The Pre-Health RX

The Pre-Med Journey and The Value of Not Comparing Yourself to Others, with Dr. Jessie Titherington, MD

This episode features Dr. Jessie Titherington, a first year surgery intern at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, a Terp alum, and a graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine.
She talks about how to be true to yourself in the application process, not comparing yourself to other pre-med students, and developing the confidence you need to be a practicing physician.
Dr. Titherington is a Terp alum (B.S. '18, Biological Sciences).

What is the Pre-Health Packet? Feat. Director Wendy Loughin

HPAO's Director and Assistant Dean, Wendy Loughlin, joins us to explain the Pre-Health packet.
Who should get it, what does it cover, and why is it so much writing? Listen to find out.

Reflection and Growth as a Pre-Med and Beyond: Dr. Darby Moore, MD (Medicine)

We chat with Dr. Darby Moore, MD, a first-year intern in Anesthesiology to hear about her time in medical school, the value of following your passions, finding balance, how she chose her speciality, and so much more.
Dr. Moore is a Terp alum(B.S. '20, Kinesiology), graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and currently lives in Spokane, Washington.

Dr. Olutoyosi Ogunkua, MD (Medicine)

We sit down with Dr. Olutoyosi Ogunkua, MD, Obstetric Anesthesiologist to hear about what it takes to succeed as a pre-med, medical student, and beyond.
Dr. Ogunkua is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and completed his residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.
Dr. Ogunkua is also a Terp alum(B.S. '08, Psychology and History), and currently practices in North Carolina.

Life as an M1 - Surviving and Thriving Your First Year in Medical School

We talk with Courtney Butler, Academic Development Specialist with the University of Maryland School of Medicine about what the first year of medical school looks like and what it takes to really thrive as an M1.
From what you can do as an undergrad, what classes to take, to how to build a support system in medical school, we talk about putting together the pieces to be your best self.

Antonia(Toni) Gaviria Rozo, PA-C(Physician Assistant)

A conversation with Antonia(Toni) Gaviria Rozo, Physician Assistant.
Toni graduated from the University of Maryland(B.S. '19, Biological Sciences), and completed her PA program at George Washington University in 2023. She is practicing in Washington, DC, and shares her path to PA, how she chose her speciality, and what it's like to translate in a medical setting.

Inside the Med School Application Cycle: Isha Vashee and Jules Einhorn

We change it up a bit this episode and talk to two recent graduates who are currently in the 2025 application cycle for medical school. They talk about their tips and tricks for the MCAT, balancing classes and extracurriculars, and how their application process is going so far.
Isha(B.S. Biochemistry, '24) and Jules(B.S. Neuroscience, '23) are both Terp alums.

Dr. Ryan Spangler, MD(Medicine)

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ryan Spangler, MD about his journey to medicine, how to build your profile as a pre-med, interview tips, and advice for undergraduates.
 
Dr. Spangler is currently the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a Terp alum(B.S. '07, Biological Sciences).

Dr. Roshi DeSilva, DO(Medicine)

Join us as we talk with Dr. Roshi DeSilva, DO, about life as a practicing Psychiatrist, how she chose her medical school, and what it's like dealing with imposter syndrome as a medical student and practitioner.
Dr. DeSilva is a Terp alum(B.S. '13, Biological Sciences), and currently practices in New Jersey.

Dr. Ellen Paulisick, DDS(Dentistry)

We sit down with Dr. Ellen Paulisick, DDS, to learn about her journey as a General Dentist. 
Dr. Paulisick is a Terp alum(B.S. '07, Biological Sciences) and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. In this episode, she shares her path to dentistry - starting out as pre-med, switching to dentistry, and what it's like now as an owner-practitioner.
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