LECOM Presents: Heroes In Training

Host: Father Rubino

Guest: Dr. Tim Novak

Dr. Tim Novak is the Dean of the LECOM School of Health Services Administration and explains the outcome oriented focus of teaching the business and ethics of healthcare to future leaders. Tim discusses the transition to online virtual education, teaching patient-centered care while taking care of the greater good, and the fiscal responsibility of doctors to operate a solvent practice as the School of Health Services Administration continues to prepare future LECOM healthcare heroes.

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Hosts: Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen

Guest: Dr. Tony El-Hayek

Dr. Tony El-Hayek is a LECOM graduate and talks with student doctors Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen about his life as a fourth year resident of anesthesiology at the Cleveland Clinic. Tony shares how an anesthesiologist prepares and works with patients throughout the surgical process. He explains how doctors work together during emergency situations and clarifies various specifics and stereotypes of the profession while working at what he loves as one of the LECOM healthcare heroes.

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Host: Dr. Rachel Ogden, School of Pharmacy Dean

Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Ardillo


Dr. Elizabeth Ardillo is a class of 2017 LECOM graduate of the School of Pharmacy. She was drawn to natural alternative therapies as a teenager and continued to work in a pharmacy during her academic and pre-professional career. After graduation, she even relocated to work full-time with the same company. Elizabeth is currently the Director of Medical Education and Lead Pharmacist at Green Thumb Industries. She is also the Clinical Director of Rise Maryland. These positions allow her to work directly with physicians and patients to improve health and wellness through the use of cannabis. Elizabeth shares her experience as a student, her transition to being a pharmacist with a cannabis company, and keys to her path toward becoming one of the LECOM healthcare heroes.

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Host: Dr. Rachel Ogden, School of Pharmacy Dean

Guest: Dr. Brandon Sing

Dr. Brandon Sing is a LECOM graduate of the School of Pharmacy, where he was awarded the LECOM School of Pharmacy Academic Excellence Award. After graduation, he went on to complete a PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at Saint Vincent Hospital, a tertiary care facility within the Alleghany Health Network, in Erie, PA. During this time, Brandon developed an interest and passion for teaching and, therefore, decided to pursue a Master of Science in Medical Education from LECOM. Brandon now works at LECOM as an associate professor of pharmacy practice and is the School of Pharmacy director of pharmacy residency education. Brandon shares his experience as a student and his path toward becoming an educator as one of the LECOM healthcare heroes.

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Host: Dr. Rachel Ogden, School of Pharmacy Dean

Guest: Taylor Platt

Taylor is a LECOM student in the class of 2022 and is enrolled in the accelerated pathway at the Erie campus. She completed her prerequisites at Slippery Rock University and is very active as a student at LECOM. Taylor is one of the ambassadors that interacts with admissions candidates during the admissions process and participates in recruiting events hosted by the School of Pharmacy. She is also a member of Phi Lambda Sigma, which is the national pharmacy leadership society. Taylor shares her experience as a student, her aspirations as a future pharmacist, and keys to her path toward becoming one of the LECOM healthcare heroes.

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Hosts: Dr. Katie Dinh- Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment; Dr. Thomas Yoon- Assistant Dean of Clinical Education

Guest: Dr. Matthew Draudt- Practicing Dentist and LECOM dental school alumnus, Class of 2018

In this podcast episode, Dr. Dinh is joined by her cohost, Dr. Yoon- Assistant Dean of Clinical Education. Together they welcome back Dr. Matt Draudt, an alumnus of the LECOM School of Dental Medicine, for a conversation about the rewarding career of a dentist.

Dr. Matt Draudt is originally from Utah and loves the outdoors. Before attending college at Utah Valley University, he spent two years on a service trip in Brazil and is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. After completing his undergraduate studies from Utah Valley University, Dr. Draudt continued his studies at LECOM School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. While at LECOM, he dedicated his time learning the foundational principles of dental medicine and graduated in 2018. Dr. Draudt has a special interest in dental implants and oral surgery and has completed additional education in these fields.

Dr. Draudt is currently practicing at his own dental office called Greenway Dental in Morganton, North Carolina. He spends a lot of time keeping up to speed on the newest and greatest techniques developed in order to provide the highest quality of care for his patients. He enjoys serving others and has participated in many dental service trips. He genuinely appreciates treating patients and building lifelong relationships with them.

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Host: Dr. Timothy Novak, Dean, LECOM School of Health Services Administration

Guest: Dr. Lisa Tavallali, Director of the Masters in Public Health (MPH) Program


Dr. Lisa Tavallali talks with Dr. Novak about the Master's in Public Health (MPH) Program and its relevance in the medical field today. They discuss the domestic focus of the program, relationship with community resources, and connection with local health departments. They also share how LECOM is preparing their students to become the next generation of healthcare heroes.


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Host: Dr. Timothy Novak, Dean, LECOM School of Health Services Administration

Guest: Dr. Kathy Gennuso, Director of the Master's of Science in Biomedical Ethics (MSBE) Program

Testimonial #1
Dr. Jeffrey Scott Litt
MSBE Class of 2021

Testimonial #2
Dr. Elizabeth Grace Yordy
MSBE Class of 2021


Dr. Kathy Gennuso talks with Dr. Novak about the Master's of Science in Biomedical Ethics (MSBE) program and its broad application in the medical field. They discuss the many factors that are involved in teaching and practicing ethical decision making. They also share how LECOM is preparing their students to become the next generation of healthcare heroes.

Dr. Jeffrey Scott Litt and Dr. Elizabeth Grace Yordy then provide testimonials of the MSBE program and share their experiences as they have become LECOM healthcare heroes.


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Host: Dr. Katie Dinh- Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment

Guest: Dr. Jawanna Wilkins, LECOM dental school clinical faculty preceptor

Dr. Wilkins is a clinical faculty dental preceptor at the LECOM School of Dental Medicine. After 20 years of private practice, including being an owner of 2 successful clinics in the state of Georgia, Dr. Wilkins moved to Florida and joined the LECOM faculty as a dental educator a few years ago. In this podcast episode, Dr. Wilkins shares with the listeners her unique pathway to dentistry as a second career, her experience conquering challenges as an African American female in the traditionally male dominated profession, and offers her wisdom balancing a career and a family as she prepares students to become LECOM healthcare heroes.


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Hosts: Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen

Guest: Dr. Ryan Huttinger


Dr. Ryan Huttinger is a LECOM graduate and talks with student doctors Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen about his routine as a PGY-III resident in general surgery at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in North Carolina. Ryan shares his pathway into medicine following in the footsteps of his brother, becoming a general surgeon, and his love of the operating room as one of the LECOM healthcare heroes.


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