MetaCast is the official podcast of the Meta-Analysis Academy, a show dedicated to the practice and teaching of meta-analysis and evidence synthesis. Episodes walk through research methodology, statistical concepts, and practical steps for designing, running, and interpreting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. It is aimed at students, clinicians, and researchers who want to build or sharpen their evidence-synthesis skills.
Episodes
MetaCast #39 - Why Conferences Matter More Than Most Students Realize with Mohamed Doma MD
Description:https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/rha-le-spot-en-postIn MetaCast #39, we host Mohamed Doma, a physician from Egypt currently pursuing a research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Mohamed shares the full story behind his journey from struggling with failed research experiences and uncertainty about his future to building a highly co
MetaCast #38 - How She Matched Internal Medicine in New York as an IMG with Mariana Nino MD
Description:https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/rha-le-spot-en-postIn MetaCast #38, we host Mariana Niño, a Colombian physician who matched into Internal Medicine in New York while simultaneously building a global fashion brand. From Bogotá to Boston and now New York, Mariana shares the realities of balancing entrepreneurship, research, USMLE preparation, and the demanding journey of
MetaCast #37 - What Got Him Into Categorical General Surgery in Miami with Rodrigo Calmet MD
Waitlist: https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/rha-le-spot-en-postIn MetaCast #37, we host Rodrigo Calmet, a Peruvian IMG who matched into a categorical General Surgery residency at Florida International University in Miami, one of the most competitive paths for international medical graduates in the United States.In this episode, Rodrigo shares the full story behind his journey, from
MetaCast #36 - The Truth About Radiology in the U.S. with Dr. Jade Iwasaka-Neder
https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/rha-le-spot-en-postIn MetaCast #36, we host Dr. Jade Iwasaka-Neder, a Brazilian physician who matched into Radiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital after building a strategic path through research, mentorship, networking, and long-term career planning in the United States. From medical school in Belém do Pará to research fellowships at Boston Chil
MetaCast #35 - How to Publish in Top Journals with Giang Arrighini
Waitlist: https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/rha-le-spot-en-postIn MetaCast #35, we host Giang Son Arrighini, a final-year medical student at the University of Bologna whose journey reflects what’s possible when global perspective, initiative, and strategic execution come together. With a multicultural background spanning Italy, Brazil, and Vietnam, Giang has built a unique path tow
MetaCast #34 - What Harvard Looks for in Residency Applicants with Dr Cilomar Martins
https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/rha-le-spot-en-postIn this MetaCast episode, we welcome Dr. Cilomar Martins, a Brazilian physician whose journey illustrates what it truly takes to build a competitive medical career in the United States from the ground up. From completing medical school and residency in Brazil to restarting residency in internal medicine in the U.S., Cilomar’s pat
MetaCast #33 - Building a U.S. Residency Application Before Graduation with Giulia Carvalhal
https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/rha-le-spot-en-postIn MetaCast #33 , we host Giulia Carvalhal, a final-year medical student from Brazil who has built an impressive academic trajectory through research, international collaboration, and strategic planning toward a career in the United States. From early involvement in clinical cohorts during the COVID-19 pandemic to leading her own
MetaCast #32 - How to Match Into Strong U.S. Residency Programs with Dra Isabelle Miyawaki
Waitlist: https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/rha-le-spot-en-postIn MetaCast #32, we welcome Dr. Isabele Miyawaki, a recent medical graduate from the Federal University of Paraná in Curitiba, Brazil, who built an extraordinary residency application that led to 12 interview invitations from highly competitive U.S. programs. Her journey highlights what can happen when strategic plannin
MetaCast #31 - How Conference Networking Turned Into U.S. Opportunities with Thais Iwashita
Waitlist: https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/rha-le-spot-en-postIn this MetaCast #31 episode, we welcome Dr. Thais Iwashita, a Brazilian neonatologist whose story shows what’s possible when clinical excellence, curiosity, and global collaboration come together. After training in Brazil, moving from Marília to USP Ribeirão Preto for pediatrics and neonatology, Thais built an internat
MetaCast #30 - From Medellín to the AHA: How Juan Pinilla Turned Limited Resources Into International Success
Description:Waitlist: https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/maaen-le-stm-descricaoIn MetaCast #30, we welcome Juan Pinilla, a final-year medical student from Medellín, Colombia, whose academic journey shows what’s possible when persistence, curiosity, and global collaboration come together. Coming from a setting with few research opportunities, Juan carved his path by learning to ident
MetaCast #29 - How a Polish Cardiologist Turned Experience Into Award-Winning Research
Waitlist: https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/maaen-le-stm-descricaoIn MetaCast #29, we host Dr. Wiktor Gminski, a cardiologist from Poland who traveled to the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions to present his meta-analysis and received the prestigious Paul Dudley Award. Coming from a demanding clinical environment and navigating a long, intensive cardiology training path
MetaCast #28 - Turning Barriers Into Publications: The Global Research Journey of Kangwa Mulenga
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/maaen-le-stm-descricaoIn MetaCast #28, we host Kangwa Francis Molenga, a Zambian medical student currently completing his medical training in Azerbaijan. Coming from a background with limited access to research infrastructure and international academic guidance, Kangwa shares how curiosity, resilience, an
Meta Cast #27 - From Brazil to U.S. Med School: Nathalia’s Global Journey
Waiting List: https://research.metaanalysisacademy.com/maaen-le-yt-publicacaoIn MetaCast #27, we host Nathalia Schettino, a Brazilian medical student currently training in New York. With an early passion for international education, Nathalia shares her journey from completing high school in Brazil to pursuing undergraduate studies and the pre-med track in the United States, ultimately bui
MetaCast #26 - Reinventing a Radiology Career in the US Through Research with Dr. Atul Taneja
In MetaCast #26, we host Dr. Atul Taneja, a renowned musculoskeletal radiologist currently practicing at the University of Texas Southwestern. With an impressive journey as an International Medical Graduate (IMG), Dr. Taneja not only built a solid career in clinical practice and education in Brazil but also orchestrated an extraordinary transition to the United States, redefining what it
MetaCast #25 - Dubai to US: How Jonathan Mokhtar is Building a Competitive Application to Plastic Surgery
In the 25th episode of MetaCast, we host Jonathan Mokhtar, an ambitious medical student and aspiring plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose experiences have transcended borders. He has already built a high-impact career through an extensive research portfolio, including numerous published meta-analyses, and invaluable international observerships at top institutions like Harvard's Boston
MetaCast #24 - From a Top Residency Program In Brazil to Fellowship in Harvard: The Journey of Dr. Eduardo Padrão
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://m.metaanalysis.academy/nswzOn MetaCast #24 we host Dr. Eduardo Padrão, a Clinical Fellow in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital*. A former Chief Resident from Brazil's USP*, Dr. Padrão undertook a second medical residency in the U.S. His career is distinguished by over 20 publications, including one ci
MetaCast #23 - A PhD and Research Career in the U.S: Insights from Andrew Bagdasarian
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In episode #23 of MetaCast, we're honored to host Andrew Bagdasarian, Ph.D., a distinguished Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the MGH/HST Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, part of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Bagdasarian is a pioneering translational neuroimaging scientist and his uniqu
MetaCast #22 - What It’s Really Like to Be a Physician-Scientist in the U.S. with Dr. Tiago Koppe
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In the #22 episode of MetaCast, we welcome Dr. Tiago Koppe, a physician-scientist specializing in hematology research at Harvard Medical School/ Boston Children's Hospital. Originally from Porto Alegre, Brazil, Dr. Koppe pursued an unconventional career path, finishing his MD-PhD before moving to the United States. Dr. Koppe
MetaCast #21 - Resilience in Scrubs: Dr. Rafael Ayala's Path to Cardiac Surgery in Europe
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In the #21 episode of MetaCast, we welcome Dr. Rafael Ayala, a cardiac surgeon from El Salvador now practicing in Germany. He shares his remarkable journey from a working-class upbringing to training at top German institutions, overcoming language, cultural, and academic barriers along the way. His story highlights what it t
MetaCast #20 - How Top U.S. Programs Shape Physicians: The Story of Dr. Daniel Marcusa
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In MetaCast #20, Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso welcomes Dr. Daniel Marcusa, cardiology fellow at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Marcusa brings a unique blend of clinical excellence, leadership experience, and thoughtful reflection on academic culture. His journey from growing up in New York City to traini
MetaCast #19 - From India to ACC: Road to U.S. Residency with Mir and Mangesh
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In the 19th episode of MetaCast, Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso welcomes two outstanding IMGs from India: Dr. Mangesh Kritya, currently a research fellow at Houston Methodist, and Dr. Mir Wajid, a junior resident at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital. Just one year after graduating medical school, both are presenting their research at the
MetaCast #18 - The Job of a Hospitalist in the USA with Dr. Ronaldo Correa
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In the 18th episode of MetaCast, Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso chats with Dr. Ronaldo Correa, a Brazilian physician who completed his residency at the prestigious UPMC and now practices as a hospitalist (nocturnist) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.Together, they dive deep into the day-to-day (and night-to-night) realities
MetaCast #17 - Cracking the U.S. Radiology Market: A Guide for International Doctors with Dr. Javed Sheikh
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In the episode #17 of MetaCast, we welcome Dr. Javed Sheikh, a radiology fellow at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Originally from Mumbai, India, Dr. Sheikh completed his medical training and radiology residency before embarking on the Alternative Pathway to practice in the U.S. His journey is a testament to persever
MetaCast #16 - Mapping the Heart and the World: Dr. Enrico Ferro’s Global Quest for Innovation
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In the episode #16 of MetaCast, we receive Dr. Enrico Ferro, an Electrophysiology Fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a Medical Officer at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Born and raised in Italy, Dr. Ferro embarked on a remarkable journey to the United States to pursue college at Yale and subsequently
MetaCast #15 - From Nurse to Medical Science Liaison: Ana Clara’s U.S. Journey
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In the episode #15 of MetaCast, we welcome Ana Clara Tolentino, PhD, a dedicated nurse who successfully transitioned into the role of a Medical Science Liaison. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Ana Clara shares her inspiring story of pursuing a nursing degree at UFRJ, gaining broad clinical experience in ICU and wound care, a
MetaCast #14 - Mathematics, Medicine, and Public Health: Renata Proa’s Career Insights
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In the 14th episode of MetaCast, we have the privilege of hosting Renata Prôa, a trailblazing researcher whose interdisciplinary journey spans neuroscience, data science, and public health. Renata is a Data Scientist at Hospital Albert Einstein (Brazil), a Master’s student in Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of
MetaCast #13 - From the Amazon to the ICU: A Global ID Doctor’s Return to Residency with Taniela Bes
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.In the 13th episode of MetaCast, Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso welcomes Dr. Taniela Bes, an infectious disease specialist who originally trained in Brazil and later moved to the United States for research and, ultimately, a second residency in Internal Medicine at MetroWest Medical Center. Dr. Bes shares her inspiring journey: from
MetaCast #12 - From PowerPoint to Publications: Camila Verônica's Inspiring Journey to Harvard
On episode #12 of MetaCast, Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso is joined by the remarkable Dr. Camila Veronica Freire, a Brazilian physician who is now a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School.Dr. Freire shares her extraordinary journey—from overcoming financial challenges as a medical student in Salvador, Brazil, to launchin
MetaCast #11 - Thriving as an International Resident: Esther’s Tips for Fellowship Applications
Learn more about the Meta-Analysis Academy: https://is.gd/BM9Xdm.On the 11th episode #MetaCast, Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso sits down with the incredible Esther Benitez! From Paraguay to Chicago: Hear Esther's inspiring journey as an International Medical Graduate (IMG) navigating residency in the U.S. Discover how Esther leveraged her experience with the Meta-Analysis Academy to master resear
MetaCast #10 - Meta Masters Spotlight: Exploring Research Journeys with Sarai, Nelson, and Guilherme
In the 10th episode of MetaCast, Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso hosts an inspiring conversation with three extraordinary guests: Sarai, Nelson, and Guilherme. Each guest recounts their remarkable journey in medicine and research, from being a research coordinator in California to chief residency in New York or practicing as an attending cardiologist in Brazil. Throughout the episode, they share h
MetaCast #09 - Paths in Medicine: Bridging Business and Research with Maria Luiza
In the 9th episode of MetaCast, we’re thrilled to welcome Maria Luiza, a medical student from São Paulo, Brazil, currently working as a Research Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Maria’s journey bridges medicine, business, and faith in an inspiring story of purpose and perseverance.Join us as Maria shares her experiences in neurology, her innovative work
MetaCast #08 - Career Insights with an Associate Program Director: Meet Alice Gallo, MD
In the 8th episode of MetaCast, we’re joined by Dr. Alice Gallo, Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. Originally from Brazil, Dr. Gallo has built an impressive career in pulmonary and critical care, with a passion for bedside teaching and mentorship. She’s a leader in medical education, shaping the next generation of physicians while delivering world-class c
MetaCast #07 - Frans Serpa’s Road to Internal Medicine Residency
In the 7th episode of MetaCast, host Rhanderson Cardoso sits down with Dr. Frans Serpa, a driven international medical graduate from Ecuador, who shares his incredible journey from South America to becoming a resident at one of the top internal medicine programs in the U.S., UT Southwestern Medical Center. Frans walks us through the challenges he encountered on his journey and shares ins
MetaCast #06 - Studying Medicine in Italy: Journey from Brasilia to Bologna with Giovanna Pascual
The 6th episode of MetaCast explores the inspiring journey of Giovanna Pascual, a medical student at the University of Bologna, who has gained international experience through observerships in Greece and Boston, USA. From growing up in Brasília to pursuing her medical education in Italy, Giovanna shares her incredible story of academic and personal growth across continents.Learn all about
MetaCast #05 - The Making of a Global Surgeon: Dr. Ayla Gerk’s Transformative Work
In the fifth episode of MetaCast, Dr. Ayla Gerk unfolds her remarkable journey across the globe, from her medical training in Argentina to her influential work with Harvard Medical School's Program in Global Surgery and Social Change. Dr. Gerk discusses her crucial role in developing Ecuador's first National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthesia Plan, her dedication to promoting gender equi
MetaCast #04 - Insights from Australia to the U.S. with Siddharth and Nayruti Trivedi
In this episode, MetaCast features two exceptional guests: Dr. Siddharth Trivedi, a consultant cardiologist and advanced cardiac imaging specialist from Australia who completed a multi-modality cardiac imaging fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Dr. Nayruti Trivedi, who holds a PhD in science and served as a former research manager for the Cardiac CT and Prevention team at Bri
MetaCast #03 - The Path to Research Excellence with Andre Zimerman
MetaCast #03 is an inspiring conversation with Andre Zimerman, a phenomenal medical doctor and researcher from Brazil. Andre shares his incredible journey from Porto Alegre to a prestigious research fellowship in Boston with the TIMI Group, an academic research organization affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He discusses the pivotal experiences and mentors that shaped his career, off
MetaCast #02 - The Power of Meta-Analysis: Success Stories from the Meta-Analysis Academy
In the second episode of MetaCast, host Dr. Rhanderson Cardoso is joined by Meta-Analysis Academy legends Amanda Godoi, Isabela Marques, and Gabriela Brandão for an engaging discussion about the world of meta-analyses. Discover what meta-analyses are, why they are crucial for your career, and how you can start your own. Our guests share valuable insights on the time commitment involved an
MetaCast #01 - First steps after the Match with Julyana Dantas
In the inaugural episode of MetaCast, the podcast of the Meta-Analysis Academy, Rhanderson Cardoso chats with Julyana Dantas, a medical doctor from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil) who's about to start her Neurology residency in Boston, USA. We talk all about what it takes to Match into a medical residency program in the USA. Julyana shares her experience and gives the
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