Virtual Physician Shadowing

Dr. Ed Lipsit is a recently retired radiologist who received his MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He spent the first part of his career at the George Washington University School of Medicine, in academic medicine. Later on, he became a partner in a radiology private practice. Dr. Lipsit specialized in Women’s Imaging. As a radiologist, Dr. Lipsit performed diagnostic imaging procedures – like MRI, CT, PET, and ultrasound, reviewed information gathered from these imaging procedures, and communicated the results to patients and other physicians. The collaborative nature of radiology – constantly discussing results and talking with other healthcare providers – is one of Dr. Lipsit’s favorite aspects of it. Access Beyond Shadowing: A Virtual Clinical Education, where you can take a quiz upon the completion of this podcast module. Upon successful completion of each learning module, you can download a personalized Certificate of Completion so you may add your virtual shadowing hours to your med school application.

Dr. Williams is a retired obstetrician/gynecologist who has spent years tutoring and mentoring students as well. She attended college at Swarthmore College before attending Thomas Jefferson Medical College for medical school. During her career, Dr. Williams worked in family practice before completing a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and spending several decades in that field. Much of Dr. Williams’ life has been devoted to helping students. Besides having raised and supported three of her own children through professional, Dr. Williams has tutored students through the Chester Upward Bound Program. In her free time, she enjoys working with premed students at MedSchoolCoach and spending time with her husband, who is also a physician. Access Beyond Shadowing: A Virtual Clinical Education, where you can take a quiz upon the completion of this podcast module. Upon successful completion of each learning module, you can download a personalized Certificate of Completion so you may add your virtual shadowing hours to your med school application.

Dr. Munjuluri is a child psychiatry fellow who took a non-traditional path to medicine. After graduating from Rutgers University with degrees in English and Biological Sciences, he taught through Teach for America and worked as a college counselor. A decade later, he attended medical school at University of California – San Francisco and additionally earned a Master’s from University of California – Berkeley. Psychiatry was the natural fit for Dr. Munjuluri, who works with adolescents and their families on a daily basis. His presentation highlights a case of depression in a teenager and describes the biopsychosocial model of health. He also answers questions about his decision to pursue medicine and child psychiatry, highlighting some of the challenges he faced and providing advice to pre-meds. Access Beyond Shadowing: A Virtual Clinical Education, where you can take a quiz upon the completion of this podcast module. Upon successful completion of each learning module, you can download a personalized Certificate of Completion so you may add your virtual shadowing hours to your med school application.

Dr. Lindgren is a second year anesthesiology resident at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in neurobiology and later attended medical school at Texas Tech. Her additional education includes an MBA from the Rawls College of Business. In her life as an anesthesiology resident, Dr. Lindgren spends time in both the pre-op clinic and also in the operating room during various surgeries. She enjoys being able to perform procedures, administer medications, and take care of patients from the start to end of their experience in surgery. Dr. Lindgren talks about the different fields within anesthesiology and provides advice for pre-med students interested in a career in medicine and anesthesia. Access Beyond Shadowing: A Virtual Clinical Education, where you can take a quiz upon the completion of this podcast module. Upon successful completion of each learning module, you can download a personalized Certificate of Completion so you may add your virtual shadowing hours to your med school application.

Dr. Lajevardi is a dermatologist who currently practices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After attending college at Northwestern, she went to Boston University for a master’s in medical sciences. Later, Dr. Lajevardi earned her medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and trained in dermatology at Brown University. Dr. Lajevardi enjoys treating patients with a wide variety of dermatologic concerns. Her practice includes medical, cosmetic, and pediatric dermatology as well as cutaneous and laser surgery. In her presentation, she discusses cases of acne, psoriasis, and their different treatment modalities. She loves being able to diagnose patients and to treat their skin conditions as well. In her free time, Dr. Lajevardi enjoys mentoring students interested in dermatology, spending time with her family, and enjoying the warm Florida weather. Access Beyond Shadowing: A Virtual Clinical Education, where you can take a quiz upon the completion of this podcast module. Upon successful completion of each learning module, you can download a personalized Certificate of Completion so you may add your virtual shadowing hours to your med school application.