Stories Behind The Scrubs

On this episode, we interviewed NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim who is also a Navy SEAL and Harvard Medical School graduate. Listen to this episode to hear about his experiences and transitions from the SEAL teams to civilian medical school to becoming an astronaut. 

Dr. Tammi Graham is an optometrist working towards opening her own private practice. Listen to this episode to learn more about optometry, mental health, and the benefits of working at a private practice. 

Nathalie Barsoum is a medical student studying osteopathic medicine at the University of Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine. In this episode, she touches on the differences between Medical Doctors (M.D.) and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) as well as what being a medical student in 2021 is like. 

Dana Swan, a child life specialist at Texas Children's Hospital, shares the role of child life specialists in the hospital while discussing how she came to learn about the profession. Once interested in becoming a pediatrician, Dana Swan shares how being a child life specialist has fulfilled her dream to work with children in a hospital setting. 

Dr. Gramatges is a pediatric oncologist who worked with Jayda's brother when he had cancer. Listen to this episode to learn more about Dr. Gramatges and what kind of work she does and how she balances her career with her family life. 

Dr. Omofoye specializes in Breast Imaging Radiology and talks with us today to share part of her story in becoming a successful radiologist and describe how she made certain decisions throughout her life. As a mother of three, Dr. Omofoye touches on the importance of having a partner who supports her and how she manages both her impressive career and her home life.