AMWA Diversity Dialogues

Aryana Sharrak and Aimen Vanood talk about their journey into the medical field. As 4th year medical students, they are on the cusp of entering a career they have dreamed of for years. Each of them has a unique background that has led them down this path. Both have been working diligently in the SoDI on various projects that will likely have lasting impacts. 

This is the first installment in a series of conversations with student leadership. 

Dr. Merry Jean Losso (PGY2), inspiration behind Diversity Dialogues, joins the podcast with Dr. Dahima Cintron (PGY3). We discuss their involvement with AMWA's SoDI over the years and how they have transitioned into their roles in residency and their experiences with health disparities. 

Dr. Ana Maria Lopez and Dr. Nathalie Johnson discuss their experience in breast health, biases, disparities and social determinants that affect how minority women are screened, diagnosed and treated. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode

https://komenoregon.org/african-american-initiative/ by Dr. Nathalie Johnson

https://www.azchow.org by Dr. Ana Maria Lopez

We continue our conversation surrounding Rural Health Disparities with sub-committee lead, Dr. Vidhya Sundareshan. Special guest, Dr. Alice Thornton joins us to discuss her experience with HIV patients, the stigmas they face and the challenges surrounding comprehensive care.

From our Innovations Sub-committee, Dr. Vidhya Prakash is back with her mentor and sponsor Dr. Wendi El-Amin. They discuss with host Chyanne Brown how important representation is in the field of technology and science for girls and minorities, sharing their experiences and personal anecdotes. 

Featuring our Rural Health Sub-committee, Host Chyanne Brown talks with Dr. Vidhya Prakash, co-lead of the committee and special guest Dr. Kim Templeton to discuss the many issues facing both patients and physicians in rural communities.

In the inaugural episode of AMWA Diversity Dialogues, host Chyanne Brown talks with Dr. Nicole Sandhu (AMWA National President) & Dr. Neelum Aggarwal (AMWA Chief Diversity Officer) about how AMWA has been undertaking D&I issues as an organization and what they hope to see for the future!