Chase DiMarco
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Medical Mnemonist Podcast
The Power of Atomic Habits
Chase DiMarco talks about The Power of Atomic Habits, a concept borrowed from two best-selling books, The Power of Habit and Atomic Habits. He dissects how mentality affects habits, the importance of rewarding successful habit adoption, and developing habit-creating skills.…
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Medical Mnemonist Podcast
Easier Isn’t Better- Science of Successful Learning
Chase DiMarco talks about the science of successful learning and debunks the most common myths we have around it. He shares better learning strategies and insights from “Make It Stick”. [01:48] The Illusion of Knowing [03:09] Interleaving Practice [04:53] Easier…
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Medical Mnemonist Podcast
Peak – The Science of Medical Student Expertise (RIP K. Anders Ericsson PhD)
Chase DiMarco talks about how you can use deliberate practice to become an expert. This time around, he delves deeper into studies and examples from “Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise” by Dr. K. Anders Ericsson (RIP). [02:02]…
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Medical Mnemonist Podcast
How to Find Flow in Your Medical Education
Chase DiMarco talks about flow, the mental state of immersive focus. He draws insights and tips from Mikaly Csikszentmihalyi’s book called “Finding Flow”. Unsurprisingly, attention and curiosity are necessary to get into that zone of concentration. [00:58] Defining Flow [01:38]…
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Rounds to Residency
Residency Q&A w/ Greg Rodden DO – Life of a Resident
Chase DiMarco talks to Dr. Greg Rodden about work-life balance during residency, managing student loans, and how living expenses and taxes can affect your residency journey. [01:59] Work-life Balance During Residency [06:40] Finding Time for Hobbies and Extracurricular Activities [12:24]…
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Eat That Frosch: Study & Prioritization Tips for Medical Learners
Chase DiMarco talks about task management and prioritization. He shares insights and tips from Brian Tracy’s book called “Eat That Frog”. Learn how to organize your to-do list effectively using these 5 principles. [01:26] Planning Saves Time [03:30] The Law…
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Rounds to Residency
Residency Q&A w/ Greg Rodden DO – Medical Intern Year & USMLE Step 3
Dr. Greg Rodden talks about how to handle anxiety on your first day of residency, build relationships with hospital staff, and how and when to prepare for your step 3 exams. [01:20] What to Prepare for in Your First Day…
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Medical Mnemonist Podcast
Boost Your Motivation the Evidence-based Ways
Chase DiMarco talks about how medical students can increase their motivation level. He cites several studies that delve into intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and the factors that can influence both. [03:29] Theories of Motivation [05:58] Intrinsic Motivation vs Extrinsic Motivation…
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Rounds to Residency
Residency Q&A w/ Greg Rodden DO- USMLE to Residency Match
Dr. Greg Rodden, a second-year pediatric resident in Austin, Texas, talks about how to transition into residency, planning and choosing a rotation, and the intricacies of work-life balance during clinical rotation. [06:07] How to transition from med school into residency…
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Medical Mnemonist Podcast
7 Habits of Highly Successful Medical Students
Chase DiMarco talks about 7 habits of highly successful medical students, a concept borrowed from Stephen Covey’s The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. He tries to dissect how the book’s strategies can be applied to the medical world and…
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