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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In this episode, Julia talks to Jessica McPherson, MD, and Laurel Katherine Berry, MD about all-things related to OBGYN medicine. Tune in as they discuss education and training, residency, and even share advice for students who are considering OBGYN as a specialty.
 
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In this episode, Alex talks with Dr. Roy Strowd, Associate Professor and Vice Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, about Match Day, the matching process, what happens in residency, as well as his own Match experience. 

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In this episode, Alex sits down with first-year medical student David Sotolongo to discuss his time as a Navy SEAL, which has since led him to medical school. Listen in as he talks about his journey from being a platoon medic to becoming an aspiring doctor.

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In this episode, Julia sits down with first-year medical student Kaisa Chancey, who is not your traditional med student. Chancey is not only in her 40s but also a mother to four children. Tune in to hear her story on how she changed her path to become a doctor while balancing the responsibilities of motherhood.


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Join us as Alex Riddle talks to Clinical Anatomy Director Dr. Thomas Perrault — one of the first faces many first-year med students meet. Get to know Dr. Perrault, his journey to WFUSM, his passions, and his love for anatomy. 

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Welcome to Season 2 of Deacon Dialogues! This season, we welcome students 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, Jaelen King continues the converstaion around the student-run DEAC (Delivering Equal Access to Care) Clinic highlighting the Patient Navigation Program and DEAC Gala with student Alex Sinks.

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DEAC Clinic Gala – A Night in the Quarter
DEAC Clinic students will once again hold their annual fundraising gala on Saturday, March 8, 2025. 

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