White Coat Story

Gerald A. Grant, MD, is a neurosurgeon, scientist, and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Duke University. Dr. Grant received his undergraduate degree in neurosciences at Duke University and his medical degree from Stanford University. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Washington in Seattle and fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Seattle Children's Hospital. After residency, Dr. Grant fulfilled his commitment to the United States Air Force. He was chief of neurosurgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and the USAF Neurosurgical Consultant for Aerospace Medicine from 2003-2006. He deployed to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany and Balad Air Base in Iraq as Chief of Neurosurgery, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal prior to his separation.  In 2006, Dr. Grant joined Duke's faculty as an associate professor in the Department of Surgery. In 2013 he was recruited to Stanford as Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Vice Chair of Neurosurgery. He served as Associate Dean of academic affairs at Stanford from 2021-2022. In April 2022, Grant returned to Duke as Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery.  In this podcast, Dr. Grant speaks about his passion for neurosurgery, the importance of mentorship, how technology looks to shape the future of neurosurgery and so much more. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Zain Khalpey's journey to co-founding the Applied Translational Artificial Research Institute (ATARI) in AI exemplifies the transformative potential of bridging medical expertise with cutting-edge technology. As a distinguished cardiac surgeon and Chief Medical AI Officer at Honor Health, Dr. Khalpey recognized AI's capacity to revolutionize healthcare.   His groundbreaking work in predictive analytics and AI-driven patient care, including a project on predicting silent hypoxia in COVID-19 patients, laid the foundation for ATARI. The institute serves as a nexus for translational AI research, bringing together physicists, data scientists, and medical professionals to accelerate the journey from in silico models to bedside applications.    ATARI's interdisciplinary approach tackles complex medical challenges, developing interpretable AI tools that promise to enhance diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatment plans, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Through ATARI, Dr. Khalpey is pioneering the integration of AI into clinical practice, potentially reshaping the future of healthcare delivery.     In this podcast, Dr. Khalpey speaks about the influence AI currently has and its future potential in the medical field, the many companies which he runs, the importance of teamwork in medicine, and just so much more.  White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Atheendar Venkataramani, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine and a board-certified general internist at the University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Medical Center. He is also Director of the Opportunity for Health Lab.    Dr. Venkataramani obtained his PhD in Health Policy in Economics from Yale University in 2009 and his MD from Washington University in St. Louis in 2011. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine-Global Primary Care at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in 2015.   In this podcast, Dr. Venkataramani speaks about an interdisciplinary approach to medicine, his own research into the economic and social factors which impact health, the importance of self-reflection during one's career, and much more.  White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Alex Hajduczok is a second-year Cardiology Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He is pursuing an academic career in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant with a particular interest in remote monitoring, hemodynamics, and wearable devices. He is passionate about improving health care delivery using innovative strategies and optimizing systems of care, and fighting burnout in medicine. Outside of the hospital he enjoys working out with friends at Evolve Fitness PHL and following the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. He has used WHOOP to optimize training in CrossFit since 2017, and is a certified CrossFit Level-1 Trainer. In addition, he leads multiple clinical trials using the WHOOP device for various populations, including medical students, residents, and fellows, along with heart failure patients. In this podcast, Dr. Hajduczok speaks about his passion for the medical field, his fascinating research into the effects of exercise on physician health, and advice for the next generation of doctors.  White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Today on the podcast we have Dr. Michelle Kittleson MD PhD. Dr. Kittleson is a Cardiologist, Director of Post Graduate Medical Education and Heart Failure and Transplantation, and a Professor of Medicine at Cedars – Sinai California Heart Center. Dr. Kittleson attended both Harvard and Yale Medical Schools. She then completed her Residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. In this podcast, Dr. Kittleson talks about many of her past mentors and the benefits of having a mentor, the future of heart failure transplant cardiology, teamwork in medicine, and more. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Today on the podcast we have Dr. Margaret Stager MD FAAP. Dr. Stager is a Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Director of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics for the MetroHealth Medical System. Dr. Stager received her MD from the State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. From there, she completed her residency in Pediatrics at the Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital in Ohio. Following that, she completed her fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at Boston Childrens Hospital. In this podcast, Dr. Stager talks about her journey through the field of adolescent medicine, the relationship of revenue and preventative care/wellness, physician burnout, and more. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Today on the podcast we have Dr. Melinda Manolas MD, MPH! Dr. Manolas is a third year resident at Weill-Cornell Hospital in New York who, upon completing her residency seeks a fellowship in endocrinology. Additionally, Dr. Manolas is a storyteller and digital educator with followings on twitter, Instagram, tiktok, and more. Dr. Manolas received her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University in 2015. From there she went onto receive her MD from Tulane University of Medicine in 2020. In this podcast, Dr. Manolas talks about the desigmitization of Physician Mental health, her path to becoming a resident, her thoughts on the future of medicine, and cultural humility.

Today on our podcast we have Dr. Geoffrey Maracek! Dr. Maracek is an orthopedic trauma surgeon who treats fractures in the upper and lower extremities, pelvis, and acetabulum at Cedars-Sini in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Maracek completed his Bachelor's Degree, MD, and Residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He then completed his fellowship at Harborview Medical Center. From there, he completed his education with the AO Jack McDaniel Memorial Fellowship in Switzerland. In this podcast, Dr. Maracek walks us through an average day for him as a doctor, the procedure for treating a broken femur or tibia, what he feels is the biggest problem in medicine today, and some of what it took for him to get to where he is today.

Dr. Gottfried is a Professor in Orthopedic Surgery, Professor in Neurosurgery, and Vice Chair for Clinical and Quality Outcomes at Duke University School of Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Gottfried received his M.D. in 2001 from the University of Arizona. From there, he went on to do his Residency in Neurosurgery and Fellowship in Spine Surgery at the University of Utah. Before becoming a professor at Duke, Dr. Gottfried was an Instructor of Spine and Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University. In this podcast, you will hear Dr. Gottfried talk about some of his daily work as a Neurosurgeon, his role as a medical consultant for many television shows, the future of medicine for both the physician and the patient, and what it takes to make it in his field. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Galgano is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Director of Spinal Oncology and Reconstructive Spinal Deformity Surgery, as well as Director of the Medical School Neurosurgery Clerkship Program at Suny Upstate University in Syracuse, NY. He specializes in Neurosurgery with a sub-specialty in spine surgery. Dr. Galgano attended St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. From there he went on to complete his Residency in Neurological Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where he works now. In this podcast, Dr. Galgano talks about his unique experiences and how he ties them into his work every day, his average day as a physician and as an educator, his personal life, work-life balance, and what he feels is wrong with the medical industry today. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Today on the podcast, we have Dr. Joseph Cosseli. Dr. Cosseli is a cardiothoracic surgeon; Program Director for the Aortic Surgery Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen Foundation Endowed Chair at Baylor, and Professor and Executive Vice Chair of the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Surgery. Dr. Cosseli received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Notre Dame. From there he went on to University of Texas Medical School at Galveston to receive his MD. Following that, Dr. Cosseli completed his General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery residencies at Baylor College of Medicine affiliate hospitals located in Huston, Texas. In this podcast, Dr. Cosseli talks about the great mentors in his life which influenced his decision to choose his field, the importance of decompression, the significance of academics in pursuing a medical career, and what it's like to spend a day in his shoes. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Jamie Coleman is an acute care surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery and Vice-Chair in the Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville. As an acute care surgeon, she specializes in trauma, emergency general surgery and surgical critical care. She completed her general surgery residency in Chicago at Cook County Hospital and Rush University and her trauma and surgical critical care fellowship in Atlanta at Grady Memorial Hospital with Emory University. Her current clinical research is focused on the physiologic impact of sleep deprivation, stress, and burnout amongst surgeons. She is the PI for the SuPer Trial (Surgeon Performance Trial), the largest study of continuous physiologic monitoring of acute care surgeons. Her groundbreaking work in sleep deprivation and stress in physicians has led to an entire new field of research. She is also a medical media expert, public speaker, avid writer and blogger. She, and her work, have been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Glamour magazine, and US News and World Report. In this podcast Dr. Coleman talks about her journey of becoming a surgeon, the importance of decompression and some methods that she herself uses, the influences of her family and background on her current path, waste within the medical industry, and advice to children hoping to join the medical field. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into teh practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. David Cohen is the Director of Clinical and Outcomes Research at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation in New York, NY. He is also a Professor of Medicine at Columbia University School of Medicine. In addition, he is a practicing interventional and structural cardiologist at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY as well as their Director of Academic Affairs. Dr. Cohen completed his MD at Harvard Medical School along with a Masters degree in Health Policy at the Harvard School of Public Health. From there, he completed his training in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Following that, he did his cardiology and interventional cardiology training at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. In this podcast, Dr. Cohen talks about what it's like to be an interventional and structural cardiologist in addition to being a Director of Academic Affairs and Professor, his unique hobby that helps him relax, and his reasons for getting into cardiology. Dr. Cohen also describes in simple words what occurs during a minimally invasive heart catheterization and a coronary angioplasty procedure. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Lattermann is the Chief of Sports Medicine Service and Director of Cartilage Repair Center in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Lattermann completed his medical education at the Hannover Medical School in Hannover, Germany. From there, he went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Following that, he completed fellowships in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and Rush University Medical Center. In this podcast, Dr. Lattermann talks about what it’s like to be an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and his incredibly busy schedule, his unique perspective into the field of medicine due to his international experience, the importance of balancing work and personal life, and the importance of compassion in medicine. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Waddell is an Orthopedic Surgeon at OrthoAtlanta Piedmont and Piedmont west in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Waddell completed his undergraduate and medical school education from Louisiana State University (LSU). He then completed a general surgery preliminary internship and his orthopedic surgery residency at the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. He then went on to complete his fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill-Cornell in New York, New York. Finally, he completed his fellowship in Healthy Policy Research from the American Associations of Hip and Knee Surgeons. In this podcast, Dr. Waddell speaks about the impact that his father had on where his career has gone, how medicine has changed, the innovation that has happened in the field of Orthopedic Surgery, an in-depth explanation of the process of how to perform a hip replacement, his experiences during medical training, important skills to develop early, and so much more. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Balakrishnan is a neonatologist, quality improvement specialist, and clinician educator at Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Balakrishnan attended Sri Ramachandra Deemed University, Chennai Sri Ramachandra Medical College for medical school and an internship in internal medicine. Next, she did her residency in pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Finally, she did her fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. In this podcast you’ll hear Dr. Balakrishnan talk about the differences that she felt from going to medical school in India, and practicing in the United States, her work as a neonatologist as well as a quality improvement specialist, and the influence which her parents had on her journey to medicine and where she is now. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Samuel Poore, MD, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Poore completed his MD and PhD at Brown University. From there, he went on to complete his residency in surgery at the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Finally, Dr. Poore did a fellowship in Microsurgery and Research at the Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery. In this podcast, Dr. Poore talks about the huge effect which his parents had on him, the importance of mentors, and the less known side of plastic surgery. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Today on our podcast, our guest is Dr. Amy Vinson! Dr. Vinson, MD, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), is Senior Associate in Perioperative Anesthesia, Waltham Hospitalist, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Vinson is Assistant Professor of Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School. In this podcast, among other things, we’ll hear Dr. Vinson speak about the importance of kindness in life and in medicine, the concept of “the next right step” in the journey of finding one’s calling, and the importance of compassion and a strong work ethic. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Today on the podcast our guest is Dr. David Cooke, MD, FACS, who is Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Wellness, Task-Force Chair of the Comprehensive Lung Cancer Screening Program, Head, of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Associate Director, Cardiothoracic Robotics Program, and Associate Professor at University of California (UC) Davis. Dr. Cooke received his Bachelor of the Arts degree from UC Berkeley and, from there, he went on to get his MD from Harvard Medical School. Following that, he did his residency for Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. After that, he completed a fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and then another fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery from University of Michigan School of Medicine. In this podcast, you’ll hear Dr. Cooke’s thoughts on the industry of medicine, the importance of mentors, some skills necessary to succeed in the field of medicine, what it’s like to be on the cutting edge of General thoracic Surgery, and what’s on the horizon for his field. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

This is part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Sosa. Our gest is Dr. Julie Ann Sosa, MD, MA, FACS, professor and chair of the Department of Surgery and holds the Leon Goldman, MD, Distinguished Professorship in Surgery at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Sosa received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Princeton University. From there, she went to Oxford University where she received her Master of Arts degree. After that, Dr. Sosa went to Johns Hopkins University where she received her MD, and then did the Halsted residency program, followed by a fellowship. In this podcast you’ll hear about Dr. Sosa’s thoughts on diversity in medicine, her advice to people aspiring to be a doctor, and her view on what may happen in the medical industry in 10 years and what makes medicine the greatest profession in the world. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Our guest is Dr. Julie Ann Sosa, MD, MA, FACS, professor and chair of the Department of Surgery and holds the Leon Goldman, MD, Distinguished Professorship in Surgery at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Sosa received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Princeton University. From there, she went to Oxford University where she received her Master of Arts degree. After that, Dr. Sosa went to Johns Hopkins University where she received her MD, and then did the Halsted residency program, followed by a fellowship. In this podcast, you’ll hear about what an average day is like for a chair of surgery, her scenic path to becoming a surgeon, and the impact her father had on her journey there. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Bell is an assistant professor of medicine in the divisions of Infectious Diseases and International Health and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at University of Virginia (UVA) located in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is also the Director of the medical intensive care unit (ICU). Dr. Bell graduated from UVA with a degree in African American studies. From there, he went on to complete medical school at Columbia University. He went on to train in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed his infectious disease fellowship there, and then did a fellowship in critical care at the National Institute of Health. In this podcast, you’ll hear about how Dr. Bell deals with the challenges of being a critical care doctor, his unique take on stress, his role model, and his take on what should change in medicine. You can see his full bio at: https://uvahealth.com/findadoctor/profile/taison-d-bell White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Kamala Tamirisa is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist at Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia, In Dallas Texas. Dr. Tamirisa completed her training in Internal Medicine and served as Chief Resident at St. Louis University. She then went on to complete her General Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Cardiac MRI fellowships at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. In this podcast you’ll hear about Dr. Tamirisa’s unique take on how to become a leader in the field of medicine, her fascinating hobbies and how she uses them to decompress after a long day at work, you’ll hear her explain how the heart works in very simple terms, and the direction in which her field is moving. Her twitter handle is @KTamirisaMD. You can see her full bio at: https://tcaheart.com/dr-kamala-tamirisa/ White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Today’s podcast is very special because it is our first international podcast! This White Coat Story is with Dr. Chris Armstrong! Dr. Armstrong is a general surgeon who specializes in Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery at Summit Surgical in Calgary Canada. Dr. Armstrong tells us about what should change in medicine today, and what led him to be a surgeon, some insights about the differences between medicine in Canada and the US from a doctor’s perspective, and some great advice for children aspiring to be doctors and more. His twitter handle is @docstrongarm. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Michael Sgroi is Clinical Assistant Professor, Vascular Surgery at Stanford University and Associate Program Director. Dr. Sgroi completed his medical education at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine followed by residency at UC Irvine in General Surgery. From there, he went to Stanford University to finish his fellowship in Vascular Surgery where he then joined the faculty. Don’t miss hearing about Dr. Sgroi’s day as a Vascular Surgeon, his thoughts on work-life balance for physicians, and the business side of medicine. You can find him on twitter @michaelsgroi15. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Neil Floch, MD, is a bariatric surgeon who practices at the Nuvance Danbury Hospital Campus and the WCHN Norwalk Hospital Campus. Dr. Floch got his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his residency at Beth Israel Medical Center (now part of Mount Sinai Health System), followed by a fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. Don’t miss hearing about Dr. Floch’s inspiration to enter the medical field, some of the problems in today’s medical system and how Dr. Floch is able to combine his passion for art and metabolic surgery in his everyday life. His twitter handle is @NeilFlochMD. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. David H. Chafey, MD is Associate Professor, Musculoskeletal Oncology, and Orthopedic Trauma, at University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He is also the Fellowship Director for Trauma and Oncologic Reconstruction there. Dr. Chafey got his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. He completed his orthopedic residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He then went on to complete a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Sonoran Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons in Scottsdale, Arizona. He then got a second fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Don’t miss hearing about Dr. Chafey’s early inspiration for medicine as a calling, and his insights into a day in the life of an Orthopedic Surgeon. His twitter handle is @davidcmd. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

This White Coat Story is with Dr. Christian Jones, Director of Acute Care Surgery Fellowship and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. After completing a postgraduate degree in mathematics, he changed fields and graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California before his residency in general surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He completed his fellowship at Ohio State University in Surgical Critical Care where he then joined the staff. From there he joined Johns Hopkins University where he is now. Enjoy this deeply thoughtful conversation with Dr. Jones’ unique view of medicine and his advice for aspiring physicians. His twitter handle is @jonessurgery and you can see his blog at https://jonessurgery.com/. You can see his full bio at https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/results/directory/profile/10003148/christian-jones. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Peter Chin-Hong is Associate Dean for Regional Campuses. He is a medical educator who specializes in treating infectious diseases, particularly infections that develop in patients who have suppressed immune systems, such as solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients and HIV+ organ transplant recipients. He directs the immunocompromised host infectious diseases program at UCSF. His research focuses on donor derived infections in transplant recipients and molecular diagnostics of infectious diseases in patients with suppressed immune systems. He went to Brown University for his undergraduate and medical degrees. He has earned many awards at UCSF including the UCSF Henry J. Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2009. You can see his full bio at https://profiles.ucsf.edu/peter.chin-hong#narrative. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Linda Girgis MD, FAAFP, is a dedicated board-certified family physician in private practice in South River, New Jersey and its surrounding communities. She is a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School as well as a faculty member of CME courses at Harvard Medical School. Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Girgis received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her residency at Sacred Heart Hospital, a program affiliated with Temple University, during which time she was recognized as intern of the year by the faculty. Because of her commitment to excellence, Dr. Girgis has continued to earn awards and recognition from her peers and a variety of industry bodies, including: • Most nominated Health IT Change Agent of 2015 by Health IT Outcomes • Named one of the top 10 doctors to follow on Twitter by Compass Healthcare Redefined, October 2015 • Named one of the top 100 healthcare influencers by HealthJoy, September 2015 • Named one of the 10 doctors that others follow on twitter by MDigital Life February 2016 • Named one of the top 5 Women in Healthcare blogs in 2016 by Live Clinic. • Named one of The Top 50 Health IT Blogs by HealthTech, 2017 She is a board member of Protect the Pecs Foundation as well as a medical advisory board member for Practicing Physicians for America. Additionally, she is a blogger for Physician’s Weekly, Physicians Practice, PlatformQ Health and MedicalPractice Insider, as well as a guest columnist for Medcity News, PM360 and Health IT Outcomes. She has published articles in several other media outlets. Dr. Girgis has written five books: Inside Our Broken Healthcare System, The War on Doctors, The Healthcare Apocalypse, Pandemic Rising and The Scent of Jasmine. She has been interviewed in US News, CNN, Reader’s Digest, on NBC Nightly News, and in many others. This is a special COVID-19 edition of the White Coat Story podcast. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Oshrine specializes in blood and marrow transplants as a pediatric hematologist/oncologist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Cancer & Bone Marrow Disorders Institute. His clinical focus is in the treatment of high-risk leukemias with blood and marrow transplantation, and his research focus is in immune recovery after transplant. He joined the hospital in 2014 after completing a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He received the Excellence in Service & Professionalism Award in the 2018 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Excellence Awards. Dr. Oshrine earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston Children’s Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, the Children’s Oncology Group, the American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. You can see his full bio at https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Find-A-Doctor/Practitioner-Details/Benjamin--Reed--Oshrine. White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Decker is a pediatric cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies and heart failure. He offers innovative and minimally invasive techniques to benefit patients at the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Heart Institute. Before joining All Children’s, Dr. Decker was an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, where he completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology, an advanced fellowship in heart failure/transplantation, and an advanced fellowship in pediatric electrophysiology at Baylor College of Medicine. A graduate of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Camden, New Jersey, Dr. Decker did his pediatric residency training at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. You can see his full bio at https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Find-A-Doctor/Practitioner-Details/Jamie--Andrew--Decker White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Dumois is the clinical practice director for Pediatric Infectious Disease at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. He joined the Hospital in 1993 as assistant director of Pediatric Infectious Disease and became the program director in 2003. He also directs their International Adoption Clinic. You can see his full bio at https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Find-A-Doctor/Practitioner-Details/Juan--Antonio--Dumois White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Mohamed Rehman, is professor of anesthesiology and critical care in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the chair of the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. You can see his full bio at https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Find-A-Doctor/Practitioner-Details/Mohamed--Athaur--Rehman White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Paul Danielson is the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. He was an early adopter of minimally invasive surgical techniques and has expertise in treating chest wall deformities. You can see his full bio at https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Find-A-Doctor/Practitioner-Details/Paul--David--Danielson White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.

Dr. Ransom, who specializes in neuropsychology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, talks about her field and her journey getting there. You can see her bio at https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Find-A-Doctor/Practitioner-Details/Danielle--Ransom Hope you enjoy the podcast!