Deacon Dialogues

Medical school is more than memorization — it’s about discovering how you learn best. In this episode, Julia sits down with Suzanne Hawks, Assistant Director for the CLASS (Center for Learning Access and Student Success) office at WFUSM, to share practical study techniques, realistic time management strategies, and mindset shifts to help students succeed and feel confident in their learning journey. 

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What are the Certificate Programs at Wake? In this episode, Julia sits with Parker Bryant the MHA Pre-Clerkship Education Specialist in Medical Education and Jon Goforth the Director of Continuous Quality Improvement for WFUSM to discuss the improvements made for the concentrations and specialties offered here at the School of Medicine. 

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What is the Deacon Delegates Social Media Ambassador Program? In this episode, Alex sits with Social Media Strategist Audra Goforth to talk about the Deacon Delegates program and how a School of Medicine student can participate. 

Interested in learning more? Check out the program and apply here: https://school.wakehealth.edu/campus-and-community-life/student-life/deacon-delegates

Questions? Email [email protected] to connect!

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Welcome to Season 3 of Deacon Dialogues! This season, we welcome back Julia Henault and Alex Riddell to the mic as they host a variety of conversations centered around culture, opportunities, community, and academcis here at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. 

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In this episode, Julia chats with Rosemary Colen as the two talk about their experience visiting the School of Medicine's second campus located at The Pearl in Charlotte, NC. 
 
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In this episode, Julia sits down with Christopher Davis, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Faculty Advisor of the Wilderness Medicine Certificate Program, Abbie Wehner, MD, Wilderness Medicine Fellow in the Department of Emergency Medicine and recent WFUSM graduate Thea Lance, MD, to talk about all-things Wilderness Medicine.
 
Plus, mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 28, 2025 for the 5th annual Bandages and Brews event from 5:45-7:45 PM at Fiddling’ Fish Brewery. This event will offer free hands-on wilderness medicine skills classes and outdoor safety tips. There will be a raffle with tons of great prizes donated by local businesses as well.
 
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In this episode, Alex asks fellow students Sreya Kunapuil and Pearce Hyatt why they chose to attend Wake Forest University School of Medicine and shares why he also chose to attend WFUSM.  

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In this episode, Julia asks fellow students Carlos Lombardero, Madison Miner, and Zeyad Daher why they chose to attend Wake Forest University School of Medicine and shares why she also chose to attend WFUSM.  

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In this episode, Alex talks to Dr. Jillian Urban about biomechanics in sports safety -- especially data driven by head injuries and the importance of mouthguards. 
 
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In this episode, Julia talks to M4 Claire Hoffman and M3 Aren Forster about the life and academics of medical school and beyond.
 
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