LECOM Presents: Heroes In Training

Host: Dr. Richard Terry, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Richard Terry is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at LECOM at Elmira and briefly discusses how grit is the differentiating factor for those that succeed during the first year at medical school as he helps to prepare the next generation of LECOM healthcare heroes. ________ Please visit LECOM.edu for to learn more about the educat...

Host: Dr. Jamie Murphy, Student Affairs Director Guest: Dr. Joseph Deltondo Dr. Joseph Deltondo is a 2007 LECOM graduate and is board certified in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology. He currently serves as a forensic pathology specialist at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Deltondo shares his journey into medicine, what a pathologist does, the "CSI" effect, and dispels the myths about the perception of...

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 his insight on setting goals and determining fitness goals. He discusses the most efficient way to exercise, the different types of calories, eating regimens, body fat percentages, op...

Host: Dr. Mark Kauffman, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Guest: Dr. Jason Lewis, D.O. Dr. Jason Lewis is a LECOM graduate and is currently a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He was a resident at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and underwent a pediatric and hematology fellowship at Penn State Health. Jason chronicles his journey into medici...

Host: Dr. Jamie Murphy, Student Affairs Director Guest: Dr. Seth Carter - Geriatric and Family Medicine Physician. Dr. Seth Carter is a class of 2016 LECOM graduate and is currently a geriatric and family medicine physician as well as the LECOM Geriatric Medicine Clerkship assistant director. He shares how he came to love caring for people and his path to deciding to pursue a career in the medical...

Host: Dr. Jamie Murphy, Student Affairs Director Guest: Dr. Regan Shabloski, Assistant Dean of Clinical Education at LECOM. Dr. Regan Shabloski is a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and the the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education at LECOM. He is also a Colonel in the U.S. Army who has served multiple tours of duty across the globe. Dr. Shabloski shares his path into both medicine and the military a...

Host: Father Rubino Guest: Dr. Tim Novak Dr. Tim Novak is the Dean of the LECOM School of Health Services Administration and explains the outcome oriented focus of teaching the business and ethics of healthcare to future leaders. Tim discusses the transition to online virtual education, teaching patient-centered care while taking care of the greater good, and the fiscal responsibility of doctors t...

Hosts: Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen Guest: Dr. Tony El-Hayek Dr. Tony El-Hayek is a LECOM graduate and talks with student doctors Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen about his life as a fourth year resident of anesthesiology at the Cleveland Clinic. Tony shares how an anesthesiologist prepares and works with patients throughout the surgical process. He explains how doctors work together during emergency si...

Host: Dr. Rachel Ogden, School of Pharmacy Dean Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Ardillo Dr. Elizabeth Ardillo is a class of 2017 LECOM graduate of the School of Pharmacy. She was drawn to natural alternative therapies as a teenager and continued to work in a pharmacy during her academic and pre-professional career. After graduation, she even relocated to work full-time with the same company. Elizabeth is cur...

Host: Dr. Rachel Ogden, School of Pharmacy Dean Guest: Dr. Brandon Sing Dr. Brandon Sing is a LECOM graduate of the School of Pharmacy, where he was awarded the LECOM School of Pharmacy Academic Excellence Award. After graduation, he went on to complete a PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at Saint Vincent Hospital, a tertiary care facility within the Alleghany Health Network, in Erie, PA. During t...

Host: Dr. Rachel Ogden, School of Pharmacy Dean Guest: Taylor Platt Taylor is a LECOM student in the class of 2022 and is enrolled in the accelerated pathway at the Erie campus. She completed her prerequisites at Slippery Rock University and is very active as a student at LECOM. Taylor is one of the ambassadors that interacts with admissions candidates during the admissions process and participate...

Hosts: Dr. Katie Dinh- Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment; Dr. Thomas Yoon- Assistant Dean of Clinical Education Guest: Dr. Matthew Draudt- Practicing Dentist and LECOM dental school alumnus, Class of 2018 In this podcast episode, Dr. Dinh is joined by her cohost, Dr. Yoon- Assistant Dean of Clinical Education. Together they welcome back Dr. Matt Draudt, an alumnus of the LECOM School of...

Host: Dr. Timothy Novak, Dean, LECOM School of Health Services Administration Guest: Dr. Lisa Tavallali, Director of the Masters in Public Health (MPH) Program Dr. Lisa Tavallali talks with Dr. Novak about the Master's in Public Health (MPH) Program and its relevance in the medical field today. They discuss the domestic focus of the program, relationship with community resources, and connection wi...

Host: Dr. Timothy Novak, Dean, LECOM School of Health Services Administration Guest: Dr. Kathy Gennuso, Director of the Master's of Science in Biomedical Ethics (MSBE) Program Testimonial #1 Dr. Jeffrey Scott Litt MSBE Class of 2021 Testimonial #2 Dr. Elizabeth Grace Yordy MSBE Class of 2021 Dr. Kathy Gennuso talks with Dr. Novak about the Master's of Science in Biomedical Ethics (MSBE) program an...

Host: Dr. Katie Dinh- Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment Guest: Dr. Jawanna Wilkins, LECOM dental school clinical faculty preceptor Dr. Wilkins is a clinical faculty dental preceptor at the LECOM School of Dental Medicine. After 20 years of private practice, including being an owner of 2 successful clinics in the state of Georgia, Dr. Wilkins moved to Florida and joined the LECOM faculty...

Hosts: Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen Guest: Dr. Ryan Huttinger Dr. Ryan Huttinger is a LECOM graduate and talks with student doctors Nick Debiec and Alex Nguyen about his routine as a PGY-III resident in general surgery at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in North Carolina. Ryan shares his pathway into medicine following in the footsteps of his brother, becoming a general surgeon, and his love of the...

Host: Dr. Katie Dinh - Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment Guest: Leah Kimerer, second-year dental student, Class of 2023 Leah Kimerer is currently a second-year dental student of the Class of 2023. Although extremely busy with final exams, she spends sometimes to speak to our listeners in today’s podcast episode. Leah is a non-traditional dental student, and she will share her decision in...

Host: Dr. Timothy Novak, Dean, LECOM School of Health Services Administration Guest: Dr. James Strikeleather, Director of the LECOM Doctor of Healthcare Administration program Dr. James Strikeleather talks with Dr. Novak about the new Doctor of Healthcare Administration program and how the program is progressing after its first year. They discuss the types of students enrolling in the program and...

Host: Dr. Katie Dinh- Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment Guest: Dr. Caleb Robison, graduating class of 2021 Dr. Caleb Robison is a Class of 2021 graduating student dentist of LECOM School of Dental Medicine. In 3 weeks, he will walk across the stage to receive his well-earned diploma. In today’s podcast episode, we will meet Caleb and learn about how he is getting ready to excel as a new...

Host: Dr. Jamie Murphy, Student Affairs Director Guests: Club Officers of the Medical Muslim Students Association The club officers of the Muslim Students Association discuss Muslim life as LECOM students and community members. They share their experiences inside and outside of the classroom as well as their paths into the medical field as they continue to work toward becoming LECOM healthcare her...

Hosts: Alexander Nguyen and Nick Debiec Guest: Dr. Travis Smith Dr. Travis Smith is a 2009 LECOM graduate and is currently the Associate Dean of Clinical Integration and Assessment at LECOM. He is also an emergency medicine specialist at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Travis shares his pathway into medicine, keys to progressing from being a medical student to becoming a doc...

Host: Dr. Randy Kulesza, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies Guest: Dr. Leah Labranche Dr. Leah Labranche is a 2020 LECOM graduate in Anatomy Education. She received her Bachelor's of Science degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Guelf and her Master's of Science in clinical anatomy from Western University. Leah currently teaches anatomy full-time at LECOM and shares her journey...

Host: Dr. Jamie Murphy, Student Affairs Director Guest: Dr. Christopher Hart The challenge of medical school will test anyone’s resolve. Students are often met with obstacles and setbacks. This week we speak with Christopher Hart who has met each challenge with a positive attitude that has not only allowed him to overcome challenges but also match into his top choice of residency and work toward b...

Host: Dr. Jamie Murphy, Student Affairs Director Guests: Helen Brown, Eric Lemister (segment 1) and Dominique Baker (segment 2) Helen, Eric and Dominique are recent LECOM graduates who will serve in the armed forces as part of the military match program. They share their learning journey, decision making process, and their advices to those who are considering service both in the medical field and...

Hosts: Dr. Katie Dinh- Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment; Dr. Thomas Yoon- Assistant Dean of Clinical Education Guests: Katie Rose (segment 1) and Alex Cruz (segment 2) Katie and Alex are first-year dental students of the LECOM School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2024. They began dental school in July 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Katie and Alex are from very different backgrounds....