The Tar Heel Prescription

What’s it really like to be an interventional radiologist? 🩺✨ We sit down with Dr. Nicole Keefe to dive into the ins and outs of this specialty—what a typical day looks like, how to prepare, and expe…

Pursuing a career in healthcare can be daunting, especially when you have no idea what to expect or where to start. Initiatives like the MED Program at UNC offer aspiring health professionals (especi…

The path to medicine is challenging and can be filled with experiences and environments that fuel unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior. How do you break the cycle and build a healthy sense of “…

TEC 2.0 has officially logged its first year in UNC School of Medicine’s books - come hear from two wonderful MS2s who navigated the novelties of this academic curriculum during their first year of m…

Patients are the rewarding constant in every physician’s life. In having the privilege to provide care for them, their stories and lives entwine with ours. How remarkable would it be to be impacted b…

When it comes to the ER, the word on the street is: you either hate it or you love it. Join us as we talk to someone who not only loves it but also thrives in it and has had an amazing career caring …

Innovation and improvement are vital to achieving the best quality of any product, and the foundation phase of  UNC School of Medicine’s academic curriculum is no exception to these practices. Come l…

Love can be complicated as is, but what happens when you combine love + a career in medicine? … Ask one of our Tar Heel power couples, Dr. Brian Jensen & Dr. Lisa Rahangdale. Join us as we walk in th…

If you go into medicine, you’re bound to bump into Sir Imposterism at least once or twice along the way. Imagine how those interactions may feel if you’re a first-gen college student or first-gen phy…

According to Dr. Alice Chuang, there’s never a dull moment in the life of an Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB-GYN) specialist. This field offers a mix of both surgery + clinic care and encompasses one of …

No matter what specialty you pursue, the kidneys always seem to find their way into every discussion around health. In this episode, we get a special glimpse of the kind of patient-physician connecti…

The final block of MS1 is a blast with Dr. Kernick and the other amazing faculty who teach students about the MSK System. Steady your nerves and maintain your reflexes as you get ready for a marathon…

The thought of completing a (pseudo)-block of medical school in one week might make your skin crawl, but this is a week full of nomenclature and characterizing that will leave you more equipped to gi…

At this point in medical school, you’re probably a pro at digesting enormous loads of information in a short period of time. The gut, on the other hand, is the supreme veteran. Every day – even multi…

In medical school, it’s hard to filter out what’s high-yield – how on Earth do our kidneys do it day in and day out? This block is concentrated with enthusiasm and intricate physiology that will make…

In … 1, 2, 3 … out … 1, 2, 3. It’s difficult to dive back into school after a long holiday break, but breathing is key as MS1s hit the ground running with the first block of the Spring semester. Fill…

The clinical year is a high-impact component of the M.D. curriculum where medical students truly learn the medicine they’ve been taught in the classroom and discover what specialty they want to pursu…

Cultivating wellness in the field of medicine feels impossible at times, but that’s what makes it even more essential. Having conversations about wellness helps reduce mental health stigma and remind…

Anatomy Lab is an integral component of medical education and can come with a wide array of emotions: excitement, fear, and ambivalence. Taught by Dr. Kernick and other wonderful faculty, Anatomy Lab…