Catching Up with CJ

We're back from our summer break! This week our guest is Naureen Ali, MSN, RN. Naureen discusses the journey that led her to becoming a registered nurse at Stanford Health. She also reveals her day-to-day as a nurse and her time as a student in the MSN program at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, Naureen explains some of the common misconceptions surrounding the nursing field. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss! Links Discussed: Naureen Ali on LinkedIn Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

This week our guest is Erika Oh, MA, a PhD Candidate in Communication at the University of California, Davis, focusing on developing and evaluating the effects of AI conversational agents for health behavior change. Erika received her MA in Communication at Korea University and her BA in English for Interpretation and Translation at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. She discusses the experiences that led her to pursue a PhD in Communication in the U.S., and delves in to the struggles of being a graduate student during a global pandemic. Erika also discusses her research on AI conversational agents, and her recent paper on designing chatbots for promoting physical activity and healthy eating. You don't want to miss this episode! Links Discussed: Erika Oh on Twitter Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Behavior Change Model for Designing Artificial Intelligence Chatbots to Promote Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet: Viewpoint Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

Though it's already June, today is our concluding episode for Match May, where we interview an amazing incoming resident physician and discuss their journey through the Match process. This week our guest is Matthew Mayeda, DO, MPH, a recent graduate from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, who served as the National Vice President and Speaker of the House for the Student Osteopathic Medical Association, and is currently a Family Medicine Resident Physician at Sutter in the Bay Area. We talk about his work in improving student health insurance, his interests in public health policy, and his experiences through medical school and beyond. We also talk about the match process and what it's like to match as a couple! It's a great episode, and there is definitely a lot to take away from this interview. Don't miss it! Links Discussed: Matthew Mayeda on LinkedIn Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

We're back for Match May! Every other week there will be a new episode with an amazing incoming resident physician as we discuss their journey through the Match process. This week our guest is Shivani Naidu, MD, a recent graduate from St. George's University School of Medicine and an Internal Medicine Resident Physician at San Joaquin General Hospital. Dr. Naidu discusses her journey to medical school, as well as some of the misconceptions and stigma related to attending a medical school in the Caribbean. She also provides solid advice for those interested in pursuing medicine. This is a very informative episode you don't want to miss! Links Discussed: Shivani Naidu on LinkedIn Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

We're back for Match May! Every other week there will be a new episode with an amazing incoming resident physician as we discuss their journey through the Match process. This week our guest is Alia McKean, MPH, a soon-to-be graduate from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University, California and future Pediatric Resident Physician at UCSF Fresno. Alia discusses the early career experiences that led her to pursue medicine, her struggles and successes as a medical student, and advice on how to best navigate this challenging profession (especially as an introvert). Don't miss this episode! At the time of the podcast recording and publishing, Dr. McKean was a medical student; however, she is now an official Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Congratulations to Dr. Alia McKean! Links Discussed: Alia M. on Twitter Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

This week our guest is Jay Kao, PA-C, a Thoracic Oncology Physician Assistant at Stanford Health Care. Jay received an MHS in Physician Assistant Studies and a BS in Biological Sciences. Jay discusses his clinical and research experiences, the journey that led him to becoming a Physician Assistant, and his current day-to-day schedule working in the field. In addition, Jay also answers the common misconceptions about the profession and delves into his own personal experiences throughout his career. You definitely don't want to miss this episode! Links Discussed: Jay Kao on LinkedIn Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

This week our guest is Reuben Mena. Reuben is a current Doctor of Optometry Student at Marshall B. Ketchum University (also known as the Southern California College of Optometry). He discusses the journey that led him to optometry and explains the typical schedule of an optometry student. In addition, Reuben reveals some of his personal experiences that solidified his interests in the field, as well as some common misconceptions. You don't want to miss this episode! Links Discussed: Reuben Mena on Instagram Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

This week our guest is Shweta Dash. A graduate of the UC Davis Master of Science in Computer Science program, Shweta discusses her journey from her early years as a biological sciences undergraduate to her current position where she utilizes her coding and bioinformatics skills at a biopharmaceutical company. In addition, Shweta reveals her experiences as a woman in the field, how she pushed through barriers, and her own advice for those interested in pursuing data science. You don't want to miss this episode! Links Discussed: Shweta Dash on Instagram Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

This week our guest is Marielle Palatino, a UX/UI designer and former biotech researcher in the Bay Area. Marielle discusses her years as a research assistant at a biotech company, where she worked with enzymes (She's also an inventor and holds several patents!). In addition, Marielle talks about her transition into UX/UI design, her interests in creativity and user experience, and the steps it took for her to become a UX/UI designer. You don't want to miss this episode! Links Discussed: Marielle Palatino Website Marielle Palatino on LinkedIn MarielleMakes on Instagram Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

This week our guest is Gregory Wong, a play-by-play radio sports broadcaster and currently the voice of the Salem Red Sox and the UC Davis Women's Basketball Team. Greg has worked and traveled around the country with teams such as the Sacramento River Cats, Harrisburg Senators, West Virginia Power, and more. He discusses his experiences in the industry and the steps it took to become the sports broadcasting professional he is today. You don't want to miss this episode! Links Discussed: Gregory Wong on Twitter Gregory Wong's Website KDVS 90.3 UC Davis Women's Basketball UC Davis Women's Basketball All-Access Podcast also on Apple and Spotify Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

This week our guest is Diksha Mohapatra, a Podiatric Medical Student and co-founder of @ThePodiatryJourney. Diksha reveals what led her podiatry, as well as misperceptions about the field. We also discuss her channel, The Podiatry Journey, where she and her co-founder delve into their experiences as podiatric medical students. It's great to hear different perspectives about the medical field, and if you are interested in medical school, this is the episode for you! Links Discussed: The Podiatry Journey Instagram The Podiatry Journey YouTube Samuel Merritt University Campus Tour Best Ways to Study Microbiology | Medical School Is Podiatry School Considered Medical School? (Honest Opinion) Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

Welcome back! Have you ever wondered who runs those COVID tests? Or who tells you if you are pregnant? This week our guest is Malisha Patel, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. She discusses what brought her to CLS, the steps it took to receive her certification, as well as her daily life as a CLS before and during this pandemic. I hope this episode sheds some light about Clinical Laboratory Scientists and sparks some interest in the career field. Don't miss this episode! Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

We're back a week early! Today's guest is Kimsa Nguyen, an MPH Student in Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health. She discusses her journey as a pre-med student, opening up about her experiences as an undergrad, giving tips on how to survive as a pre-med, and expressing her growing interest in sexual and reproductive health. We also discuss her gap years, or what we call here, “growth years,” and how they solidified her interests in beginning her MPH journey at UC Berkeley. Lastly, we discuss her future goals in medicine and public health. Don't miss this episode with our future OB/GYN! Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

Welcome to the very first episode of Catching Up with CJ! Our first guest is Xudong Yu, a PhD Candidate in Political Communication. We discuss his journey into how he got into studying the field starting from his experience as a journalist. We also reflect on the realities of graduate school. While we've had incredibly positive experiences overall, there are times that generally can be difficult, especially as an international student. Lastly, we discuss Xudong's own research and studies that focus on polarization and selective exposure. Links Discussed: The (null) effects of happiness on affective polarization, conspiracy endorsement, and deep fake recognition: Evidence from five survey experiments in three countries Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!

Catch up with CJ! Join CJ and his amazing guests as they discuss PhD life, professions, and a bit of pop culture too. Follow and subscribe to the podcast on Anchor, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter @catchupwithcj or Instagram @catchingupwithcj. You can also find CJ at @cjcalabr on Twitter. Catch you later!