  After more than 20 years of Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral education, He is an example to follow for everyone, not only for Black minorities but for any of us that has the desire, grit, and dream to become someone in the USA. Becoming a Brain surgeon is the most competitive endeavor in the medical career. It has always been a field of an elite select group, lead mostly by White Caucasians society members (Physicians). The hardship endured is like no other, and he always had not only been excellent, but much better than any other applicant/physician when competing for a training/work spot.  So, in this episode, we enjoyed talking about his life in the USA and shared the resilience shown to become the "creme de la creme." Listen on!  A few concepts of Racism and segregation:  De Facto segregation vs. De Jure segregation. DeJure ("by law") describes practices that are legally recognized, regardless of whether the method exists in reality. In contrast, de facto ("in fact") describes situations that exist in reality, even if not legally recognized racial, ethnic, or other segregation resulting from societal differences between groups, as socioeconomic or political disparity, without institutionalized legislation intended to segregate.  The factors of RacismRacism may vary from country to country due to historical, cultural, religious, economic, or demographic reasons. Several academics assert that RacismRacism and ethnic discrimination are deep, inherent, and fundamental aspects of North American society. Historical RacismRacism continues to reflect on socioeconomic inequality. Racial stratification continues to occur in employment, housing, education, lending, and government.  Racism in the United States has been a significant issue ever since the era of colonialism and slavery. Legally sanctioned RacismRacism imposed a heavy burden on Native Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans, Americans from lesser developed parts of Europe and Asian Americans. European Americans were privileged by law in matters of literacy, immigration, voting rights, citizenship, land acquisition, and criminal procedure over periods that extended from the 17th century to the 1960s. However, numerous European ethnic groups, including Jews, Irish, Southern European, and Eastern European Americans, as well as immigrants from elsewhere, suffered xenophobic exclusion and other forms of RacismRacism in American society.  As in most countries, many people in the U.S. continue to have some prejudices against other races. In the view of a network of scores of U.S. civil rights and human rights organizations, "Discrimination permeates all aspects of life in the United States, and extends to all communities of color." Discrimination against African Americans and Latin Americans is widely acknowledged.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2fada2ee-96cd-41f6-9455-867c279e995a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:37:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301866/blacklivesmatter_terrence_julien_m_d_neurosurgeon.mp3" length="83682257" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Terrence Julien, M.D. Neurosurgeon, specialized in Complex Spine, Robotics Spine, and Neurosurgical-Oncology, based out of Tampa, Florida. He endorses an impressive Resume that has no blemish, after 12 pages, the amount of accolades and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Terrence Julien, M.D. Neurosurgeon, specialized in Complex Spine, Robotics Spine, and Neurosurgical-Oncology, based out of Tampa, Florida. He endorses an impressive Resume that has no blemish, after 12 pages, the amount of accolades and professional accomplishments and publications never runs out and overshadows anyone. The critical fact is that despite the fact he is not an IMG (Went to medical school at Howard University in Washington, DC, USA). He is the son of a Mechanical Engineer Caribbean immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago. They relocated to suburban America to provide both of his children with the necessary life skills, tools, and education to become successful in a racist country that makes part of people based on their accent and skin color.  Racism in America is prevalent and palpable, to this day, the 21st century. Segregation occurs and has been promoted and endorsed by government institutions over several decades and, to this day, becomes a limiting factor in obtaining equal opportunities for minorities, not only for Black but Latino, Native Americans, and Asians.  So with this background of societal adversities and minimal odds, he went on to become a Physician with a Medical Doctor degree from a very prominent university, obtained an academic scholarship to excellent academic performance for research and strengthen his resume to become one of the very few Black Brain Surgeons in the USA. He has attended extremely prominent institutions, not in order but to Include NYU, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Medical Center of Delaware among others.  After more than 20 years of Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral education, He is an example to follow for everyone, not only for Black minorities but for any of us that has the desire, grit, and dream to become someone in the USA. Becoming a Brain surgeon is the most competitive endeavor in the medical career. It has always been a field of an elite select group, lead mostly by White Caucasians society members (Physicians). The hardship endured is like no other, and he always had not only been excellent, but much better than any other applicant/physician when competing for a training/work spot.  So, in this episode, we enjoyed talking about his life in the USA and shared the resilience shown to become the "creme de la creme." Listen on!  A few concepts of Racism and segregation:  De Facto segregation vs. De Jure segregation. DeJure ("by law") describes practices that are legally recognized, regardless of whether the method exists in reality. In contrast, de facto ("in fact") describes situations that exist in reality, even if not legally recognized racial, ethnic, or other segregation resulting from societal differences between groups, as socioeconomic or political disparity, without institutionalized legislation intended to segregate.  The factors of RacismRacism may vary from country to country due to historical, cultural, religious, economic, or demographic reasons. Several academics assert that RacismRacism and ethnic discrimination are deep, inherent, and fundamental aspects of North American society. Historical RacismRacism continues to reflect on socioeconomic inequality. Racial stratification continues to occur in employment, housing, education, lending, and government.  Racism in the United States has been a significant issue ever since the era of colonialism and slavery. Legally sanctioned RacismRacism imposed a heavy burden on Native Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans, Americans from lesser developed parts of Europe and Asian Americans. European Americans were privileged by law in matters of literacy, immigration, voting rights, citizenship, land acquisition, and criminal procedure over periods that extended from the 17th century to the 1960s. However, numerous European ethnic groups, including Jews, Irish, Southern European, and Eastern European...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3486</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blacklivesmatter</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#BLACK LIVES MATTER. Terrence Julien, M.D. Neurosurgeon.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-lives-matter-terrence-julien-m-d-neurosurgeon--39810680</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Terrence Julien, M.D. Neurosurgeon, specialized in Complex Spine, Robotics Spine, and Neurosurgical-Oncology, based out of Tampa, Florida. He endorses an impressive Resume that has no blemish, after 12 pages, the amount of accolades and professional accomplishments and publications never runs out and overshadows anyone. The critical fact is that despite the fact he is not an IMG (Went to medical school at Howard University in Washington, DC, USA). He is the son of a Mechanical Engineer Caribbean immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago. They relocated to suburban America to provide both of his children with the necessary life skills, tools, and education to become successful in a racist country that makes part of people based on their accent and skin color.  Racism in America is prevalent and palpable, to this day, the 21st century. Segregation occurs and has been promoted and endorsed by government institutions over several decades and, to this day, becomes a limiting factor in obtaining equal opportunities for minorities, not only for Black but Latino, Native Americans, and Asians.  So with this background of societal adversities and minimal odds, he went on to become a Physician with a Medical Doctor degree from a very prominent university, obtained an academic scholarship to excellent academic performance for research and strengthen his resume to become one of the very few Black Brain Surgeons in the USA. He has attended extremely prominent institutions, not in order but to Include NYU, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Medical Center of Delaware among others.  After more than 20 years of Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral education, He is an example to follow for everyone, not only for Black minorities but for any of us that has the desire, grit, and dream to become someone in the USA. Becoming a Brain surgeon is the most competitive endeavor in the medical career. It has always been a field of an elite select group, lead mostly by White Caucasians society members (Physicians). The hardship endured is like no other, and he always had not only been excellent, but much better than any other applicant/physician when competing for a training/work spot.  So, in this episode, we enjoyed talking about his life in the USA and shared the resilience shown to become the "creme de la creme." Listen on!  A few concepts of Racism and segregation:  De Facto segregation vs. De Jure segregation. DeJure ("by law") describes practices that are legally recognized, regardless of whether the method exists in reality. In contrast, de facto ("in fact") describes situations that exist in reality, even if not legally recognized racial, ethnic, or other segregation resulting from societal differences between groups, as socioeconomic or political disparity, without institutionalized legislation intended to segregate.  The factors of RacismRacism may vary from country to country due to historical, cultural, religious, economic, or demographic reasons. Several academics assert that RacismRacism and ethnic discrimination are deep, inherent, and fundamental aspects of North American society. Historical RacismRacism continues to reflect on socioeconomic inequality. Racial stratification continues to occur in employment, housing, education, lending, and government.  Racism in the United States has been a significant issue ever since the era of colonialism and slavery. Legally sanctioned RacismRacism imposed a heavy burden on Native Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans, Americans from lesser developed parts of Europe and Asian Americans. European Americans were privileged by law in matters of literacy, immigration, voting rights, citizenship, land acquisition, and criminal procedure over periods that extended from the 17th century to the 1960s. However, numerous European ethnic groups, including Jews, Irish, Southern European, and Eastern European Americans, as well as immigrants from elsewhere, suffered xenophobic exclusion and other forms of RacismRacism in American society.  As in most countries, many people in the U.S. continue to have some prejudices against other races. In the view of a network of scores of U.S. civil rights and human rights organizations, "Discrimination permeates all aspects of life in the United States, and extends to all communities of color." Discrimination against African Americans and Latin Americans is widely acknowledged.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a795f77f-f076-4caa-a784-27524fb3c595</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:37:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39810680/blacklivesmatter_terrence_julien_m_d_neurosurgeon.mp3" length="83682257" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Terrence Julien, M.D. Neurosurgeon, specialized in Complex Spine, Robotics Spine, and Neurosurgical-Oncology, based out of Tampa, Florida. He endorses an impressive Resume that has no blemish, after 12 pages, the amount of accolades and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Terrence Julien, M.D. Neurosurgeon, specialized in Complex Spine, Robotics Spine, and Neurosurgical-Oncology, based out of Tampa, Florida. He endorses an impressive Resume that has no blemish, after 12 pages, the amount of accolades and professional accomplishments and publications never runs out and overshadows anyone. The critical fact is that despite the fact he is not an IMG (Went to medical school at Howard University in Washington, DC, USA). He is the son of a Mechanical Engineer Caribbean immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago. They relocated to suburban America to provide both of his children with the necessary life skills, tools, and education to become successful in a racist country that makes part of people based on their accent and skin color.  Racism in America is prevalent and palpable, to this day, the 21st century. Segregation occurs and has been promoted and endorsed by government institutions over several decades and, to this day, becomes a limiting factor in obtaining equal opportunities for minorities, not only for Black but Latino, Native Americans, and Asians.  So with this background of societal adversities and minimal odds, he went on to become a Physician with a Medical Doctor degree from a very prominent university, obtained an academic scholarship to excellent academic performance for research and strengthen his resume to become one of the very few Black Brain Surgeons in the USA. He has attended extremely prominent institutions, not in order but to Include NYU, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Medical Center of Delaware among others.  After more than 20 years of Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral education, He is an example to follow for everyone, not only for Black minorities but for any of us that has the desire, grit, and dream to become someone in the USA. Becoming a Brain surgeon is the most competitive endeavor in the medical career. It has always been a field of an elite select group, lead mostly by White Caucasians society members (Physicians). The hardship endured is like no other, and he always had not only been excellent, but much better than any other applicant/physician when competing for a training/work spot.  So, in this episode, we enjoyed talking about his life in the USA and shared the resilience shown to become the "creme de la creme." Listen on!  A few concepts of Racism and segregation:  De Facto segregation vs. De Jure segregation. DeJure ("by law") describes practices that are legally recognized, regardless of whether the method exists in reality. In contrast, de facto ("in fact") describes situations that exist in reality, even if not legally recognized racial, ethnic, or other segregation resulting from societal differences between groups, as socioeconomic or political disparity, without institutionalized legislation intended to segregate.  The factors of RacismRacism may vary from country to country due to historical, cultural, religious, economic, or demographic reasons. Several academics assert that RacismRacism and ethnic discrimination are deep, inherent, and fundamental aspects of North American society. Historical RacismRacism continues to reflect on socioeconomic inequality. Racial stratification continues to occur in employment, housing, education, lending, and government.  Racism in the United States has been a significant issue ever since the era of colonialism and slavery. Legally sanctioned RacismRacism imposed a heavy burden on Native Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans, Americans from lesser developed parts of Europe and Asian Americans. European Americans were privileged by law in matters of literacy, immigration, voting rights, citizenship, land acquisition, and criminal procedure over periods that extended from the 17th century to the 1960s. However, numerous European ethnic groups, including Jews, Irish, Southern European, and Eastern European...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3486</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>black</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"V MD" Residency Application YouTube Video Series with Vaibhavi Solanki, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/v-md-residency-application-youtube-video-series-with-vaibhavi-solanki-m-d--51301924</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Solanki, best known as Dr. "V," has an amazing YouTube Channel named "V MD." She is an India Born and Canadian raised IMG that went to School in Granada at St. George's University and is currently an Internal Medicine Resident Physician at State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center  & Former Canada's Top20 Under20.    She focuses her discussions on Residency Applications, Interviewing Tips, Specialty-specific advice, Medical School Advice, and much more using her life Journey.    Her video content spans approximately eight segments about:   * ERAS Applications Step-by-Step Parts 1 & 2 * Top Ranked Factors to get Residency Interviews * Letters of Recommendation (LORs)  * Personal Statements  * Email Etiquette * How to find Residency Programs     Her mission is to help other students achieve the same goals! After scoring 240+ on my USMLEs and having great success through the ERAS/NRMP residency application process (25+ interviews), she decided to create her YouTube channel as a platform for mentorship and provide useful tips for aspiring medical students and physicians alike.   She can be found at:   <a href="mailto:vs.solanki.md@gmail.com">vs.solanki.md@gmail.com</a>   Instagram: @iamdoctorv_   LinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavisolankimd/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavisolankimd/</a>   or visit her YouTube Channel:    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD03r926cP_nJMQi-E_0P-Q/featured" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD03r926cP_nJMQi-E_0P-Q/featured</a>    I hope you find all her tools of advice as helpful as they were for me, by updating me in the most recent essential and high yield facts to consider when considering GME in the USA.    Do not forget to subscribe to her channel and mine at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio</a>   Thanks for listening,    Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">de41d18e-2406-428b-aea0-9c73a9d927bb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:00:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301924/v_md_residency_application_youtube_video_series_with_vaibhavi_solanki_m_d.mp3" length="92511124" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Solanki, best known as Dr. "V," has an amazing YouTube Channel named "V MD." She is an India Born and Canadian raised IMG that went to School in Granada at St. George's University and is currently an Internal Medicine Resident Physician at State...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Solanki, best known as Dr. "V," has an amazing YouTube Channel named "V MD." She is an India Born and Canadian raised IMG that went to School in Granada at St. George's University and is currently an Internal Medicine Resident Physician at State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center  & Former Canada's Top20 Under20.    She focuses her discussions on Residency Applications, Interviewing Tips, Specialty-specific advice, Medical School Advice, and much more using her life Journey.    Her video content spans approximately eight segments about:   * ERAS Applications Step-by-Step Parts 1 & 2 * Top Ranked Factors to get Residency Interviews * Letters of Recommendation (LORs)  * Personal Statements  * Email Etiquette * How to find Residency Programs     Her mission is to help other students achieve the same goals! After scoring 240+ on my USMLEs and having great success through the ERAS/NRMP residency application process (25+ interviews), she decided to create her YouTube channel as a platform for mentorship and provide useful tips for aspiring medical students and physicians alike.   She can be found at:   <a href="mailto:vs.solanki.md@gmail.com">vs.solanki.md@gmail.com</a>   Instagram: @iamdoctorv_   LinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavisolankimd/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavisolankimd/</a>   or visit her YouTube Channel:    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD03r926cP_nJMQi-E_0P-Q/featured" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD03r926cP_nJMQi-E_0P-Q/featured</a>    I hope you find all her tools of advice as helpful as they were for me, by updating me in the most recent essential and high yield facts to consider when considering GME in the USA.    Do not forget to subscribe to her channel and mine at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio</a>   Thanks for listening,    Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3854</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"V MD" Residency Application YouTube Video Series with Vaibhavi Solanki, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/v-md-residency-application-youtube-video-series-with-vaibhavi-solanki-m-d--39422889</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Solanki, best known as Dr. "V," has an amazing YouTube Channel named "V MD." She is an India Born and Canadian raised IMG that went to School in Granada at St. George's University and is currently an Internal Medicine Resident Physician at State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center  & Former Canada's Top20 Under20.    She focuses her discussions on Residency Applications, Interviewing Tips, Specialty-specific advice, Medical School Advice, and much more using her life Journey.    Her video content spans approximately eight segments about:   * ERAS Applications Step-by-Step Parts 1 & 2 * Top Ranked Factors to get Residency Interviews * Letters of Recommendation (LORs)  * Personal Statements  * Email Etiquette * How to find Residency Programs     Her mission is to help other students achieve the same goals! After scoring 240+ on my USMLEs and having great success through the ERAS/NRMP residency application process (25+ interviews), she decided to create her YouTube channel as a platform for mentorship and provide useful tips for aspiring medical students and physicians alike.   She can be found at:   <a href="mailto:vs.solanki.md@gmail.com">vs.solanki.md@gmail.com</a>   Instagram: @iamdoctorv_   LinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavisolankimd/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavisolankimd/</a>   or visit her YouTube Channel:    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD03r926cP_nJMQi-E_0P-Q/featured" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD03r926cP_nJMQi-E_0P-Q/featured</a>    I hope you find all her tools of advice as helpful as they were for me, by updating me in the most recent essential and high yield facts to consider when considering GME in the USA.    Do not forget to subscribe to her channel and mine at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio</a>   Thanks for listening,    Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">030703fc-c94a-45b2-b21d-63e4a9848abc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:00:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39422889/v_md_residency_application_youtube_video_series_with_vaibhavi_solanki_m_d.mp3" length="92511124" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Solanki, best known as Dr. "V," has an amazing YouTube Channel named "V MD." She is an India Born and Canadian raised IMG that went to School in Granada at St. George's University and is currently an Internal Medicine Resident Physician at State...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Solanki, best known as Dr. "V," has an amazing YouTube Channel named "V MD." She is an India Born and Canadian raised IMG that went to School in Granada at St. George's University and is currently an Internal Medicine Resident Physician at State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center  & Former Canada's Top20 Under20.    She focuses her discussions on Residency Applications, Interviewing Tips, Specialty-specific advice, Medical School Advice, and much more using her life Journey.    Her video content spans approximately eight segments about:   * ERAS Applications Step-by-Step Parts 1 & 2 * Top Ranked Factors to get Residency Interviews * Letters of Recommendation (LORs)  * Personal Statements  * Email Etiquette * How to find Residency Programs     Her mission is to help other students achieve the same goals! After scoring 240+ on my USMLEs and having great success through the ERAS/NRMP residency application process (25+ interviews), she decided to create her YouTube channel as a platform for mentorship and provide useful tips for aspiring medical students and physicians alike.   She can be found at:   <a href="mailto:vs.solanki.md@gmail.com">vs.solanki.md@gmail.com</a>   Instagram: @iamdoctorv_   LinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavisolankimd/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaibhavisolankimd/</a>   or visit her YouTube Channel:    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD03r926cP_nJMQi-E_0P-Q/featured" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD03r926cP_nJMQi-E_0P-Q/featured</a>    I hope you find all her tools of advice as helpful as they were for me, by updating me in the most recent essential and high yield facts to consider when considering GME in the USA.    Do not forget to subscribe to her channel and mine at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/alonsojosorio</a>   Thanks for listening,    Alonso Osorio, M.D.  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3854</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 35 -  Residency Interviewing Skills Series - Part 6: "Behavioral Interview Questions"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-residency-interviewing-skills-series-part-6-behavioral-interview-questions--51301939</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Osorio & Dr. Rodriguez are back to touch upon Behavioral interview questions that were designed to uncover or reveal personality flaws or potential ethical issues that an applicant could bring into the program and are trying to elicit "red flags."   They are there to try to unveil personality flaws or behavioral traits before starting the training program, and that could potentially avoid, in the future, to deal with a disruptive resident. These screening questions are targeted at filtering the possible "bad apples" from the large cohort of applicants across the residency application program.    A good summary of things to consider has been created and made available by UCLA's medical school at:     <a href="https://medschool.ucla.edu/workfiles/siteCurrent/Resources/Residency/ProcessesandSampleQuestions10.17.12.pdf" rel="noopener">https://medschool.ucla.edu/workfiles/siteCurrent/Resources/Residency/ProcessesandSampleQuestions10.17.12.pdf</a>   In general, the Interviewing Process is an expensive and long one for which you must be fully prepared and be ready to endure long days of mental concentration and resilience. Some of the most useful links that I have found on the internet provided by the AAMC (American Association of Medical Colleges) website and the link for some reliable information is here: The Cost of Interviewing for Residency.   And for the elective year of 2020, special considerations will be made to virtual/online video interviewing, which is a modification of the standard process, due to the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. Important topics of discussion and some pointers about this will be found here: <a href="https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/mission-areas/medical-education/conducting-interviews-during-coronavirus-pandemic" rel="noopener">https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/mission-areas/medical-education/conducting-interviews-during-coronavirus-pandemic</a>.   The reason why we dedicated a long series of podcasts on this topic emphasizes the importance of timely and proper preparation and rehearsal to perform your best at the face to face or virtual interview. I hope these resources give you a glimpse into what you should expect, and will target to be a framework of reference that by no means is considered the standard for everyone. Remember, the success and or failure during the interview relies 100% on you.    But remember, it's like a test with an open book, you will be given the tools and tips for preparation and is entirely up to the applicant to dedicate time and effort for the proper training to ace this grueling and anxiety-provoking phase of the Residency Application to the USA as an FMG/IMG.    Please leave us feedback & remember to share!   Alonso Osorio, M.D.   <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1a64ba99-f454-4393-bdb2-31beb9adad0c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:50:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301939/episode_35_residency_interviewing_skills_series_part_6_behavioral_interview_questions.mp3" length="32953146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Osorio &amp; Dr. Rodriguez are back to touch upon Behavioral interview questions that were designed to uncover or reveal personality flaws or potential ethical issues that an applicant could bring into the program and are trying to elicit "red flags."...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Osorio & Dr. Rodriguez are back to touch upon Behavioral interview questions that were designed to uncover or reveal personality flaws or potential ethical issues that an applicant could bring into the program and are trying to elicit "red flags."   They are there to try to unveil personality flaws or behavioral traits before starting the training program, and that could potentially avoid, in the future, to deal with a disruptive resident. These screening questions are targeted at filtering the possible "bad apples" from the large cohort of applicants across the residency application program.    A good summary of things to consider has been created and made available by UCLA's medical school at:     <a href="https://medschool.ucla.edu/workfiles/siteCurrent/Resources/Residency/ProcessesandSampleQuestions10.17.12.pdf" rel="noopener">https://medschool.ucla.edu/workfiles/siteCurrent/Resources/Residency/ProcessesandSampleQuestions10.17.12.pdf</a>   In general, the Interviewing Process is an expensive and long one for which you must be fully prepared and be ready to endure long days of mental concentration and resilience. Some of the most useful links that I have found on the internet provided by the AAMC (American Association of Medical Colleges) website and the link for some reliable information is here: The Cost of Interviewing for Residency.   And for the elective year of 2020, special considerations will be made to virtual/online video interviewing, which is a modification of the standard process, due to the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. Important topics of discussion and some pointers about this will be found here: <a href="https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/mission-areas/medical-education/conducting-interviews-during-coronavirus-pandemic" rel="noopener">https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/mission-areas/medical-education/conducting-interviews-during-coronavirus-pandemic</a>.   The reason why we dedicated a long series of podcasts on this topic emphasizes the importance of timely and proper preparation and rehearsal to perform your best at the face to face or virtual interview. I hope these resources give you a glimpse into what you should expect, and will target to be a framework of reference that by no means is considered the standard for everyone. Remember, the success and or failure during the interview relies 100% on you.    But remember, it's like a test with an open book, you will be given the tools and tips for preparation and is entirely up to the applicant to dedicate time and effort for the proper training to ace this grueling and anxiety-provoking phase of the Residency Application to the USA as an FMG/IMG.    Please leave us feedback & remember to share!   Alonso Osorio, M.D.   <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1371</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 35 -  Residency Interviewing Skills Series - Part 6: "Behavioral Interview Questions"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-residency-interviewing-skills-series-part-6-behavioral-interview-questions--35528357</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Osorio & Dr. Rodriguez are back to touch upon Behavioral interview questions that were designed to uncover or reveal personality flaws or potential ethical issues that an applicant could bring into the program and are trying to elicit "red flags."   They are there to try to unveil personality flaws or behavioral traits before starting the training program, and that could potentially avoid, in the future, to deal with a disruptive resident. These screening questions are targeted at filtering the possible "bad apples" from the large cohort of applicants across the residency application program.    A good summary of things to consider has been created and made available by UCLA's medical school at:     <a href="https://medschool.ucla.edu/workfiles/siteCurrent/Resources/Residency/ProcessesandSampleQuestions10.17.12.pdf" rel="noopener">https://medschool.ucla.edu/workfiles/siteCurrent/Resources/Residency/ProcessesandSampleQuestions10.17.12.pdf</a>   In general, the Interviewing Process is an expensive and long one for which you must be fully prepared and be ready to endure long days of mental concentration and resilience. Some of the most useful links that I have found on the internet provided by the AAMC (American Association of Medical Colleges) website and the link for some reliable information is here: The Cost of Interviewing for Residency.   And for the elective year of 2020, special considerations will be made to virtual/online video interviewing, which is a modification of the standard process, due to the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. Important topics of discussion and some pointers about this will be found here: <a href="https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/mission-areas/medical-education/conducting-interviews-during-coronavirus-pandemic" rel="noopener">https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/mission-areas/medical-education/conducting-interviews-during-coronavirus-pandemic</a>.   The reason why we dedicated a long series of podcasts on this topic emphasizes the importance of timely and proper preparation and rehearsal to perform your best at the face to face or virtual interview. I hope these resources give you a glimpse into what you should expect, and will target to be a framework of reference that by no means is considered the standard for everyone. Remember, the success and or failure during the interview relies 100% on you.    But remember, it's like a test with an open book, you will be given the tools and tips for preparation and is entirely up to the applicant to dedicate time and effort for the proper training to ace this grueling and anxiety-provoking phase of the Residency Application to the USA as an FMG/IMG.    Please leave us feedback & remember to share!   Alonso Osorio, M.D.   <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4536066b-ec64-4c0e-85a4-1ace9c02f7c3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:50:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/35528357/episode_35_residency_interviewing_skills_series_part_6_behavioral_interview_questions.mp3" length="32953146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Osorio &amp; Dr. Rodriguez are back to touch upon Behavioral interview questions that were designed to uncover or reveal personality flaws or potential ethical issues that an applicant could bring into the program and are trying to elicit "red flags."...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Osorio & Dr. Rodriguez are back to touch upon Behavioral interview questions that were designed to uncover or reveal personality flaws or potential ethical issues that an applicant could bring into the program and are trying to elicit "red flags."   They are there to try to unveil personality flaws or behavioral traits before starting the training program, and that could potentially avoid, in the future, to deal with a disruptive resident. These screening questions are targeted at filtering the possible "bad apples" from the large cohort of applicants across the residency application program.    A good summary of things to consider has been created and made available by UCLA's medical school at:     <a href="https://medschool.ucla.edu/workfiles/siteCurrent/Resources/Residency/ProcessesandSampleQuestions10.17.12.pdf" rel="noopener">https://medschool.ucla.edu/workfiles/siteCurrent/Resources/Residency/ProcessesandSampleQuestions10.17.12.pdf</a>   In general, the Interviewing Process is an expensive and long one for which you must be fully prepared and be ready to endure long days of mental concentration and resilience. Some of the most useful links that I have found on the internet provided by the AAMC (American Association of Medical Colleges) website and the link for some reliable information is here: The Cost of Interviewing for Residency.   And for the elective year of 2020, special considerations will be made to virtual/online video interviewing, which is a modification of the standard process, due to the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic. Important topics of discussion and some pointers about this will be found here: <a href="https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/mission-areas/medical-education/conducting-interviews-during-coronavirus-pandemic" rel="noopener">https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/mission-areas/medical-education/conducting-interviews-during-coronavirus-pandemic</a>.   The reason why we dedicated a long series of podcasts on this topic emphasizes the importance of timely and proper preparation and rehearsal to perform your best at the face to face or virtual interview. I hope these resources give you a glimpse into what you should expect, and will target to be a framework of reference that by no means is considered the standard for everyone. Remember, the success and or failure during the interview relies 100% on you.    But remember, it's like a test with an open book, you will be given the tools and tips for preparation and is entirely up to the applicant to dedicate time and effort for the proper training to ace this grueling and anxiety-provoking phase of the Residency Application to the USA as an FMG/IMG.    Please leave us feedback & remember to share!   Alonso Osorio, M.D.   <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a> <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1371</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E34 - Residency Interviewing Skills Series - Part 5: "Interview Simulation with Dynamic Examples" / Daniela Rodriguez, M.D</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e34-residency-interviewing-skills-series-part-5-interview-simulation-with-dynamic-examples-daniela-rodriguez-m-d--51301928</link><description><![CDATA[This a very dynamic and engaging episode, in which with Dr. Rodriguez we role-play as Interviewer (Daniela)  (i.e. Residency Director) & Dr. Osorio (Me) as the Interviewee (Applicant). We tried go over the most commonly asked questions, usually expected during an interview day and we go over examples in how these could be answered, but by no means, represents a framework, nor the perfect answer either, but at least a guidance in how to approach this process. There is many ways to prepare for this day, and one of them is by reviewing the AAMC website and visit the page: <a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/apply-smart-residency/interviewing-residency-positions" rel="noopener">https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/apply-smart-residency/interviewing-residency-positions</a>/ but in summary, you must:     1. Prepare in advance (Practice and Rehearse)  2. Be professional and respectful to everyone (From the Environmental Services Lady all the way up to the Program Director) 3. Ask thoughtful questions! (They are an open book and are available to be reviewed, so you do not feel surprised as they come up) 4. Send thank-you notes (Written notes are preferred - So gather contact information, and be ready to personalize those) Follow the link to visit the Most FAQ during US Residency Interviews:    <a href="https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fastly.net/production/media/filer_public/09/bf/09bf383c-3ff6-41bd-95c5-19e0f1f3dc55/frequent_interview_questions.pdf" rel="noopener">https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fastly.net/production/media/filer_public/09/bf/09bf383c-3ff6-41bd-95c5-19e0f1f3dc55/frequent_interview_questions.pdf</a>   I hope you enjoy the show,  because we definitely had lots of fun at trying to accomplish the general goal of relying the idea of how to overcome this stressful and mentally tasking day! - Feedback is always appreciated:     <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>    Thanks for listening!   Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9c21c5f5-8dfc-4a19-b6c2-aabc825ecbf6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:29:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301928/e34_residency_interviewing_skills_series_part_5_interview_simulation_with_dynamic_examples_daniela_rodriguez_m_d.mp3" length="44176498" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This a very dynamic and engaging episode, in which with Dr. Rodriguez we role-play as Interviewer (Daniela)  (i.e. Residency Director) &amp; Dr. Osorio (Me) as the Interviewee (Applicant). We tried go over the most commonly asked questions, usually...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This a very dynamic and engaging episode, in which with Dr. Rodriguez we role-play as Interviewer (Daniela)  (i.e. Residency Director) & Dr. Osorio (Me) as the Interviewee (Applicant). We tried go over the most commonly asked questions, usually expected during an interview day and we go over examples in how these could be answered, but by no means, represents a framework, nor the perfect answer either, but at least a guidance in how to approach this process. There is many ways to prepare for this day, and one of them is by reviewing the AAMC website and visit the page: <a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/apply-smart-residency/interviewing-residency-positions" rel="noopener">https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/apply-smart-residency/interviewing-residency-positions</a>/ but in summary, you must:     1. Prepare in advance (Practice and Rehearse)  2. Be professional and respectful to everyone (From the Environmental Services Lady all the way up to the Program Director) 3. Ask thoughtful questions! (They are an open book and are available to be reviewed, so you do not feel surprised as they come up) 4. Send thank-you notes (Written notes are preferred - So gather contact information, and be ready to personalize those) Follow the link to visit the Most FAQ during US Residency Interviews:    <a href="https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fastly.net/production/media/filer_public/09/bf/09bf383c-3ff6-41bd-95c5-19e0f1f3dc55/frequent_interview_questions.pdf" rel="noopener">https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fastly.net/production/media/filer_public/09/bf/09bf383c-3ff6-41bd-95c5-19e0f1f3dc55/frequent_interview_questions.pdf</a>   I hope you enjoy the show,  because we definitely had lots of fun at trying to accomplish the general goal of relying the idea of how to overcome this stressful and mentally tasking day! - Feedback is always appreciated:     <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>    Thanks for listening!   Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1839</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E34 - Residency Interviewing Skills Series - Part 5: "Interview Simulation with Dynamic Examples" / Daniela Rodriguez, M.D</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e34-residency-interviewing-skills-series-part-5-interview-simulation-with-dynamic-examples-daniela-rodriguez-m-d--35518183</link><description><![CDATA[This a very dynamic and engaging episode, in which with Dr. Rodriguez we role-play as Interviewer (Daniela)  (i.e. Residency Director) & Dr. Osorio (Me) as the Interviewee (Applicant). We tried go over the most commonly asked questions, usually expected during an interview day and we go over examples in how these could be answered, but by no means, represents a framework, nor the perfect answer either, but at least a guidance in how to approach this process. There is many ways to prepare for this day, and one of them is by reviewing the AAMC website and visit the page: <a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/apply-smart-residency/interviewing-residency-positions" rel="noopener">https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/apply-smart-residency/interviewing-residency-positions</a>/ but in summary, you must:     1. Prepare in advance (Practice and Rehearse)  2. Be professional and respectful to everyone (From the Environmental Services Lady all the way up to the Program Director) 3. Ask thoughtful questions! (They are an open book and are available to be reviewed, so you do not feel surprised as they come up) 4. Send thank-you notes (Written notes are preferred - So gather contact information, and be ready to personalize those) Follow the link to visit the Most FAQ during US Residency Interviews:    <a href="https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fastly.net/production/media/filer_public/09/bf/09bf383c-3ff6-41bd-95c5-19e0f1f3dc55/frequent_interview_questions.pdf" rel="noopener">https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fastly.net/production/media/filer_public/09/bf/09bf383c-3ff6-41bd-95c5-19e0f1f3dc55/frequent_interview_questions.pdf</a>   I hope you enjoy the show,  because we definitely had lots of fun at trying to accomplish the general goal of relying the idea of how to overcome this stressful and mentally tasking day! - Feedback is always appreciated:     <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>    Thanks for listening!   Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6d5d2114-8425-4793-bbf0-0022e362ce03</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 21:29:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/35518183/e34_residency_interviewing_skills_series_part_5_interview_simulation_with_dynamic_examples_daniela_rodriguez_m_d.mp3" length="44176498" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This a very dynamic and engaging episode, in which with Dr. Rodriguez we role-play as Interviewer (Daniela)  (i.e. Residency Director) &amp; Dr. Osorio (Me) as the Interviewee (Applicant). We tried go over the most commonly asked questions, usually...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This a very dynamic and engaging episode, in which with Dr. Rodriguez we role-play as Interviewer (Daniela)  (i.e. Residency Director) & Dr. Osorio (Me) as the Interviewee (Applicant). We tried go over the most commonly asked questions, usually expected during an interview day and we go over examples in how these could be answered, but by no means, represents a framework, nor the perfect answer either, but at least a guidance in how to approach this process. There is many ways to prepare for this day, and one of them is by reviewing the AAMC website and visit the page: <a href="https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/apply-smart-residency/interviewing-residency-positions" rel="noopener">https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/apply-smart-residency/interviewing-residency-positions</a>/ but in summary, you must:     1. Prepare in advance (Practice and Rehearse)  2. Be professional and respectful to everyone (From the Environmental Services Lady all the way up to the Program Director) 3. Ask thoughtful questions! (They are an open book and are available to be reviewed, so you do not feel surprised as they come up) 4. Send thank-you notes (Written notes are preferred - So gather contact information, and be ready to personalize those) Follow the link to visit the Most FAQ during US Residency Interviews:    <a href="https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fastly.net/production/media/filer_public/09/bf/09bf383c-3ff6-41bd-95c5-19e0f1f3dc55/frequent_interview_questions.pdf" rel="noopener">https://aamc-orange.global.ssl.fastly.net/production/media/filer_public/09/bf/09bf383c-3ff6-41bd-95c5-19e0f1f3dc55/frequent_interview_questions.pdf</a>   I hope you enjoy the show,  because we definitely had lots of fun at trying to accomplish the general goal of relying the idea of how to overcome this stressful and mentally tasking day! - Feedback is always appreciated:     <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com  <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>    Thanks for listening!   Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1839</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>All you must know on Physician Immigration to the USA with Mr. Greg Siskind, JD.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-you-must-know-on-physician-immigration-to-the-usa-with-mr-greg-siskind-jd--32417483</link><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Doctors every year have to jump through the legal hoops when dealing with immigration issues. And today, we have brought one of the top 5 immigration attorneys in the world to speak to us. Mr. Greg Sisking, is an extremely accomplished attorney, based out of Memphis, TN. His practice, SISKIND & SUSER - Immigration lawyers found at <a href="http://www.visalaw.com" rel="noopener">www.visalaw.com</a>.   He has devoted his career to assisting organizations and individuals around the world with their immigration law needs. Greg began practicing law when he was 22 after receiving his bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Chicago. Greg is the author of several books, including the annually published J-1 Visa Guidebook, the American Bar Association's Lawyers Guide to Marketing on the Internet, and the recently published SHRM's Employer's Immigration Compliance Desk Reference. He is also the author of many immigration-related pieces of legislation and has testified as an expert in front of the US House of Representatives Immigration Subcommittee.  In 1994, he created <a href="http://www.visalaw.com" rel="noopener">www.visalaw.com</a>, the first immigration law web site in the world, and is the editor of Siskind's Immigration Bulletin. This newsletter is distributed to more than 40,000 subscribers each week. He was also the first lawyer in the world with a blog and is the proprietor of one of the most famous lawyer blogs at <a href="http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind" rel="noopener">http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind</a>.   First immigration lawyer ever photographed for the cover of the American Bar Association Journal, and he has been interviewed by more than 100 publications including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Time, NPR's All Things Considered, National Law Journal, Forbes, Modern Healthcare. He was recently named by Who's Who in Corporate Immigration Law on its list of the ten most distinguished lawyers in the world and by Chambers and Partners as one of the top 25 immigration lawyers in the US. He is one of the founders of Visalaw International, the global alliance of immigration lawyers (<a href="http://www.visalawint.com" rel="noopener">www.visalawint.com</a>). He currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.  His book "The Physician Immigration Handbook" 5th edition, the link for it is:    <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Physician-Immigration-Handbook-Greg-Siskind/dp/1732027137/ref" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Physician-Immigration-Handbook-Greg-Siskind/dp/1732027137/ref</a>=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=greg+siskind+immigration+for+physicians&qid=1592271948&sr=8-1&author-follow=B01AWYX7U8&   Physician immigration is perhaps the most complicated area of U.S. immigration law, but I am extremely thrilled to have him on the show, because with his knowledge and experience he will bring some enlightening in topics regarding J-1 Waivers, H1-B visas, and demystify why having J-1 visa is not the end of the world, but actually, might be a better situation than landing an H1-B. Timeline on the application is the key and not rushing the process will be fundamental to secure a great outcome. Thanks for listening!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f3a4c804-85a2-4368-8663-2a25af136e4e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:49:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/32417483/fimgs_e33_mixed.mp3" length="75134413" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Thousands of Doctors every year have to jump through the legal hoops when dealing with immigration issues. And today, we have brought one of the top 5 immigration attorneys in the world to speak to us. Mr. Greg Sisking, is an extremely accomplished...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thousands of Doctors every year have to jump through the legal hoops when dealing with immigration issues. And today, we have brought one of the top 5 immigration attorneys in the world to speak to us. Mr. Greg Sisking, is an extremely accomplished attorney, based out of Memphis, TN. His practice, SISKIND & SUSER - Immigration lawyers found at <a href="http://www.visalaw.com" rel="noopener">www.visalaw.com</a>.   He has devoted his career to assisting organizations and individuals around the world with their immigration law needs. Greg began practicing law when he was 22 after receiving his bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Chicago. Greg is the author of several books, including the annually published J-1 Visa Guidebook, the American Bar Association's Lawyers Guide to Marketing on the Internet, and the recently published SHRM's Employer's Immigration Compliance Desk Reference. He is also the author of many immigration-related pieces of legislation and has testified as an expert in front of the US House of Representatives Immigration Subcommittee.  In 1994, he created <a href="http://www.visalaw.com" rel="noopener">www.visalaw.com</a>, the first immigration law web site in the world, and is the editor of Siskind's Immigration Bulletin. This newsletter is distributed to more than 40,000 subscribers each week. He was also the first lawyer in the world with a blog and is the proprietor of one of the most famous lawyer blogs at <a href="http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind" rel="noopener">http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind</a>.   First immigration lawyer ever photographed for the cover of the American Bar Association Journal, and he has been interviewed by more than 100 publications including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Time, NPR's All Things Considered, National Law Journal, Forbes, Modern Healthcare. He was recently named by Who's Who in Corporate Immigration Law on its list of the ten most distinguished lawyers in the world and by Chambers and Partners as one of the top 25 immigration lawyers in the US. He is one of the founders of Visalaw International, the global alliance of immigration lawyers (<a href="http://www.visalawint.com" rel="noopener">www.visalawint.com</a>). He currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.  His book "The Physician Immigration Handbook" 5th edition, the link for it is:    <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Physician-Immigration-Handbook-Greg-Siskind/dp/1732027137/ref" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Physician-Immigration-Handbook-Greg-Siskind/dp/1732027137/ref</a>=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=greg+siskind+immigration+for+physicians&qid=1592271948&sr=8-1&author-follow=B01AWYX7U8&   Physician immigration is perhaps the most complicated area of U.S. immigration law, but I am extremely thrilled to have him on the show, because with his knowledge and experience he will bring some enlightening in topics regarding J-1 Waivers, H1-B visas, and demystify why having J-1 visa is not the end of the world, but actually, might be a better situation than landing an H1-B. Timeline on the application is the key and not rushing the process will be fundamental to secure a great outcome. Thanks for listening!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3129</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EXTRA EXTRA - Suspending Step 2 Clinical Skills Examination: All answers here with Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/extra-extra-suspending-step-2-clinical-skills-examination-all-answers-here-with-dr-ricardo-correa-marquez--51301948</link><description><![CDATA[To learn more about the recent decision to suspend test administration of the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam for the next 12-18 months, listen to our podcast featuring Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez. He will provide insight into the decision-making process, alternative delivery options that are being explored, and the next steps for the USMLE program to consider. The impacts of the USMLE program’s decision is significant and immediate for international medical students and graduates (IMGs). They have relied on Step 2 CS to meet the clinical skills requirements for ECFMG® Certification, to participate in the National Resident Matching Program (“the Match”), and to enter US programs of graduate medical education (GME). As we know, this is a dynamic issue, and the final decision on how it will be implemented is still a future determination to be made. Hopefully, soon, we will all have an answer to resolve our fears and calm uncertainties. Thanks for listening! Please share and leave us feedback: <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> - Stay tuned for more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3dcbf1f6-f03d-48ea-b26c-c3bea0463535</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:59:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301948/extra_extra_suspending_step_2_clinical_skills_examination_all_answers_here_with_dr_ricardo_correa_marquez.mp3" length="52697297" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>To learn more about the recent decision to suspend test administration of the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam for the next 12-18 months, listen to our podcast featuring Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez. He will provide insight into the decision-making process,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[To learn more about the recent decision to suspend test administration of the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam for the next 12-18 months, listen to our podcast featuring Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez. He will provide insight into the decision-making process, alternative delivery options that are being explored, and the next steps for the USMLE program to consider. The impacts of the USMLE program’s decision is significant and immediate for international medical students and graduates (IMGs). They have relied on Step 2 CS to meet the clinical skills requirements for ECFMG® Certification, to participate in the National Resident Matching Program (“the Match”), and to enter US programs of graduate medical education (GME). As we know, this is a dynamic issue, and the final decision on how it will be implemented is still a future determination to be made. Hopefully, soon, we will all have an answer to resolve our fears and calm uncertainties. Thanks for listening! Please share and leave us feedback: <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> - Stay tuned for more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2195</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EXTRA EXTRA - Suspending Step 2 Clinical Skills Examination: All answers here with Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/extra-extra-suspending-step-2-clinical-skills-examination-all-answers-here-with-dr-ricardo-correa-marquez--30852571</link><description><![CDATA[To learn more about the recent decision to suspend test administration of the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam for the next 12-18 months, listen to our podcast featuring Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez. He will provide insight into the decision-making process, alternative delivery options that are being explored, and the next steps for the USMLE program to consider. The impacts of the USMLE program’s decision is significant and immediate for international medical students and graduates (IMGs). They have relied on Step 2 CS to meet the clinical skills requirements for ECFMG® Certification, to participate in the National Resident Matching Program (“the Match”), and to enter US programs of graduate medical education (GME). As we know, this is a dynamic issue, and the final decision on how it will be implemented is still a future determination to be made. Hopefully, soon, we will all have an answer to resolve our fears and calm uncertainties. Thanks for listening! Please share and leave us feedback: <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> - Stay tuned for more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">37764712-e432-477c-9021-471b791084de</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:59:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/30852571/extra_extra_suspending_step_2_clinical_skills_examination_all_answers_here_with_dr_ricardo_correa_marquez.mp3" length="52697297" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>To learn more about the recent decision to suspend test administration of the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam for the next 12-18 months, listen to our podcast featuring Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez. He will provide insight into the decision-making process,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[To learn more about the recent decision to suspend test administration of the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam for the next 12-18 months, listen to our podcast featuring Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez. He will provide insight into the decision-making process, alternative delivery options that are being explored, and the next steps for the USMLE program to consider. The impacts of the USMLE program’s decision is significant and immediate for international medical students and graduates (IMGs). They have relied on Step 2 CS to meet the clinical skills requirements for ECFMG® Certification, to participate in the National Resident Matching Program (“the Match”), and to enter US programs of graduate medical education (GME). As we know, this is a dynamic issue, and the final decision on how it will be implemented is still a future determination to be made. Hopefully, soon, we will all have an answer to resolve our fears and calm uncertainties. Thanks for listening! Please share and leave us feedback: <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a> - Stay tuned for more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2195</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr. Omar Cardenas - "Surviving Cuba &amp; Faking Mental Insanity to Escape the Communist Regime"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-omar-cardenas-surviving-cuba-faking-mental-insanity-to-escape-the-communist-regime--51301934</link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever faked mental illness to accomplish your goals? - I doubt it, and if you have, I think under some different circumstances, difficult times lead to difficult measures, and for our Guest, Dr. Omar Cardenas, it was what was needed to escape the socialist regimen that has been in Cuba since the 20th century until today!  He fled his native country of Cuba during "El Mariel" boatlift.  For those not familiar with this event, in 1980 a massive Cuban emigration (more than 100k people) came to the US port of Key West in the largest migration of Cuban citizens to the US in such a short time in history. The exodus of Cubans was triggered by the progressive deterioration of life conditions in Cuba and the failed promise of a better life given by the communist elite.  Dr. Cardenas, halfway through his medical education, came to the US and had to sacrifice his previous education and work in menial jobs for nine years until he decided to go to Madrid, Spain, and complete his education at the "Universidad Complutense".  When he was done, he returned to the State with his family.  He passed the certifying exams without an issue and had to retake them due to ECFMG Credentialing modifications, and was able to get it done.  He obtained a residency position in Internal Medicine in Philadelphia and finished his long carrier in 1997.  Now, after almost 31 years since obtaining his initial medical degree, he works as a hospitalist in Tampa and shares his story of motivation with us.  It will move you (it moved me!) and will make you realize, that just a few struggles, shall not make you break or give up when pursuing your most wanted dreams.  So, NEVER GIVE UP...  Please Listen, share it and love it and if you do, leave us a great 5 stars review if we deserve it.  Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f0fda804-db07-487c-9404-3adea561cda6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:08:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301934/dr_omar_cardenas_surviving_cuba_and_faking_mental_insanity_to_escape_the_communist_regime.mp3" length="64655591" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Have you ever faked mental illness to accomplish your goals? - I doubt it, and if you have, I think under some different circumstances, difficult times lead to difficult measures, and for our Guest, Dr. Omar Cardenas, it was what was needed to escape...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever faked mental illness to accomplish your goals? - I doubt it, and if you have, I think under some different circumstances, difficult times lead to difficult measures, and for our Guest, Dr. Omar Cardenas, it was what was needed to escape the socialist regimen that has been in Cuba since the 20th century until today!  He fled his native country of Cuba during "El Mariel" boatlift.  For those not familiar with this event, in 1980 a massive Cuban emigration (more than 100k people) came to the US port of Key West in the largest migration of Cuban citizens to the US in such a short time in history. The exodus of Cubans was triggered by the progressive deterioration of life conditions in Cuba and the failed promise of a better life given by the communist elite.  Dr. Cardenas, halfway through his medical education, came to the US and had to sacrifice his previous education and work in menial jobs for nine years until he decided to go to Madrid, Spain, and complete his education at the "Universidad Complutense".  When he was done, he returned to the State with his family.  He passed the certifying exams without an issue and had to retake them due to ECFMG Credentialing modifications, and was able to get it done.  He obtained a residency position in Internal Medicine in Philadelphia and finished his long carrier in 1997.  Now, after almost 31 years since obtaining his initial medical degree, he works as a hospitalist in Tampa and shares his story of motivation with us.  It will move you (it moved me!) and will make you realize, that just a few struggles, shall not make you break or give up when pursuing your most wanted dreams.  So, NEVER GIVE UP...  Please Listen, share it and love it and if you do, leave us a great 5 stars review if we deserve it.  Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2694</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr. Omar Cardenas - "Surviving Cuba &amp; Faking Mental Insanity to Escape the Communist Regime"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-omar-cardenas-surviving-cuba-faking-mental-insanity-to-escape-the-communist-regime--30198014</link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever faked mental illness to accomplish your goals? - I doubt it, and if you have, I think under some different circumstances, difficult times lead to difficult measures, and for our Guest, Dr. Omar Cardenas, was what it was needed to escape the socialist regimen that has been in Cuba since the 20th century until today!   By fleeing his native country, During "El Mariel" boatlift, for those not familiar with this massive Cuban emigration (more than 10k people) to the US, in summary, a large amount of Cuban citizens came to the coast of the USA (Florida, Key West and then Miami) in several boats in a period from April 15 and October 31st of 1980. The exodus of Cubans was triggered by a sharp downturn in the Cuban economy, and it was followed by an asylum of these political refugees in the Southernmost part of the USA.   Dr. Cardenas, halfway through his medical education, decided to go to Madrid, Spain, and complete his education at "Universidad Complutense" and when done, returning to his new home in the USA - Miami! but things did not go as smoothly, he had to work as a Mechanic and many other clerical jobs, before accomplishing his dream. He passed the Certifying exams without an issue and had to retake them due to ECFMG Credentialing modifications, and was able to get it done, and soon he was followed by obtaining a residency position for Internal Medicine in Philadelphia.   Now, after almost 40 years since obtaining his initial medical degree, he has been in professional practice in the US and has a story of motivation to be shared, that will move you (it moved me!) and will make you realize, that just a few struggles, shall not make you break or give up when pursuing your most wanted dreams.   So, Never give up...   Please Listen, share it and love it and if you do, leave us a great 5 stars review if we deserve it.   Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d3376eb2-1ff0-4320-9fb3-9a33c414a3bf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:08:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/30198014/dr_omar_cardenas_surviving_cuba_and_faking_mental_insanity_to_escape_the_communist_regime.mp3" length="64655591" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Have you ever faked mental illness to accomplish your goals? - I doubt it, and if you have, I think under some different circumstances, difficult times lead to difficult measures, and for our Guest, Dr. Omar Cardenas, was what it was needed to escape...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever faked mental illness to accomplish your goals? - I doubt it, and if you have, I think under some different circumstances, difficult times lead to difficult measures, and for our Guest, Dr. Omar Cardenas, was what it was needed to escape the socialist regimen that has been in Cuba since the 20th century until today!   By fleeing his native country, During "El Mariel" boatlift, for those not familiar with this massive Cuban emigration (more than 10k people) to the US, in summary, a large amount of Cuban citizens came to the coast of the USA (Florida, Key West and then Miami) in several boats in a period from April 15 and October 31st of 1980. The exodus of Cubans was triggered by a sharp downturn in the Cuban economy, and it was followed by an asylum of these political refugees in the Southernmost part of the USA.   Dr. Cardenas, halfway through his medical education, decided to go to Madrid, Spain, and complete his education at "Universidad Complutense" and when done, returning to his new home in the USA - Miami! but things did not go as smoothly, he had to work as a Mechanic and many other clerical jobs, before accomplishing his dream. He passed the Certifying exams without an issue and had to retake them due to ECFMG Credentialing modifications, and was able to get it done, and soon he was followed by obtaining a residency position for Internal Medicine in Philadelphia.   Now, after almost 40 years since obtaining his initial medical degree, he has been in professional practice in the US and has a story of motivation to be shared, that will move you (it moved me!) and will make you realize, that just a few struggles, shall not make you break or give up when pursuing your most wanted dreams.   So, Never give up...   Please Listen, share it and love it and if you do, leave us a great 5 stars review if we deserve it.   Alonso Osorio, M.D.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2694</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Residency Interviewing Skill Series: Part 4 "Most Commonly Asked Questions" - Dr. Daniela Rodriguez</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/residency-interviewing-skill-series-part-4-most-commonly-asked-questions-dr-daniela-rodriguez--51301856</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Daniela Rodriguez has put in a lot of time and effort to improve herself and her interviewing skills. I have noticed myself the improvement through our interactions, she has worked on getting acquainted and confident on how to answer the most common questions asked which are well determined by the AAMC. She has practiced and rehearsed those, and we go over some of them, with the goal of digging deeper into how we could answer those. This episode touches broadly on those, but the goal is to dissect some of the most commonly answer questions in the couple extra parts to come and follow this nice discussion.  I personally recommend, to work in your communication skills and public speaking and English spoken language mastery. There is some books that I will mention that have really helped me to become a better communicator:   1. Captivate - By Vanessa Von Edwards.  2. 25 Ways to win with People - John C. Maxwell. 3. Getting Past No - William Ury.  4. Pre-suasion - Robert Cialdini.  5. Crucial Conversations - Kerry Patterson.  6. How to win Friends and Influence People- Dale Carnegie 7. The Science of Likability - Patrick King 8. Lost Art of Listening - Michael P. Nichols, Ph.D.  9. How to Talk to Anyone - Leil Lowndes.  10. Sell or Be Sold - Grant Cardone.  These are just a few examples of phenomenal books that you shall consider making part of your library. Leave me feedback and do not forget to leave us a review. Thanks for listening.   Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">eba55b5c-9e7b-4679-ba7a-9faef65071ad</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:27:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301856/residency_interviewing_skill_series_part_4_most_commonly_asked_questions_dr_daniela_rodriguez.mp3" length="42025995" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Daniela Rodriguez has put in a lot of time and effort to improve herself and her interviewing skills. I have noticed myself the improvement through our interactions, she has worked on getting acquainted and confident on how to answer the most...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Daniela Rodriguez has put in a lot of time and effort to improve herself and her interviewing skills. I have noticed myself the improvement through our interactions, she has worked on getting acquainted and confident on how to answer the most common questions asked which are well determined by the AAMC. She has practiced and rehearsed those, and we go over some of them, with the goal of digging deeper into how we could answer those. This episode touches broadly on those, but the goal is to dissect some of the most commonly answer questions in the couple extra parts to come and follow this nice discussion.  I personally recommend, to work in your communication skills and public speaking and English spoken language mastery. There is some books that I will mention that have really helped me to become a better communicator:   1. Captivate - By Vanessa Von Edwards.  2. 25 Ways to win with People - John C. Maxwell. 3. Getting Past No - William Ury.  4. Pre-suasion - Robert Cialdini.  5. Crucial Conversations - Kerry Patterson.  6. How to win Friends and Influence People- Dale Carnegie 7. The Science of Likability - Patrick King 8. Lost Art of Listening - Michael P. Nichols, Ph.D.  9. How to Talk to Anyone - Leil Lowndes.  10. Sell or Be Sold - Grant Cardone.  These are just a few examples of phenomenal books that you shall consider making part of your library. Leave me feedback and do not forget to leave us a review. Thanks for listening.   Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1751</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Residency Interviewing Skill Series: Part 4 "Most Commonly Asked Questions" - Dr. Daniela Rodriguez</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/residency-interviewing-skill-series-part-4-most-commonly-asked-questions-dr-daniela-rodriguez--28817464</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Daniela Rodriguez has put in a lot of time and effort to improve herself and her interviewing skills. I have noticed myself the improvement through our interactions, she has worked on getting acquainted and confident on how to answer the most common questions asked which are well determined by the AAMC. She has practiced and rehearsed those, and we go over some of them, with the goal of digging deeper into how we could answer those. This episode touches broadly on those, but the goal is to dissect some of the most commonly answer questions in the couple extra parts to come and follow this nice discussion.  I personally recommend, to work in your communication skills and public speaking and English spoken language mastery. There is some books that I will mention that have really helped me to become a better communicator:   1. Captivate - By Vanessa Von Edwards.  2. 25 Ways to win with People - John C. Maxwell. 3. Getting Past No - William Ury.  4. Pre-suasion - Robert Cialdini.  5. Crucial Conversations - Kerry Patterson.  6. How to win Friends and Influence People- Dale Carnegie 7. The Science of Likability - Patrick King 8. Lost Art of Listening - Michael P. Nichols, Ph.D.  9. How to Talk to Anyone - Leil Lowndes.  10. Sell or Be Sold - Grant Cardone.  These are just a few examples of phenomenal books that you shall consider making part of your library. Leave me feedback and do not forget to leave us a review. Thanks for listening.   Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">129a77f2-b5d3-4930-a542-23f053159d52</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:27:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/28817464/residency_interviewing_skill_series_part_4_most_commonly_asked_questions_dr_daniela_rodriguez.mp3" length="42025995" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Daniela Rodriguez has put in a lot of time and effort to improve herself and her interviewing skills. I have noticed myself the improvement through our interactions, she has worked on getting acquainted and confident on how to answer the most...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Daniela Rodriguez has put in a lot of time and effort to improve herself and her interviewing skills. I have noticed myself the improvement through our interactions, she has worked on getting acquainted and confident on how to answer the most common questions asked which are well determined by the AAMC. She has practiced and rehearsed those, and we go over some of them, with the goal of digging deeper into how we could answer those. This episode touches broadly on those, but the goal is to dissect some of the most commonly answer questions in the couple extra parts to come and follow this nice discussion.  I personally recommend, to work in your communication skills and public speaking and English spoken language mastery. There is some books that I will mention that have really helped me to become a better communicator:   1. Captivate - By Vanessa Von Edwards.  2. 25 Ways to win with People - John C. Maxwell. 3. Getting Past No - William Ury.  4. Pre-suasion - Robert Cialdini.  5. Crucial Conversations - Kerry Patterson.  6. How to win Friends and Influence People- Dale Carnegie 7. The Science of Likability - Patrick King 8. Lost Art of Listening - Michael P. Nichols, Ph.D.  9. How to Talk to Anyone - Leil Lowndes.  10. Sell or Be Sold - Grant Cardone.  These are just a few examples of phenomenal books that you shall consider making part of your library. Leave me feedback and do not forget to leave us a review. Thanks for listening.   Alonso Osorio, M.D. <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1751</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bonus Episode: Status Update "I lost my Job" &amp; Unemployed for only 45 minutes!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-status-update-i-lost-my-job-unemployed-for-only-45-minutes--51301857</link><description><![CDATA[I am 42 years old and I have been in practice now for almost 20 years, the last 6 years, locally in Tampa, FL. And who would have thought, but I lost my job to COVID19-ED Related Volume Declines. I was off the market for 45 minutes and found myself with a new job the same day, that I was let go. As stressful as it seems, its an opportunity to re-invent myself, to grab life by the horns, and to take massive action!. I cannot fall asleep in the laurels. Life could be unfair, and at any minute could turn its back on us. But here we are, with a brand new attitude towards life and at work. A moment of reflection. A pause in life, to move forward and move along. With the support of my family, and my loved coworkers I will overcome any adversity, and my only motivation is to keep going. I won't take it as a crisis, its a situation to learn from, and make myself a better person, a better physician and why not, maybe, one small door closed, but probably a huge gate is waiting for me on the other side. I am confident about what the future will bring and at the same time excited about new opportunities to grow and rediscover myself. Never give up! - Life goes on...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">05fa2815-39b2-4f7e-bf1f-064353b0954e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 21:52:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301857/bonus_episode_status_update_i_lost_my_job_and_unemployed_for_only_45_minutes.mp3" length="27968127" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I am 42 years old and I have been in practice now for almost 20 years, the last 6 years, locally in Tampa, FL. And who would have thought, but I lost my job to COVID19-ED Related Volume Declines. I was off the market for 45 minutes and found myself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I am 42 years old and I have been in practice now for almost 20 years, the last 6 years, locally in Tampa, FL. And who would have thought, but I lost my job to COVID19-ED Related Volume Declines. I was off the market for 45 minutes and found myself with a new job the same day, that I was let go. As stressful as it seems, its an opportunity to re-invent myself, to grab life by the horns, and to take massive action!. I cannot fall asleep in the laurels. Life could be unfair, and at any minute could turn its back on us. But here we are, with a brand new attitude towards life and at work. A moment of reflection. A pause in life, to move forward and move along. With the support of my family, and my loved coworkers I will overcome any adversity, and my only motivation is to keep going. I won't take it as a crisis, its a situation to learn from, and make myself a better person, a better physician and why not, maybe, one small door closed, but probably a huge gate is waiting for me on the other side. I am confident about what the future will bring and at the same time excited about new opportunities to grow and rediscover myself. Never give up! - Life goes on...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1167</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bonus Episode: Status Update "I lost my Job" &amp; Unemployed for only 45 minutes!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-status-update-i-lost-my-job-unemployed-for-only-45-minutes--28477593</link><description><![CDATA[I am 42 years old and I have been in practice now for almost 20 years, the last 6 years, locally in Tampa, FL. And who would have thought, but I lost my job to COVID19-ED Related Volume Declines. I was off the market for 45 minutes and found myself with a new job the same day, that I was let go. As stressful as it seems, its an opportunity to re-invent myself, to grab life by the horns, and to take massive action!. I cannot fall asleep in the laurels. Life could be unfair, and at any minute could turn its back on us. But here we are, with a brand new attitude towards life and at work. A moment of reflection. A pause in life, to move forward and move along. With the support of my family, and my loved coworkers I will overcome any adversity, and my only motivation is to keep going. I won't take it as a crisis, its a situation to learn from, and make myself a better person, a better physician and why not, maybe, one small door closed, but probably a huge gate is waiting for me on the other side. I am confident about what the future will bring and at the same time excited about new opportunities to grow and rediscover myself. Never give up! - Life goes on...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8873023b-2a5f-4fe6-9dc3-04c5bfec5254</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 21:52:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/28477593/bonus_episode_status_update_i_lost_my_job_and_unemployed_for_only_45_minutes.mp3" length="27968127" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I am 42 years old and I have been in practice now for almost 20 years, the last 6 years, locally in Tampa, FL. And who would have thought, but I lost my job to COVID19-ED Related Volume Declines. I was off the market for 45 minutes and found myself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I am 42 years old and I have been in practice now for almost 20 years, the last 6 years, locally in Tampa, FL. And who would have thought, but I lost my job to COVID19-ED Related Volume Declines. I was off the market for 45 minutes and found myself with a new job the same day, that I was let go. As stressful as it seems, its an opportunity to re-invent myself, to grab life by the horns, and to take massive action!. I cannot fall asleep in the laurels. Life could be unfair, and at any minute could turn its back on us. But here we are, with a brand new attitude towards life and at work. A moment of reflection. A pause in life, to move forward and move along. With the support of my family, and my loved coworkers I will overcome any adversity, and my only motivation is to keep going. I won't take it as a crisis, its a situation to learn from, and make myself a better person, a better physician and why not, maybe, one small door closed, but probably a huge gate is waiting for me on the other side. I am confident about what the future will bring and at the same time excited about new opportunities to grow and rediscover myself. Never give up! - Life goes on...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1167</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Residency Interviewing Skills Series. Chapter Three:  "Residency in the USA - Never Give up" with Dr. Daniela Rodriguez, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/residency-interviewing-skills-series-chapter-three-residency-in-the-usa-never-give-up-with-dr-daniela-rodriguez-m-d--51301940</link><description><![CDATA[Concerned about the fact that the residency interviewing process could be competitive and tough?   Well, Perseverance and Grit are shown throughout this interview. Dr. Rodriguez, an original physician from Colombia, a medical graduate from Universidad Nuestra Senora del Rosario in Bogota, currently ECFMG Certified has gone through 3 rounds of interviewing processes (3 cycles, 3 years) and thousands of dollars in traveling and lodging expenses and application fees. Despite all that, she has decided not to ever give up and keep improving and getting better, specifically with the Interview season the applicable skills.    We dug deep into what her process has been, her struggles, limitations, adversities and how, she has completely found the way to redesign herself and improve on everything that matters, to communicate effectively, verbally and not, to portray a message that conveys her desire to train in the USA.    She has proven through amazing USMLE scores, that there are no academic deficiencies, and that she is clinically and theoretically competent to practice medicine in the USA.    Via mentorship and self-dedication with an everyday goal of personal improvement she has set a very well delineated plan to make it in America and Ace the interview. Her tips of advice and her story are so powerful that is is a must not be missed episode in our series. Please follow her in her internet Group at USAResidency Match - Never give up!. Please join us! Enjoy the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">40a4e15f-6a93-4589-ab9e-2460e3f8c13c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 15:13:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301940/residency_interviewing_skills_series_chapter_three_residency_in_the_usa_never_give_up_with_dr_daniela_rodriguez_m_d.mp3" length="94872349" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Concerned about the fact that the residency interviewing process could be competitive and tough?   Well, Perseverance and Grit are shown throughout this interview. Dr. Rodriguez, an original physician from Colombia, a medical graduate from Universidad...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Concerned about the fact that the residency interviewing process could be competitive and tough?   Well, Perseverance and Grit are shown throughout this interview. Dr. Rodriguez, an original physician from Colombia, a medical graduate from Universidad Nuestra Senora del Rosario in Bogota, currently ECFMG Certified has gone through 3 rounds of interviewing processes (3 cycles, 3 years) and thousands of dollars in traveling and lodging expenses and application fees. Despite all that, she has decided not to ever give up and keep improving and getting better, specifically with the Interview season the applicable skills.    We dug deep into what her process has been, her struggles, limitations, adversities and how, she has completely found the way to redesign herself and improve on everything that matters, to communicate effectively, verbally and not, to portray a message that conveys her desire to train in the USA.    She has proven through amazing USMLE scores, that there are no academic deficiencies, and that she is clinically and theoretically competent to practice medicine in the USA.    Via mentorship and self-dedication with an everyday goal of personal improvement she has set a very well delineated plan to make it in America and Ace the interview. Her tips of advice and her story are so powerful that is is a must not be missed episode in our series. Please follow her in her internet Group at USAResidency Match - Never give up!. Please join us! Enjoy the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3952</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Residency Interviewing Skills Series. Chapter Three:  "Residency in the USA - Never Give up" with Dr. Daniela Rodriguez, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/residency-interviewing-skills-series-chapter-three-residency-in-the-usa-never-give-up-with-dr-daniela-rodriguez-m-d--26908849</link><description><![CDATA[Concerned about the fact that the residency interviewing process could be competitive and tough?   Well, Perseverance and Grit are shown throughout this interview. Dr. Rodriguez, an original physician from Colombia, a medical graduate from Universidad Nuestra Senora del Rosario in Bogota, currently ECFMG Certified has gone through 3 rounds of interviewing processes (3 cycles, 3 years) and thousands of dollars in traveling and lodging expenses and application fees. Despite all that, she has decided not to ever give up and keep improving and getting better, specifically with the Interview season the applicable skills.    We dug deep into what her process has been, her struggles, limitations, adversities and how, she has completely found the way to redesign herself and improve on everything that matters, to communicate effectively, verbally and not, to portray a message that conveys her desire to train in the USA.    She has proven through amazing USMLE scores, that there are no academic deficiencies, and that she is clinically and theoretically competent to practice medicine in the USA.    Via mentorship and self-dedication with an everyday goal of personal improvement she has set a very well delineated plan to make it in America and Ace the interview. Her tips of advice and her story are so powerful that is is a must not be missed episode in our series. Please follow her in her internet Group at USAResidency Match - Never give up!. Please join us! Enjoy the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9b23d61e-21bf-4376-85b0-f9dca689fbb0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 15:13:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26908849/residency_interviewing_skills_series_chapter_three_residency_in_the_usa_never_give_up_with_dr_daniela_rodriguez_m_d.mp3" length="94872349" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Concerned about the fact that the residency interviewing process could be competitive and tough?   Well, Perseverance and Grit are shown throughout this interview. Dr. Rodriguez, an original physician from Colombia, a medical graduate from Universidad...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Concerned about the fact that the residency interviewing process could be competitive and tough?   Well, Perseverance and Grit are shown throughout this interview. Dr. Rodriguez, an original physician from Colombia, a medical graduate from Universidad Nuestra Senora del Rosario in Bogota, currently ECFMG Certified has gone through 3 rounds of interviewing processes (3 cycles, 3 years) and thousands of dollars in traveling and lodging expenses and application fees. Despite all that, she has decided not to ever give up and keep improving and getting better, specifically with the Interview season the applicable skills.    We dug deep into what her process has been, her struggles, limitations, adversities and how, she has completely found the way to redesign herself and improve on everything that matters, to communicate effectively, verbally and not, to portray a message that conveys her desire to train in the USA.    She has proven through amazing USMLE scores, that there are no academic deficiencies, and that she is clinically and theoretically competent to practice medicine in the USA.    Via mentorship and self-dedication with an everyday goal of personal improvement she has set a very well delineated plan to make it in America and Ace the interview. Her tips of advice and her story are so powerful that is is a must not be missed episode in our series. Please follow her in her internet Group at USAResidency Match - Never give up!. Please join us! Enjoy the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3952</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Residency Application Interviewing Skills Podcast Series. Chapter Two: Dr. Shae Datta, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/residency-application-interviewing-skills-podcast-series-chapter-two-dr-shae-datta-m-d--26379103</link><description><![CDATA[Since our prior interview with Dr. Datta, a lot has changed for her. From Florida, She has relocated to the<br />State of New York, to join NYU Langone Health as the Director of Concussion, Neurotrauma & Cognitive<br />Neurology. Also, she is the current Vice-Chair of Sports Neurology Section, for the American Academy of<br />Neurology.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d53bc3ee-45c0-482f-b476-f37d6e110f25</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:56:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26379103/fimgs_ep27_mixed.mp3" length="83889880" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Since our prior interview with Dr. Datta, a lot has changed for her. From Florida, She has relocated to the
State of New York, to join NYU Langone Health as the Director of Concussion, Neurotrauma &amp; Cognitive
Neurology. Also, she is the current...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Since our prior interview with Dr. Datta, a lot has changed for her. From Florida, She has relocated to the<br />State of New York, to join NYU Langone Health as the Director of Concussion, Neurotrauma & Cognitive<br />Neurology. Also, she is the current Vice-Chair of Sports Neurology Section, for the American Academy of<br />Neurology.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3495</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Residency Application Interviewing Skills Podcast Series</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/residency-application-interviewing-skills-podcast-series--25921341</link><description><![CDATA[This is the 1st podcast of a series dedicated to interviewing skills for IMGs & FMGs. We host a phenomenal guest, with a huge professional and life experience, Dr. Ted X. O'Connell is a family physician, educator, author, innovator, and speaker. Founding Director of the Family Medicine residency program at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d4e8ca1e-da34-4655-b7c5-ddd8061266e7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:54:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25921341/fimgs_e26_mixed.mp3" length="84521642" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is the 1st podcast of a series dedicated to interviewing skills for IMGs &amp; FMGs. We host a phenomenal guest, with a huge professional and life experience, Dr. Ted X. O'Connell is a family physician, educator, author, innovator, and speaker....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the 1st podcast of a series dedicated to interviewing skills for IMGs & FMGs. We host a phenomenal guest, with a huge professional and life experience, Dr. Ted X. O'Connell is a family physician, educator, author, innovator, and speaker. Founding Director of the Family Medicine residency program at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3527</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>FMG &amp; IMG Podcast now in Spanish!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fmg-img-podcast-now-in-spanish--51301858</link><description><![CDATA[Reaching out to my Spanish speaking community, I am celebrating E25 with a tryout version of my podcast for those listeners that have inquired about a version in Spanish. A trial episode to test the acceptance of the Episode in our Spanish speaking community that we influence through the podcast, across the world. It has a quick amount of accessible access information to those listeners in Mexico, Central, South America, The Caribbean, and Spain and mostly shares some ideas on how to get the process of ECFMG / USMLE Certification for FMGs across the world and gets everyone motivated to get started today! Thanks for listening, and please leave me feedback if you think another podcast in Spanish will be appreciated and well-received by our community. Send me recommendations to <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. And Remember to Share, because sharing is Caring!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e692ea2a-c763-4dfa-9450-6f9542ade5eb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:52:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301858/fmg_and_img_podcast_now_in_spanish.mp3" length="33105847" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reaching out to my Spanish speaking community, I am celebrating E25 with a tryout version of my podcast for those listeners that have inquired about a version in Spanish. A trial episode to test the acceptance of the Episode in our Spanish speaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reaching out to my Spanish speaking community, I am celebrating E25 with a tryout version of my podcast for those listeners that have inquired about a version in Spanish. A trial episode to test the acceptance of the Episode in our Spanish speaking community that we influence through the podcast, across the world. It has a quick amount of accessible access information to those listeners in Mexico, Central, South America, The Caribbean, and Spain and mostly shares some ideas on how to get the process of ECFMG / USMLE Certification for FMGs across the world and gets everyone motivated to get started today! Thanks for listening, and please leave me feedback if you think another podcast in Spanish will be appreciated and well-received by our community. Send me recommendations to <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. And Remember to Share, because sharing is Caring!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1379</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>FMG &amp; IMG Podcast now in Spanish!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fmg-img-podcast-now-in-spanish--25528233</link><description><![CDATA[Reaching out to my Spanish speaking community, I am celebrating E25 with a tryout version of my podcast for those listeners that have inquired about a version in Spanish. A trial episode to test the acceptance of the Episode in our Spanish speaking community that we influence through the podcast, across the world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">97855dde-aa27-4e50-aa47-87d1fcf86af9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:52:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25528233/fmg_and_img_podcast_now_in_spanish.mp3" length="33105847" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reaching out to my Spanish speaking community, I am celebrating E25 with a tryout version of my podcast for those listeners that have inquired about a version in Spanish. A trial episode to test the acceptance of the Episode in our Spanish speaking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reaching out to my Spanish speaking community, I am celebrating E25 with a tryout version of my podcast for those listeners that have inquired about a version in Spanish. A trial episode to test the acceptance of the Episode in our Spanish speaking community that we influence through the podcast, across the world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1379</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Celebrating our Respiratory Therapists during the COVID19 Crisis” - Miguel Cerveleon, R.T.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-our-respiratory-therapists-during-the-covid19-crisis-miguel-cerveleon-r-t--24946070</link><description><![CDATA[COVID19 epidemic has created many questions about breathing issues and the need for ventilatory support in this critically ill population and for that reason, Mr Cerveleon is here to give us first-hand information in how we treat these patients and enlightens us on the role of the Respiratory Therapist during the course of management of this specific group of patients during their disease process. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b017407c-f14d-41a9-b450-42955a923d64</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:43:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24946070/fimgs_e24_mixed.mp3" length="68422718" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>COVID19 epidemic has created many questions about breathing issues and the need for ventilatory support in this critically ill population and for that reason, Mr Cerveleon is here to give us first-hand information in how we treat these patients and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[COVID19 epidemic has created many questions about breathing issues and the need for ventilatory support in this critically ill population and for that reason, Mr Cerveleon is here to give us first-hand information in how we treat these patients and enlightens us on the role of the Respiratory Therapist during the course of management of this specific group of patients during their disease process. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2849</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Match Day &amp; "My lessons learned" by Dr. Freddy Escobar, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/match-day-my-lessons-learned-by-dr-freddy-escobar-m-d--51301950</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Escobar is a graduate from Universidad Surcolombiana in Neiva, Colombia & now a successfully matched FMG at the Categorical Neurology Program with the University of Central Florida at Osceola Regional Hospital.    Over more than an hour, we held a phenomenal chat, that summarizes the timeline and schedule before the Match. We cover interesting and crucial topics such as Building Resume and Personal Statement, Collecting and Certifying your credentials, Financial investments and economical sacrifices during this process, along with Interviewing and Traveling arrangements tips followed by the creation of a Rank Order List (ROL), and how he had to keep recertifying it until he used his "gut feeling" to make the best decision for himself and the future of his next career for the incoming 4 years of GME.    He shares his inspiration, talks about what he learns from his mistakes and how he would do it if he had to repeat it "all over again". He is fortunate and shows the positive and bright side of the process but also the barriers found, as he went through it and most importantly helps us enlighten the path for those in the path of going through it on the 2021 Match season, to start this incoming 2020 fall. I hope his energy and commitment give everyone some tips of advice on how to confront this stressful matching process!   Feel free to reach him at :  <a href="mailto:reddye3m@gmail.com">reddye3m@gmail.com</a>     & Remember, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review, so we can keep scaling the ranks and getting promoted and seen by our community. Keep rocking it, Superstars! and stay in touch... your Host, Dr. Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">959322a7-c3d8-42af-83e6-af7c52f29a83</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:16:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301950/match_day_and_my_lessons_learned_by_dr_freddy_escobar_m_d.mp3" length="100110566" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Escobar is a graduate from Universidad Surcolombiana in Neiva, Colombia &amp; now a successfully matched FMG at the Categorical Neurology Program with the University of Central Florida at Osceola Regional Hospital.    Over more than an hour, we held a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Escobar is a graduate from Universidad Surcolombiana in Neiva, Colombia & now a successfully matched FMG at the Categorical Neurology Program with the University of Central Florida at Osceola Regional Hospital.    Over more than an hour, we held a phenomenal chat, that summarizes the timeline and schedule before the Match. We cover interesting and crucial topics such as Building Resume and Personal Statement, Collecting and Certifying your credentials, Financial investments and economical sacrifices during this process, along with Interviewing and Traveling arrangements tips followed by the creation of a Rank Order List (ROL), and how he had to keep recertifying it until he used his "gut feeling" to make the best decision for himself and the future of his next career for the incoming 4 years of GME.    He shares his inspiration, talks about what he learns from his mistakes and how he would do it if he had to repeat it "all over again". He is fortunate and shows the positive and bright side of the process but also the barriers found, as he went through it and most importantly helps us enlighten the path for those in the path of going through it on the 2021 Match season, to start this incoming 2020 fall. I hope his energy and commitment give everyone some tips of advice on how to confront this stressful matching process!   Feel free to reach him at :  <a href="mailto:reddye3m@gmail.com">reddye3m@gmail.com</a>     & Remember, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review, so we can keep scaling the ranks and getting promoted and seen by our community. Keep rocking it, Superstars! and stay in touch... your Host, Dr. Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4166</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Match Day &amp; "My lessons learned" by Dr. Freddy Escobar, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/match-day-my-lessons-learned-by-dr-freddy-escobar-m-d--24752895</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Escobar is a graduate from Universidad Surcolombiana in Neiva, Colombia & now a successfully matched FMG at the Categorical Neurology Program with the University of Central Florida at Osceola Regional Hospital. <br /><br />Feel free to reach him at : <br /><a href="mailto:reddye3m@gmail.com">reddye3m@gmail.com</a>  <br />& Remember, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review, so we can keep scaling the ranks and getting promoted and seen by our community. Keep rocking it, Superstars! and stay in touch... your Host, Dr. Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c50db050-3281-4eaa-a77a-73de893882db</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:16:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24752895/match_day_and_my_lessons_learned_by_dr_freddy_escobar_m_d.mp3" length="100110566" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Escobar is a graduate from Universidad Surcolombiana in Neiva, Colombia &amp; now a successfully matched FMG at the Categorical Neurology Program with the University of Central Florida at Osceola Regional Hospital. 

Feel free to reach him at : ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Escobar is a graduate from Universidad Surcolombiana in Neiva, Colombia & now a successfully matched FMG at the Categorical Neurology Program with the University of Central Florida at Osceola Regional Hospital. <br /><br />Feel free to reach him at : <br /><a href="mailto:reddye3m@gmail.com">reddye3m@gmail.com</a>  <br />& Remember, subscribe and leave us a 5-star review, so we can keep scaling the ranks and getting promoted and seen by our community. Keep rocking it, Superstars! and stay in touch... your Host, Dr. Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4166</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Giselle Melendez, MD. From an expert, on what is research and how to get involved in it!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/giselle-melendez-md-from-an-expert-on-what-is-research-and-how-to-get-involved-in-it--51301951</link><description><![CDATA[Giselle Melendez, MD. From an expert, on what is research and how to get involved in it!    Giselle Meléndez, MD, is assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, section on cardiovascular medicine with a cross-appointment in the department of pathology, section on comparative medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine.    Her research foci are the cardiovascular side effects induced by chemotherapy treatments with specific interest in myocardial fibrosis and its role in the pathogenesis of heart failure.    Her partnerships focus on cardio-oncology and improved interventions for breast cancer and lymphoma through nonhuman primate models and clinical trials of chemotherapy-induced heart failure.   Meléndez completed medical school in Venezuela and worked as a general primary care practitioner in the country for several years. In 2006, she moved to the United States to pursue a career in science. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship in cell biology and anatomy from the University of South Carolina, focusing her research on heart failure and extracellular remodeling and completed additional postdoctoral training in preclinical models of cardiovascular disease in non-human primates with the department of pathology at Wake Forest School of Medicine. In 2015, she joined Wake Forest School of Medicine’s department of cardiology to conduct basic and population cardiovascular research.   and she can be reached at:   Wake Forest School of Medicine   Medical Center Boulevard  \  Winston-Salem, NC 27157 p 336.713.7086 \  f 336.716.1515 \  lab 336.713.70.84 <a href="mailto:gmelende@wakehealth.edu">gmelende@wakehealth.edu</a>  \  WakeHealth.edu   Thanks for listening! Please follow us & leave us a review! It’s very appreciated.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">45ef22d7-9e0d-4dba-b449-ee59c0c08f9d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:33:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301951/giselle_melendez_md_from_an_expert_on_what_is_research_and_how_to_get_involved_in_it.mp3" length="89062720" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Giselle Melendez, MD. From an expert, on what is research and how to get involved in it!    Giselle Meléndez, MD, is assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, section on cardiovascular medicine with a cross-appointment in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Giselle Melendez, MD. From an expert, on what is research and how to get involved in it!    Giselle Meléndez, MD, is assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, section on cardiovascular medicine with a cross-appointment in the department of pathology, section on comparative medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine.    Her research foci are the cardiovascular side effects induced by chemotherapy treatments with specific interest in myocardial fibrosis and its role in the pathogenesis of heart failure.    Her partnerships focus on cardio-oncology and improved interventions for breast cancer and lymphoma through nonhuman primate models and clinical trials of chemotherapy-induced heart failure.   Meléndez completed medical school in Venezuela and worked as a general primary care practitioner in the country for several years. In 2006, she moved to the United States to pursue a career in science. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship in cell biology and anatomy from the University of South Carolina, focusing her research on heart failure and extracellular remodeling and completed additional postdoctoral training in preclinical models of cardiovascular disease in non-human primates with the department of pathology at Wake Forest School of Medicine. In 2015, she joined Wake Forest School of Medicine’s department of cardiology to conduct basic and population cardiovascular research.   and she can be reached at:   Wake Forest School of Medicine   Medical Center Boulevard  \  Winston-Salem, NC 27157 p 336.713.7086 \  f 336.716.1515 \  lab 336.713.70.84 <a href="mailto:gmelende@wakehealth.edu">gmelende@wakehealth.edu</a>  \  WakeHealth.edu   Thanks for listening! Please follow us & leave us a review! It’s very appreciated.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3717</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Giselle Melendez, MD. From an expert, on what is research and how to get involved in it!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/giselle-melendez-md-from-an-expert-on-what-is-research-and-how-to-get-involved-in-it--24603726</link><description><![CDATA[Giselle Melendez, MD. From an expert, on what is research and how to get involved in it! <br /><br />Giselle Meléndez, MD, is assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, section on cardiovascular medicine with a cross-appointment in the department of pathology, section on comparative medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">13dbc187-15fc-412c-bd2c-640df5b4952f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:33:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24603726/giselle_melendez_md_from_an_expert_on_what_is_research_and_how_to_get_involved_in_it.mp3" length="89062720" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Giselle Melendez, MD. From an expert, on what is research and how to get involved in it! 

Giselle Meléndez, MD, is assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, section on cardiovascular medicine with a cross-appointment in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Giselle Melendez, MD. From an expert, on what is research and how to get involved in it! <br /><br />Giselle Meléndez, MD, is assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, section on cardiovascular medicine with a cross-appointment in the department of pathology, section on comparative medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3717</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tips &amp; Professional Advisory for Residency Applications with Dr. Varun Agrawal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tips-professional-advisory-for-residency-applications-with-dr-varun-agrawal--51301936</link><description><![CDATA[Dr Varun Agrawal who goes by the name Dr Ed is a nephrologist and internist in a university hospital in Burlington VT where besides clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical education of the students, residents and fellows. Being an international medical graduate, he understands the special challenges that IMGs face in their transition to a new work culture in the US. He started Ed4MedUS.com in the fall of 2019, an online educational consultancy site to help guide medical graduates in their journey to pursue a US medical residency. He focuses on conducting online practice interviews for applicants preparing for the residency interview and has received very positive feedback on how useful these practice interviews have been when compared to the real interview with a program director or faculty. He is expanding his services this year by helping edit and review the personal statements and resume that are essential to apply to residency programs. He runs a very active Facebook page and group where he posts daily content on the news and events concerning residency application and the match. More than 1000 members follow him in the facebook group and more choose to join each day. He is very involved in educational research especially burnout and emotional well-being in graduate medical education. He has written original research papers, review papers, case reports, editorials, textbook chapters and has been invited to present talks at national and internationally acclaimed conferences.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e2e581d6-0bb1-4eb8-90de-e2df7a25d093</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:45:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301936/tips_and_professional_advisory_for_residency_applications_with_dr_varun_agrawal.mp3" length="60802859" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr Varun Agrawal who goes by the name Dr Ed is a nephrologist and internist in a university hospital in Burlington VT where besides clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical education of the students, residents and fellows. Being an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Varun Agrawal who goes by the name Dr Ed is a nephrologist and internist in a university hospital in Burlington VT where besides clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical education of the students, residents and fellows. Being an international medical graduate, he understands the special challenges that IMGs face in their transition to a new work culture in the US. He started Ed4MedUS.com in the fall of 2019, an online educational consultancy site to help guide medical graduates in their journey to pursue a US medical residency. He focuses on conducting online practice interviews for applicants preparing for the residency interview and has received very positive feedback on how useful these practice interviews have been when compared to the real interview with a program director or faculty. He is expanding his services this year by helping edit and review the personal statements and resume that are essential to apply to residency programs. He runs a very active Facebook page and group where he posts daily content on the news and events concerning residency application and the match. More than 1000 members follow him in the facebook group and more choose to join each day. He is very involved in educational research especially burnout and emotional well-being in graduate medical education. He has written original research papers, review papers, case reports, editorials, textbook chapters and has been invited to present talks at national and internationally acclaimed conferences.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2531</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr Varun Agrawa</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-varun-agrawa--24392083</link><description><![CDATA[Dr Varun Agrawal who goes by the name Dr Ed is a nephrologist and internist in a university hospital in Burlington VT where besides clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical education of the students, residents and fellows.<br /><br />Being an international medical graduate, he understands the special challenges that IMGs face in their transition to a new work culture in the US.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">62c4bee1-995d-4ead-b476-7cb62f6da03d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:45:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24392083/tips_and_professional_advisory_for_residency_applications_with_dr_varun_agrawal.mp3" length="60802859" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr Varun Agrawal who goes by the name Dr Ed is a nephrologist and internist in a university hospital in Burlington VT where besides clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical education of the students, residents and fellows.

Being an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Varun Agrawal who goes by the name Dr Ed is a nephrologist and internist in a university hospital in Burlington VT where besides clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical education of the students, residents and fellows.<br /><br />Being an international medical graduate, he understands the special challenges that IMGs face in their transition to a new work culture in the US.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2531</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stay Home and #Flatten the Curve  #COVID-19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stay-home-and-flatten-the-curve-covid-19--51301956</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Parul Aneja is an Internist that specialized in Infectious Diseases, and we brought her in to speak to us from her perspective about the current pandemic on #CORONAVIRUS. This episode is for everyone, healthcare professionals, and lay personnel seeking advice on how to handle our behavior to avoid transmission and "Flatten the Curve." We discuss common topics and answer questions regarding this virus and what we can do to keep our family, patients, and community safe!. Her story on daily practice, both at the office and within the hospital, on caring for patients infected with #COVID-19. We must provide unbiased, reliable information to the community to educate and prevent the spread of the condition.    Alonso Osorio,MD. FAAEM, FAAFP, FACEP  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1e2ae6e8-c97a-40e6-8e11-ad55172f42ee</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:18:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301956/stay_home_and_flatten_the_curve_covid_19.mp3" length="78248475" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Parul Aneja is an Internist that specialized in Infectious Diseases, and we brought her in to speak to us from her perspective about the current pandemic on #CORONAVIRUS. This episode is for everyone, healthcare professionals, and lay personnel...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Parul Aneja is an Internist that specialized in Infectious Diseases, and we brought her in to speak to us from her perspective about the current pandemic on #CORONAVIRUS. This episode is for everyone, healthcare professionals, and lay personnel seeking advice on how to handle our behavior to avoid transmission and "Flatten the Curve." We discuss common topics and answer questions regarding this virus and what we can do to keep our family, patients, and community safe!. Her story on daily practice, both at the office and within the hospital, on caring for patients infected with #COVID-19. We must provide unbiased, reliable information to the community to educate and prevent the spread of the condition.    Alonso Osorio,MD. FAAEM, FAAFP, FACEP  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3265</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>covid,flatten</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stay Home and #Flatten the Curve"  #COVID-19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stay-home-and-flatten-the-curve-covid-19--24035749</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Parul Aneja is an Internist that specialized in Infectious Diseases, and we brought her in to speak to us from her perspective about the current pandemic on #CORONAVIRUS. 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We discuss common topics and answer questions regarding this virus and what we can do to keep our family, patients, and community safe!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3265</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>covid,flatten</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>COVID-19 / Novel Corona Virus infection - I hope it goes "VIRAL."</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-19-novel-corona-virus-infection-i-hope-it-goes-viral--51301863</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is a bonus, unique and different episode, concentrated in the public interest about this topic, with the purpose of enlightening everyone about the disease and the current situation. I can speak with authority about how I see the case from my perspective, but also how we are living it day by day.   I found the absolute need to provide an unbiased, objective summary about COVID-19, from its suspected origins, the virology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment, and future expectations as an Emergency Physician, a healthcare provider, in the frontlines of the infection in the USA.    My duty as a Doctor is to educate my community, not only the Medical providers but also the lay public regarding the current pandemic. It shall pass, and we will beat it, we have to have social awareness, and stop being selfish, we must care about the commonwealth and public safety when it's about preventing the propagation of this virulent condition.    Alonso Osorio,MD. FAAEM, FAAFP, FACEP]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">382e50f7-5aa7-41be-9a90-ee69e8bee3ff</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:19:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301863/covid_19_novel_corona_virus_infection_i_hope_it_goes_viral.mp3" length="38777311" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode is a bonus, unique and different episode, concentrated in the public interest about this topic, with the purpose of enlightening everyone about the disease and the current situation. I can speak with authority about how I see the case...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a bonus, unique and different episode, concentrated in the public interest about this topic, with the purpose of enlightening everyone about the disease and the current situation. I can speak with authority about how I see the case from my perspective, but also how we are living it day by day.   I found the absolute need to provide an unbiased, objective summary about COVID-19, from its suspected origins, the virology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment, and future expectations as an Emergency Physician, a healthcare provider, in the frontlines of the infection in the USA.    My duty as a Doctor is to educate my community, not only the Medical providers but also the lay public regarding the current pandemic. It shall pass, and we will beat it, we have to have social awareness, and stop being selfish, we must care about the commonwealth and public safety when it's about preventing the propagation of this virulent condition.    Alonso Osorio,MD. FAAEM, FAAFP, FACEP]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1618</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>COVID-19 / Novel Corona Virus infection - I hope it goes "VIRAL."</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-19-novel-corona-virus-infection-i-hope-it-goes-viral--24016663</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is a bonus, unique and different episode, concentrated in the public interest about this topic, with the purpose of enlightening everyone about the disease and the current situation. 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I can speak with authority about how I see the case...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a bonus, unique and different episode, concentrated in the public interest about this topic, with the purpose of enlightening everyone about the disease and the current situation. I can speak with authority about how I see the case from my perspective, but also how we are living it day by day.<br /><br />Alonso Osorio,MD. FAAEM, FAAFP, FACEP]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1618</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Perseverance, Grit and Overcoming adversities, how to accomplish your dream!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/perseverance-grit-and-overcoming-adversities-how-to-accomplish-your-dream--51301926</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Lopez is a PGY-1 Resident in Emergency Program at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in New York, and today he brings the powerful message of conviction and commitment. The son of an Immigrant becomes the first person in the family to obtain a college education, followed by going to medical school and overcoming the difficulties of a highly competitive educational system in the USA when trying to make it into the "selective few" that will be granted access to Graduate and Postgraduate education.    He saw no barriers, no limits and never listened to negative people, he pushed through and went to Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, in Mexico, to obtain his medical degree. His path is remarkably full of successes, but they did not come the easy way, he had to put in the time, money and effort, along with support from his social network to persevere and accomplish every dream and goal that he had a plan for himself and the future.    Today, he looks back, is a powerful and motivating conversation, on his past. He is almost there, and within the next 3 years, he will become a Board Certified Residency Trained Emergency Physician that is passionate about patients, and people, using his impressive bilingual skills and sensitivity for cultural diversity. I got goose-bumps while chatting with him and I hope you guys do as well. Enjoy! It cannot get better than this. Follow me at <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com and email me at <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. The youtube channel is up: ALONSO OSORIO          Thanks for listening! Subscribe and leave me feedback and a review. It's appreciated!   Alonso Osorio,MD. FAAEM, FAAFP, FACEP          ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ebb7e637-4279-413a-8419-ec79608127f1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:39:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301926/perseverance_grit_and_overcoming_adversities_how_to_accomplish_your_dream.mp3" length="84845363" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Lopez is a PGY-1 Resident in Emergency Program at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in New York, and today he brings the powerful message of conviction and commitment. The son of an Immigrant becomes the first person in the family to obtain a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Lopez is a PGY-1 Resident in Emergency Program at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in New York, and today he brings the powerful message of conviction and commitment. The son of an Immigrant becomes the first person in the family to obtain a college education, followed by going to medical school and overcoming the difficulties of a highly competitive educational system in the USA when trying to make it into the "selective few" that will be granted access to Graduate and Postgraduate education.    He saw no barriers, no limits and never listened to negative people, he pushed through and went to Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, in Mexico, to obtain his medical degree. His path is remarkably full of successes, but they did not come the easy way, he had to put in the time, money and effort, along with support from his social network to persevere and accomplish every dream and goal that he had a plan for himself and the future.    Today, he looks back, is a powerful and motivating conversation, on his past. He is almost there, and within the next 3 years, he will become a Board Certified Residency Trained Emergency Physician that is passionate about patients, and people, using his impressive bilingual skills and sensitivity for cultural diversity. I got goose-bumps while chatting with him and I hope you guys do as well. Enjoy! It cannot get better than this. Follow me at <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com and email me at <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. The youtube channel is up: ALONSO OSORIO          Thanks for listening! Subscribe and leave me feedback and a review. It's appreciated!   Alonso Osorio,MD. FAAEM, FAAFP, FACEP          ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3533</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Perseverance, Grit and Overcoming adversities, how to accomplish your dream!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/perseverance-grit-and-overcoming-adversities-how-to-accomplish-your-dream--23768185</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Lopez is a PGY-1 Resident in Emergency Program at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in New York, and today he brings the powerful message of conviction and commitment. The son of an Immigrant becomes the first person in the family to obtain a college education, followed by going to medical school and overcoming the difficulties of a highly competitive educational system in the USA when trying to make it into the "selective few" that will be granted access to Graduate and Postgraduate education.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bfa562cf-633b-4703-9a5a-8c814120b327</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:39:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23768185/perseverance_grit_and_overcoming_adversities_how_to_accomplish_your_dream.mp3" length="84845363" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Lopez is a PGY-1 Resident in Emergency Program at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in New York, and today he brings the powerful message of conviction and commitment. The son of an Immigrant becomes the first person in the family to obtain a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Lopez is a PGY-1 Resident in Emergency Program at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in New York, and today he brings the powerful message of conviction and commitment. The son of an Immigrant becomes the first person in the family to obtain a college education, followed by going to medical school and overcoming the difficulties of a highly competitive educational system in the USA when trying to make it into the "selective few" that will be granted access to Graduate and Postgraduate education.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3533</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"A Mexican Adventure" --- Dr. Jonathan Rios.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mexican-adventure-dr-jonathan-rios--51294542</link><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Rios is currently a Medical Student at the University of Monterrey, México and early during his career, he realized that the cost of medical education in the US was an unnecessary burden for the future and redirected his efforts by attending Medical school internationally & considered to have some remarkable savings in school loans and at the same time entertaining great quality on his educational needs.    After extensive reflection he headed out “south of the border” to accomplish his dream of becoming a Doctor and soon, he will be back in the US to embark on specialty training, hopefully in the residency of his choice: Emergency Medicine.   Our future physician guest has a great story behind to share and opens us to the consideration of an “alternative pathway” to American Undergraduate PreMed Students to go into another country to accomplish their goals.   His experience in Mexico has been one to remember, and he cannot wait to see what the next year of his internship and rural service will be like. Also, He is delineating the timing of his schedule to take on Step 1 & 2 and to make that to coordinate with his shifts and clinical rotations in the continental US. Follow us on this phenomenal interview full of tips of advice and reflection on how not to incur in debt with the educational system in the USA. Reach us at <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com and follow us on YouTube with our new channel, and email me with feedback, questions or concerns! Leave a review and remember, Sharing is Caring!     ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d8b3ced1-c12e-4712-b2fc-e0cd62a7d86d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:09:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51294542/a_mexican_adventure_dr_jonathan_rios.mp3" length="76452446" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jonathan Rios is currently a Medical Student at the University of Monterrey, México and early during his career, he realized that the cost of medical education in the US was an unnecessary burden for the future and redirected his efforts by attending...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jonathan Rios is currently a Medical Student at the University of Monterrey, México and early during his career, he realized that the cost of medical education in the US was an unnecessary burden for the future and redirected his efforts by attending Medical school internationally & considered to have some remarkable savings in school loans and at the same time entertaining great quality on his educational needs.    After extensive reflection he headed out “south of the border” to accomplish his dream of becoming a Doctor and soon, he will be back in the US to embark on specialty training, hopefully in the residency of his choice: Emergency Medicine.   Our future physician guest has a great story behind to share and opens us to the consideration of an “alternative pathway” to American Undergraduate PreMed Students to go into another country to accomplish their goals.   His experience in Mexico has been one to remember, and he cannot wait to see what the next year of his internship and rural service will be like. Also, He is delineating the timing of his schedule to take on Step 1 & 2 and to make that to coordinate with his shifts and clinical rotations in the continental US. Follow us on this phenomenal interview full of tips of advice and reflection on how not to incur in debt with the educational system in the USA. Reach us at <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com and follow us on YouTube with our new channel, and email me with feedback, questions or concerns! Leave a review and remember, Sharing is Caring!     ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3185</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Mexican Adventure</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mexican-adventure--23714685</link><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Rios is currently a Medical Student at the University of Monterrey, México and early during his career, he realized that the cost of medical education in the US was an unnecessary burden for the future and redirected his efforts by attending Medical school internationally & considered to have some remarkable savings in school loans and at the same time entertaining great quality on his educational needs. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">131cae48-0c1f-48b4-8321-f71c8848b827</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:09:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714685/a_mexican_adventure_dr_jonathan_rios.mp3" length="76452446" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jonathan Rios is currently a Medical Student at the University of Monterrey, México and early during his career, he realized that the cost of medical education in the US was an unnecessary burden for the future and redirected his efforts by attending...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jonathan Rios is currently a Medical Student at the University of Monterrey, México and early during his career, he realized that the cost of medical education in the US was an unnecessary burden for the future and redirected his efforts by attending Medical school internationally & considered to have some remarkable savings in school loans and at the same time entertaining great quality on his educational needs. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3185</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Residency Success with Dr. Shae Datta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/residency-success-with-dr-shae-datta--51301922</link><description><![CDATA[Episode # 16 deals with the psychological aspects of interviewing as an FMG, with Dr. Shae Datta, she is a Neurologist who currently resides in Gainsville, FL. She is the inaugural fellow for the Sports Neurotrauma fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Datta through her career has developed a passion for coaching medical students and physicians across the US and the world in how to make it into GME in the USA.    We discuss some of the topics that she specializes in via her Facebook page "Residency Success" to include, but not limited to Medical Residency Coaching, USMLE test-taking strategies, ERAS interviews, CV/Resume & Personal Statement proofreading and review, Biostats preparation among others.    With her prior work experience in Wallstreet and her Psychology background, she is the perfect guest to have as a personal coach. We delineate her philanthropic idea behind helping other people navigate the complex process of application, test-taking, interviewing and US customary etiquette.    Her strategy is proven, and there is plenty of experiences, from the people she has coached, that emphasizes the importance of having a seasoned physician, based in the US that will guide applicants through this competitive process and make them "shine like stars" so they can find that residency position in the specialty of their choice.    And finally, we discuss her opinion on STEP 1 Pass / Fail Score coming up in 2022 and her thoughts on how this will impact our FMG / IMG Community. She can be reached at <a href="mailto:residencysuccess2000@gmail.com">residencysuccess2000@gmail.com</a> or available at (917) 524 8067. I can assure you will be delighted with this interview!. Enjoy and do not forget to follow me at Home or email me at: <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. Thanks for listening.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3601d7d8-644b-45af-8077-6be52a3e1110</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:29:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301922/residency_success_with_dr_shae_datta.mp3" length="72054059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode # 16 deals with the psychological aspects of interviewing as an FMG, with Dr. Shae Datta, she is a Neurologist who currently resides in Gainsville, FL. She is the inaugural fellow for the Sports Neurotrauma fellowship at the University of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode # 16 deals with the psychological aspects of interviewing as an FMG, with Dr. Shae Datta, she is a Neurologist who currently resides in Gainsville, FL. She is the inaugural fellow for the Sports Neurotrauma fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Datta through her career has developed a passion for coaching medical students and physicians across the US and the world in how to make it into GME in the USA.    We discuss some of the topics that she specializes in via her Facebook page "Residency Success" to include, but not limited to Medical Residency Coaching, USMLE test-taking strategies, ERAS interviews, CV/Resume & Personal Statement proofreading and review, Biostats preparation among others.    With her prior work experience in Wallstreet and her Psychology background, she is the perfect guest to have as a personal coach. We delineate her philanthropic idea behind helping other people navigate the complex process of application, test-taking, interviewing and US customary etiquette.    Her strategy is proven, and there is plenty of experiences, from the people she has coached, that emphasizes the importance of having a seasoned physician, based in the US that will guide applicants through this competitive process and make them "shine like stars" so they can find that residency position in the specialty of their choice.    And finally, we discuss her opinion on STEP 1 Pass / Fail Score coming up in 2022 and her thoughts on how this will impact our FMG / IMG Community. She can be reached at <a href="mailto:residencysuccess2000@gmail.com">residencysuccess2000@gmail.com</a> or available at (917) 524 8067. I can assure you will be delighted with this interview!. Enjoy and do not forget to follow me at Home or email me at: <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. Thanks for listening.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3004</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr. Shae Datta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-shae-datta--23714686</link><description><![CDATA[Episode # 16 deals with the psychological aspects of interviewing as an FMG, with Dr. Shae Datta, she is a Neurologist who currently resides in Gainsville, FL. She is the inaugural fellow for the Sports Neurotrauma fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Datta through her career has developed a passion for coaching medical students and physicians across the US and the world in how to make it into GME in the USA. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dc2c460b-983a-4cd1-89fa-6e6fd7c444c3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:29:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714686/residency_success_with_dr_shae_datta.mp3" length="72054059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode # 16 deals with the psychological aspects of interviewing as an FMG, with Dr. Shae Datta, she is a Neurologist who currently resides in Gainsville, FL. She is the inaugural fellow for the Sports Neurotrauma fellowship at the University of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode # 16 deals with the psychological aspects of interviewing as an FMG, with Dr. Shae Datta, she is a Neurologist who currently resides in Gainsville, FL. She is the inaugural fellow for the Sports Neurotrauma fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Datta through her career has developed a passion for coaching medical students and physicians across the US and the world in how to make it into GME in the USA. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3004</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>FMG &amp; IMG Workforce with Dr. Sophy Yeny Colon, M.D</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fmg-img-workforce-with-dr-sophy-yeny-colon-m-d--51301942</link><description><![CDATA[Episode # 15. Dr. Sophy Y. Colon, MD. is an FMG who graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, School of Medicine, that is collaborating today, in how to achieve our "Dream in America". She has called herself "Dream Big Work Hard, M.D." and we found each other through the remarkably motivational your tube videos, that have been created spontaneously and were aimed at targeting those FMGs that are pursuing the path of becoming certified by the ECFMG / USMLE as Doctors in the US. Through a story of resilience and hard work, she offers us another perspective, to those, who despite attempting at taking the boards, have not been successful at passing the Steps.    We want to offer a positive outlook and perspective, that even when you were unable to accomplish the credentialing in the USA, there is still a way and a path to become successful in careers and jobs that could be healthcare-related or not. We give hope to those in similar situations, but one common topic that we shared, is the importance of hard work and confidence that we sacrifice and a support system we can accomplish whatever with set ourselves for, if we put the effort needed to do it, by utilizing the right mindset.    Never give up, and "Dream Big / Work Hard" - Please follow Dr. Colon at her YouTube channel via the link:    Foreign Medical Graduate/ Job options 2020 ?????????? and email her at:  <a href="mailto:sophyyeny@gmail.com">sophyyeny@gmail.com</a> Thanks for joining us today. Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">25317444-b7ee-4463-89e2-ea35516c5c31</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Feb 2020 17:51:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301942/fmg_and_img_workforce_with_dr_sophy_yeny_colon_m_d.mp3" length="80288744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode # 15. Dr. Sophy Y. Colon, MD. is an FMG who graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, School of Medicine, that is collaborating today, in how to achieve our "Dream in America". She has called herself "Dream Big Work Hard, M.D." and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode # 15. Dr. Sophy Y. Colon, MD. is an FMG who graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, School of Medicine, that is collaborating today, in how to achieve our "Dream in America". She has called herself "Dream Big Work Hard, M.D." and we found each other through the remarkably motivational your tube videos, that have been created spontaneously and were aimed at targeting those FMGs that are pursuing the path of becoming certified by the ECFMG / USMLE as Doctors in the US. Through a story of resilience and hard work, she offers us another perspective, to those, who despite attempting at taking the boards, have not been successful at passing the Steps.    We want to offer a positive outlook and perspective, that even when you were unable to accomplish the credentialing in the USA, there is still a way and a path to become successful in careers and jobs that could be healthcare-related or not. We give hope to those in similar situations, but one common topic that we shared, is the importance of hard work and confidence that we sacrifice and a support system we can accomplish whatever with set ourselves for, if we put the effort needed to do it, by utilizing the right mindset.    Never give up, and "Dream Big / Work Hard" - Please follow Dr. Colon at her YouTube channel via the link:    Foreign Medical Graduate/ Job options 2020 ?????????? and email her at:  <a href="mailto:sophyyeny@gmail.com">sophyyeny@gmail.com</a> Thanks for joining us today. Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3345</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr. Sophy Yeny Colon, M.D</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-sophy-yeny-colon-m-d--23714701</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Sophy Y. Colon, MD. is an FMG who graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, School of Medicine, that is collaborating today, in how to achieve our "Dream in America". She has called herself "Dream Big Work Hard, M.D." and we found each other through the remarkably motivational your tube videos, that have been created spontaneously and were aimed at targeting those FMGs that are pursuing the path of becoming certified by the ECFMG / USMLE as Doctors in the US.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">914d0398-06ce-4569-b589-98eb4a3f222e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Feb 2020 17:51:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714701/fmg_and_img_workforce_with_dr_sophy_yeny_colon_m_d.mp3" length="80288744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Sophy Y. Colon, MD. is an FMG who graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, School of Medicine, that is collaborating today, in how to achieve our "Dream in America". She has called herself "Dream Big Work Hard, M.D." and we found each...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Sophy Y. Colon, MD. is an FMG who graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, School of Medicine, that is collaborating today, in how to achieve our "Dream in America". She has called herself "Dream Big Work Hard, M.D." and we found each other through the remarkably motivational your tube videos, that have been created spontaneously and were aimed at targeting those FMGs that are pursuing the path of becoming certified by the ECFMG / USMLE as Doctors in the US.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3345</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Chase DiMarco, "The Medical Mnemonist"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chase-dimarco-the-medical-mnemonist--51301861</link><description><![CDATA[Chase DiMarco, "The Medical Mnemonist" --- We invited him to collaborate with us, to talk about what it is like to study for the USMLE ("Steps") Certification, and how this applies to FMGs & IMGs since some of us are not accustomed to standardized test-taking, and how to face a study plan by losing the fears and anxiety of sitting down to study for this complex and stress-provoking examination. Chase, is also the host and producer of the podcast that carries the same name, "The Medical Mnemonist Podcast" and is the author of the book "Read This Before Medical School".    He also has a great project born in 2014, FreeMedEd.org, a repository of free medical education content, quizzes and videos in an effort to organize the multitude of resources for easy student access. He also has collaborated with famous authors and influencers, in the realm of USMLE examination testing skills, partnering with Dr. Ted O'Connell and Dr. Greg Rodden. He also does tutoring and coaching services for personalized training. He emphasizes on the use of proper instructional design, cognitive and learning psychology with his background on Educational Psychology, as this applies to learning and mnemonic technique developments to assist with information overload that students might face.    We also touch briefly on the controversial changes in the USMLE Step 1 into a PASS/FAIL Score, instead of a 3 digits number. Please join us, and enjoy the Show, Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and Remember to leave a review and rate us. Sharing is Caring. <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com and email me at <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. Thanks for joining. Please subscribe and download you stay up to date with the most current trends in Physicians immigration for GME in the USA and the remarkable motivational experiences that we have to offer!.  Stay in touch, Alonso Osorio, M.D.        <a href="http://freemeded.org" rel="noopener">http://freemeded.org</a>/  Tutoring: <a href="https://freemeded.org/tutoring" rel="noopener">https://freemeded.org/tutoring</a>/   Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/freemeded" rel="noopener">http://facebook.com/freemeded</a> Podcast Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicalmnemonistmastermind/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicalmnemonistmastermind/</a>  Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com" rel="noopener">http://twitter.com</a>/freemeded and/or  <a href="https://twitter.com" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com</a>/medmnemonist   YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/freemeded" rel="noopener">http://youtube.com/freemeded</a>  Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/freemeded/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/freemeded/</a>  Pinterest: <a href="http://pinterest.com" rel="noopener">http://pinterest.com</a>/freemeded    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/freemeded]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e5548efe-2d89-4ad0-bb79-cd84d13de338</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:53:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301861/chase_dimarco_the_medical_mnemonist.mp3" length="62040976" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chase DiMarco, "The Medical Mnemonist" --- We invited him to collaborate with us, to talk about what it is like to study for the USMLE ("Steps") Certification, and how this applies to FMGs &amp; IMGs since some of us are not accustomed to standardized...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chase DiMarco, "The Medical Mnemonist" --- We invited him to collaborate with us, to talk about what it is like to study for the USMLE ("Steps") Certification, and how this applies to FMGs & IMGs since some of us are not accustomed to standardized test-taking, and how to face a study plan by losing the fears and anxiety of sitting down to study for this complex and stress-provoking examination. Chase, is also the host and producer of the podcast that carries the same name, "The Medical Mnemonist Podcast" and is the author of the book "Read This Before Medical School".    He also has a great project born in 2014, FreeMedEd.org, a repository of free medical education content, quizzes and videos in an effort to organize the multitude of resources for easy student access. He also has collaborated with famous authors and influencers, in the realm of USMLE examination testing skills, partnering with Dr. Ted O'Connell and Dr. Greg Rodden. He also does tutoring and coaching services for personalized training. He emphasizes on the use of proper instructional design, cognitive and learning psychology with his background on Educational Psychology, as this applies to learning and mnemonic technique developments to assist with information overload that students might face.    We also touch briefly on the controversial changes in the USMLE Step 1 into a PASS/FAIL Score, instead of a 3 digits number. Please join us, and enjoy the Show, Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and Remember to leave a review and rate us. Sharing is Caring. <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com and email me at <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. Thanks for joining. Please subscribe and download you stay up to date with the most current trends in Physicians immigration for GME in the USA and the remarkable motivational experiences that we have to offer!.  Stay in touch, Alonso Osorio, M.D.        <a href="http://freemeded.org" rel="noopener">http://freemeded.org</a>/  Tutoring: <a href="https://freemeded.org/tutoring" rel="noopener">https://freemeded.org/tutoring</a>/   Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/freemeded" rel="noopener">http://facebook.com/freemeded</a> Podcast Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicalmnemonistmastermind/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicalmnemonistmastermind/</a>  Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com" rel="noopener">http://twitter.com</a>/freemeded and/or  <a href="https://twitter.com" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com</a>/medmnemonist   YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/freemeded" rel="noopener">http://youtube.com/freemeded</a>  Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/freemeded/" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/freemeded/</a>  Pinterest: <a href="http://pinterest.com" rel="noopener">http://pinterest.com</a>/freemeded    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/freemeded]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2585</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Chase DiMarco, "The Medical Mnemonist"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chase-dimarco-the-medical-mnemonist--23714688</link><description><![CDATA[Chase DiMarco, "The Medical Mnemonist" --- We invited him to collaborate with us, to talk about what it is like to study for the USMLE ("Steps") Certification, and how this applies to FMGs & IMGs since some of us are not accustomed to standardized test-taking, and how to face a study plan by losing the fears and anxiety of sitting down to study for this complex and stress-provoking examination.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">686bedad-b981-4361-9245-201276940076</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:53:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714688/chase_dimarco_the_medical_mnemonist.mp3" length="62040976" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chase DiMarco, "The Medical Mnemonist" --- We invited him to collaborate with us, to talk about what it is like to study for the USMLE ("Steps") Certification, and how this applies to FMGs &amp; IMGs since some of us are not accustomed to standardized...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chase DiMarco, "The Medical Mnemonist" --- We invited him to collaborate with us, to talk about what it is like to study for the USMLE ("Steps") Certification, and how this applies to FMGs & IMGs since some of us are not accustomed to standardized test-taking, and how to face a study plan by losing the fears and anxiety of sitting down to study for this complex and stress-provoking examination.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2585</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>E13: STEP 1Pass/Fail scoring with Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e13-step-1pass-fail-scoring-with-dr-ricardo-correa-marquez-m-d--51301864</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez, M.D. is a phenomenal & passionate guest who loves medical education. An advocate for IMG/FMGs and He brings the "Behind the scenes secrets" on USMLE, and the show emphasizes how not to worry about the new scoring result of PASS/FAIL only instead of the 3 digits score for Step 1. And the New Requirements to get certified in the USA and access GME / Residency training.    He is an Internist, trained a Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, with a Fellowship in Endocrinology and Diabetes & Metabolism obtained at the NIH in Bethesda. Currently, he is the Program Director for his specialty and Director of Diversity in Graduate Medical Education, at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine in Phoenix, AZ.    He is remarkably well published and has collaborated currently and in the past as a member of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and ACGME (American College of Graduate Medical Education), along with belonging to the AMA (American Medical Association) IMG Council. He has dedicated the last 10 years of his career to help, guide and mentor FMGs / IMGs. Despite his belonging to these institutions, the advice offered here, in this show, does not reflect the institutional opinions from the FSMB (Federation of State Medical Boards) and NBME, nor from the USMLE, nor their representatives.    The goal of this Podcast is to provide calm, peace of mind and reassurance to the Medical community aspiring to become certified and trained as a physician in the USA, and we try to explain the reasons in what was the process that led the USMLE to change the scoring strategy, the controversy behind the changes that many have considered it "The single biggest opportunity for medical school education reform since the Flexner Report", which in 1910 established standards for modern medical education, in the USA, setting an example for the entire world, regarding the minimally required knowledge for physicians practicing medicine in America.    Please leave us feedback and a review. Do not forget to email me with questions or concerns to <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. I will be more than happy to connect you with Dr. Correa if you have further questions about this controversial topic that will be implemented by the USMLE in 2022 and how the transition process is expected to occur in the next few months. Thanks for joining and subscribing. Also, visit our Facebook group and my webpage, for mentoring and personal coaching. You guys keep me motivated, let's grow together on our ventures.  Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">45c68cdb-3ee1-48a3-bda8-57637f5b72f8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:32:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301864/e13_step_1pass_fail_scoring_with_dr_ricardo_correa_marquez_m_d.mp3" length="128588348" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez, M.D. is a phenomenal &amp; passionate guest who loves medical education. An advocate for IMG/FMGs and He brings the "Behind the scenes secrets" on USMLE, and the show emphasizes how not to worry about the new scoring result of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez, M.D. is a phenomenal & passionate guest who loves medical education. An advocate for IMG/FMGs and He brings the "Behind the scenes secrets" on USMLE, and the show emphasizes how not to worry about the new scoring result of PASS/FAIL only instead of the 3 digits score for Step 1. And the New Requirements to get certified in the USA and access GME / Residency training.    He is an Internist, trained a Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, with a Fellowship in Endocrinology and Diabetes & Metabolism obtained at the NIH in Bethesda. Currently, he is the Program Director for his specialty and Director of Diversity in Graduate Medical Education, at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine in Phoenix, AZ.    He is remarkably well published and has collaborated currently and in the past as a member of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and ACGME (American College of Graduate Medical Education), along with belonging to the AMA (American Medical Association) IMG Council. He has dedicated the last 10 years of his career to help, guide and mentor FMGs / IMGs. Despite his belonging to these institutions, the advice offered here, in this show, does not reflect the institutional opinions from the FSMB (Federation of State Medical Boards) and NBME, nor from the USMLE, nor their representatives.    The goal of this Podcast is to provide calm, peace of mind and reassurance to the Medical community aspiring to become certified and trained as a physician in the USA, and we try to explain the reasons in what was the process that led the USMLE to change the scoring strategy, the controversy behind the changes that many have considered it "The single biggest opportunity for medical school education reform since the Flexner Report", which in 1910 established standards for modern medical education, in the USA, setting an example for the entire world, regarding the minimally required knowledge for physicians practicing medicine in America.    Please leave us feedback and a review. Do not forget to email me with questions or concerns to <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com">alonsojosorio@FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. I will be more than happy to connect you with Dr. Correa if you have further questions about this controversial topic that will be implemented by the USMLE in 2022 and how the transition process is expected to occur in the next few months. Thanks for joining and subscribing. Also, visit our Facebook group and my webpage, for mentoring and personal coaching. You guys keep me motivated, let's grow together on our ventures.  Alonso Osorio, M.D. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5358</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 13 - Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-dr-ricardo-correa-marquez-m-d--23714709</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez, M.D. is a phenomenal & passionate guest who loves medical education. An advocate for IMG/FMGs and He brings the "Behind the scenes secrets" on USMLE, and the show emphasizes how not to worry about the new scoring result of PASS/FAIL only instead of the 3 digits score for Step 1. And the New Requirements to get certified in the USA and access GME / Residency training. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">021d8a99-4376-4917-bb21-e73edb7fd602</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:32:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714709/e13_step_1pass_fail_scoring_with_dr_ricardo_correa_marquez_m_d.mp3" length="128588348" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez, M.D. is a phenomenal &amp; passionate guest who loves medical education. An advocate for IMG/FMGs and He brings the "Behind the scenes secrets" on USMLE, and the show emphasizes how not to worry about the new scoring result of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ricardo Correa-Marquez, M.D. is a phenomenal & passionate guest who loves medical education. An advocate for IMG/FMGs and He brings the "Behind the scenes secrets" on USMLE, and the show emphasizes how not to worry about the new scoring result of PASS/FAIL only instead of the 3 digits score for Step 1. And the New Requirements to get certified in the USA and access GME / Residency training. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5358</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cc008c1362f05c1b7d5f36abe8ddfe39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>“The Motivational Brain Doctor” with Juan Martin Valdivia-Valdivia MD</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-motivational-brain-doctor-with-juan-martin-valdivia-valdivia-md--51301945</link><description><![CDATA[Today we host a phenomenal motivational experience based on resilience and mental strength, Dr. Juan Martin Valdivia-Valdivia MD, FAANS, who is a Peruvian national récord for depth freediving, a current neurosurgeon at Baycare Medical Group is Fellowship trained in complex and reconstructive spine surgery, and neurosurgical Oncology. Former assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Michigan and chief of Neurosurgery at Ann Arbor VA healthcare system.    During the next 50 minutes, you will listen to his remarkable Journey based on dedication, discipline and personal strength to overcome any barriers or limitations found along this path to achieve the dream of becoming a “brain surgeon” in the United States of America, the most competitive and sought after medical specialty for any graduate pursuing GME!   I personally shed some tears, as I felt crumble with his reflective thoughts and powerful competitive mindset that translates into any aspect of human life; call it athletics; spiritual life, illness; but it goes to show that the power of the spirit and mind will take you anywhere you ever dreamed of! Follow him on his Facebook page and if you want to reach out to him, email me and I will be more than happy to get you in touch:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a> or follow me at <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. Thanks for listening to my show. This one is a must!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9e34dc98-04d6-4d8a-9ad7-a53e6679562a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2020 21:22:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301945/the_motivational_brain_doctor_with_juan_martin_valdivia_valdivia_md.mp3" length="74378146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we host a phenomenal motivational experience based on resilience and mental strength, Dr. Juan Martin Valdivia-Valdivia MD, FAANS, who is a Peruvian national récord for depth freediving, a current neurosurgeon at Baycare Medical Group is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we host a phenomenal motivational experience based on resilience and mental strength, Dr. Juan Martin Valdivia-Valdivia MD, FAANS, who is a Peruvian national récord for depth freediving, a current neurosurgeon at Baycare Medical Group is Fellowship trained in complex and reconstructive spine surgery, and neurosurgical Oncology. Former assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Michigan and chief of Neurosurgery at Ann Arbor VA healthcare system.    During the next 50 minutes, you will listen to his remarkable Journey based on dedication, discipline and personal strength to overcome any barriers or limitations found along this path to achieve the dream of becoming a “brain surgeon” in the United States of America, the most competitive and sought after medical specialty for any graduate pursuing GME!   I personally shed some tears, as I felt crumble with his reflective thoughts and powerful competitive mindset that translates into any aspect of human life; call it athletics; spiritual life, illness; but it goes to show that the power of the spirit and mind will take you anywhere you ever dreamed of! Follow him on his Facebook page and if you want to reach out to him, email me and I will be more than happy to get you in touch:   <a href="mailto:alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com">alonsojosorio@fmg-imgcast.com</a> or follow me at <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. Thanks for listening to my show. This one is a must!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3099</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1e5e1487ca49a9a022887302c57df497.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr. Juan Martin Valdivia-Valdivia MD</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-juan-martin-valdivia-valdivia-md--23714694</link><description><![CDATA[Today we host a phenomenal motivational experience based on resilience and mental strength, Dr. Juan Martin Valdivia-Valdivia MD, FAANS, who is a Peruvian national récord for depth freediving, a current neurosurgeon at Baycare Medical Group is Fellowship trained in complex and reconstructive spine surgery, and neurosurgical Oncology. Former assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Michigan and chief of Neurosurgery at Ann Arbor VA healthcare system.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a7238b47-7566-496f-b561-f568cba773b2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2020 21:22:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714694/the_motivational_brain_doctor_with_juan_martin_valdivia_valdivia_md.mp3" length="74378146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we host a phenomenal motivational experience based on resilience and mental strength, Dr. Juan Martin Valdivia-Valdivia MD, FAANS, who is a Peruvian national récord for depth freediving, a current neurosurgeon at Baycare Medical Group is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we host a phenomenal motivational experience based on resilience and mental strength, Dr. Juan Martin Valdivia-Valdivia MD, FAANS, who is a Peruvian national récord for depth freediving, a current neurosurgeon at Baycare Medical Group is Fellowship trained in complex and reconstructive spine surgery, and neurosurgical Oncology. Former assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Michigan and chief of Neurosurgery at Ann Arbor VA healthcare system.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3099</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1e5e1487ca49a9a022887302c57df497.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr. Gabriel Castaño-Heredia, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-gabriel-castano-heredia-m-d--23714699</link><description><![CDATA[Today we have Dr. Gabriel Castaño-Heredia, M.D. who Studied at Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) “Ignacio A Santos” School of medicine; Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico from January 2008 to August 2015 & currently is a second year Pediatrics Resident at University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio And he comes in to the show to offer us the perspective of what it is like to go through the NRMP and struggle with the supplemental offering application program or S.O.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">68726738-be9d-4ab9-afdd-22ccdb84f53e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:12:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714699/fimgs_ep_11_mixed.mp3" length="76960943" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today we have Dr. Gabriel Castaño-Heredia, M.D. who Studied at Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) “Ignacio A Santos” School of medicine; Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico from January 2008 to August 2015 &amp; currently is a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we have Dr. Gabriel Castaño-Heredia, M.D. who Studied at Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) “Ignacio A Santos” School of medicine; Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico from January 2008 to August 2015 & currently is a second year Pediatrics Resident at University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio And he comes in to the show to offer us the perspective of what it is like to go through the NRMP and struggle with the supplemental offering application program or S.O.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3207</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr. David Toro</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-david-toro--23714692</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode we invited Dr. David Toro, a graduate from CES University in Colombia. He completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at New York Medical College – Metropolitan Hospital Center, and subsequent fellowship training with the Wilderness Medical Society and ACEP. He has worked in Medical Education ever since. <br /><br />One topic discussed is the importance of having a Mentor. And how it helps FMG & IMGs to overcome this harsh path.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">550b662c-5389-4408-9255-370bc5253543</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:49:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714692/foerign_international_medical_show_e10_mixed.mp3" length="71778916" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode we invited Dr. David Toro, a graduate from CES University in Colombia. He completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at New York Medical College – Metropolitan Hospital Center, and subsequent fellowship training with the Wilderness...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we invited Dr. David Toro, a graduate from CES University in Colombia. He completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at New York Medical College – Metropolitan Hospital Center, and subsequent fellowship training with the Wilderness Medical Society and ACEP. He has worked in Medical Education ever since. <br /><br />One topic discussed is the importance of having a Mentor. And how it helps FMG & IMGs to overcome this harsh path.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2995</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>“The program Director’s Perspectives on FMG/IMG” with Dr. Jim Gillen, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-program-director-s-perspectives-on-fmg-img-with-dr-jim-gillen-m-d--51301860</link><description><![CDATA[James Gillen, MD is the Director of Emergency Medicine Education Chairman, Clinical Competency Committee Associate Professor, Collaborative USF. He has 40 years of clinical experience and 35 years of educational / teaching background, as a residency program director and core faculty. He brings to us excellent tips and advice for IMG & FMGs. We dig deeper into aspects of professionalism and interviewing etiquette as well as discuss the "game of numbers" in the residency application and selection process. Many "behind the scenes" recommendations are revealed and they all come from a source of extensive experience, which is invaluable. Follow us at <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. Thanks for listening. Enjoy the Journey!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">98e3a9e7-c768-4754-bac2-5f30f5174624</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:36:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301860/the_program_director_s_perspectives_on_fmg_img_with_dr_jim_gillen_m_d.mp3" length="45744044" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>James Gillen, MD is the Director of Emergency Medicine Education Chairman, Clinical Competency Committee Associate Professor, Collaborative USF. He has 40 years of clinical experience and 35 years of educational / teaching background, as a residency...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[James Gillen, MD is the Director of Emergency Medicine Education Chairman, Clinical Competency Committee Associate Professor, Collaborative USF. He has 40 years of clinical experience and 35 years of educational / teaching background, as a residency program director and core faculty. He brings to us excellent tips and advice for IMG & FMGs. We dig deeper into aspects of professionalism and interviewing etiquette as well as discuss the "game of numbers" in the residency application and selection process. Many "behind the scenes" recommendations are revealed and they all come from a source of extensive experience, which is invaluable. Follow us at <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com" rel="noopener">http://www.FMG-IMGCast.com</a>. Thanks for listening. Enjoy the Journey!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr. Jim Gillen, M.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-jim-gillen-m-d--23714693</link><description><![CDATA[James Gillen, MD is the Director of Emergency Medicine Education Chairman, Clinical Competency Committee Associate Professor, Collaborative USF. He has 40 years of clinical experience and 35 years of educational / teaching background, as a residency program director and core faculty. He brings to us excellent tips and advice for IMG & FMGs. We dig deeper into aspects of professionalism and interviewing etiquette as well as discuss the "game of numbers" in the residency application and selection process.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2fd60a28-fb77-4533-93e1-32635d56e56e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:36:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714693/the_program_director_s_perspectives_on_fmg_img_with_dr_jim_gillen_m_d.mp3" length="45744044" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>James Gillen, MD is the Director of Emergency Medicine Education Chairman, Clinical Competency Committee Associate Professor, Collaborative USF. He has 40 years of clinical experience and 35 years of educational / teaching background, as a residency...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[James Gillen, MD is the Director of Emergency Medicine Education Chairman, Clinical Competency Committee Associate Professor, Collaborative USF. He has 40 years of clinical experience and 35 years of educational / teaching background, as a residency program director and core faculty. He brings to us excellent tips and advice for IMG & FMGs. We dig deeper into aspects of professionalism and interviewing etiquette as well as discuss the "game of numbers" in the residency application and selection process.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>“A perfect Combination” with Dr. Philip Atigre &amp; Dr. Wilsania Rodriguez Mendez</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-perfect-combination-with-dr-philip-atigre-dr-wilsania-rodriguez-mendez--51301947</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Philip Atigre of Accord Medical Group in Tampa, Florida is board certified in internal medicine. He was born and raised in Ghana, then received a grant to study in Cuba when he was just 13 years old. He became fluent in Spanish, finished his primary education, and went on to study medicine. In 1996, Dr. Atigre received his medical degree from the University of Havana School of Medicine and accepted a position as Lecturer of Medical Physiology at Spartan Health Sciences University in St. Lucia. A year later, he became the medical officer in charge of the island nation's sexually transmitted diseases program. In 2005, Dr. Atigre completed his residency in internal medicine at the New York Downtown Hospital in New York City. Prior to moving to Tampa, he implemented the hospitalist program at Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport, NY  And  Dr. Wilsania Rodriguez Mendez of Accord Medical Group in Tampa, FL is board certified in internal medicine. She is a native of the Dominican Republic attended medical school at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where she obtained her degree in 2005 with Magna Cum Laude.    In 2012, Dr. Rodriguez completed her residency in internal medicine at the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to moving to Tampa, Dr. Rodriguez worked at Mostella Medical Center in Irvington, Alabama.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6f6a0fd9-7b69-4b43-8dda-68eec08495db</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2020 22:53:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301947/a_perfect_combination_with_dr_philip_atigre_and_dr_wilsania_rodriguez_mendez.mp3" length="64154252" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Philip Atigre of Accord Medical Group in Tampa, Florida is board certified in internal medicine. He was born and raised in Ghana, then received a grant to study in Cuba when he was just 13 years old. He became fluent in Spanish, finished his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Philip Atigre of Accord Medical Group in Tampa, Florida is board certified in internal medicine. He was born and raised in Ghana, then received a grant to study in Cuba when he was just 13 years old. He became fluent in Spanish, finished his primary education, and went on to study medicine. In 1996, Dr. Atigre received his medical degree from the University of Havana School of Medicine and accepted a position as Lecturer of Medical Physiology at Spartan Health Sciences University in St. Lucia. A year later, he became the medical officer in charge of the island nation's sexually transmitted diseases program. In 2005, Dr. Atigre completed his residency in internal medicine at the New York Downtown Hospital in New York City. Prior to moving to Tampa, he implemented the hospitalist program at Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport, NY  And  Dr. Wilsania Rodriguez Mendez of Accord Medical Group in Tampa, FL is board certified in internal medicine. She is a native of the Dominican Republic attended medical school at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where she obtained her degree in 2005 with Magna Cum Laude.    In 2012, Dr. Rodriguez completed her residency in internal medicine at the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to moving to Tampa, Dr. Rodriguez worked at Mostella Medical Center in Irvington, Alabama.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2673</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr. Philip Atigre &amp; Dr. Wilsania Rodriguez Mendez</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-philip-atigre-dr-wilsania-rodriguez-mendez--23714690</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Philip Atigre of Accord Medical Group in Tampa, Florida is board certified in internal medicine. He was born in Ghana, then received a grant to study in Cuba when he was just 13 years old. He became fluent in Spanish and went on to study medicine.<br /><br />And  Dr. Wilsania Rodriguez Mendez of Accord Medical Group in Tampa, FL is board certified in internal medicine. She is a native of the Dominican Republic attended medical school at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">19e7215f-4575-470e-b1ef-ad1063e4b0c6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2020 22:53:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714690/a_perfect_combination_with_dr_philip_atigre_and_dr_wilsania_rodriguez_mendez.mp3" length="64154252" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Philip Atigre of Accord Medical Group in Tampa, Florida is board certified in internal medicine. He was born in Ghana, then received a grant to study in Cuba when he was just 13 years old. He became fluent in Spanish and went on to study medicine....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Philip Atigre of Accord Medical Group in Tampa, Florida is board certified in internal medicine. He was born in Ghana, then received a grant to study in Cuba when he was just 13 years old. He became fluent in Spanish and went on to study medicine.<br /><br />And  Dr. Wilsania Rodriguez Mendez of Accord Medical Group in Tampa, FL is board certified in internal medicine. She is a native of the Dominican Republic attended medical school at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2673</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The National Residency Matching Program / The Match</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-national-residency-matching-program-the-match--51301949</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we go over the specifics regarding the Match and try to uncover the process involved in the application for a residency position in the USA. The NRMP is a year-long process that involves a lot of documents gathering for application support, interviewing and ranking the programs with the purpose to make you stand out as a highly competitive applicant with the goal to have a successful outcome: "You Have Matched". Thanks for listening.  <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com / Alonso Osorio, M.D. "]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">16162cc4-ac0a-4901-85e8-c86bd45f9d1b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:22:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301949/the_national_residency_matching_program_the_match.mp3" length="61560952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we go over the specifics regarding the Match and try to uncover the process involved in the application for a residency position in the USA. The NRMP is a year-long process that involves a lot of documents gathering for application...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we go over the specifics regarding the Match and try to uncover the process involved in the application for a residency position in the USA. The NRMP is a year-long process that involves a lot of documents gathering for application support, interviewing and ranking the programs with the purpose to make you stand out as a highly competitive applicant with the goal to have a successful outcome: "You Have Matched". Thanks for listening.  <a href="http://www.FMG-IMGCast" rel="noopener">www.FMG-IMGCast</a>.com / Alonso Osorio, M.D. "]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2565</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The National Residency Matching Program / The Match</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-national-residency-matching-program-the-match--23714708</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we go over the specifics regarding the Match and try to uncover the process involved in the application for a residency position in the USA. The NRMP is a year-long process that involves a lot of documents gathering for application support, interviewing and ranking the programs with the purpose to make you stand out as a highly competitive applicant with the goal to have a successful outcome: "You Have Matched".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">25819010-7fb7-4013-b144-7fb157a1ed7e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:22:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714708/the_national_residency_matching_program_the_match.mp3" length="61560952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we go over the specifics regarding the Match and try to uncover the process involved in the application for a residency position in the USA. The NRMP is a year-long process that involves a lot of documents gathering for application...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we go over the specifics regarding the Match and try to uncover the process involved in the application for a residency position in the USA. The NRMP is a year-long process that involves a lot of documents gathering for application support, interviewing and ranking the programs with the purpose to make you stand out as a highly competitive applicant with the goal to have a successful outcome: "You Have Matched".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2565</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>I Found My Passion!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-found-my-passion--51301944</link><description><![CDATA[I found my passion!... If you are passionate about what you do, then you are going to find joy in this process, and when you are passionate, you are as twice as good as anyone else, better than any other applicant. You must know yourself and what will be the end result, never give up, never hesitate...  Despite a very long path of multiple efforts I succeeded. So, my example is just one of many. But passion drove my, and made me overcome adversity and competitiveness, I don't know if this grit I got it from having had played highly competitive levels of tennis as a junior, but I can tell you, if people see passion in your soul, it will be so contagious, that they would love to have you around. An eventually a door will open and the dream will come true. This episode is somehow, reflective and takes me back to the extensive process of going through the "Match" (NRMP) and how many attempts I took before I got accepted in the medical speciality of my dreams. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">afbe9e5e-fc4a-4c73-8616-459dbd860a4a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:01:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301944/i_found_my_passion.mp3" length="61073564" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I found my passion!... If you are passionate about what you do, then you are going to find joy in this process, and when you are passionate, you are as twice as good as anyone else, better than any other applicant. You must know yourself and what will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I found my passion!... If you are passionate about what you do, then you are going to find joy in this process, and when you are passionate, you are as twice as good as anyone else, better than any other applicant. You must know yourself and what will be the end result, never give up, never hesitate...  Despite a very long path of multiple efforts I succeeded. So, my example is just one of many. But passion drove my, and made me overcome adversity and competitiveness, I don't know if this grit I got it from having had played highly competitive levels of tennis as a junior, but I can tell you, if people see passion in your soul, it will be so contagious, that they would love to have you around. An eventually a door will open and the dream will come true. This episode is somehow, reflective and takes me back to the extensive process of going through the "Match" (NRMP) and how many attempts I took before I got accepted in the medical speciality of my dreams. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2545</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fb0fea6970fa03a720d2ec7cda1382de.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>I Found My Passion!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-found-my-passion--23714702</link><description><![CDATA[I found my passion!... If you are passionate about what you do, then you are going to find joy in this process, and when you are passionate, you are as twice as good as anyone else, better than any other applicant. This episode is somehow, reflective and takes me back to the extensive process of going through the "Match" (NRMP) and how many attempts I took before I got accepted in the medical speciality of my dreams. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a27a15f9-0706-4e51-968a-76f92fe34d93</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:01:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714702/i_found_my_passion.mp3" length="61073564" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I found my passion!... If you are passionate about what you do, then you are going to find joy in this process, and when you are passionate, you are as twice as good as anyone else, better than any other applicant. This episode is somehow, reflective...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I found my passion!... If you are passionate about what you do, then you are going to find joy in this process, and when you are passionate, you are as twice as good as anyone else, better than any other applicant. This episode is somehow, reflective and takes me back to the extensive process of going through the "Match" (NRMP) and how many attempts I took before I got accepted in the medical speciality of my dreams. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2545</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fb0fea6970fa03a720d2ec7cda1382de.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Guest – Dr. Eric Castellucci, M.D. a great example of an amazing IMG</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-dr-eric-castellucci-m-d-a-great-example-of-an-amazing-img--51301953</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Eric Castellucci has a career that spans 40 years of medical practice in the USA, and as an IMG he speaks about his personal path and life experience. He is an example and role model to follow and continues to work full time as a senior attending in Emergency Medicine at my current hospital. An international medical graduate (IMG), is a physician who has graduated from a medical school outside of the country where he or she intends to practice. The term non-local medical graduate may be similarly used in countries with distinct licensing regions within them. Generally, the medical school of graduation is one listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) as accredited by the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research or the World Health Organization. Medical schools around the world vary in education standards, curricula, and evaluation methods. Many countries have their own certification program, equivalent to the ECFMG in the United States. The purpose of ECFMG Certification is to assess the readiness of international medical graduates to enter clinical speciality training programs as resident physicians and fellowship programs in the United States.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6e3bd70c-e644-433f-b688-44a9f1b6f677</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:51:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301953/guest_dr_eric_castellucci_m_d_a_great_example_of_an_amazing_img.mp3" length="96767712" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Eric Castellucci has a career that spans 40 years of medical practice in the USA, and as an IMG he speaks about his personal path and life experience. He is an example and role model to follow and continues to work full time as a senior attending...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Eric Castellucci has a career that spans 40 years of medical practice in the USA, and as an IMG he speaks about his personal path and life experience. He is an example and role model to follow and continues to work full time as a senior attending in Emergency Medicine at my current hospital. An international medical graduate (IMG), is a physician who has graduated from a medical school outside of the country where he or she intends to practice. The term non-local medical graduate may be similarly used in countries with distinct licensing regions within them. Generally, the medical school of graduation is one listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED) as accredited by the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research or the World Health Organization. Medical schools around the world vary in education standards, curricula, and evaluation methods. Many countries have their own certification program, equivalent to the ECFMG in the United States. The purpose of ECFMG Certification is to assess the readiness of international medical graduates to enter clinical speciality training programs as resident physicians and fellowship programs in the United States.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4032</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Guest – Dr. Eric Castellucci, M.D. a great example of an amazing IMG</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-dr-eric-castellucci-m-d-a-great-example-of-an-amazing-img--23714711</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Eric Castellucci has a career that spans 40 years of medical practice in the USA, and as an IMG he speaks about his personal path and life experience. He is an example and role model to follow and continues to work full time as a senior attending in Emergency Medicine at my current hospital.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">36a1f0f6-546d-4e64-95d8-7d659d142f71</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:51:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23714711/guest_dr_eric_castellucci_m_d_a_great_example_of_an_amazing_img.mp3" length="96767712" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Eric Castellucci has a career that spans 40 years of medical practice in the USA, and as an IMG he speaks about his personal path and life experience. He is an example and role model to follow and continues to work full time as a senior attending...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Eric Castellucci has a career that spans 40 years of medical practice in the USA, and as an IMG he speaks about his personal path and life experience. He is an example and role model to follow and continues to work full time as a senior attending in Emergency Medicine at my current hospital.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4032</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ba6f8931a4f4f2aa7dcb2751ce7f896.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos. Part 2.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-ferney-paez-olmos-part-2--51301943</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos in here as a guest on his second episode, he speaks about the current resources available for USMLE / ECFMG preparation and test-taking that he has been using. He will briefly describe in his personal experience the most common and useful options to study and get ready for this process. The large amount of information can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. We will try to simplify it to make it easy for everyone! – His resources are an option, but not the only way to get it done. We all have different learning styles and study habits, and that is why feedback will be appreciated.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e3b04620-6fa9-463f-b96f-8133f1d17728</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:12:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51301943/dr_ferney_paez_olmos_part_2.mp3" length="55787736" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>ALONSO OSORIO</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos in here as a guest on his second episode, he speaks about the current resources available for USMLE / ECFMG preparation and test-taking that he has been using. He will briefly describe in his personal experience the most common...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ferney Paez-Olmos in here as a guest on his second episode, he speaks about the current resources available for USMLE / ECFMG preparation and test-taking that he has been using. He will briefly describe in his personal experience the most common and useful options to study and get ready for this process. The large amount of information can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. We will try to simplify it to make it easy for everyone! – His resources are an option, but not the only way to get it done. 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