The Long Call
Unpacking the Mess, Meaning, and Magic of Residency
The Long Call
Latest Episodes
Ep. 30 - Behind the Application: A Program Director's Top Ten
Residency application season is upon us - what actually catches a PD's eye when reviewing them? In this episode, MDK pulls back the curtain on review of residency applications, from personal statements and letters of recommendation to applicati...
Ep. 29 - On-call Survival Guide
Call shifts are demanding, unpredictable...and also some of the most memorable parts of training. In this episode, we share our practical survival tips for before, during, and after call — from sleep, caffeine, food, and what to wear to ma...
Ep. 28 - On the Fellowship Trail: Khaila’s Interview Experience
In this episode, Khaila takes us behind the scenes of the fellowship interview trail while the experience is still fresh. She shares what surprised her most, how fellowship interviews differ from residency interviews, the questions that kept co...
Ep. 27 - Building a Family in Residency
Join us for a conversation with senior resident Dr. Hannah Foster about what it can look like to build a family during residency — from welcoming a child as a junior resident to navigating pregnancy during chief year. She shares an honest look ...