MSL Field Sanity: Top 10 Tips for Field Survival

In this episode, Maria Urso joins Tom Caravela to delve into the challenges and strategies for maintaining health as a traveling Medical Science Liaison (MSL). They explore practical advice for healthy eating on the road, managing alcohol intake, and staying hydrated. The conversation highlights the importance of staying active and offers tips for incorporating exercise into a busy travel schedule. Maria and Tom also discuss improving sleep quality using meditation apps and finding a balance between work and personal life. The episode emphasizes the power of consistent small improvements and concludes with expressions of gratitude.

Maria Urso, Director, Medical Affairs Field Team at Exact Sciences discusses MSL Field Sanity: Top 10 Tips for Field Survival

Maria discusses the importance of:

 Nutrition
 Hydration
 Sleep (and how to get it)
 Exercise
 And a whole lot more

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(0:00) Introduction of Maria Urso and episode topic
(0:40) Conversation about LinkedIn, candy discussion, and Tom's mullet
(2:56) Introduction to MSL field survival topic and Maria's background
(7:39) Strategies for healthy eating and minimizing processed foods on the road
(12:33) Managing alcohol consumption and prioritizing hydration
(19:32) Tips for staying active and incorporating exercise while traveling
(23:54) Encouragement for listeners working out to the podcast
(24:40) Starting and maintaining an exercise routine on the road
(27:06) Improving sleep quality and utilizing meditation apps for better rest
(34:13) Finding balance between work and personal life as a traveling MSL
(40:12) Emphasizing consistent small improvements
(42:25) Closing remarks and gratitude