Deep Dive into Residency: Internal Medicine Edition

About this episode

Julia interviews Dr. Corey Williams about the experiences and challenges of Internal Medicine residency.

In this episode, Julia sits down with Dr. Corey Williams, a third-year Internal Medicine resident at Wake Forest, for a deep dive into IM residency. From the steep learning curve of intern year to the confidence and autonomy of PGY-3, Dr. Williams shares candid insights on growth, balance, and becoming the physician you set out to be. Whether you’re preparing for residency or exploring internal medicine, this episode offers grounded advice and real perspective from the heart of training. Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch. Connect with us on Instagram: @wakeforestmed Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch. Connect with us on Instagram: @wakeforestmed

People in this episode

Host: Julia

Guest: Dr. Corey Williams

Topics covered

• Internal Medicine
• Residency
• Medical Training
• Physician Growth
• Work-Life Balance

Keywords

• Internal Medicine
• Residency
• Medical Training
• Physician Development
• Wake Forest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

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