Dr. Erkeda is joined by Dr. Dana Corriel, she is an internist by training as well as a successful entrepreneur. As a medical practitioner who’s taken the traditional route to where she is now, Dr. Corriel is now devoted to using her business skills to help promote the autonomy of doctors and practitioners. She’s already launched her own venture called SoMeDocs to help medical students and seasoned doctors promote themselves and their areas of expertise.   [00:23] Introduction of Dr. Corriel [02:13] About SoMeDocs [07:13] Essentials for Social Media Awareness [12:16] About Medical Branding ..read more

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Harvey Castro, an emergency medicine physician, healthcare consultant and the author of "ChatGPT Healthcare”. He’s here today to talk about the applications of AI technology like ChatGPT to medicine. [00:43] Dr. Castro’s Medical Journey and Background [01:15] AI in Healthcare [05:10] Writing ChatGPT Healthcare [06:33] Using AI for Innovation and Learning in Medicine [12:35] Dr. Castro’s Advice for a Successful Medical Career   AI & ChatGPT Healthcare AI tools like ChatGPT are gaining popularity nowadays—is there any way can we use it for medicine? Altho ..read more

Dr. Erkeda is joined by Dr. Stephanie Pearson, an OBGYN turned insurance broker who changed her career from a practitioner to safety net provider for medical experts. Almost 10 years ago, Dr. Pearson sustained an injury during an operation procedure and was left with a career unable to pursue the work she studied for. Since then, she’s had a change of heart and now uses her skills and knowledge in the medical industry to help other people who are unintentionally placed in that same position, by creating a disability insurance firm for physicians and other healthcare providers. [00:23] Introdu ..read more

Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Anita Lwanga, a kinesiologist, internist, and geriatrician who is actively involved in educating the next generation of physicians. She’s here today to share her best tips for how pre-meds, medical students, and residents can obtain research experience.   [00:56] Dr. Lwanga’s Medical Journey and Background [02:50] Why Internal Medicine? [05:47] How Important is Research Experience? [12:20] How to Obtain Research Experience [18:14] What Dr. Lwanga Would Change in Healthcare Full show notes ..read more

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Dr. Jattu Senesie, an OBGYN physician from the company Essence of Strength. Today, Dr. Jattu narrates her journey as a child aspiring to become a physician to leading her own firm as well as the key takeaways and learnings that she can give for aspiring physicians in the field. [00:57] Introduction of Dr. Jattu Senesie [04:38] Dr. Jattu’s Attending Experience [09:58] Looking After your Mental Health [11:00] Current Activities and What to Expect [17:37] Summarizing Sustainable Well-Being [20:47] Advice for Non-Traditional Path Takers [26:52] Changes in the US He ..read more

Erkeda DeRouen talks to Jake Khoussine who is currently a fifth year student of a combined MD-PhD program. As the founder of Madrasa Advising, he advises students on how to prepare for an MD-PhD program so they can become successful physician-scientists. [00:58] Jake’s Medical Journey and Background [04:42] Why Apply to an MD-PhD Program? [10:55] How to Get Accepted into an MD-PhD Program [16:58] Study Tips for MCAT and Medical School [20:51] What Jake Would Change in Healthcare Full show notes ..read more

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Dr. Tea Nguyen, the show’s very first pediatrician. Dr. Nguyen is a podiatrist who has her own private practice in Sta. Cruz, California. She joins Dr. Erkeda to discuss the world of podiatry and how diverse this branch of the medical field can be.   [01:06] Dr. Tea Nguyen and Choosing Podiatry [04:55] Training for Podiatrist  [07:06] Ways to Work in the Field [09:25] Learnings from Podiatry [10:58] Tracks to Employment [12:32] Pearls for Podiatry (for takeaway) [14:00] What Would You Change in Healthcare   Full show notes ..read more

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Shital Vora, a physical therapist and co-founder of the Global Brigades organization. As a founder of the Global Brigades, Shital tells the story of how she founded the organization and the milestones they have achieved to help communities in need of sustainable healthcare and economic resources. [01:30] Roles of Physical Therapist in Healthcare [05:10] The Global Brigades [11:07] How Students Can Get Involved in The Global Brigades [15:56] What Would You Change in Healthcare? [19:22] Involvement in Local Areas and Organizations Full show notes ..read more

Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Delia Chiaramonte who is an integrative and palliative medicine physician. She is the founder and CEO of The Institute for Integrative Palliative Medicine, where physicians are trained in evidence-based symptom management. [01:03] Integrating Integrative Care into Dr. Chiaramonte’s Practice [05:07] Evidence-based Medicine [08:04] What is Palliative Care? [16:04] Gain Exposure to Palliative Medicine [20:27] Talking to End of Life Patients [26:30] What Dr. Chiaramonte Would Change in Healthcare Full show notes     ..read more

Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Sheetal Ajmani who is a pediatrician, entrepreneur, yoga teacher and ayurveda consultant. As the founder of the Radiant Living Institute, Dr. Ajmani shares her framework for how to practice radiant living as a student. [02:00] Why Pediatrics? [05:51] Self-care for Students [07:41] Radiant Living Method [14:09] Radiant Living Institute [16:19] The Best Way to Learn about Business [19:40] What Dr. Ajmani Would Change in Healthcare Full show notes ..read more