In this episode, we chat with Dr. Paul Tran, a pediatric gastroenterologist who may be better known as the “med student on rotations” with his social media platform, Alimentary School. Through his skits on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Paul uses humor to connect with the medical community about current issues in medical education. He shares his journey into medicine, advice on mentor-mentee relationships, shortcomings with medical education, and the inspiration for his relatable content.

Paul is a pediatric gastroenterologist, medical educator, and content creator who wants to promote kindness and encouragement within medical education. As a clerkship co-director, clinical skills instructor, preceptor, and mentor, he strives to equip and empower learners to take charge of their own education. He is passionate about promoting effective feedback conversations, cultivating a growth mindset, and pursuing mastery.

Paul can be found on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube as @alimentaryschool.

He also has a new gameshow podcast called “The Four Humors,” which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYEi1fQGAdlnpNV62W-CycEYwyvHSzWoo, and his associated media company is hippocratic-collective.com.

Episode produced by: Angeli Mittal

Episode recording date: 1/31/25

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