Docs Talk Story

Welcome to Season 2 of Docs Talk Story! In this episode, we introduce our newest team members Charissa, Jaimee, and Rae. Don't miss an episode of this season! We have yet another great line-up of local doctors on the show this season! 

In this episode, we had so much fun talking story with Dr. Jennifer King, a pediatric sports medicine doc at the Kapiolani Bone and Joint Center...and first Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine on the show! Dr. King attended medical school at Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete pediatrics residency and sports medicine fellowship at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey! Join us as we talk about the holistic focus of osteopathic medicine, the team-based, community-based nature of sports medicine, and the constant shift and challenge of balancing work with family life! She’s also got some of the best advice...from active listening to finances and much more! 

In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Kyra Len, a pediatric hospitalist at the Kapiolani Medical Center. Join us as we talk about Dr. Len's typical day as a pediatric hospitalist, as well as how she balances her administrative roles with her clinical practice and her family. 

In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Mike Tom, a geriatrician at Queen’s Medical Center. Dr. Tom is a 2013 JABSOM grad, who went on to internal medicine residency and geriatrics fellowship training here in Hawaii. Join us as we talk about the various options to practice as a geriatrician, the complexity of geriatric medicine, and the hope we can bring to these challenging end-of-life care situations.  We hope you're inspired by this episode...Hawaii is in more need of geriatricians! 

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Russell Woo, a pediatric surgeon at Kapiolani Medical Center, as well as Associate Professor of Surgery and the Associate Chair for Research. Tune in to hear about the pathway to pediatric surgery, the typical day of a pediatric surgeon, and some pearls of advice for medical students hoping to go into pediatric surgery! 

In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Desiree Medeiros, a pediatric hematology oncology doc at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. Dr. Des stayed in Hawaii for medical school and residency then completed her fellowship at the Children's Medical Center of Dallas. Don’t worry, it’s not as depressing as you might think! Join us as we talk about the journey from a child’s diagnosis to cure, future directions in oncology, and the care team involved in supporting patients and their families! We hope you're inspired by the amazing intimacy, reward, teamwork, and relationships cultivated in this field! 

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kara Wong-Ramsey, a neonatologist at Kapiolani Medical Center. Tune in for some discussions not only on the training pathway and typical day of a neonatologist, but also on some tough topics, such as walking with families through loss and grief, advice on starting families during medical training, and dealing with fear. 

In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Marcus Iwane, an internal medicine doc at the Kaiser Nanaikeola Clinic in Nanakuli. Growing up around Nanakuli and completing all his medical training here in Hawaii, Dr. Iwane’s story is all about embracing and perpetuating cultural health. Join us to hear more about rural medicine, the pros and cons of group practice, and mentorship!

In this episode, we talk story with Dr. John Garvie, a gastroenterologist in Kailua. Dr. Garvie spent his training and education, as well as much of his career on the mainland. He has been working in Hawaii for 12 years. Join us to learn more about the pathway to becoming a gastroenterologist, as well as hear some of his wisdom and insights about his passion for medicine and service to his communities!

In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Lee Buenconsejo-Lum, the current Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at JABSOM, Designated Institutional Official/Director of Graduate Medical Education, and Professor of Family Medicine & Community Health. Dr. Buenconsejo-Lum is an amazing example of how a career in medicine gives us the opportunity to make a positive impact for our communities in the unique areas we're passionate about! Join us to hear about pathways in medical education, perspectives in light of recent USMLE Step 1 changes, and what advocacy looks like behind the scenes!