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Today on the show, we have Jonathan Thompson. Serving in the military for over a decade, Jonathan takes us through his wealth of real-world experience. Whether it was helping out during a cholera outbreak or delivering newborns in remote villages, he shares his incredible experience as a Special Forces medic serving not only his fellow soldiers but also the community at large. Through his story of starting medical school at 40, we learn the importance of grit and not giving up on our dreams and aspirations.

Today on the show, we have Dayaan Ghani. Navigating through his story to medicine, he highlights how his community, passions, and faith have all lead him to where he is today. Whether it was living in Flint during the Flint Water Crisis or being born to Pakistani immigrants, he brings us insights into the importance of community, culture, and health. Dayaan hopes to be a physician focused on creating lasting lifestyle changes in his patients.

Instagram: @dghanifit

Website: dghanifit.com (coming soon!)

Today on the show, we have Eneka Lamb. Throughout our conversation, Eneka takes us on a journey through several countries. Having been born in Hong Kong, she shares her unique experience of being an international medical student. Whether it was spending 3 months in Kenya or serving in the Peace Corps in Guyana, Eneka's experiences illustrate her commitment to service and the importance of helping the underserved.

Instagram: @enekalamb

Orgs: @standsafe_msuchm | @grandrapidsstreetmedicine

Today on the show, we have Grant Backer. Whether it was his time as a clinical research coordinator or his involvement with programs pioneering Shared Decision Making, Grant takes us through his unique journey with education, research, and patient care. Learning from his experiences, he hopes to see the paradigm of medicine shift from treating the disease to treating the patient.

Instagram: @grant.backer

Today on the show, we have Maddie Merwin. By following her stories, we explore her journey from a rural town in California to where she is now. Whether it was her experiences with the healthcare system or the service she actively engages in, she advocates for more informed care that acknowledges the impact of connecting people to the right resources and including the family within the sphere of care.

email: [email protected]

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Today on the show, we have Veesh Swamy. Throughout our conversation, Veesh navigates us through his journey to medicine and elucidates the importance of the intersection between art and health design. Veesh brings his passion for the arts, photography, and fashion to share a unique perspective that he hopes will positively impact the patient experience. 

E-mail:         [email protected]

Website:      veeshswamy.com

Instagram:   @veeshswamy