This episode features a peer-to-peer conversation between two Stanford University students/interns, Mary Tyler Mosley and Lydia Wong, discussing their academic backgrounds, research experiences, and perspectives on medicine and healthcare. Mary Tyler, a senior majoring in human biology with a focus on neurobiology and neuroscience, is conducting research on transcriptional changes in oligodendrocyte precursor cells at the Knowles Lab for pediatric epilepsy. Lydia, a sophomore pursuing biology and creative writing, is a research assistant at the Stanford Psychophysiology Laboratory. They discuss their motivations for pursuing medicine and research, the challenges they face, and their views on the future of healthcare. The conversation covers topics such as balancing academic demands, navigating career uncertainties, the importance of mentorship, and advice for aspiring medical professionals and researchers. Both interns emphasize the significance of interdisciplinary approaches in medicine and the need for patient-centered care. CME credit is not available for this activity.  Read Transcript