Note: The first 30 seconds had a technology glitch so it is on 2x speed and then it becomes normal…..sorry!
Over the next few months, Dean’s Chat will be providing bonus episodes interviewing students from the Schools and Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. This week we are joined by three students from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM); Karan Sharma, Tube Azam, and Ronald Baraga Delannoy. Karan is representing the Class of 2024, Tuba represents the Class of 2026 and Ronal represents the Class of 2025. All represent the American Podiatric Medical Students Association (APMSA) within NYCPM.
Join our discussions each week on the podiatric journey our students are embarking on at the various schools. Students share their path to discovering podiatric medicine, to applying to what is now eleven schools and colleges of podiatric medicine, to the first and second year of didactics, Boards Part 1 and 2, and clinical experiences and opportunities. We do some professor shout-outs and discuss student services, extracurricular activities, and student life at each school.
In this episode of Dean’s Chat, the students share their educational experiences and offer insights for prospective students considering attending the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
The students discuss the importance of staying connected to the outside world and being informed about current events, especially while being in school. They acknowledge that it is easy to become solely focused on exams and academic responsibilities, but stress the need to have a broader perspective and connection to the world beyond the school environment. One of the students highlights the incredible opportunity of living in New York City and how it engages them, as there is always something to do. They emphasize the importance of remembering that there is a whole world outside of the academic bubble.
The episode also provides advice for maintaining academic success. Ronald suggests staying consistent and developing a routine, even when not feeling motivated to study. He emphasizes the importance of doing things that may not be enjoyable, as it helps build discipline. Ronald suggests treating academics like a marathon rather than a sprint and getting used to studying even when not feeling motivated. He recommends starting with just a few minutes a day and gradually increasing the time.
Karen echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the challenge of doing a little bit every day but also highlighting its effectiveness. She suggests changing topics if boredom arises but consistently dedicating time to studying. She also mentions the value of having a supportive community, sharing her experience of receiving tutoring from a senior student.
Tube also emphasizes the importance of staying on top of lectures and studying consistently. They advise against skipping a day of studying and always staying on top of lectures, as it greatly contributes to academic success.