What Brings You In Today?

On this episode of WBYIT, Jackie and Shree have a candid conversation with M2 Mazen Razzaq on what it means to build trust with patients when misinformation runs rampant. This is the latest episode in the newly revived WBYIT Narrative Medicine Series, and we're so excited to have you join us!

On this episode of WBYIT, Shree, Jackie, and Beth sit down with Dr. Lois Stevens to hear about her research, her personal journey, and what led her to focus on climate change and food sovereignty. We explore how her work connects environmental sustainability and food systems while discussing how climate change shapes access to food and the importance of protecting communities’ ability to grow, access, and define their own food systems.

On this episode of WBYIT, we kick off a new Narrative Medicine series with Dr. Shanaya Hebgen. We explore the role of storytelling and reflection in medicine, and Dr. Hebgen shares one of her own pieces as we discuss the ways narrative medicine can help us better understand ourselves, our patients, and the human side of medicine.

On this episode of WBYIT, Beth, Kya, Jackie, and Shree continue their discussion on the different domains of wellness and how they apply (or don't) in medical school. This episode focuses on the domains of spiritual and occupational wellness!

On this episode of WBYIT, Shree and Jackie chat with Lola, a new M1 at UWSMPH. Lola shares her experience during her first two weeks of medical school, including the anxieties and worries that came with starting this new chapter, as well as the exciting moments and things she’s looking forward to. Tune in for an honest and relatable conversation about navigating the beginning of medical school!

On this episode of WBYIT, Beth, Kya, and Shree talk about trauma-informed care with Dr. Heather Abernathy, professor and physician in the Department of Anesthesiology at UWSMPH. We discuss the importance of implementing universal trauma-informed care precautions and how to do as a medical student and physician. 

On this episode of WBYIT Beth and Rohitha chat with Dr. Amy Zelenski, professor within the department of internal medicine and instructor of "Medicine Improv for Scientists" at UWSMPH. We talk all things improv, including Amy's introduction into medical education and how her work in helping medical students build confidence, empathy, and adaptability.

Join Beth, Kya, Shree, and Jackie as they continue the discussion on wellness in medical school, specifically surrounding maintaining creativity in learning and changes in relationship dynamics. 

The 8 Dimensions of Wellness (emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual) is one framework for understanding wellness, popularized by Dr. Peggy Swarbrick. In this week's episode, Beth and Kya step through their relationship with these dimensions throughout their medical training. 

On this episode of WBYIT we chat with Rhonda Adams, executive director of The River Food Pantry. Rhonda shares some of the beautiful lessons and stories she's gained from her time with The River as well as the meeting the very real needs of those experiencing food insecurity within the Madison area. We also get an exciting glimpse of their new facility - opening sometime in early February!

To learn more of the wonderful services offered by the river, as well as potential volunteer and donation opportunities, please visit: riverfoodpantry.org