MelaninWhiteCoats Podcast

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Episode 29- I do more than medicine, I can be a pageant queen too! Connect with student doctor Victoria Humphrey Jul 27, 2020

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On this episode of Melaninwhitecoats podcast, Fourth Year Medical Student, Victoria Humphrey talks about how pageantry changed her life. How the skills she learned from such a unique perspective gave her an insight into success in medical school. She talks about the importance of engaging the future and giving back the tools of success to those who will follow. Nonetheless, she even mentions the challenges which she traversed as a former pageant queen and as well as within medical school. Tune in! Be sure to like, comment and subscribe and show us some LOVE!

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Episode 28- I am my ancestors' wildest dream. Being a black man in America and in Medicine- An Interview with Dr Nelson Nwumeh Jun 25, 2020

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On episode 28 of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast, recently minted Dr. Nwumeh aka Nelson discusses his personal journey of health and wellness. As a former personal trainer, he talks about the importance of transforming your health and undergoing a journey that is best for your life. Nelson chronicles some important lessons he has experienced through his medical school journey and how he has balanced successful endeavors while having so many obligations. We discuss what life is like as a black man in America despite having the facade of protection in wearing a white coat. He offers tools to be successful in applying to residency and elaborates on his vision for making change in underserved communities

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Episode 27-The Black Xperience! Shall we rise or fall? Jun 03, 2020

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On this episode, the boys talk about the state of affairs in America today. We discuss our feelings and thoughts regarding the recent wave of protest and rioting. Are people valid to engage in whatever way shape or form to release their emotions and feelings about America today? How can we improve as a community and what we want to accomplish? Our perceptions of being a black man in a white coat is somewhat variable but also somewhat similar . We talk to some experiences we have had as a professionals and how these systemic transgression can ultimately affect our wellbeing long term. Transparency at its finest! TUNE IN!

This episode was recorded on Saturday May 31 2020. Bear in mind the things stated and discussed are several days before the publishing of this episode.

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Episode 26- Let's talk about Mental Health! Dealing with the consequence of COVID 19 on adolescent and physician wellness! May 19, 2020

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On episode 26 of the melaninwhitecoats podcast, we have a special guest, Dr Ramsey an adolescent fellow at Children's National Hospital in Washington D.C talk about the realities of adolescent medicine and mental health during the pandemic. She enlightens us about some particular experiences which affects the adolescent population and contributes what are ways to combat some mental health issues. She also talks about mental health disparities which affect adolescents around the globe and what spurred her interest into such. She displays her passions for a unique subset within pediatrics and the importance of highlighting the difficulties they face. Not only does she discuss her concerns about the patients she sees daily but she also discusses her concerns about physician mental health during the pandemics and importance of accessing resources as a healthcare professional.

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Episode 25- Crafting your own legacy under the limelight - An interview with Tiana Woolridge, future pediatrician and daughter of former NBA star Orlando Woolridge Apr 21, 2020

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On this 25th episode of the Melaninwhitecoats podcast, we interview Tiana Woolridge, daughter of the late Orlando Woolridge, former NBA star for the LA Lakers. Tiana discusses her childhood experience and the influence her mother and father instilled in her at a young age. She also is transparent about how the death of her father affected her and the wisdom he imparted on her. Despite her resilience, she reveals her bout of depression, dealing with a horrific injury while playing division 1 collegiate volleyball and the importance of utilizing the resources that are available to you when in a challenging situation. Tiana also discusses her work in the community as an advocate for the pediatric population and her passion for serving the underserved. She also talks about the revelation she made while taking her gap year to pursue an MPH and how she anticipates using the degree to further her future endeavors.

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Episode 24- COVID 19 Melaninwhitecoats' Personal Perspectives Mar 28, 2020

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Join us on this episode as we discuss COVID 19 and its impact on our personal lives. We discuss how we are adapting as professional medical students and pharmacist. What we anticipate moving forward and dispel some rumors about the virus. We lay down the realities of the situation through the lens of our experience. We also discuss how we think the virus can ultimately be subdued! Check out this jampack episode!

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Episode 23- Travel blogging to the Frontlines of Coronavirus overnight- An Interview with Dr. White, pediatric hospitalist and physician journalist Mar 19, 2020

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On this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast, we have Dr. White, a Pediatric Hospitalist in the metro Atlanta area, discussing her transition from blogging to being a main contributor to CNN on COVID-19. Dr. White is creator, editor and writer of the award winning blog, The Sophisticated lifestyle blog. In 2020, Dr. White is also serving as an ambassador for O, the Oprah Magazine and is a best selling author with her travel e book series on Amazon. We discuss how to access resources to educate yourself on the virus and what are the typical symptoms. Second, we discuss fatality rates in children and how the quarantine has affected our societal infrastructure. We also discuss how COVID 19 impacts our medical system and what lessons we may learn from this experience months down the line.

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15:09 Symptoms of the virus and how to access educational resources

22:13 How to prevent transmission

25:37 Symptoms in Children and relevant fatality rates

29:02 Dr. White thoughts on COVID 19 and its impact on our societal infastructure

39:01 Impression on COVID 19's impact and burden on our hospitals and medical system

41:27 Closing remarks

Episode 22- True Life, I failed Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 of my physician licensure exam and yet I still RISE. An interview with Dr. Odunsi, an OB/GYN Hospitalist about how perceived failures lead to extravagant success. Feb 26, 2020

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On this episode of the melaninwhitecoats podcast Dr. Odunsi recently minted attending physician and OB Hospitalist in Seattle Washington talks about the challenges she faced while failing the first, second and third part of her physician licensure exam. She talks about losing her husband at the time during her first year of residency and the thought of leaving medicine after finishing residency. She discuses what allowed her to transverse the challenges and the power of family and support. Also, if you have any desire to learn about OB/GYN as a field check this episode out. She puts us on fibroids and it's prevalence in the African American community and what her future goals are in rectifying that and many issues regarding woman's health!

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Episode 21 - The interplay of child development, race, and mental health within the psychiatric field. An interview with Dr. Sarah Vinson Feb 07, 2020

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On episode 21 of the melaninwhitecoats podcast, Aldwin and Dr. Sarah Vinson, child and forensic psychiatrist discuss how environmental factors influence childhood development and how such environment can adversely affect their mental health. We also discuss the prison system and how everything is not what we can anticipate. We discuss the subjective perspective of the system and how it can negatively impact those whom are incarcerated. As well as Dr. Vinson sheds light on her position as a psychiatrist and shares inspiring words on how one can diversify your passions within the field of medicine.

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Episode 20 - 2019 mishaps leading into 2020 success Jan 29, 2020

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On this episode of the melaninwhitecoat podcast Lavar and Aldwin talk about the challenges they faced in 2019 and how they apply these lessons into accomplishing their goals in 2020. We also share what are our 2020 visions for the future are and beyond! Last, we share some advice on how to deal with failure and how to continue to build a momentum for the dream you aspire to!

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