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Episode 348: WDx #31: “Guardian Angels, Mistaken Identities, and Code Blues: Stories from Intern Year”

Aug 8, 2024

Dr. Alice Mao, an internal and geriatric medicine physician passionate about social equity, shares heartwarming and humorous tales from her intern year. She reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of medical training and the invaluable lessons learned, including the importance of seeking help and navigating crises like severe constipation. With stories of camaraderie, mentorship, and the human side of medicine, Dr. Mao highlights the resilience needed to thrive in healthcare, making this journey relatable and inspiring.

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Quick takeaways

Intern year is a challenging experience filled with emotional highs and lows, highlighting the importance of camaraderie among colleagues.

Self-care is crucial in residency, as neglecting health can lead to serious consequences, underscoring the need for community support.

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Intro

2min

Navigating the Intern Year: Challenges and Emotions

9min

Facing the Perils of Colonic Perforation and the Importance of Seeking Help

2min

Intern Year Chronicles: Humor and Heart

13min

Confronting Clinical Oversight: The Weight of Responsibility

3min

Navigating Intern Year: Challenges and Camaraderie

29min

Bonds and Challenges of Intern Year

2min

To celebrate the new academic year, Kaylin and Sharmin sit down with Dr. Alice Mao to share a few memorable stories from their intern year. They reflect on tough days, lessons learned, power moves, and the importance of community. We hope these stories and reflections make you laugh, feel connected, and inspire you to take gentle care of yourself. Welcome to the profession—we are so excited to have you.

Dr. Alice Mao is an internal medicine and geriatric medicine physician who is passionate about social equity, community empowerment, and innovations in primary care. She was born in China and grew up in Canada and the US. She completed medical school at UCSF, internal medicine residency at the University of Washington, and geriatric medicine fellowship at Stanford. She is currently a primary care provider at On Lok Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly where she gets to take care of help vulnerable seniors stay home for as long as possible. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, giving her cat cheek scratches, and resurrecting her childhood dreams of learning how to freestyle dance.

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