This week our guest is Naureen Ali, MSN, RN. Naureen discusses the journey that led her to becoming a registered nurse at Stanford Health. She also reveals her day-to-day as a nurse and her time as a student in the MSN program at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, Naureen explains some of the common misconceptions surrounding the nursing field. This is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss!

Links Discussed:
Naureen Ali on LinkedIn

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This week our guest is Erika Oh, MA, a PhD Candidate in Communication at the University of California, Davis, focusing on developing and evaluating the effects of AI conversational agents for health behavior change. Erika received her MA in Communication at Korea University and her BA in English for Interpretation and Translation at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. She discusses the experiences that led her to pursue a PhD in Communication in the U.S., and delves in to the struggles of being a graduate student during a global pandemic. Erika also discusses her research on AI conversational agents, and her recent paper on designing chatbots for promoting physical activity and healthy eating. You don't want to miss this episode!

Links Discussed:
Erika Oh on Twitter
Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Behavior Change Model for Designing Artificial Intelligence Chatbots to Promote Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet: Viewpoint

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Though it's already June, today is our concluding episode for Match May, where we interview an amazing incoming resident physician and discuss their journey through the Match process. This week our guest is Matthew Mayeda, DO, MPH, a recent graduate from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, who served as the National Vice President and Speaker of the House for the Student Osteopathic Medical Association, and is currently a Family Medicine Resident Physician at Sutter in the Bay Area. We talk about his work in improving student health insurance, his interests in public health policy, and his experiences through medical school and beyond. We also talk about the match process and what it’s like to match as a couple! It's a great episode, and there is definitely a lot to take away from this interview. Don't miss it!

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We're back for Match May! Every other week there will be a new episode with an amazing incoming resident physician as we discuss their journey through the Match process. This week our guest is Shivani Naidu, MD, a recent graduate from St. George's University School of Medicine and an Internal Medicine Resident Physician at San Joaquin General Hospital. Dr. Naidu discusses her journey to medical school, as well as some of the misconceptions and stigma related to attending a medical school in the Caribbean. She also provides solid advice for those interested in pursuing medicine. This is a very informative episode you don't want to miss!

Links Discussed:
Shivani Naidu on LinkedIn

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We're back for Match May! Every other week there will be a new episode with an amazing incoming resident physician as we discuss their journey through the Match process. This week our guest is Alia McKean, MPH, a soon-to-be graduate from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University, California and future Pediatric Resident Physician at UCSF Fresno. Alia discusses the early career experiences that led her to pursue medicine, her struggles and successes as a medical student, and advice on how to best navigate this challenging profession (especially as an introvert). Don't miss this episode!
At the time of the podcast recording and publishing, Dr. McKean was a medical student; however, she is now an official Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Congratulations to Dr. Alia McKean!

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This week our guest is Jay Kao, PA-C, a Thoracic Oncology Physician Assistant at Stanford Health Care. Jay received an MHS in Physician Assistant Studies and a BS in Biological Sciences. Jay discusses his clinical and research experiences, the journey that led him to becoming a Physician Assistant, and his current day-to-day schedule working in the field. In addition, Jay also answers the common misconceptions about the profession and delves into his own personal experiences throughout his career. You definitely don't want to miss this episode!

Links Discussed:
Jay Kao on LinkedIn

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This week our guest is Reuben Mena. Reuben is a current Doctor of Optometry Student at Marshall B. Ketchum University (also known as the Southern California College of Optometry). He discusses the journey that led him to optometry and explains the typical schedule of an optometry student. In addition, Reuben reveals some of his personal experiences that solidified his interests in the field, as well as some common misconceptions. You don't want to miss this episode!

Links Discussed:
Reuben Mena on Instagram

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This week our guest is Shweta Dash. A graduate of the UC Davis Master of Science in Computer Science program, Shweta discusses her journey from her early years as a biological sciences undergraduate to her current position where she utilizes her coding and bioinformatics skills at a biopharmaceutical company. In addition, Shweta reveals her experiences as a woman in the field, how she pushed through barriers, and her own advice for those interested in pursuing data science. You don't want to miss this episode!

Links Discussed:
Shweta Dash on Instagram

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This week our guest is Marielle Palatino, a UX/UI designer and former biotech researcher in the Bay Area. Marielle discusses her years as a research assistant at a biotech company, where she worked with enzymes (She's also an inventor and holds several patents!). In addition, Marielle talks about her transition into UX/UI design, her interests in creativity and user experience, and the steps it took for her to become a UX/UI designer. You don't want to miss this episode!
Links Discussed:
Marielle Palatino Website
Marielle Palatino on LinkedIn
MarielleMakes on Instagram

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This week our guest is Gregory Wong, a play-by-play radio sports broadcaster and currently the voice of the Salem Red Sox and the UC Davis Women's Basketball Team. Greg has worked and traveled around the country with teams such as the Sacramento River Cats, Harrisburg Senators, West Virginia Power, and more. He discusses his experiences in the industry and the steps it took to become the sports broadcasting professional he is today. You don't want to miss this episode!

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