How to Deal with People in Med School and the Hospital | #MedSchool #Clerkship #Internship | Ep. 20

The Better Pill Podcast

In this episode, Adrian and Michael share their insights on a life-changing book they read–”How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. It is a very high-yield book whose principles they were able to apply during their clerkship and internship years.
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Adrian Teves is a young Filipino doctor. While in medical school, Adrian served as a peer mentor, helping freshmen and sophomores adjust smoothly to the rigors of med school life. Adrian is also a passionate mental health advocate, having suffered from anxiety. It is his objective to have a community that can freely talk about mental health without reservations. He devotes his leisure time reading, working out, or playing golf.
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Michael Sibulo is both a pharmacist and a physician. After struggling throughout his four-year stay in medical school, he started advocating the use of Anki, a spaced repetition software for time-efficient active learning. Other interests include playing the piano, jogging, learning Mandarin, and promoting eye health.
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
06:11 #1 Don't criticize, condemn or complain
10:05 #2 Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing
13:50 #3 Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong."
18:27 #4 Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be "hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise."
24:18 #5 Be a good listener
28:50 Summary
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Links:
How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034
YouTube Mirror: https://youtu.be/mbExD88oNj0