Medicine is a complex field. There are traditional ways of learning it with lectures and textbooks and then there are more novel methods such as using online medical education platforms and test prep materials. With the pandemic turning the field on its head, it stands to reason that more disruptions must be coming and along with them more complexity from startups, companies, and investors aiming to fill students’ needs. Today we sat down with Stanford Assistant Professor Sharif Vakili to find out what medical students should know before starting their residency, the basics of investing in healthcare, and the biggest challenges facing the medical field. //Interviewee: Stanford Assistant Professor and Senior Associate at Polaris Partners, Sharif Vakili//AMBOSS Blog: Impress Your Attending With Help From AMBOSS /https://blog.amboss.com/us/impress-your-attending-with-help-from-amboss AMBOSS Blog: How to Prepare for Residency During Clerkships /https://blog.amboss.com/us/how-to-prepare-for-residency-during-clerkships AMBOSS Blog: Insider Tips For Nailing Your Residency Interview /https://blog.amboss.com/us/2018/5/11/insider-tips-for-nailing-your-residency-interview The Doctor is Out podcast /https://open.spotify.com/show/0tAMbLeSHnbq7ZtHi69uX3   // Sign up for a free 5-day trial at www.amboss.com. Read more at the AMBOSS blog: blog.amboss.com/us. Find out more about the AMBOSS podcast: go.amboss.com/intpodcast.