MelaninWhiteCoats Podcast

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Episode 69- Match Day 2023 Mar 17, 2023

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Match day is the celebration of medical students around the country being able to enter into the field of medicine after graduating medical school. Over 45,000 medical students apply each year. Some are able to match and others aren't. Podcast Co-Host Dr. Lavar Williams talks about his journey failing comlex level 2, a major exam twice and failing OMM and still matching at his number 1 choice. We talk about imposter syndrome, dealing with DO discrimination as an applicant and his conviction to remain connected to staying in Georgia and close to his beautiful daughter. We also discuss celebrating yourself and giving thyself grace no matter what outcomes befall people in this process. Why following your instinct matters and MORE! Good words, wisdom and LOVE!

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Episode 68- So you want to start a Med Spa? Transitioning from the bedside to entrepreneur with Fola, owner of Gizel Atlanta Feb 22, 2023

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On this Melaninwhitecoats podcast, we have Fola, owner of Gizel Atlanta speaking about her experience as an entrepreneur and the realities of opening a med spa. As a former nurse in the ER and ICU, she utilizes a compassionate and realistic approach to every client she has. She talks about how she tailors the experience and the perilous journey she had to traverse in order to make it to where she is now. We talk about health tips to maintain good skin care. Should you use bar soap to wash your face? Do black people need to use suncreen? Questions which often evade us but remember your skin is the first barrier to your body. Bad skins means increased risk for infections and health outcomes. What does it take to be an entrepreneur? We talk about that and more!

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Episode 67- Manifesting while being a Black Woman in Dentistry with Dr. Emma Guzman-Vizcarrondo Feb 17, 2023

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On this Melaninwhitecoats episode, we have Dr Emma Guzman Vizcarrondo discuss her experiences being the only black individual in her dental school, the lack of diversity in dentistry and navigating constant imposter syndrome. We discuss her exploits with her mentorship program and community work with the Dental Divas. We also learn about the importance of dental health and its relation to our physical health, and MORE. As always, real, raw and real!

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Episode 66-Financial literacy 101! Let's make it easy Jan 13, 2023

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On this episode of Melaninwhitecoats podcast we have guest Anthony Williams and Bilal Afolabi, financial planners killing the game who help me discuss the keys to financial literacy. We talk about education, self knowledge and the importance of group economics. We look at how oppression historically impeded the growth of financial capital in the community. We lean into the fundamentals of economics and how our daily decisions can impact generational wealth. From paying yourself first to learning about life insurance, tune in to get the knowledge to actualize your growth!

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Episode 65- 3 tips to conquering your 2023 Jan 06, 2023

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On this episode, Aldwin shares his tips on how to conquer your 2023. It is a new year and it is time to develop new habits, new relationships and learn to follow our instincts. Let's dig deep into why its important for us to continue maintaining our mommentum and always finding ways to evolve. Its now or never!

Episode 64- Perspectives! Attempting to switch to Psychiatry residency Oct 21, 2022

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On this episode Aldwin talks about his reasoning behind his pursuit of psychiatry. Last year Aldwin applied to neurology, psychiatry and neuropsychiatry residency. Now 5 months into residency, he realizes that his goals are centered around building interpersonal connections with patients and becoming a neuropsychiatrist who is able to see patients in multiple frameworks. He also discusses what the transfer process may look like and why transferring shouldnt be taboo. In this episode, discussion is also centered around finding happiness and liberation!

Episode 63- Quick Takes! Remember her name, Dr. Jing Mai and National Physician Suicide Awareness day Sep 19, 2022

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On this episode, Dr. Soumare talks about the recent tragedy which befelled a resident at Highland hospital in Oakland, Dr. Jing Mai. She tragically committed suicide during her third month of residency. September is National Suicide Awareness Month along with September 17 being National Physician Suicide Prevention day. What are some solutions to this? Why we need change and revamping in how medical education is conducted? One life is already too much.... lets speak on it and more!

Episode 62- Learning to Cope and Adapt in Residency with Dr Rashona Moss, author of the Resident Physician Wellness Guide Sep 14, 2022

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On this episode, we interview Dr. Rashona Moss, IM resident in Detroit regarding her highly necessary book in combating residency burnout and navigating its challenges in the book called the Resident Physician Wellness Guide.

Some things we discuss

How she learned to utilize coping skills to deal with the death of her grandmother during a arduous ICU rotation during intern year

Why support however, whoever, whenever is a necessary component in surviving residency

How she dealt with disappointment after not matching the first time

How to navigate anxiety in the midst of trying to learn your patients and execute your professional duties

why you must always prioritize yourself first! how can you expect to take care of others when you are ill?

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Perspectives! Episode 61- Is Residency a Scam? Aug 31, 2022

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On this episode Dr. Soumare talks about recently going viral regarding speaking on the residency pay gap and the unfortunate physical and mental sacrifices many residents tackle on. With being 500K in debt and many uncertanties in line as a resident, it is important to be vocal. So may issues need to be addressed! Inflation continues to increase but salaries are not increasing respectively. Residents are suffering. We got CEO's making millionaires but barely any doctors doing so? If you think you getting the bag in medicine, dont be fooled.... it is a long journey and gurantees are not guranteed. Dr. Soumare talks through THINGS from his perspecitve and keeps it real and 100. He loves what he does but doesn't love the system in which things are done in...

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Quick Takes! Episode 60- Call me beautiful or nah? How should a man feel? Aug 22, 2022

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Recently, Channing Crowder former NFL player and host of The Pivot Podcast received some scrutiny for calling another man, Denzel Ward beautiful. On this episode, we discuss our interpretation of that moment and how masculinity is defined in our minds? Is it acceptable to call another man beautiful? Is there a line to draw? Why is it important for men to acknowledge each other in positively provoking ways?

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