LECOM Presents: Heroes In Training

Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph. D. Guest: Dr. Susan Calderbank, Director of Patient Care at the LECOM Dental Clinic Dr. Susan Calderbank discusses the correlation between oral health and overall physical health and the preventative and advanced care services provided by the LECOM dental clinic. ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educational opportunities available at our...

Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph. D. Guest: Dr. Jaime Babiak, Director Of Operations at the LECOM Senior Living Center Dr. Jaime Babiak discusses the various personal care services that seniors need as they age and different home care services that are available along the health care continuum through the LECOM Senior Living Center. ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educa...

Host: Maria Krakora Maria Krakora is a current first year medical student in the Problem Based Learning Pathway at LECOM. Maria showcases the LECOM Mission with her dedication to community service. In her free time, shares her medical knowledge to help better her community. She continues to uphold the LECOM Mission pillar of community service by taking her medical knowledge and experience globally...

Host: Mark Keven Kauffman, D.O., M.S. Med. Ed., P.A. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - LECOM Bradenton Dr. Mark Kauffman is a LECOM graduate, currently serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for LECOM Bradenton and shares his story with LECOM and why you should choose to become a physician through LECOM. ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educational opportuni...

Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph. D. Guest: Dr. Ryan Lynch Dr. Ryan Lynch discusses the different types of headaches and migranes, concerns about headache frequency, and preventative measures as well as medications that can reduce headache, or migrane, frequency and severity. ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educational opportunities available at our institution.

Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph. D. Guest: Dr. Thomas Yoon, Dean of The LECOM School of Dental Medicine Dr. Thomas Yoon discusses the LECOM School of Dental Medicine, dental clinics, the importance of educating patients, and their approach to comprehensive dentistry. ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educational opportunities available at our institution.

Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph. D. Guest: Dr. Jason Lee, Dean of Podiatric School of Medicine of LECOM Health Dr. Jason Lee discusses the new Podiatric School of Medicine of LECOM Health to meet the needs of increasing podiatric services and some of the academic core requirements for prospective incoming students. ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educational opportunit...

Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph. D. Guest: Cassie Dundon, Executive Director of The Achievement Center of LECOM Health Cassie Dundon discusses the history of the Achievement Center in Erie County and the behavioral and developmental services they have been providing for families of Erie County for 100 years! ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educational opportunities ava...

Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph. D. Guest: Ashley Sonney, Director of Clinical Services, LECOM VNA Ashley Sonney is the Director of Clinical Services for the LECOM VNA of Erie County and discusses a little about the history of the VNA and the mission and some of the services of the VNA. ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educational opportunities available at our institut...

Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph. D. Guest: Dr. James Lin, President of the Institute For Successful Aging Dr. James Lin is the President of the Institute For Successful Aging and discusses healthy aging and living a high quality of life while preventing chronic diseases. ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educational opportunities available at our institution.

Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph. D. Guest: Sasha Noe, D.O., Ph. D., Advisory Committee Chair and Faculty Member of the LECOM Master of Science in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics program Dr. Sasha Noe is a physician, researcher, best selling author and international public speaker and discusses the Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics program as well as her research with cannabis. ________ Please vis...

Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph. D. Guest: Sasha Noe, D.O., Ph. D., Advisory Committee Chair and Faculty Member of the LECOM Master of Science in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics program Dr. Sasha Noe is a physician, researcher, best selling author and international public speaker and discusses the Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics program as well as her research with cannabis. ________ Please vis...

Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph. D. Guest: Dr. Timothy Novak, Dean LECOM School of Health Services Administration Dr. Tim Novak is the Dean of the LECOM School of Health Services Administration and discusses some of the different programs available in the school as well as the modes of learning that are also offered. ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educational opportun...

Hosts: Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen Guest: Dr. Christi Woods Dr. Christi Woods is former LECOM graduate and a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician who made a brave career change into cosmetic dermatology. We discover the importance of mental health and find that it is never too late to make a change. ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educational opportunities avail...

Hosts: Dr. Katie Dinh- Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment Dr. Thomas Yoon- Assistant Dean of Clinical Education Guest: Nathan, a 17-year-old high school junior from Lakewood Ranch High School In this podcast episode, Dr. Yoon has a conversation with Nathan, a high school junior and an athlete. Nathan has questions about athletic sports guard and why he and his teammates are always reminde...

Host: Dr. Kathy Gennuso, Director of the LECOM Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics Program Guest: Melissa Murray Melissa Murray is a class of 2022 LECOM Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics (MSBE) student. She is married with two daughters and is planning on attending medical school. Melissa shares her love for holistic medicine and insights from her perspective as a LECOM MSBE student as she...

Host: Dr. Kathy Gennuso, Director of the LECOM Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics Program Guest: Angela Santilli Angela Santilli is a class of 2022 LECOM Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics (MSBE) student and also currently works as a regulatory coordinator for a clinical research company in Tampa, Florida. She is also engaged to be married and loves spending time with her dog and four cats...

Hosts: Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen Guest: Dr. Carmine D'Amico, D.O. Dr. Carmine D’Amico, D.O. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Cardiology and Assistant Director of Clinical Education at LECOM. He is a cardiologist with the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging specializing in non-invasive/nuclear cardiology and invasive/interventional cardiology. Dr. D’Amico graduated with his osteopathic medic...

Host: Dr. Jamie Murphy, Student Affairs Director Guest: Ron Shively, Student Affairs Director, Bradenton Campus Director of Student Affairs at the LECOM Bradenton campus, Ron Shively joins the LECOM podcast to discuss his experiences over the past 18 years. Mr. Shively is retiring from his full time status from LECOM this year. He speaks about his experiences from being there from day one of the o...

Host: Dr. Jamie Murphy, Student Affairs Director Guest: Dr. James Lin and Dr. Danielle Hansen Dr. James Lin and Dr. Danielle Hansen chat with LECOM Director of Student Affairs Jamie Murphy regarding the exciting news on two grants awarded to LECOM Health. Dr. Lin discusses the issues with Long Term Care Facilities and ways to combat worker burnout and improving wellness. Dr. Hansen's focus is on p...

Hosts: Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen Guest: Dr. Brandon Dunmyre Dr. Brandon Dunmyre is a Nephrologist practicing within Allegheny Health Network. Listen in on his journey into Nephrology from beginning to end, as he describes his education at LECOM, residency at the Cleveland Clinic, and Fellowship at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He describes the ins and outs of becoming a distinguished physician and...

Host: Dr. Lisa Tavallali, Masters in Public Health Program Director. Guest: Jessica Nguyen, MPH Jessica Nguyen is a 2021 LECOM MPH graduate and an Outstanding Student Award recipient. Jessica shares her path into the medical field, the real-world application of her MPH from LECOM, and her transition into medical school at the University of New England as she continues to be one of the LECOM health...

Host: Dr. Jamie Murphy, Student Affairs Director Guest: Dave Hopkins, Director of the LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center Dave Hopkins is the Director of the LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center and shares helpful tips for assessing and addressing your individual health and fitness goals for the new year as he works to keep healthy the next generation of LECOM healthcare heroes. _______...

Host: Dr. Jamie Murphy, Student Affairs Director Guest: Dr. Anthony Agostini, D.O. Dr. Anthony Agostini is a cardiologist in Texas who was a part of the first graduating class at LECOM in 1997. He was actually the first person to receive a diploma from the school as the first person who was called during the commencement ceremony. He discusses what he learned, and is still learning, as a cardiolog...

Hosts: Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen Guest: Dr. Logan Bartsch Dr. Logan Bartsch is a 2018 LECOM graduate and is currently in his PGY-3 for Emergency Medicine at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Dr. Bartsch shares his journey of how he wanted to do Orthopedic Medicine up until his fourth year of medical school, then took a transition year to follow his true passion. This episode is great for those wh...