In the weeks following the death of George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer, I talk about systemic racism and its role in the healthcare system. When humanity is debated or denied, what is the impact on a system or society? How do you envision the type of doctor you will be?
Jun 23, 2020
16 min
After a long hiatus, I finally bring you the last part of the Anatomy of a Total Pre-med Makeover series. What does it mean to be transformed? What happens when you are transformed? How do you transform? I help you to answer these questions so that you can complete your total pre-med makeover. Its time to become the version of yourself that you've always wanted to be.
I also make mention of the Tour for Diversity in Medicine (www.tour4diversity.org). Check them out!
May 18, 2020
20 min
Longer episode ahead... Staging and selling involves making yourself attractive and competitive for the market. Setting the stage for success starts with engaging new habits, behaviors, and actions. We’ll talk about how the things you do can make or break your chances of getting into medical school. Caution: I get really real and do a little ranting in this episode. Brace yourself!
Apr 3, 2019
43 min
Renovation starts with planning and goal-setting. We’ll talk about how to set goals that actually work and can improve your current situation. Now that you’re in the right mindset, you’re ready to take action! So, let’s lay down the foundation to get you started off right!
Feb 16, 2019
19 min
We’ll discuss coming to realizations about our mindsets and how that impacts our behaviors that might be interfering with reaching our goals. Nerd alert*** I even give an example from the show, The Big Bang Theory. Also, learn about my FREE 5-day mini-course. You can sign up at www.DrReneeDarko.com/dream5day
Jan 18, 2019
32 min
This 5 episode series starts off asking the question, "Do you need a Total Pre-med Makeover?" How would you know if you did? We explore 5 signs that you need a pre-med makeover by asking some questions that you've asked and answered in your head but would never discuss out loud. No time like the present to join in the conversation by sending your answers to these questions to @DrReneeDarko on any social media platform.
Jan 3, 2019
23 min
I’m in the Hotseat - I’m in the hotseat, being interviewed by Dr. Nii Darko, General and Trauma Surgeon, host of Docs Outside the Box Podcast, and, yes, my husband. We talk a bit more in detail about my childhood and total pre-med makeover story and outline 3 tips for “not-so-perfect” pre-meds to be successful. Also, find out why I dedicated this episode to my high school chemistry teacher, Dr. Harold Afiriyie.
Be sure to subscribe to Docs Outside the Box Podcast.
Dec 24, 2018
17 min
Welcome to the first ever episode of the Total Pre-med Makeover! In this episode, I share my own total pre-med makeover story and why I started this podcast. I talk about how you can help make this more than just another pre-med podcast, but an actual experience. And... I reveal something that makes me nervous right now. Take a listen and find out what it is.
Dec 6, 2018
15 min