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Get Psyched: A PsychSIGN Podcast

Get Psyched about our podcast and tune in as we discuss topics in Psychiatry!

Welcome to Get Psyched, a podcast brought to you by PsychSIGN. I’m your host, Arazoo. We’re a team of medical students with a shared passion for psychiatry. At Get Psyched, our goals are to advance the specialty of psychiatry, promote mental health, and support the well-being of medical students and physicians. Get Psyched aims to explore the multifaceted field of psychiatry by delving into the latest breakthroughs and developments in the field. We’ll be talking to experts to gain insights on both the challenges and opportunities within the specialty.

We believe that by creating a forum for open and honest discussions about mental health and psychiatry, we can help reduce the stigma and improve the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues. So whether you’re a medical student, physician, or just someone interested in learning more about mental wellbeing and psychiatry, we invite you to come along with us on this journey and Get Psyched together!

The Get Psyched Team:

  • Host: Arazoo Shwany, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2025
  • Writer: Alexander Missner, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Class of 2025
  • Editor: Hyun Mok (Sam) Kang, Creighton University School of Medicine, Class of 2027
  • Co-producer: Dr. Farid Aboharb, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, PGY-1
  • Co-producer: Dr. Yishin Chang, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, PGY-1

Check out all our episodes on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

Most recent: Episode 13. Dr. Paul Cisek on the evolutionary origins of brain function and its impact on human behavior– This episode dives into the captivating intersection of evolutionary theory and psychiatry with Dr. Paul Cisek, an Associate Professor at the University of Montreal. Dr. Cisek sheds light on how the evolutionary past shapes human behavior, offering a fresh perspective on brain function and psychiatric disorders. Join us as we explore these ideas and their potential to impact mental health treatment.