Rockets On Call
Rockets On Call
Pre-Health Advising Center
Welcome to “Rockets On-call”, a podcast by undergraduate students from The University of Toledo’s Pre-Health Advising Center. Pre-health undergraduate students are encouraged to join us as we engage in candid conversations with healthcare professionals, faculty, administrators, and other like-minded students to gain insight into the healthcare journey. Be sure to follow so your never miss an episode! Find us on instagram @rocketsoncall.ut Thank you and enjoy the show!
The path to and through a MD/PhD program
Listen to our latest episode as we interview current medical students, Caroline Swaine and Hunter Eby and learn about their journey on the MD/PhD path.
Jun 26, 2023
41 min
Dr. William Frank and the world of anatomy and plastination
Listen in as we chat with Dr. Frank and learn about his journey from becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine to teaching in medical school.
May 31, 2023
31 min
Dr. Darren Gordon MD/PhD journey through medical school.
Listen in as we learn about the journey through the MD.PhD program with Dr. Darren Gordon, a current General Surgery Resident at University of Iowa Health Care.
Apr 24, 2023
29 min
The Ins & Outs of Orthopedics | With Frikkie Loubser
Tune in with the Pre-Health Advising Center for this podcast with Frikkie Loubser. Frikkie is an Orthopedic Administrator actively involved at the Sim Center and other parts of Toledo. Get some insight into what orthopedics is, how to get involved, and even learn some interesting facts from the point of view of Frikkie Loubser.  As always thank you for tuning in. Follow and share us on Instagram @rocketsoncall.ut so you never miss an episode!
Mar 3, 2023
17 min
Gratitude and Mindfulness | with Dr. Deborah Hendricks and Kylie Speiker
Listen to this special episode with a focus on mindfulness and gratitude. Join us for a mindful moment and learn about what mindfulness is, how to practice it, and why you should incorporate it into your life. Remember November is the month of gratitude, share this episode with someone you're grateful for so they can experience the benefits of being mindful.  Be sure to follow @rocketsoncall.ut on instagram so you never miss an episode.  The entire Rockets on Call team is grateful for our listeners and the staff at the University of Toledo's Pre-health Advising Center for allowing us to create this podcast.  Thanks again, and have a great week! 
Nov 23, 2022
11 min
The Dean of The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences | Dr. Christopher Cooper
Listen as Kylie Speiker and Dakota Cecil interview Dr. Christopher Cooper M.D., FACC, FACP, FAHA.  Learn about Dr. Cooper's evolution to choosing medicine, his love for cardiology, and what the job of a medical school dean actually entails. After this episode you won't be able to doubt the greatness of the people at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, from the students to the staff, the campus and the community. You do not want to miss this episode.  Thank you so much for listening to the Rockets on Call podcast. Be sure to follow us on instagram @rocketsoncall.ut so you never miss an episode!
Nov 22, 2022
20 min
Breathe and Give Yourself Grace | with Alyssa Gehring M3
Listen in to this weeks conversation with third year medical student from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Alyssa Gehring. Find tips on how to get shadowing and volunteering experience without many connections and hear about how most things are an illusion, focus on your on journey not what is around you. This episode is sure to ease your mind.  Thanks for listening this week and make sure to follow us on instagram @rocketsoncall.ut so your never miss an episode! 
Oct 24, 2022
19 min
Education Through Simulation Based Learning and Traveling to Poland to Teach Trauma Medicine | With Christina Alvarado MBA, RN
Listen into this weeks discussion with hosts Kylie Speiker and Dakota Cecil as they have a conversation with Christina Alvarado MBA, RN that leaves them speechless. Learn about immersive and simulation based learning and the impact it has here at The University of Toledo and hear about Christina's experience on a medical mission trip to Poland during war time to educate medical professionals on emergency and trauma medicine. This episode of Rockets on Call is sure to be intriguing and may even leave you shocked.  Make sure to follow us on instagram so you never miss an episode of the Rockets on Call Podcast. @rocketsoncall.ut
Oct 12, 2022
22 min
The University of Toledo's PHAC and Utilizing Your Resources | With Dr. Deborah Hendricks and Shavron Kelley
Join us in this weeks discussion with the Director of The University of Toledo's Pre-Health Advising Center, Dr. Deborah Hendricks, and their Program Coordinator, Shavron Kelley, as they talk about resources for pre-health students, programs available through their office, how students find their why, and even some common traits they see within successful students. This episode of Rockets on Call is sure to inspire you to get involved!  As always thank you for joining us this week and be sure to follow us on Instagram @rocketsoncall.ut so you never miss an episode. 
Sep 26, 2022
20 min
Ohio Medical Education Day 2022 | With Dr. Hendricks and Dr. Perry
Join us in this week's Discussion about Ohio Medical Educations day! Pre-health advisor, Dr. Hendricks, and Associate Dean for Admissions and Strategic Enrollment at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Dr. Perry, Tell you everything you need to know about the event and how to having a successful day full of enrichment and Networking.  OMED will be held here at UTCOMLS this year and we are so excited for you to join us on our campus!  Find us on instagram @ rocketsoncall.ut for the link to sign up for the event and make sure to follow us there so you never miss an episode of Rockets on Call!   
Sep 12, 2022
16 min
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