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Welcome to episode 1 of the series "Navigating the Medical School Application Process." Ryan and Sean are both in the application process and thought it would be helpful to provide prospective doctors with guidance on each step. This episode covers our experience with the MCAT, which is the most notable and, arguably, most challenging barrier to overcome in applying. We hope this content will better prepare you to face the test informed and confident.Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email with any questions. Seriously.Email: [email protected] Resources:AAMC Offical Prep Hub: https://tinyurl.com/3wscsytnUWorld MCAT: https://gradschool.uworld.com/mcat/ Student Made Overall Review: https://tinyurl.com/ynwsa6v2Chem/ Phys Equation Sheet: https://tinyurl.com/5n68u45eKhan Academy Psych Soc: https://tinyurl.com/5bdejecxKaplan MCAT Books: https://tinyurl.com/2wbvfdhuAnki: https://apps.ankiweb.net/Jack Sparrow Deck: https://tinyurl.com/yb694mz3Jack Westin MCAT: https://jackwestin.com/resources/mcat-contentMCAT Youtube Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/3r2wk2cv

In this episode, Sean and Ryan sit down with Dr. Gutierrez from Penn Tech University to discuss diabetes and insulin resistance. There's only one catch, Dr. Gutierrez is a procedurally generated voice software. Beyond discussing the important topic of diabetes, this podcast brings up the ethical and practical question of "how does AI fit into the healthcare system?"

In this episode, Sean and Ryan discuss all things relating to nutrition labels, including their derivation, composition, and flaws. By the end of this episode, the listener should be able to know how to accurately interpret a nutrition label, helping them optimize their diet as part of a broader health strategy.

In this episode, Ryan and I discuss everything related to the gut microbiome, and how the commensal relationship with bacteria affects our health.

In this episode, Sean and Ryan discuss the controversial topic of the serotonergic class of psychedelic drugs. We'll discuss the mechanism of various classic psychedelic drugs, while also updating the listeners on the studies in this field.

The ketogenic diet has long been prescribed by physicians and employed by patients to treat a wide variety of metabolic, neurological, and psychiatric illnesses. Further, the diet has gained mainstream attraction over the past few decades as millions continue to discover its numerous benefits. On this episode of the Function Health podcast, Sean and Ryan explore the nuances associated with ketogenic-based metabolic strategies, while also covering implementation strategies. By the end of the discussion, we hope that the listener will walk away with a better understanding of the ketogenic diet and it’s various applications.