The Long Call

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Divya Shah to unpack what “residents as teachers” means in modern training. We talk about why teaching matters even when time is tight, how teaching strengthens re...

22 Dec 202531min

Giving feedback is essential in residency...but it can feel awkward, rushed, and high-stakes. Building on our last episode about receiving feedback, we focus on how to give clear, compassionate, and a...

15 Dec 202524min

In this episode we unpack one of residency’s most important skills: learning to receive feedback well. Using insights from the book Thanks for the Feedback, we explore why feedback can feel threatenin...

8 Dec 202527min

We’ve all been there...reading the same paragraph three times and still not getting it. In this episode, we break down how adults actually learn, why studying in residency feels so hard, and some prac...

1 Dec 202526min

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome our very first guest, Dr. Abike James, for a powerful conversation about training in uncertain times. Together, we dive into how today’s tumultuous climate i...

24 Nov 202527min

In this episode, we take on a heavier topic: burnout. We share our own experiences, unpack the definition, and break down the three core components of burnout — emotional exhaustion, depersonalization...

17 Nov 202522min

Welcome to The Long Call! We are Mary and Khaila — an OB-GYN program director and a current resident — and we're excited to kick off The Long Call, a podcast about thriving in residency and beyond. In...

10 Nov 20259min

In this episode, we discuss how to support new residents! We reflect back on the early days of intern year — the excitement, the chaos, and the steep learning curve that comes with becoming a new doct...

10 Nov 202532min