Our Untangled Minds

Dr. Davinder Sandhu is a distinguished urologic surgeon from the United Kingdom (UK) who moved to California to further his career as a medical educator. Stay tuned for an interesting discussion on his journey in teaching medical students, the unique aspects of medical education, the differences in medical education between the US and the UK, and potential innovations that artificial intelligence can provide to the delivery of medical knowledge and medical care.

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Episode Team:
Guests - Dr. Davinder Sandhu
Host - Artin Allahverdian
Script Writers - Artin Allahverdian
Audio - Sam Tincher
Producers - Sonali Joshi, Artin Allahverdian
Director - Vy Han, MD

Wonder how a doctor can also teach medical students? Join us in an educational dive into a cardiac surgeon’s transition from the operating room to the classroom as a medical educator. Sit down, relax, and enjoy an insightful discussion with Dr. Daryoush Javidi as he discusses the nuances of teaching medical students and what he is doing to improve medical education and clinical skills for his students.

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Episode Team:
Guests - Dr. Daryoush Javidi
Host - Artin Allahverdian
Script Writers - Artin Allahverdian
Audio - Julia Gonda
Producers - Sonali Joshi
Director - Vy Han, MD

In this episode of Our Untangled Minds, Dr. Amelia Murray, a board-certified family physician and Assistant Professor at CUSM, joins us in discussing her journey in medicine and the unique challenges women face in the field. Dr. Murray shares her experiences navigating gender and racial biases, balancing her career with family life, and the importance of building a strong support system. Tune in to learn how a diverse medical workforce can improve patient care and what aspiring physicians can do to support equity in the field.

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Episode Team:
Guests - Dr. Amelia Murray
Host - Katie Kyan, Sharanya Akula
Script Writers - Katie Kyan
Audio - Julia Gonda, Justin Yan
Producers - Sharanya Akula, Sonali Joshi
Director - Vy Han, MD

Join us in learning some of the most important things to know as a medical student in ensuring long-term financial health. Going into medicine is often a debt-heavy endeavor, so how can we balance creating a healthy financial future and paying back large student loans?
Note: At the time of recording, the SAVE plan was still available as a repayment option. At this time (08/12/2024), operations of the SAVE plan have been paused. For more details, visit https://www.ed.gov/save

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Episode Team:
Guests - Dr. Andrew Paulson
Host - Kylee Madison Borger
Script Writers - Kylee Madison Borger
Audio - Kristen Masada
Producers - Artin Allahverdian, Sonali Joshi
Director - Vy Han, MD

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy has made impressive advancements in treating patients with blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, for more than a decade now. In this episode, we traverse the challenges and innovations of cell immunotherapy and better understand the design behind these logic-gated, genetically engineered cytotoxic cells with Dr. Yvonne Chen, a leading expert in the field. Dr. Chen is an incredibly accomplished Professor of the MIMG and CBE departments at UCLA and currently leads a Phase 1 Clinical Trial (NCT04007029) using bispecific anti-CD19/anti-CD20 CAR-T cells to treat patients with B cell malignancies.
For more information on Dr. Chen’s research: http://yvchen.bol.ucla.edu/.

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Episode Team:
Guests - Dr. Yvonne Chen
Host - Brenda Ji
Script Writers - Brenda Ji
Audio - Daniel Nguyen
Producers - Artin Allahverdian, Sonali Joshi
Director - Vy Han, MD

Welcome to “Thrive Adaptive’s Journey in Inclusive Sports”, where we explore the inspiring world of adaptive sports (sporting events dedicated to people with disabilities). Join us in chatting with Joe Holt, co-founder of Thrive Adaptive, as he shares insights and stories of creating this organization dedicated to providing medical support for adaptive sports. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and innovations that drive this dynamic community forward. Whether you're an athlete, healthcare provider, supporter, or simply curious, this podcast offers a unique perspective on the transformative power of adaptive sports.

Extra Information: https://thriveadaptive.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Thrive-Adaptive-Western-CUSM-FINAL.pdf

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Episode Team:
Guests - Joe Holt
Host - Rheem Fawaz, Ethan Izu
Script Writers - Rheem Fawaz, Ethan Izu
Audio - Kristen Masada
Producers - Sonali Joshi
Director - Vy Han, MD

Join us in debunking the misconceptions of hypnotherapy and learning about what hypnotherapy actually is all about - and what it’s not. We’ve all seen hypnosis for entertainment, but what about hypnotherapy for managing your lifestyle in a positive direction? Our expert, Jessicah joins us today to talk about her experiences as a hypnotherapist.

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Episode Team:
Guests - Jessicah Neufeldt
Host - Jonathan Haase, Jamie Hsu
Script Writers - Jonathan Haase, Jamie Hsu
Audio - Julia Gonda, Justin Yan
Producers - Sharanya Akula, Sonali Joshi
Director - Vy Han, MD

Join us in chatting with Dr. Jessica Evert, the former Executive Director of Child Family Health International and their current Global Medical Director. She is a long-time advocate for ethical standards in global health, especially with regard to medical students participating in global health experiences. Global health is a great buzzword for future careers in medicine, but how can we ensure we are actually benefiting the communities we are trying to serve and not actively causing harm?

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Episode Team:
Guests - Jessica Evert, MD
Host - Kylee Madison Borger, MD MPH
Script Writers - Kylee Madison Borger, MD MPH
Audio - Kylee Madison Borger, MD MPH, Samuel Tincher (MS1), Justin Yan (MS1)
Producers - Artin Allahverdian (MS1), Sonali Joshi (MS1)
Director - Vy Han, MD

Step into our shoes as we recount our firsthand experiences navigating Bolivia's healthcare landscape. From a pharmacy system that might surprise you to the initiatives of SAFCI and the age-old wisdom of traditional medicine, witness a unique blend of care and well-being in action.

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Episode Team:
Guests - Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4), Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4)
Host - Joshua Mandap (MS4)
Script Writers - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4)
Audio - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4), Kristen Masada (MS1), Justin Yan (MS1)
Producers - Cheyenne Canizares (MS3), Anna Nguyen (MS2)
Director - Vy Han, MD

Gain unparalleled insights into Bolivia's healthcare system as we sit down with two local physicians and a medical student. Discover the challenges, innovations, and stories that define medicine in this unique corner of the world.

Episode Team:
Guests - Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Jon Oules (MS4)
Host - Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4)
Script Writers - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4)
Audio - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4), Kristen Masada (MS1), Justin Yan (MS1)
Producers - Cheyenne Canizares (MS3), Anna Nguyen (MS2)
Director - Vy Han, MD