In My Shoes

By In My Shoes

In My Shoes is a project developed by future professionals from a minority background, aimed to reach out to provide advice and promote a career in health care to other minority students by providing ... more

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The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.

In My Shoes episodes:

June 25, 2021 We're Back!
Hey there Life Savers! We're back from a brief break. Today we have information for those who are considering a career in healthcare! Join us as we discuss 5 careers you can obtain under 1 year which can change your life. We also have a Giveaway for our listeners! Check out our Instagram for more details.
Have a question? Want to share your story or give advice? Please feel free to reach out to us on our Instagram, Twitter or Email.
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Instagram: @InMyShoes101
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May 21, 2021 Let's Talk Mental Health
Hello lifesavers and welcome back to another episode of In My Shoes! Last week, we got to meet Dr. Perez, a licensed psychiatrist and a professor at Larkin University. This week we dove in and asked her some questions pertaining to the signs to look out for when our mental health is not in check. She covers everything from everyday coping mechanisms along to how to know when it’s time to seek professional help. All these topics and more are covered in this week's episode so be sure to check it out !

Have a question? Want to share your story or give advice? Please feel free to reach out to us on our Instagram, Twitter or Email.
Contact Us:
Instagram: @InMyShoes101
Twitter: @InMyShoes
Email: [email protected]

Scholarships:
1. Colgate-Palmolive Haz La U Scholarship
https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/core-values/community-responsibility/make-the-u

2. Christopher Veale Scholarship
https://www.christophervealescholarship.com/
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May 14, 2021 An Interview with a Psychiatrist
Hey there Life Savers! In this episode of In My Shoes we speak to Dr. Perez, a psychiatrist and professor at Larkin University. Join us as we explore her passion for medicine and teaching. As usual life savers, we have also listed two scholarships for you to check out this week and if you have any mental health questions, let us know on our Instagram or Twitter!

Have a question? Want to share your story or give advice? Please feel free to reach out to us on our Instagram, Twitter or Email.
Contact Us:
Instagram: @InMyShoes101
Twitter: @InMyShoes
Email: [email protected]

Scholarships:
1. Deivery Harris Empowerement Scholarship
https://www.justicetribe.org/deiveryharrisempowermentscholarship
2. Executive Leadership Council
https://www.elcinfo.com/about-the-council/
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April 30, 2021Intro to Mental Health
Hey there Life Savers! In this episode of In My Shoes we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month which begins this May. In this episode our hosts take you through a brief introduction of what mental health means to them including a few ways they managed their stress through this pandemic, as well as resources for anyone who feels like they may need some additional help during this time. Down below we have linked all the places you can reach out to to get help as well as all the scholarships listed during this episode. Mental health is an important topic, and here at In My Shoes we want you to know that we are here for you !

Have a question? Want to share your story or give advice? Please feel free to reach out to us on our Instagram, Twitter or Email.

Contact Us:
Instagram: @InMyShoes101
Twitter: @InMyShoes
Email: [email protected]

Resources Mentioned in podcast:
National Crisis Text Line     https://www.crisistextline.org/

54321 Grounding Technique   bit.ly/ground_ref

Anxiety and Depression Association of America. https://adaa.org/

Black Emotional and Mental Health    https://www.beam.community/

Asian Mental Health Collective   https://www.asianmhc.org/

Emotions Anonymous https://emotionsanonymous.org/

Be Strong   https://bestrong.global/

LiveWell Foundation https://www.livewell-foundation.org/

Mental Health Apps:
Talkspace

Betterhelp

Larkr

ReGain

TeenCounseling

Scholarships:
1. SHAPE America Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship
https://convention.shapeamerica.org/scholarships/billkanescholarship.aspx
2. Desire To Inspire Scholarship
https://blackmanmd.com/the-desire-to-inspire-scholarship/

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April 16, 2021 Part 2 of Chatting with the Dean
Hey and welcome back life savers! In this episode of in my shoes, we continue speaking with Dr, Echols as she gives insight on various topics as well as respond to common questions. Also featured in this episode is additional scholarship information so be sure to check it out!
Scholarship - Watermark Scholarship for Women in STEM (Link Below)
https://www.watermarkinsights.com/watermark-scholars/?mkt_tok=MjQzLVZaUy02MDgAAAF8dJpaN9jhJAorfolqcNz4lxzql2IuUjNmFvn34eySprlrg4yy_4XEMHr-cLbvqGADEQLhaW9mujIYtojFow30s1xW7PcdUI5L-PBVLeDA

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20min
April 09, 2021 Dr. Echols’ Advice for Future Professionals
Welcome back lifesavers to Episode 3, part 1 of In My Shoes! In our previous episode, we touched a little bit on diversity and how as students you can do more to enhance diversity at your university. In this episode, we interview Dr. Echols, Dean of Larkin University College of Biomedical Science. Join us as we ask her questions that can help you on your journey to become a medical professional! We have a little bit of everything for those in undergrad to those in the application process and need that extra helping hand. Stay tuned for next week as we release part 2 of this interview!

Scholarships:
http://brownmae.org/scholarships/
https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/741

Contact Us:
Instagram: @InMyShoes101
Twitter: @InMyShoes
Email: [email protected]
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35min
March 26, 2021 Diversity: Time for a Change!
On this episode of In My Shoes, we provide our fellow future healthcare professionals with statistics found in several different research papers and articles that highlights the disparity in diversity throughout Florida and the United States. We then give you, our “Lifesavers”, some interesting tips as to how you can stand out in your application and what you can do during your time in your undergraduate years to begin to set yourself apart. Speaking of college students, are you a minority and looking for scholarships? Look no further as we also include resources to help you in your search for financial aid. Have a great day and can’t wait to see you next time!

Follow Us!
Instagram: @InMyShoes101
Twitter: @InMyShoes
Email: [email protected]

Articles Mentioned in Episode:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24937335/
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/22/health/black-nurses-mental-health-wellness/index.html
https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/workforce/data/table-11-major-professional-activity-physicians-race/ethnicity-2018

Scholarships:
https://www.aacp.org/resource/cvs-health-minority-scholarship-pharmacy-students
https://www.scholarships.com/

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March 19, 2021 Get To Know Us
We are as diverse as our stories. Join us and listen to why the hosts (Stevanie, Krystal & Chris) chose medicine as a career choice. In this episode we recant what guided us toward this path, and why we decided to start the podcast in the first place. Join us weekly to hear the stories from different Healthcare professionals, as well as scholarship opportunities, advice, and information about the different options and opportunities available to you.
Follow us!
Instagram: @InMyShoes101
Twitter: @InMyShoes
Email: [email protected]
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26min

FAQs about In My Shoes:

How many episodes does In My Shoes have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.