<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<?xml-stylesheet href="https://rss.buzzsprout.com/styles.xsl" type="text/xsl"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">
<channel>
  <atom:link href="https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2407177.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
  <atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" rel="hub" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" />
  <title>Vital Signs</title>

  <lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:40:00 -0400</lastBuildDate>
  <link>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177</link>
  <language>en-us</language>
  <copyright>© 2026 Vital Signs</copyright>
  <podcast:locked>yes</podcast:locked>
    <podcast:guid>11c182d7-bb55-5145-b3ff-6a517bea0205</podcast:guid>
  <itunes:author>Western Atlantic University School of Medicine</itunes:author>
  <itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type>
  <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Talking about the journey of becoming an M.D. and the experience of doing it at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine.</p>]]></description>
  <generator>Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com)</generator>
  <itunes:owner>
    <itunes:name>Western Atlantic University School of Medicine</itunes:name>
  </itunes:owner>
  <image>
     <url>https://storage.buzzsprout.com/t70e1ffdrf62nzteh1oiyc68u31q?.jpg</url>
     <title>Vital Signs</title>
     <link></link>
  </image>
  <itunes:image href="https://storage.buzzsprout.com/t70e1ffdrf62nzteh1oiyc68u31q?.jpg" />
  <itunes:category text="Education" />
  <item>
    <itunes:title>Vital Signs S1E4 - Melanie Jessel, Student Wellness</itunes:title>
    <title>Vital Signs S1E4 - Melanie Jessel, Student Wellness</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Episode #4, we speak with Melanie Jessel, The Director of Counseling and Wellness at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine. Student wellness is a priority at WAUSM. Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a thing or two from each other.  Join us as we explore this tough but very rewarding journey together as we speak with students at Western Atlan...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In Episode #4, we speak with Melanie Jessel, The Director of Counseling and Wellness at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine. Student wellness is a priority at WAUSM. Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a thing or two from each other.  Join us as we explore this tough but very rewarding journey together as we speak with students at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine, faculty and those in the industry.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Episode #4, we speak with Melanie Jessel, The Director of Counseling and Wellness at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine. Student wellness is a priority at WAUSM. Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a thing or two from each other.  Join us as we explore this tough but very rewarding journey together as we speak with students at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine, faculty and those in the industry.</p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/episodes/16297450-vital-signs-s1e4-melanie-jessel-student-wellness.mp3" length="30143674" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Western Atlantic University School of Medicine</itunes:author>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16297450</guid>
    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <podcast:transcript url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/16297450/transcript" type="text/html" />
    <podcast:transcript url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/16297450/transcript.json" type="application/json" />
    <podcast:transcript url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/16297450/transcript.srt" type="application/x-subrip" />
    <podcast:transcript url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/16297450/transcript.vtt" type="text/vtt" />
    <itunes:duration>2491</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
    <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
  </item>
  <item>
    <itunes:title>Vital Signs S1E3 - Dr. Nicole Reeves, the MAPP Experience.</itunes:title>
    <title>Vital Signs S1E3 - Dr. Nicole Reeves, the MAPP Experience.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Episode #3, we hear from Western Atlantic University School of Medicine's own Dr. Nicole Reeves about The Medical Advancement Preparatory Program or MAPP as a gateway to WAUSM.  Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a thing or two from each other.  Join us as we explore this tough but very rewarding journey together as we speak with students at Western A...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In Episode #3, we hear from Western Atlantic University School of Medicine&apos;s own Dr. Nicole Reeves about The Medical Advancement Preparatory Program or MAPP as a gateway to WAUSM.<br/><br/>Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a thing or two from each other.  Join us as we explore this tough but very rewarding journey together as we speak with students at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine, faculty and those in the industry.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Episode #3, we hear from Western Atlantic University School of Medicine&apos;s own Dr. Nicole Reeves about The Medical Advancement Preparatory Program or MAPP as a gateway to WAUSM.<br/><br/>Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a thing or two from each other.  Join us as we explore this tough but very rewarding journey together as we speak with students at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine, faculty and those in the industry.</p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/episodes/16159081-vital-signs-s1e3-dr-nicole-reeves-the-mapp-experience.mp3" length="22976602" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Western Atlantic University School of Medicine</itunes:author>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-16159081</guid>
    <pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1892</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
    <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
  </item>
  <item>
    <itunes:title>Vital Signs S1E2 - Dr Josh Webb, Surviving the Rigors of Medical School</itunes:title>
    <title>Vital Signs S1E2 - Dr Josh Webb, Surviving the Rigors of Medical School</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Episode #2, we hear from Western Atlantic University School of Medicine's own Dr. Josh Webb about what students needs to do to survive medical school.  Its a tough journey and Dr. Webb gives you a lot of good advice on how to deal with stress, free time and the medical school grind. Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a thing or two from each other.&nb...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In Episode #2, we hear from Western Atlantic University School of Medicine&apos;s own Dr. Josh Webb about what students needs to do to survive medical school.  Its a tough journey and Dr. Webb gives you a lot of good advice on how to deal with stress, free time and the medical school grind. Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a thing or two from each other.  Join us as we explore this tough but very rewarding journey together as we speak with students at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine, faculty and those in the industry.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Episode #2, we hear from Western Atlantic University School of Medicine&apos;s own Dr. Josh Webb about what students needs to do to survive medical school.  Its a tough journey and Dr. Webb gives you a lot of good advice on how to deal with stress, free time and the medical school grind. Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a thing or two from each other.  Join us as we explore this tough but very rewarding journey together as we speak with students at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine, faculty and those in the industry.</p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/episodes/15949731-vital-signs-s1e2-dr-josh-webb-surviving-the-rigors-of-medical-school.mp3" length="22585741" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Western Atlantic University School of Medicine</itunes:author>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-15949731</guid>
    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <podcast:transcript url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/15949731/transcript" type="text/html" />
    <itunes:duration>1861</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
    <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
  </item>
  <item>
    <itunes:title>Vital Signs S1E1 - Matthew Manfredo, a medical school journey.</itunes:title>
    <title>Vital Signs S1E1 - Matthew Manfredo, a medical school journey.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Episode #1, we hear from Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) student Matthew Manfredo as he prepares to begin year three of his medical school journey - clerkships in the US. How does he balance studying in medical school and his own self care? What things has he done during his time on Grand Bahama? Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In Episode #1, we hear from Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) student Matthew Manfredo as he prepares to begin year three of his medical school journey - clerkships in the US. How does he balance studying in medical school and his own self care? What things has he done during his time on Grand Bahama? Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a thing or two from each other.  Join us as we explore this tough but very rewarding journey together as we speak with students at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine, faculty and those in the industry.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Episode #1, we hear from Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) student Matthew Manfredo as he prepares to begin year three of his medical school journey - clerkships in the US. How does he balance studying in medical school and his own self care? What things has he done during his time on Grand Bahama? Vital Signs is a podcast for anyone who is at any point in their MD Journey, just starting out investigating becoming an MD or already in practice.  We can all learn a thing or two from each other.  Join us as we explore this tough but very rewarding journey together as we speak with students at Western Atlantic University School of Medicine, faculty and those in the industry.</p>]]></content:encoded>
    <enclosure url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/episodes/15822668-vital-signs-s1e1-matthew-manfredo-a-medical-school-journey.mp3" length="21689307" type="audio/mpeg" />
    <itunes:author>Western Atlantic University School of Medicine</itunes:author>
    <guid isPermaLink="false">Buzzsprout-15822668</guid>
    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <podcast:transcript url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/15822668/transcript" type="text/html" />
    <podcast:transcript url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/15822668/transcript.json" type="application/json" />
    <podcast:transcript url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/15822668/transcript.srt" type="application/x-subrip" />
    <podcast:transcript url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/15822668/transcript.vtt" type="text/vtt" />
    <podcast:soundbite startTime="395.91" duration="30.0" />
    <podcast:chapters url="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2407177/15822668/chapters.json" type="application/json" />
    <psc:chapters>
  <psc:chapter start="0:00" title="Vital Signs S1E1 - Matthew Manfredo, a medical school journey." />
  <psc:chapter start="0:58" title="Why did you decide to go to medical school?" />
  <psc:chapter start="4:27" title="How hard was your personal journey to med school?" />
  <psc:chapter start="7:27" title="How do you study for med school?" />
  <psc:chapter start="10:21" title="How do you not feel guilty about free time?" />
  <psc:chapter start="13:45" title="Why did you choose WAUSM?" />
  <psc:chapter start="17:01" title="What do you do for self care?" />
  <psc:chapter start="21:08" title="What opportunities have you had in the Freeport community?" />
  <psc:chapter start="25:13" title="What are you looking forward to in your clinical rotations?" />
  <psc:chapter start="27:21" title="What advice do you have for perspective medical school students" />
</psc:chapters>
    <itunes:duration>1786</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>MD, Journey, medical school, medicine, doctor, Caribbean, grand bahama, bahamas</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
    <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
    <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
  </item>
</channel>
</rss>
