On today's episode, Alana reflects on her experiences rotating in both inpatient and outpatient Family Medicine. She gives us an update on her life as a 3rd year, some tips on how to be the most helpful med student in a hospital/clinic setting, and how to get the most out of your family medicine clerkship. Give her a follow @PagingDrBryant . Send us some feedback @browngirlwhitecoatpod + a review on Apple Podcasts if you loved (or didn't) the episode! <3...
May 02, 2021•36 min•Ep. 29
Today, Saie talks about her worst dating stories and finding confidence both in your professional and personal life. Enjoy the first episode in a series called: Brown Girl Talk, all about our own lives as boss women in STEM. Follow Us! Podcast Saie
Apr 25, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Alia chats with Luisa Burgos, a fourth year medical student who just matched into a Physical Medicine and Rehab residency. She explains to us the field of PM&R and why she chose this field. She also talks about how to be competitive for this field. Follow Us: Podcast: @browngirlwhitecoatpod Alia: @medicalglam Luisa: @lulu_liftsheavy...
Apr 18, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 27
On today's episode, Alia chats with Yara about being a Arab Muslim female in medicine, her personal experience with Borderline Personality Disorder (not medical advice), and the upcoming election. Follow us! Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod Alia: https://www.instagram.com/medicalglam Yara: https://www.instagram.com/coveredncontroversial
Apr 11, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On this week's episode Avi talks to Dr. Neena Chandrasekaran (@neenzmd), a pulmonary & critical care fellow in Detroit, Michigan. They share their medical school experiences having both attended an international medical school. Dr. Chandrasekaran also shares some great tips for medical students, residents and fellows. She also talks about her experiences in the ICU during the pandemic. This episode is packed with tons of eye-opening information so definitely check it out!...
Apr 11, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 26
On today's episode, Alana shares her experience rotating in a psychiatric hospital as her first clerkship. She also teaches us about some common diagnoses in psychiatry and advice to master your OSCE and shelf exam. Follow Us: Alana: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod Alana: https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrbryant
Apr 04, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In today's solo episode, Alia discusses her experience with the Match 2021, why she chose to enter Pediatrics and how you can too! Follow her @medicalglam to see all her residency experiences!
Mar 21, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Saie talks about the 5 most critical tips for studying for USMLE Step 1, as well as catches up and talks about her own mental health during this time. Feel free to reach out to us for a copy of the study schedule she used to study! Follow Us! Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod/ Saie: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofsaie/
Mar 14, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 23
On today's episode, Alana interviews her mentor, Dr. Ike Okwuosa, an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology specialist, as well as the Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor of medical education at Northwestern University. They chat about his journey to and through cardiac medicine, how to overcome microaggressions and prejudice in medicine, and a few pointers on how to succeed in clinical clerkships. Follow Us: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod/ Alana: https://w...
Mar 07, 2021•46 min
On today's episode, Avi speaks with Dr. Purvi Parikh, an allergist and immunologist and vaccine researcher who has been involved in the Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-Astra Zeneca COVID vaccine clinical trials. Follow us! Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod/ Avi: https://www.instagram.com/dr.avivarma
Feb 28, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Alia interviews Heba of @essenceofmed, a fellow IG blogger and friend, who is applying for general surgery this year. She takes us through why she chose this specialty, and how being an Arab Muslim female impacts this decision (or if it even does). Follow Us: Podcast: @browngirlwhitecoatpod Alia: @medicalglam Heba: @essenceofmed
Feb 21, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On today's episode, Alana chats with Yona, a 3rd year podiatry student about all things podiatry school and podiatric medicine. He also shares some tips on the best ways to maximize your time as a professional student. In honor of Black History Month, Alana briefly sheds some light on the accomplishments of the first Black female surgeon in the South. Be sure to let us know what you think by leaving a review and rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Follow the Podcast : https://www.instagram.com...
Feb 07, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 19
On today's episode, Avi chats with Dr. Amani Jambhekar who is a breast surgeon oncologist currently building a breast cancer program in Houston, TX. They talk about Dr. Jambhekar's decision to obtain an MBA degree and how an MBA can help in the medical field. Dr. Jambhekar also shares her experiences of being a female in the surgical field, her work in advocating for pre-med, medical students and residents, and the importance of advocating for the BIPOC community. She and Avi also share their fa...
Jan 31, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 18
On today's episode, Alia chats with Dr. Carranza Chahal about the culture of medicine, why it is the way it is, and how we can take care of ourselves during the process. She also shares with us how she started her writing business and how it has been a great tool for creativity expression for her. Follow Us @browngirlwhitecoatpod on Instagram!
Jan 24, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Amanda joins us today to talk about her awesome podcast - Behind the Girl Boss, as well as her YouTube channel and businesses. Saie and Amanda talk about all things podcasting, from how to get started, host, and find guests. Follow Amanda Wan - @itsamandawan Follow the Podcast - @browngirlwhitecoatpod
Jan 17, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On today's episode, Alana chats with Dr. Ruth Arumala, an OBGYN, reproductive surgeon and and assistant professor at TCU-UNTHSC school of medicine. They talk about all things OBGYN, underestimation of black women in medicine and she also gives advice on building confidence in your field of work. You can follow Alana @PagingDrBryant and Dr. Arumala @I.am.dr.arumala. Hope you enjoy!
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On today's episode, Avi chats with her husband, Dr. Abhishek Singh. He is a Family Medicine physician practicing Academic Medicine. They chat about navigating life as a physician couple and about his career in the field of Academic Medicine. Follow Us: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod/ Avi: https://www.instagram.com/dr.avivarma
Dec 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Dr. Mazhar joins Alia today to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, family medicine residency, and life as a new attending with a toddler. Follow Us: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod/ Alia: https://www.instagram.com/medicalglam/ Dr. Mazhar: https://www.instagram.com/married.in.medicine/
Dec 20, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Today, Dr. Owolabi, a pediatrician from Baylor College of Medicine, joins us to talk about her journey to academic medicine, advocacy on a smaller scale and what that means to her, and why she's so passionate about working with kids. Follow Us: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod/ Saie: https://www.instagram.com/saiebear/
Dec 13, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On today's episode, Alana invites us to take a breather. She discusses the benefits of mindfulness, and her journey following a daily routine meant to help with mental clarity and taking ownership of the controllable aspects of our lives. Follow us! Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod/ Alana: https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrbryant
Dec 06, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On today's episode, Avi chats with Dr. Kara Pepper, an internal medicine physician and life coach who specializes in burnout, perfectionism and imposter syndrome. Follow Us on IG: Avi @dr.avivarma Dr. Pepper @karapeppermd Also check out Dr. Pepper's website karapeppermd.com .
Nov 29, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On today's episode, Alia brings on her brother, a second year medical student, to chat about their childhood, fitness and mental health. Hear them chat about how far they made it and the trials and triumphs along the way! Follow us: Podcast: https://instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod Abdullah's facebook: Abdullah Elnaji. Snapchat @theriseofabdul
Nov 22, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Today, all four co-hosts are on the podcast to talk to ya'll about self-care during these rough winter and pandemic months, mental health, their personal lives, and what influencing on Instagram means to them. Follow us: Saie: https://www.instagram.com/saiebear/ Alana: https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrbryant/ Avi: https://www.instagram.com/dr.avivarma/ Alia: https://www.instagram.com/medicalglam/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod/ Favorites: Avi - Mess Free Markers Alana ...
Nov 15, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 7
On today's episode, Meron, Saie's boyfriend, joins us to talk about his grad school experience - everything from choosing a grad school to attaining research as an undergraduate student. We also chat about maintaining a relationship and making time for each other with both of our busy schedules. Thank you so much for sending in questions for this episode! We answered almost all of them. <3 Follow Us! Meron on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dr_goodday Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.c...
Nov 08, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 6
On today's episode, Alana chats with Dr. Miranda Huffman about how she balances her professional and personal lives as a Family Physician, maintaining hobbies when you're busy, and how to tune into what makes you your best self. Follow Us: Alana: https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrbryant/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod
Nov 01, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 5
On today's episode, Avi chats with Dr. Flora Sinha about the struggles of postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, and the stigma around mental health particularly in the South Asian community. They also chat about their roles as physicians and as mothers and their personal struggles with mental health. Follow us: Avi: https://www.instagram.com/dr.avivarma/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod/ Dr. Sinha: https://www.instagram.com/dr_flosinha/...
Oct 25, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, Dr. Smith talks about being an EM resident in Philadelphia as well as her research and work related to health disparity reduction and provider cultural/linguistic competence. Follow us! http://www.instagram.com/dr.kjsmith http://www.instagram.com/saiebear http://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod
Oct 11, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode, I introduce my new co-hosts: Alana, Alia, and Avi - three amazing women who will bring fresh perspectives and awesome episodes for Season 2 of the podcast. Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod Saie: https://www.instagram.com/saiebear Alana: https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrbryant Avi: https://www.instagram.com/dr.avivarma Alia: https://www.instagram.com/medicalglam
Oct 04, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Today, I sit down with Shanon (@shanonology) to talk about her DO school experiences, dispel misconceptions about DO school, and discuss the benefits of learning OMM. We talk about USMLE vs. COMLEX as well as our thoughts on USMLE becoming pass/fail starting for the class of 2023. Shanon's Socials - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanonology/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1QtC6FNHz0xXDpOhZy0Dbw?view_as=subscriber My Socials - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saiebear/ Pod ...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On today's episode, I sit down with Ash, a second year podiatry student at Temple School of Podiatric Medicine. We talk about everything from her unconventional journey to the importance of self care and personal development. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyoursole/ Follow the podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/browngirlwhitecoatpod Sponsors: Hero Cosmetics: https://www.herocosmetics.us/ Ready for your own Personal Revolution? Listen to all episodes of the show here...
Jun 28, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 24
