Deacon Dialogues

In this episode, Jaelen King talks to Davis Brady highlighting the student organization Surgery in the Metaverse and its opportunities available at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Surgery in the Metaverse provides an inclusive space where students from all healthcare fields can come together to explore and grow. By offering hands-on VR experiences, opportunities are created for personal and professional development in a collaborative and welcoming environment.

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In this episode, Jaelen King talks to Dr. David Manthey, Rebecca Walker and Kennedy Combs,  highlighting the unique mentorship opportunities available at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Learn more about the mentorship programs here at Wake Forest University School of Medicine:
Kennedy-Hopkins Scholars Mentor Program
This program aims to improve the experience of underrepresented minorities in residency and fellowship programs. The program also helps recruit and retain underrepresented minorities in these programs.
Navigating Medical School (NMS)
This student-led program provides mentoring to junior medical students in their academic, professional, and career development. 
Mentor Academy
This 6-month program provides training and support for mid-career faculty to enhance their mentoring skills. 
Best SELF (Supportive Enrichment and Learning for Families)
This program provides free weekly academic mentorship from WFUSM students to children of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist employees. 
Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS)
This program has departmental liaisons who connect WIMS with departments within Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
 
Lastly, check the Careers in Medicine Canvas page (Specialty Resources: Careers in Medicine).

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In this episode, Jaelen King talks to fourth-year medical student Pinyu Chen and Associate Professor of Neurology Dr. Vanessa Baute Penry about food, food choices and teaching nutrition in medical school.

Find Pinyu and Dr. Penry's research article here: Nutrition Module: Addressing the Nutrition Education Gap in Undergraduate Medical Curricula via a Novel Approach
  
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In this episode, Jaelen King talks to biomedical students Anna Kaneb, Anyanso Kalu and Bea Gar about the many opportunities within the Biomedical Science Graduate Program.
 
This conversation highlights the care that professors display, the many mentorship opportunities available, the connection between the BMSC and MD program, research projects and just provide general advice on how to maneuver the pursuit of healthcare professions. 
 
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During this episode, Jaelen King talks to second-year students Antonella Henson-Vendrell, Andy Mendoza and Anna Kuzma about their experience at Medical Student Research Day (MSRD) and the Medical Student Research Program (MSRP). 

Learn more about MSRD 2024 here: https://school.wakehealth.edu/features/research/medical-student-research-day

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During this episode, we spotlight the unique Genetic Counseling program offered by Wake Forest University School of Medicine, highlighting the path to pursuing a career in Genetic Counseling and the format of the School of Medicine training program.

Take a listen as Jaelen King talks to Holland Tapp, Megan Johnson and Savannah Moore about the Genetic Counseling program. 

Genetic Counselor Awareness Day is Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Ready to learn more?
Access to Genetic Counselors Service Act: https://www.nsgc.org/POLICY/Federal-Advocacy 
CEAL: https://qrco.de/CEAL


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On this episode, Jaelen King interviews fourth-year medical student Alexis LeMone who recently completed a one-month clinical rotation with the Carolina Panthers as part of the NFL’s Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.
 
Learn more about Alexis LeMone's experience, and check out all the amazing work she has done here: https://school.wakehealth.edu/features/education/medical-student-has-immersive-training-with-carolina-panthers

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During this episode, we highlight different experiences unique to transitioning at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Take a listen as Jaelen King talks to Colton Smith, Mathieu Norcross and Kaylee Wu, centering the conversation around the important support system at WFUSM, which is comprised of peers, professors, and other professionals.

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On this episode, Jaelen King interviews third-year medical student Sydney Karre about her experience with lupus as well as her work with the Ronald McDonald House.
 
Learn more about Sydney’s journey, and check out all the amazing work she has done here: https://school.wakehealth.edu/features/education/medical-students-health-journey-comes-full-circle

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In this episode, we dive into the reasons behind Chioma, Dillon, and Dr. Rosenbaum’s decisions to attend Wake Forest University School of Medicine, along with the defining experiences that have shaped their journeys. They share personal insights on what sets WFUSM apart, from its programs to its community, giving listeners an authentic look at life as a medical student. Tune in for a first-hand account of the unique opportunities and challenges here at WFUSM!

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