On this week's episode Kya and Beth talk to one of their mentors, Dr. Greta Kuphal, about integrative medicine. We discuss Dr. Kuphal's journey within her medical training, the philosophies beneath integrative medicine, and the importance of taking a wholistic approach to patient's, and our own, healing ..read more

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On this week's episode, in honor of Valentine's Day, we're bringing back a fun-loving episode from last year with a twist: relationships in medical school, but this time, clinical rotations edition.  This week, we'll explore the nuances of navigating a romantic relationship while working as a student on the wards. In this episode, we feature Kya's significant other Zach ..read more

On this episode of WBYIT, we are keeping it in the family as Beth and Kya check in with each other now that their first month of rotations is nearly over! We talk about our first days, initial reflections, study schedules, and how we feel compared to our prior episode.  ..read more

We are back after a much-needed holiday break! We are kicking off the second half of this season talking about growth, an especially pertinent topic as hosts Beth and Kya begin their clerkship rotations. This episode, we bring back the adored Haley Strouf, M4 and prior host of WBYIT to talk about the growth she’s experienced this past year, along with advice before entering clinical rotations.  ..read more

On this week’s episode, we discuss the topic of disordered thinking with Dr. Mara Esber, clinical psychologist. Beth, Kya, and Dr. Esber discuss how eating disorders are defined, common misconceptions around disordered eating, and some of the treatment types commonly used. We also discuss the topic of disordered eating, which can be a particularly challenging time to find grace and support. ] If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, help is available. Eating Disorder Hope is an online resource that provides information about eating disorders, treatments, support group ..read more

For our December series, we will be focusing on mental health during the holidays. Our first episode discusses the topic of substance use disorders with Dani Miller and Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar. Beth and Kya chat with Dani and Dr. Salisbury-Afshar about the experiences and challenges of living with a use disorder, along with the cultural perceptions that have shaped our understanding of addiction. We also discuss the role of medicine in use disorders, including how providers can best support their patients in sobriety.  If you or someone you know is struggling with substance misuse ..read more

Our second episode of our networking series features UW’s very own Academic Career Advising Program (ACAP) mentors, Dr. Cathy Lee-Miller and Dr. Mary Westergaard. Drs. Lee-Miller and Westergaard share their wisdom around the skills of networking, and answer some of Kya and Beth’s most burning (or perhaps, more logistic) questions on building connections and networks for young medical professionals.  ..read more

The chilly weather kicks off our November series on networking! On this episode, Deejay and Beth chat with Dr. Lisa Whitty-Bradley, plastic surgeon and owner of Chicks with MDs, about the nuances of networking and building our support groups. From challenging the fears of putting yourself out there to the skillset of establishing and maintaining your network, Dr. Whitty-Bradley’s wisdom was such a joy to have.  Dr. Whitty-Bradley’s personal statement course: https://lwbmd.com/courses/personal-statement-power-course/ Discount code: podcast20 at checkout ..read more

On this week's episode, WBYIT sits in on the Gold Humanism Honor Society's Night of Storytelling, an evening celebrating the stories of those within the medical community. Join us as we share in these moments of tragedy and joy, as we bear witness to the lives of those who have touched us the most ..read more