Deacon Dialogues

In this episode, Julia sits down with Christopher Davis, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Faculty Advisor of the Wilderness Medicine Certificate Program, Abbie Wehner, MD, Wilderness Medicine Fellow in the Department of Emergency Medicine and recent WFUSM graduate Thea Lance, MD, to talk about all-things Wilderness Medicine.   Plus, mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 28, 2025...

In this episode, Alex asks fellow students Sreya Kunapuil and Pearce Hyatt why they chose to attend Wake Forest University School of Medicine and shares why he also chose to attend WFUSM.   Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch.    Connect with us on Instagram:  @wakeforest...

In this episode, Julia asks fellow students Carlos Lombardero, Madison Miner, and Zeyad Daher why they chose to attend Wake Forest University School of Medicine and shares why she also chose to attend WFUSM.   Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch.    Connect with us on Ins...

In this episode, Alex talks to Dr. Jillian Urban about biomechanics in sports safety -- especially data driven by head injuries and the importance of mouthguards.    Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch.      Connect with us on Instagram: @wakeforestmed  Want to Participat...

In this episode, Julia talks to M4 Claire Hoffman and M3 Aren Forster about the life and academics of medical school and beyond.   Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch.      Connect with us on Instagram: @wakeforestmed  Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea...

In this episode, Julia talks to Jessica McPherson, MD, and Laurel Katherine Berry, MD about all-things related to OBGYN medicine. Tune in as they discuss education and training, residency, and even share advice for students who are considering OBGYN as a specialty.   Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehe...

In this episode, Alex talks with Dr. Roy Strowd, Associate Professor and Vice Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, about Match Day, the matching process, what happens in residency, as well as his own Match experience.  Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch.    Connect...

In this episode, Alex sits down with first-year medical student David Sotolongo to discuss his time as a Navy SEAL, which has since led him to medical school. Listen in as he talks about his journey from being a platoon medic to becoming an aspiring doctor. Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu a...

In this episode, Julia sits down with first-year medical student Kaisa Chancey, who is not your traditional med student. Chancey is not only in her 40s but also a mother to four children. Tune in to hear her story on how she changed her path to become a doctor while balancing the responsibilities of motherhood. Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want t...

Join us as Alex Riddle talks to Clinical Anatomy Director Dr. Thomas Perrault — one of the first faces many first-year med students meet. Get to know Dr. Perrault, his journey to WFUSM, his passions, and his love for anatomy.  Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch.    Conne...

Welcome to Season 2 of Deacon Dialogues! This season, we welcome students Julia Henault and Alex Riddell to the mic as they host a variety of conversations centered around culture, opportunities, community, and academcis here at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.  Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@w...

In this episode, Jaelen King continues the converstaion around the student-run DEAC (Delivering Equal Access to Care) Clinic highlighting the Patient Navigation Program and DEAC Gala with student Alex Sinks. Learn more about the DEAC Clinic here: https://school.wakehealth.edu/about-the-school/facilities-and-environment/learning-environment/deac-clinic DEAC Clinic Gala – A Night in the Quarter DEAC...

In this episode, Jaelen King talks to Brooke Sanders, Daniela Key-Planas, and Sudarshan Krishnamurthy about how translational science is able to connect graduate research and medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.  Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch.  Con...

In this episode, Jaelen King talks to students Ashley Wells, Caitlyn Perrone, Lucy Lawrence and Hannah Gantz about the student-run DEAC (Delivering Equal Access to Care) Clinic highlighting what each clinic does, how they serve the community, and how students can participate at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Learn more about the DEAC Clinic here: https://school.wakehealth.edu/about-the...

In this episode, Jaelen King talks to Elaina Alzaibak and Josh Manuel about Share the Health Fair. Share the Health Fair is an annual, one-day free health fair organized by Wake Forest University School of Medicine students. Since its inception in 1998, the mission of the Share the Health Fair has been to provide basic medical screenings and information on healthcare and healthy living for all mem...

In this episode, Jaelen King talks to Davis Brady highlighting the student organization Surgery in the Metaverse and its opportunities available at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Surgery in the Metaverse provides an inclusive space where students from all healthcare fields can come together to explore and grow. By offering hands-on VR experiences, opportunities are created for personal...

In this episode, Jaelen King talks to Dr. David Manthey, Rebecca Walker and Kennedy Combs,  highlighting the unique mentorship opportunities available at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Learn more about the mentorship programs here at Wake Forest University School of Medicine: Kennedy-Hopkins Scholars Mentor Program This program aims to improve the experience of underrepresented minorit...

In this episode, Jaelen King talks to fourth-year medical student Pinyu Chen and Associate Professor of Neurology Dr. Vanessa Baute Penry about food, food choices and teaching nutrition in medical school. Find Pinyu and Dr. Penry's research article here: Nutrition Module: Addressing the Nutrition Education Gap in Undergraduate Medical Curricula via a Novel Approach    Want to Participate? Whether...

In this episode, Jaelen King talks to biomedical students Anna Kaneb, Anyanso Kalu and Bea Gar about the many opportunities within the Biomedical Science Graduate Program.   This conversation highlights the care that professors display, the many mentorship opportunities available, the connection between the BMSC and MD program, research projects and just provide general advice on how to maneuver t...

During this episode, Jaelen King talks to second-year students Antonella Henson-Vendrell, Andy Mendoza and Anna Kuzma about their experience at Medical Student Research Day (MSRD) and the Medical Student Research Program (MSRP).  Learn more about MSRD 2024 here: https://school.wakehealth.edu/features/research/medical-student-research-day Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or wan...

During this episode, we spotlight the unique Genetic Counseling program offered by Wake Forest University School of Medicine, highlighting the path to pursuing a career in Genetic Counseling and the format of the School of Medicine training program. Take a listen as Jaelen King talks to Holland Tapp, Megan Johnson and Savannah Moore about the Genetic Counseling program.  Genetic Counselor Awarenes...

On this episode, Jaelen King interviews fourth-year medical student Alexis LeMone who recently completed a one-month clinical rotation with the Carolina Panthers as part of the NFL’s Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.   Learn more about Alexis LeMone's experience, and check out all the amazing work she has done here: https://school.wakehealth.edu/features/education/medical-student-h...

During this episode, we highlight different experiences unique to transitioning at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Take a listen as Jaelen King talks to Colton Smith, Mathieu Norcross and Kaylee Wu, centering the conversation around the important support system at WFUSM, which is comprised of peers, professors, and other professionals. Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode id...

On this episode, Jaelen King interviews third-year medical student Sydney Karre about her experience with lupus as well as her work with the Ronald McDonald House.   Learn more about Sydney’s journey, and check out all the amazing work she has done here: https://school.wakehealth.edu/features/education/medical-students-health-journey-comes-full-circle Want to Participate? Whether you have an episo...

In this episode, we dive into the reasons behind Chioma, Dillon, and Dr. Rosenbaum’s decisions to attend Wake Forest University School of Medicine, along with the defining experiences that have shaped their journeys. They share personal insights on what sets WFUSM apart, from its programs to its community, giving listeners an authentic look at life as a medical student. Tune in for a first-hand ac...