Docs Talk Story

In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Kenric Murayama, a general surgeon and also the Chair of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Department of Surgery and the Program Director for the University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Surgery Residency Program. Join us as we talk about applying to residency programs, the importance of finding your passion within medicine, and the future outlook for general surgery in Hawaii. We learned so much from talking with Dr. Murayama and we hope you guys can walk away with something special too! 

In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Kore Liow, founder of Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience, one of the largest neurology private practices in Hawaii. Dr. Liow shares with us his incredible journey in medicine, some insights on tough questions, such as dealing with grief, as well as some tips for students interested in neurology. 

In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Kelli-Ann Voloch, a local pediatrician at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center and also an assistant professor at JABSOM for the Department of Native Hawaiian Health. Join us as we talk about medical education fellowships, some of the challenges of working at a community health center, and the keys to avoiding burnout. We had a lot of fun recording and we hope you guys enjoy this episode!  

In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Diana Huang, an ob/gyn in private practice. Join us to hear about some of the nuances in private practice and how it affects the work-life balance of an ob/gyn. Dr. Huang’s story is full of great advice for future doctors, particularly those who are interested in managing and starting their own practices!

In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Todd Kuwaye, a local internal medicine doc at Kaiser Koolau trained in MedPeds. Dr. Kuwaye also wears many other hats in leadership, playing a big role in improving Kaiser’s primary care system in Hawaii. Join us to learn about what makes MedPeds and practicing in Hawaii unique...and you’ll get some top notch tips on how to counteract burnout along the way! We hope Dr. Kuwaye’s story and wisdom inspires you, grounds you, and moves you into thought and action.

Welcome to our podcast, "Docs Talk Story"! We're so glad you're here! We created this podcast to share the unique stories of our physicians here at home in hopes of inspiring listeners and helping medical students navigate the wide range of specialties the medical field has to offer. We hope you share in our excitement after hearing about our vision in this introduction episode!