The Long Call
Unpacking the Mess, Meaning, and Magic of Residency
The Long Call
Latest Episodes
Ep. 23 - Hot Takes from the Call Room (Strong Opinions, Weak Evidence)
Every physician has opinions they usually save for post-call brunch. In this episode, we bring ours to the mic. From schedule chaos at the end of the year to the surprising joys of chief year, we unpack the residency hot takes we’re willing to ...
Ep. 22 - "Black Clouds"
Ever feel like you’re on a streak where everything that can go wrong… does? This week we unpack the idea of “black clouds” in residency - why they happen, how they can affect you, and how to get through them with perspective and support....
Ep. 21 - Mentorship with Dr. Margaret Rush
In this episode, MDK sits down with Dr. Margaret Rush to unpack one of the most talked-about - but perhaps most nebulous - parts of training: mentorship. From finding your first mentor to building a mentorship “team,” Dr. Rush shares practical ...
Ep. 20 - Organizational Principles for Residency
In this solo episode, MDK reflects on the role of organization in residency; not as perfection, but as a tool for clarity and sustainability, sharing simple strategies to manage tasks, tame the inbox, and create systems that can actually work i...
Ep. 19 - Research during Training with Dr. Keisha Mulugeta-Gordon
Join us as we chat with a current fellow about the realities of doing research during residency. She shares about choosing projects, finding the right mentor, balancing research with clinical work, and pushing projects across the finish line. W...