Inside Marywood Health Sciences

What does it really take to prepare the next generation of social workers? In this episode of Inside Marywood Health Sciences, Samantha sits down with Dr. Michelle Ostroski, Assistant Professor and Director of MSW Field Education at Marywood University, to explore the important role field education plays in helping students make the transition from the classroom to professional practice. Whether y...

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we learn, work, communicate, and interact with the world around us—but what can psychology teach us about navigating these changes? In the first installment of our new Faculty Focus series, host Samantha Miko sits down with Dr. Randi Spiker, Assistant Professor in Marywood University’s Psychology and Counseling Department, to explore technology through t...

If you're studying for a career in healthcare, you may already have a pretty good idea of what comes after graduation. But getting a job and building a successful, sustainable professional life are two very different things. In this episode of Inside Marywood Health Sciences , host Samantha Miko sits down with Brii Florovito and Nick Moore from Marywood University Career Services to talk about why...

Respiratory therapists help patients breathe easier, but where can a career in respiratory therapy take you next? In this episode of Inside Marywood Health Sciences , host Samantha Miko sits down with Sarah Dalton, Director of Clinical Education, and Jonelle Vinton, Program Director, from Marywood University’s Respiratory Therapy program to explore the profession, the value of continuing education...

What happens behind the scenes before a Physician Assistant student ever steps foot into a clinical rotation? In this episode of Inside Marywood Health Sciences , we're kicking off our new mini-series, Beyond the Classroom: Clinical Connections, exploring the people, partnerships, and preparation that help turn classroom learning into real-world healthcare experience. Host Samantha Miko sits down...

Season 2, Episode 2: Mission in Action What does Marywood’s mission look like in action, and what does it have to do with healthcare? In this episode of Inside Marywood Health Sciences , host Samantha Miko sits down with Sr. Rachel Terry, IHM, Director of Campus Ministry , for a conversation about mission, service, compassion, community, and caring for the whole person. Sr. Rachel shares her own j...

In the first episode of Season 2, Samantha Miko welcomes Dr. Jennifer Barna , Professor and Program Coordinator, and Dr. Mindy Farley , Assistant Professor of Practice, from Marywood University's Counseling Program. Together, they explore what counseling really is, how it differs from psychology, and what it takes to become a professional counselor. From classroom learning to practicum experiences...

The countdown is on! Season 2 of Inside Marywood Health Sciences premieres August 24 , and we couldn't be more excited to share what's ahead. This season, we're bringing you even more conversations with the faculty, students, alumni, and healthcare professionals who make Marywood University's College of Health Sciences such an incredible community. From inspiring stories and career insights to beh...

Commencement weekend at Marywood University was filled with excitement, emotion, celebration… and just a little chaos behind the scenes. In this special “On the Road” episode of Inside Marywood Health Sciences, host Samantha Miko takes listeners directly into the heart of commencement day for the College of Health Sciences. From colorful academic regalia and full-circle faculty stories to meaningf...

Welcome back to Inside Marywood Health Sciences , where it’s all about real voices, real stories, real Marywood. In this special On the Road episode, we take you inside the Social Work Symposium at Marywood University, a day focused on connection, advocacy, education, and the evolving impact of social work in our communities. From inspiring personal journeys to meaningful discussions about communi...

We’re taking Inside Marywood Health Sciences on the road. In this special episode, we’re coming to you live from the Swartz Center at Marywood University for a “Lunch & Listen” event focused on hearing health, awareness, and the latest advancements in technology. From hands-on listening experiences to conversations with experts in the field, this episode brings you inside a real-time event whe...

In this episode of Inside Marywood Health Sciences , we’re diving into the disciplines that quietly power nearly every field in healthcare and beyond… Science and Math . Host Samantha Miko sits down with Lisa Antoniacci and Krista Wargo to explore the depth, flexibility, and real-world impact of these essential fields. From the classroom to the community, they share how science and math are anythi...

In this episode of Inside Marywood Health Sciences , we’re diving into the world of health, nutrition, and human performance with a spotlight on Marywood’s Health, Nutrition & Exercise Science (HNES) department. Host Samantha Miko is joined by Lindsay Howard to explore how this dynamic field is helping individuals live healthier lives, optimize performance, and build sustainable wellness habit...

What does it really take to become a Physician Assistant? In this episode of Inside Marywood Health Sciences , we take you inside one of the most fast-paced, rigorous, and rewarding programs at Marywood University — the Physician Assistant program. Host Samantha Miko is joined by faculty members Jessica Eberle and Rebecca Kenderes to break down the PA journey from start to finish. From the intensi...

In this episode of Inside Marywood Health Sciences , host Samantha Miko sits down with Andrea Novak and Renee Jourdanais from the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Department at Marywood University. Together, they explore a field where science meets human connection, highlighting how speech-language pathologists make a meaningful impact across the lifespan through communication, care, and...

What does it really mean to support individuals, families, and communities in today’s world? In this episode of Inside Marywood Health Sciences , host Samantha Miko sits down with Kaitlin Anderle and Yerodin Lucas from Marywood’s Social Work program to explore the heart of social work and the impact it has across so many areas of life. From mental health and advocacy to community outreach and cris...

Host Samantha Miko is joined by Nadine Harvey (Nursing) and Sarah Dalton (Respiratory Therapy) to discuss how these two professions collaborate in high-pressure healthcare settings. From respiratory emergencies to student clinical experiences, this episode explores teamwork, technology, misconceptions, and what it really takes to work in modern patient care. Subscribe so you don't miss future epis...

Welcome to the first episode of the Inside Marywood Health Sciences podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Shelby Yeager, Dean and Academic Vice President of the College of Health Sciences at Marywood University. Dean Yeager shares her journey in healthcare education, her vision for the future of the College of Health Sciences, and how collaboration across disciplines prepares students to beco...

Welcome to Inside Marywood Health Sciences , the official podcast of the College of Health Sciences at Marywood University. In this podcast, we take you behind the scenes of the programs, people, and partnerships shaping the future of healthcare education. Through conversations with faculty, students, alumni, and healthcare professionals, we explore the stories and innovations happening across the...