Stories Behind The Scrubs

Corey Callihan, a paramedic in the Montgomery County Hospital District, discusses his role in EMS as a paramedic, SWAT medic, and educator teaching life-saving skills to various members of our community. In this episode, we learn a lot more about what paramedics do for the community and hear personal stories from Corey's experiences working as a paramedic in our area.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-behind-the-scrubs/support

Dr. Casey Patrick, one of the Medical Directors at Montgomery County Hospital District, shares his story of becoming an emergency medicine doctor who works in both the emergency department and with emergency medical services. This episode explains in more detail the role EMS Medical Directors play in the EMS system as well as the important characteristics needed on the journey to becoming an emergency medicine physician.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-behind-the-scrubs/support

On this episode, we interviewed NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim who is also a Navy SEAL and Harvard Medical School graduate. Listen to this episode to hear about his experiences and transitions from the SEAL teams to civilian medical school to becoming an astronaut. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-behind-the-scrubs/support

Dr. Tammi Graham is an optometrist working towards opening her own private practice. Listen to this episode to learn more about optometry, mental health, and the benefits of working at a private practice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-behind-the-scrubs/support

Nathalie Barsoum is a medical student studying osteopathic medicine at the University of Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine. In this episode, she touches on the differences between Medical Doctors (M.D.) and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) as well as what being a medical student in 2021 is like. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-behind-the-scrubs/support

Dana Swan, a child life specialist at Texas Children's Hospital, shares the role of child life specialists in the hospital while discussing how she came to learn about the profession. Once interested in becoming a pediatrician, Dana Swan shares how being a child life specialist has fulfilled her dream to work with children in a hospital setting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-behind-the-scrubs/support

Dr. Gramatges is a pediatric oncologist who worked with Jayda's brother when he had cancer. Listen to this episode to learn more about Dr. Gramatges and what kind of work she does and how she balances her career with her family life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-behind-the-scrubs/support

Dr. Omofoye specializes in Breast Imaging Radiology and talks with us today to share part of her story in becoming a successful radiologist and describe how she made certain decisions throughout her life. As a mother of three, Dr. Omofoye touches on the importance of having a partner who supports her and how she manages both her impressive career and her home life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-behind-the-scrubs/support

Dr. Yen Bui tells us the story of how she became a pediatric cardiologist while discussing her interest in research and her experiences from college, medical school, and a Ph.D. program. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-behind-the-scrubs/support

Dr. Elizabeth Horenkamp takes us through how she made her decisions and why she made them while leaving excellent advice for future medical professionals. As an oncologist, Dr. Horenkamp also walks us through what a day in her life looks like.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-behind-the-scrubs/support

Cathie Le, an antepartum nurse in Houston, tells her story of becoming a nurse while shedding some light on what it was like on her path to becoming successful.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-behind-the-scrubs/support

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