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The Pediatric Anesthesiologist Who Coded a Baby While Having One at Home | #TheLastZebraPodcast
What does it really mean to “put someone to sleep”?
For Dr. Omotore Eruvwetere, it’s not just a procedure—it’s a moment of trust, fear, and responsibility… all happening in minutes.
From getting rejected from medical school—more than once—to becoming a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist, her journey wasn’t linear. And when she finally got there, she realized something most people never see:
This job isn’t just about medicine.
It’s about people.
It’s about parents.
And sometimes… it’s about carrying the weight of a child’s life home with you.
In this conversation, Dr. Eruvwetere opens up about:
why pediatric anesthesia is far more emotional than people realize
the moment she coded her first baby—and how it changed her career
why she chose not to work in a high-volume children’s hospital
the hidden psychology behind medicine (it’s more “human” than technical)
and how the right people at the right time changed her entire path
She also shares a truth many doctors don’t say out loud:
“I love my job… but I don’t want to need my job.”
This episode isn’t just about healthcare.
It’s about identity, resilience, and building a life beyond your title.
If you’ve ever questioned your path—or wondered what medicine really looks like behind the scenes—this one will stay with you.
💬 Comment “ZEBRA” if you want more conversations like this.
💾 Save this to revisit the mindset and career lessons from Dr. Eruvwetere’s journey.
🎧 Watch or listen to the FULL conversation with Dr. Omotore Eruvwetere on The Last Zebra Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13QjxW49xOkSqkP9zQKyRS
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-zebra/id1715958112
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By Ugo Ezema, MDWhat does it really mean to “put someone to sleep”?
For Dr. Omotore Eruvwetere, it’s not just a procedure—it’s a moment of trust, fear, and responsibility… all happening in minutes.
From getting rejected from medical school—more than once—to becoming a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist, her journey wasn’t linear. And when she finally got there, she realized something most people never see:
This job isn’t just about medicine.
It’s about people.
It’s about parents.
And sometimes… it’s about carrying the weight of a child’s life home with you.
In this conversation, Dr. Eruvwetere opens up about:
why pediatric anesthesia is far more emotional than people realize
the moment she coded her first baby—and how it changed her career
why she chose not to work in a high-volume children’s hospital
the hidden psychology behind medicine (it’s more “human” than technical)
and how the right people at the right time changed her entire path
She also shares a truth many doctors don’t say out loud:
“I love my job… but I don’t want to need my job.”
This episode isn’t just about healthcare.
It’s about identity, resilience, and building a life beyond your title.
If you’ve ever questioned your path—or wondered what medicine really looks like behind the scenes—this one will stay with you.
💬 Comment “ZEBRA” if you want more conversations like this.
💾 Save this to revisit the mindset and career lessons from Dr. Eruvwetere’s journey.
🎧 Watch or listen to the FULL conversation with Dr. Omotore Eruvwetere on The Last Zebra Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13QjxW49xOkSqkP9zQKyRS
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-zebra/id1715958112
Captivate: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-last-zebra/
▶️ Subscribe for more conversations that explore the human side of medicine:
https://www.youtube.com/@UgoEzemaMD?sub_confirmation=1
🔗 Follow the Conversation:
Dr. Ugo Ezema — https://instagram.com/ugoezemamd
The Last Zebra Pod — https://instagram.com/thelastzebrapod
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Hosted by Dr. Ugo Ezema, The Last Zebra explores where precision, prevention, and humanity intersect in modern medicine.
#TheLastZebraPodcast #DrOmotoreEruvwetere #Anesthesiology #PediatricAnesthesia #WomenInMedicine #Healthcare #DoctorStories #Medicine #MedicalPodcast #CareerJourney #Resilience #Motherhood #PhysicianLife #PodcastEpisode