Patient to Professional

Rashi Shukla is a Clinical Account Specialist with  Johnson & Johnson MedTech , working side by side with electrophysiologists during cardiac ablation procedures. She explains what actually happens in the cath lab, how 3D heart mapping works, and what it’s like troubleshooting life-critical technology in real time. We also talk career uncertainty, shadowing, and finding a clinical path without...

Kyler Zhou is a 19-year-old sophomore at  Princeton University  studying public and international affairs, driven by philosophy, ethics, and a desire to make real impact. We talk about how high school shaped his worldview, how the pandemic and racial reckoning influenced his thinking, and why choosing a college for fit beats choosing one for prestige.

Eddie Sun is a PharmD and director of pharmacy at a community hospital. He breaks down what hospital pharmacists actually do, from regulatory oversight to direct patient care, and why this path offers more variety and quality of life than retail pharmacy. We also talk residencies, hiring realities, and what really matters when building a career in pharmacy.

Richard Deng is a software engineer at a robotics startup building high-stakes systems, from VR missile trainers to autonomous drone-tracking turrets. With a background in electrical and computer engineering from  Carnegie Mellon University , Richard shares how adaptability, fast learning, and strong fundamentals let him move across radically different technical domains.

Audrey is a senior investment banking analyst who lives inside tight deadlines, high standards, and nonstop learning. We break down what investment bankers actually do, how the hierarchy works, and what separates strong candidates from forgettable ones. Audrey shares what hiring managers look for, why professionalism still matters, and why banking is a powerful stepping stone but not for everyone.

What’s it like to go from student to Certified Public Accountant? In this episode, Caitlyn Vu, CPA, shares her path from high school uncertainty to becoming a senior financial analyst at Quest Diagnostics — offering insights for students considering a career in business, accounting, or finance.👉 You’ll learn: • How Caitlyn discovered accounting during her time at Michigan State University • Why s...

In this episode, Dr. Joshua Paul, OBGYN, shares his journey from patient to physician — offering advice for students, insight into the rigors of medical training, and what it’s like to deliver babies, perform surgeries, and care for women across all stages of life.👉 You’ll learn: • How Dr. Paul found his path in OBGYN • The challenges of med school & residency • Why resilience, teamwork, and...

In this episode, we talk with Caitlyn Lee, RN , about how she found her way into a high-stakes nursing role — and why her journey wasn’t a straight line. From dreams of becoming a veterinarian to working as a patient care technician after college, Caitlyn shares how real-world experience, reflection, and a gap year helped her uncover a true passion for bedside care. She opens up about choosing an...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Walter, DVM , to explore how she found her way into veterinary medicine — and how the path wasn’t always linear. From taking a gap year to switching from equestrian care to small animal practice, Dr. Walter shares how staying open, curious, and grounded in her values helped shape a fulfilling career. We talk about the power of flexibility, the value of...

In this episode of Patient to Professional with Dr. D, we sit down with Anna Huang, MPH — a powerhouse of passion, positivity, and purpose. Now a Quality Improvement Program Consultant for the American Heart Association, Anna opens up about her unconventional journey into healthcare leadership after a pivotal gap year with AmeriCorps. She shares what it means to choose systemic impact over a tradi...

In this episode of Patient to Professional , we sit down with Amanda Li , a financial analyst at J&J. She shares how her innate personality led her to a career that requires exceptional leadership and people skills. She discusses her decision not to pursue investment banking — a more traditional and often more lucrative path — and instead choose corporate finance. She reflects on the sacrifice...