What are the ethics and implications of Brain-Computer Interfaces? This technology can completely change the way that we think about the treatment of things like nerve damage, loss of limb, neurological conditions, and even mental health disorders. In this episode, we explore what Neuralink is, how it works, and other big questions surrounding the technology. Thanks for joining us!

This is a rebroadcast of a previous episode.

What is required to be a competitive applicant starts with your preparation years. In the past, students with great grades and good MCAT scores were shoe-ins for admission. We know that the admissions process now in 2023 is far more complex and competitive for even the most incredible students to navigate. This episode breaks apart some of the common, myths, misconceptions, and barriers to preparing yourself for the health professions and gives some advice on ways to adjust your thinking to improve your approach, and ultimately, your enjoyment in preparing for this journey.

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INTRO Song was Fun Life by FASSounds

OUTRO Song was Best Time by FASSounds

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

The Prehealth Podcast at Penn State is a production of Prehealth Advising in the Eberly College of Science at The Pennsylvania State University. It is produced, edited, and promoted by the Prehealth Advising Team. The views, opinions, and advice shared during this podcast are that of the hosts and any guests only and do not necessarily reflect the best advice for every student at every institution for every health profession. This is a non-profit podcast made for the purpose of better serving prehealth students across the university system.

Gun Violence and Mass Shootings, while not unique to the United States, is a uniquely US American problem in how it is viewed and treated. In this week's episode, we are once again joined by Dr. Mekel to discuss this ethical concern, its impact on healthcare, and what future providers should be thinking about and considering to positively influence this issue in their future work - especially for primary care providers.

AUDIO:

INTRO Song is This Science by Coma-Media

OUTRO Song is Screening by Coma-Media

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

The Prehealth Podcast at Penn State is a production of Prehealth Advising in the Eberly College of Science at The Pennsylvania State University. It is produced, edited, and promoted by the Prehealth Advising Team. The views, opinions, and advice shared during this podcast are that of the hosts and any guests only and do not necessarily reflect the best advice for every student, at every institution, or for every health profession. This is a non-profit podcast made for the purpose of better serving prehealth students across the university system.