
AMBOSS: Beyond the Textbook
Beyond the Textbook is an international medical podcast brought to you by the renowned medical education platform, AMBOSS. Join the AMBOSS team every 2 weeks on Mondays as we discuss important topics from studying during pandemics to life outside medical school. Hear international perspectives from students and experts to supplement your medical studying. Follow along with the discussion by signing up for a free AMBOSS account and let us know what future medical topics you’d like us to cover.
Episodes
56 episodes
Intercultural Medicine and Practicing with Cultural Competence with medical doctor Nabard Faiz
In this captivating episode of the AMBOSS Podcast: Beyond the Textbook, Sophie Neale hosts an engaging interview with Doctor Nabard Faiz, a cardiology and internal medicine resident physician in Germany. Doctor Faiz shares his incredible journe...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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24:35

Burnout, Bird Flu, Lassa Fever, Chagas Disease, Malaria, Oligodendrocytes, and Step 2 Self-Assessment: Medical News and AMBOSS Updates with Dr. Tanner Schrank
In this wide-ranging episode, we take a broad look into the latest medical news stories and discuss ground-breaking updates made to the AMBOSS platform in 2024. From exploring the significant implications of physician burnout and delving into t...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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8:20

Audio Article: Top High-Yield Info for Myocardial Infarction on USMLE Step 2CK with Dr. Tanner Schrank
Welcome to a unique episode of AMBOSS: Beyond the Textbook! Today, Dr. Tanner Schrank covers the most important knowledge you need to study to be prepared for myocardial infarctions, whether on the USMLE Step 2CK or in the clinic. Buckle up for...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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13:03

Studying for the UKMLA, mastering Anki, and tips for success with AMBOSSador Daanish Mahmood
This week, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank interview medical student and AMBOSSador Daanish Mahmood about his experiences and journey through medical school. He discusses his insightful tips for studying using AMBOSS, Anki, and his st...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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29:31

UK vs US vs Germany: Working as a Doctor Abroad with Dr. Dan Levi
We're very happy to welcome back Dr. Dan Levi to the AMBOSS Podcast! Since our last interview with him, he has switched from working as a physician in Germany to become a trainee in family medicine in the UK! Since he scored in the top 15 perce...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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22:51

Survive and Thrive in Clerkships and Clinical Work with Dr. Tanner Schrank
In this special episode, your host Dr. Tanner Schrank walks through what clinical clerkships are like for senior medical students. Using the AMBOSS Clerkship Survival Guide, he explains what each clerkship entails and the top 10 topics to prepa...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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15:14

Leading Women in Healthcare 6: Women in Medicine in Ireland Network and the Adventures of a Sick Doctor with Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon (Part 2 of 2)
If you only expected to live a few more years, what would you do? Would you throw yourself a going-away party? As we conclude our two-part interview in our Leading Women in Healthcare mini-series, Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon and hosts Dr. Tan...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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17:01

Leading Women in Healthcare 6: Women in Medicine in Ireland Network and the Adventures of a Sick Doctor with Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon (Part 1 of 2)
A 37 year old woman has night sweats, 5 kilograms of unintended weight loss, and right upper quadrant pain. What is your differential diagnosis? In this first part of a two-part interview in our Leading Women in Healthcare mini-series,...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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16:43

Leading Women in Healthcare 5: Addressing the Most Crucial Challenges in Global Health with Claire M. Wagner, MD, MBA of the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Part 2 of 2)
In the conclusion to our engaging interview with Dr. Claire Wagner, Head of Corporate Strategy & Market Access at the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank discuss her journey through...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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14:25

Leading Women in Healthcare 4: Addressing the Most Crucial Challenges in Global Health with Claire M. Wagner, MD, MBA of the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Part 1 of 2)
As we continue our exciting mini-series of Leading Women in Healthcare, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank dive into the important theme of Global Health with Dr. Claire M. Wagner, a leading figure in the sphere and current Head of Corpo...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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25:05

Leading Women in Healthcare 3: Women Mentors, Developments in Global Health, and Non-clinical Experience for Doctors with Dr. María José Cisneros-Cáceres
Listen in as your host Sophie Neale continues our mini-series on Leading Women in Healthcare with the impressive Dr. María José Cisneros-Cáceres. MaJo discusses her time as a clinician in the Amazon and an Ecuadorian hospital, what led her to w...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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14:30

The Backbone of Clinical Care: improving your history and physical exam skills with a clinical scenario on back pain with Dr. Tanner Schrank
In this episode of "Beyond the Textbook", we take a critical look at clinical care with Dr. Tanner Schrank. We see how to improve history-taking and physical exam skills with the AMBOSS Clinical Case of Mr. Baker, a man suffering from acute low...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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16:29

Special Episode: A Peek Behind the Curtain at the AMBOSS Hackathon
As a break from our ongoing mini-series on Leading Women in Healthcare, hosts Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neal bring you a unique episode in the field! This episode gives listeners an inside look into the innovative world of AMBOSS. Sophie in...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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15:18

Leading Women in Healthcare 2: Global Health and Social Medicine with Dr. Joia Mukherjee, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health (Part 2 of 2)
Join hosts Sophie Neal and Dr. Tanner Schrank as they continue exploring the world of global healthcare in part two of their interview with Dr. Joia Mukherjee, Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health. This second episode of the "Leading Wom...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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21:19

Leading Women in Healthcare 1: Global Health and Social Medicine with Dr. Joia Mukherjee, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health (Part 1 of 2)
In this exciting episode, we delve into part one of a two-part interview featuring the inspirational Dr. Joia Mukherjee, a beacon in global health and the Chief Medical Officer at Partners In Health. Our conversation explores her personal journ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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20:20

Neuro-therapy with Machines: Digital Healthcare, Medical Startups, and Medical School in Austria with Dr. Philipp Schöllauf
Today, we are thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Dr. Philipp Schöllauf, a neurologist and co-founder of Nyra Health, the innovative digital neuro-therapy startup based out of Vienna, Austria. He takes us through his time in me...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:15

IMG Update: Unraveling upcoming changes to ECFMG certification with Dr. Tomáš Petras
Gear up for an update on the ever-changing regulations for international medical students and graduates to practice medicine in the US. In this week's episode, our host Sophie Neale unravels the mysteries of the upcoming ECFMG requirement chang...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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10:29

Advice for IMGs, Fresh Residents, and How to Thrive with Dr. Matthew Szaro
This week, Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale sat down with attending physician and international medical graduate, Dr. Matthew Szaro. Juggling roles as a Canadian, Polish alumnus, and anesthesiologist in America, Dr. Szaro's personal and prof...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:42

Space X-rays, Deciding on a Specialty, and Tips for Residency with Chief Resident Dr. Adam T. Miller
🚀Blast off with this out-of-this-world episode of the AMBOSS Podcast: Beyond the Textbook! Our host Dr. Tanner Schrank sits down with Dr. Adam T. Miller, a chief resident at the University of Southern California and soon to be a fellow at the U...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:35

The Future of AI in Healthcare: benefits, risks, doctors' attitudes, and students' blind-spots with AI-expert Dr. Anne-Kathrin Kleine
In this episode, hosts Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale delve deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare with AI expert, Dr. Anne-Kathrin Kleine. From exploring how clinicians view AI to discussing its impact on mental heal...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:29

Innovators at the Crossroads of Healthcare and Business with Dr. Alex Youssef and Dr. Shad Faraz of Sky Therapeutics
In this episode, Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale sit down with the medical doctors and cofounders of Sky Therapeutics. During the discussion, they explore the rewarding, yet challenging, field of healthcare entrepreneurship, its challenges,...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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22:00

Part 2 of 2: A Global Perspective on Shaping the Future of Neurology and Medical Education with University of Rochester Professor Dr. Ralph Józefowicz
Welcome back to our engaging interview with Dr. Ralph Józefowicz in Part 2! In this episode, Dr. Tanner Schrank continues his conversation with a renowned professor of neurology and medicine at the University of Rochester in New York. We delve ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:41

Part 1 of 2: A Global Perspective on Shaping the Future of Neurology and Medical Education with University of Rochester Professor Dr. Ralph Józefowicz
Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Dr. Tanner Schrank interviews Dr. Ralph Józefowicz, a professor of neurology and medicine at the University of Rochester in New York. Dr. J. shares his insights on neurology and offers tips for medical stud...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:34

Exploring Healthcare News and Developments in Medical Education with Dr. Tanner Schrank
To finish Season 1 of the AMBOSS Podcast: Beyond the Textbook, your host, Dr. Tanner Schrank, explores the latest headlines from healthcare and medical education around the world. A special focus is placed on mental health of medical students, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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10:44

AMBOSS at MIRCIM: the 8th McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine in Krakow, Poland with Dr. Tanner Schrank and Shammy Benjamin
In this very special episode, we’re exploring the world of internal medicine in-the-field at the 8th McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine. We are talking with medical doctors and students at the event to find out their expe...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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8:44
