Andrew Sousa

Episode #11: You Might Find the Cheapest Medication Works the Best (and why diversity in research is important)

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Like our host Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam, Dr. John Carethers from the University of Michigan knew he wanted to be a physician from a young age.

Episode #10: Increasing Diversity Requires Starting Before Med School (it will take some time but the benefit will be worth it)

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Dr. Michael Weinstein interviews Dr. Bishr Omary about his path to becoming a gastroenterologist and some of the initiatives he’s been working on as the president of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).

Episode #09: Encourage Young People With a Bright Spark in Their Eye and Some Talent (diversity in medicine benefits everyone)

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Dr. Fred Rosenberg interviews Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association (APHA) about how his experience in emergency medicine shaped his advocacy for public health.

Episode #08: Thinking of Dr. Christina Surawicz (how representation, mentoring and opportunity support women in GI)

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In honor of National Women Physicians Day, Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Jessica Fisher of Digestive Health Partners in Asheville, NC about her path to independent gastroenterology and the mentors who paved her way and provided support throughout her career.