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The Short Coat: An Inside Look at Getting Into and Getting Through Medical School

The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Medical School
Medical Education
Mental Health
University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine
Patient Care
Burnout
Work-Life Balance
Carver College Of Medicine
Anatomy
Primary Care
Healthcare
Extracurricular Activities
Clinical Rotations
Student Life
Imposter Syndrome
Medical Students
Social Media
Tuberculosis
Medical School Admissions
Public Health

The HONEST guide to medical school, featuring real students from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine–skip this show if you’d rather not know (and hate laughter)!

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The $100,000 H-1b visa fee landed in September 2025 like a fire alarm in the hallways of medicine—hospitals panicked, advocacy groups mobilized, and a lot of people predicted the international resident pipeline would collapse. Dr. Bryan Carmody, The ... more

We've all got that mental image of medical students – the type-A perfectionists grinding through textbooks even on the porcelain throne, right? Well, our first-year medical students at Iowa are about to blow up every assumption you've ever had. The p... more

The Carver Carnival is the Carver College of Medicine's unofficial exhale — an end-of-year celebration where students who have been running on caffeine and anxiety for nine months can finally look up from their notes. In an unusual move, the Short Co... more

Riley Behan-Bush found the MD/PhD program through a Google search. Hannah Van Ert had already started a career in nursing before a research lab changed her path completely. Eight years (!) of combined medical and scientist training later, they're in ... more

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Riley Behan-Bush
MSTP student
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Episode: MD/PhD: The Long Game of Medicine and Research
Hannah Van Ert
MSTP student
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Episode: MD/PhD: The Long Game of Medicine and Research
Darren Hoffman
PhD, associate professor in anatomy and cell biology
Iowa's Medical Scientist Training Program
Episode: MD/PhD: The Long Game of Medicine and Research
Martha Carvour
MD, PhD, associate director for summer undergraduate research program
University of Iowa
Episode: MD/PhD: The Long Game of Medicine and Research
Alexandra Sifferlin
Health and Science Editor for the New York Times Opinion Desk; author of The Elusive Body
The New York Times
Episode: The Doctor Doesn't Know Either: Inside the Diagnostic Crisis
Jeremy Nelson
Professor representing OSAC from the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Services
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Episode: Blechardy Returns: Trivia, Wet Dog Beans, and Bad Guesses
Mallory Kallish
Medical student interview guest, shared rotation experiences and mindset around choosing a specialty
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Episode: From Fire Hose to Final Decision–How Med Students Choose Careers (Recess Rehash)
Jacob Lamb
Medical student guest, discussed radiology and rotation experiences
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Episode: From Fire Hose to Final Decision–How Med Students Choose Careers (Recess Rehash)
Will Sai
Medical student guest, discussed family medicine and rotation experiences
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Episode: From Fire Hose to Final Decision–How Med Students Choose Careers (Recess Rehash)

Hosts

Dave Etler
Host of The Short Coat: An Inside Look at Getting Into and Getting Through Medical School
Dave Vettler
Co-host and medical student liaison, sometimes moderates game segments

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 462 ratings
  • Every med school student should listen

    I love these hosts and the style of this pod - it should be required listening for the medical professionals of tomorrow! So much wisdom here

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jh4593
    United Statesa year ago
  • Really great

    Good information and funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dhfjrkcsodalsjf
    United States2 years ago
  • The best part of my week!

    The short coat has been my go to podcast for many years as a premed and now as a medical student. It is a must listen for students or their family and friends to think about issues in medicine and to talk about medical school experiences!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MicaylaRose11
    United States2 years ago
  • Best podcast

    I look forward to the new episode each week! Dave is an incredible human and very witty!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Medstudentmom
    United States2 years ago
  • What a fun podcast to listen to!!!! I have been listening to this podcast since 2016!!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Gabby
    2 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality mentorship and community focus drive strong engagement.
Listeners appreciate practical advice for applications, exams, and residency planning.
Guest diversity provides broad perspectives on medical education.
Some episodes mix in politics which can polarize portions of the audience.
The hosts' humor keeps complex topics approachable for students.

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From EKG Meltdowns to OSCE Roller Coasters (or Treadmills): '25-26 Med School Vibes Recap
Q: What organ would win in a fight and why?
The brains and the hearts came up as top contenders, but someone argued the liver could win by regenerating, while others pointed to the nervous system's ability to shut things down, making for a humorous but insightful exchange about organ strengths in a theoretical match.
Medical Students and Love: Do Their Spouses Really Know Them?
Q: If you were an animal, what would your den or nest look like?
Cade likens Alexis to an animal that carries its home with it, like a turtle or snail.
Medical Students and Love: Do Their Spouses Really Know Them?
Q: If you and your partner sat down to do the portrait challenge, would your painting be better or worse than theirs?
Both Alexis and Cade would likely produce bad portraits if they tried to paint each other.
Medical Students and Love: Do Their Spouses Really Know Them?
Q: If your partner did not have to sleep, what would they do?
Alexis would spend more time with friends and family.
Medical Students and Love: Do Their Spouses Really Know Them?
Q: How much does your partner talk about medical school stuff?
Alexis talks frequently about medical school, but it's not something that bothers Cade.

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This show centers on medical school training, student life, and career paths in medicine, often featuring medical students and mentors from a single teaching institution. Episodes frequently explore trajectories like MD programs, MD/PhD routes, residency planning, exam preparation, specialty selection, and the culture of medical education, balancing study with life, and practical steps for applicants and trainees. A standout aspect is the blend of candid humor with practical guidance, guest panel discussions, and interactive segments that make complex topics approachable for premeds, current students, and early-career physicians. Expect lively personal stories, mentorship advice, and comparisons of different tracks within medical education,... more

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