SNMA Presents: The Lounge

The Lounge is Back! Join us following our post-AMEC break and find out what our hosts Dr. Isabella Ntigbu, MD and Dr. Aldwin Soumare, DO thoughts were regarding the conference this year, as well as touch on other updates that affected the medical community overall. Our hosts also sit down with the winners of our AMEC event "Meet me at the Villa" and find out the updates on the connection they made...

The journey back to AMEC continues here on SNMA Presents: The Lounge Podcast! Join our RTL hosts as they reflect on previous AMEC experiences along with crucial tips to survive and thrive during the eventful weekend. Also, stay tuned for the discussion of other trending current events such as the Match 2026, the Tourette’s incident at the SAG-AFTRA awards, Women’s History Month, and more! We look...

Happy (Belated) Black History Month from SNMA Presents: The Lounge Podcast! Join our RTL hosts as they cover milestones like Sinners being the most nominated movie to date, recent news surrounding tennis stars Osaka and Gauff, Ray-J's revelation of his heart condition, and more! We look forward to seeing everyone soon in Pittsburgh for AMEC 2026! To share your thoughts on our discussion or if you...

Happy International Women's Day ! In this episode of Kickin' it in the Lounge, we're elated to have Dr. Githere-Thande, join us to kick it! She shares an empowering story about her experiences navigating medical school and residency as a wife, mother, and black woman.  Tune in as our hosts Dr. Dumebi Okocha and Jared Jeffrey spend some time in the lounge! See you at AMEC! April 1 - April 5 in...

Join our hosts of Unscripted as they provide their personal takes on discussions from our January RTL episode centered on many unknowns... including dating while Black in medicine, AI, the state of healthcare worldwide, and more. As always, we hope you have your tea ready! To share your thoughts on our discussion or if you have any questions to ask our hosts, email podcast@snma.org for a chance to...

In this episode, our hosts Dr. Isabella Ntigbu MD, Dr. Aldwin Soumare DO, and Dr. Dumebi Okocha MD discuss dating in your 30s in medicine, the relevance of AI as a potential threat to physician careers, as well as some current events from around the nation. Tune in for their opinions, hot takes, and a couple laughs along the way. Please join the SNMA for AMEC 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA held from April...

That's a wrap! As we close out 2025 join our hosts as we revisit some of our most trending and most controversial topics from throughout the year. This Special Episode features hosts: Dr. Dumebi Okocha, MD; Dr. Isabella Ntigbu, MD, Dr. Samiza Palmer, MD, Student Dr. Chinasa Anokwuru, & Jared Jeffrey, MS From Love Island USA to the controversy of 24 hour shifts in medical training, join us in T...

Kickin' It in the Lounge is back in a big way! From the D.O. or D.O. Not Podcast, Dr. Ian Storch, D.O., takes a seat in The Lounge to discuss the realities of the world of Osteopathic Physicians, life as a doctor and podcaster, and more! He is joined by the Lounge's in house D.O. Dr. Aldwin Soumare, D.O. Join these gentlemen for a spirited conversation about what is real in the field. To take a li...

There’s so much to be thankful for on this episode of Run The List!  Join our RTL hosts as they cover topics ranging from a historic monetary gift given to a world renowned HBCU, the controversy of 24 hours shifts in residency, ways to give back this Thanksgiving holiday, and more! SNMA Presents: The Lounge Podcast wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving! To share your thought...

On this October episode of Run the List join our hosts, Dr. Samiza Palmer, MD, Dr. Isabella Ntigbu, MD, and Jared Jeffrey M.S. as they tackle one doozy of a list. Everything from vaccine frights to navigating residency interview season. This is one conversation you won't want to miss! Click here to register for AMEC 2026 in Pittsburgh! To share your thoughts on our discussion or if you have any qu...

Join the ladies of Unscripted for an all resident discussion! Dr. Dumebi Okocha, Dr. Isabella Ntigbu, and Dr. Samiza Palmer discuss trends in body image and body positivity, take a look back on one of America's largest natural disasters and the attitudes around it as well as a small amount of tea being spilled! To share your thoughts on our discussion or if you have any questions to ask our hosts,...

On this resident heavy episode of the lounge, our hosts talk about some trends and habits we see in various healthcare spaces. Join Dr. Dumebi Okocha, Dr. Aldwin Soumare, and Student Doctor Chinasa Anokwuru as they discuss new trends in health diagnosis, the future of AI in healthcare, debunk some medical misleads, and of course touch on a bit of pop culture! The conversation is light, informative...

Join our hosts Dr. Dumebi Okocha, Dr. Samiza Palmer, and Student Doctor Chinasa Anokwuru as they recap our recent RTL topics regarding cancel culture, medfluencing, and more! You don't want to miss this conversation! To share your thoughts on our discussion or if you have any questions to ask our hosts, email podcast@snma.org for a chance to be featured on the show! Disclaimer: The opinions and vi...

As summer comes to a close,  Join our hosts Dr. Isabella Ntigbu, Dr. Samiza Palmer, and Jared Jeffrey M.S., as they discuss alleged blurred lines in patient provider relationships, one corporate giant's restructuring, and the lawsuit surrounding one popular pharmaceutical brand.   To share your thoughts on our discussion or if you have any questions to ask our hosts, email podcast@snma.o...

On this episode of Kickin’ It in The Lounge, we welcome orthopedic surgeon, comedian, and faith-based medical influencer — Dr. Iggy! Join our hosts, Jared Jeffrey and Dr. Aldwin Soumare, as they kick it with Dr. Iggy and delve into his journey of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, passion for faith and comedy in medicine, and sustaining a visible platform on social media despite the obstacles of resi...

Welcome to Season 6 of SNMA Presents: The Lounge! Join our hosts Dr. Isabella Ntigbu, Dr. Dumebi Okocha and Jared Jeffrey as they discuss this season of Love Island USA, new celebrity power couples, the latest trends in infectious disease, as well as the Big Beautiful things going on in Washington. To share your thoughts on our discussion of if you have any questions to ask our hosts, email podcas...

Unscripted is Back! Join our hosts as they get into the details surrounding the fallout of the Diddy trial, Halle Bailey & DDG's latest co-parenting woe's, and how our hosts are embracing their new positions! Get cozy because this conversation is one you don't want to miss. To share your thoughts on our discussion of if you have any questions to ask our hosts, email podcast@snma.org for a chan...

In our final episode of the season, our new resident physicians Dr Isabella Ntigbu MD, Dr Aldwin Soumare DO, Dr Samiza Palmer MD discuss Juneteenth, mental health, interpersonal wealth, and keep an eye on DEI as well as giving their hopes for residency as well as their opinions on the current state of medical education.  Click this link to access the SNMA DEI Survey! To share your thoughts on...

On this episode of Kickin’ It in The Lounge, we welcome physician, digital storyteller and advocate of faith— Dr. Osose Oboh! Join our hosts, Jared Jeffrey and Dr. Isabella Ntigbu, as they chat with Dr. Oboh regarding her journey in medicine, passion of photography and travel, and using her faith to navigate the shifting seasons of life. Her story is truly one of grit, resilience, and grace with a...

AMEC 2025 was one for the books! Whether you were able to join The Lounge team's events in St. Louis this Easter weekend, or you had to take a rain check, we're happy to share some of the fun conversations we had with SNMA members during such an exciting weekend! Take a listen to our Run The List live recording, as our hosts discuss topics ranging from financial management to finding love as a Bla...

All roads lead to AMEC this April! Join our RTL hosts as they not only discuss everything from Match Day/SOAP process, Kanye’s social media crash out, Black celebrity engagements and more, but also give you all some last minute pointers on how to prep for AMEC coming up in a few short weeks! Be sure to join The Lounge podcast at AMEC this April for the exciting events that we'll be hosting! We loo...

It's time to start unraveling the mysteries from our February Run the List episode! Join our hosts as they dive deeper into to the previously mentioned discussions surrounding the 2025 Grammy awards, love and partnerships as a Black woman in medicine, Rank List submissions for residency, and the short-lived Tik Tok ban. We're sure you'll be tempted to jump right into the conversations of these ver...

Despite February being only 28 days long, this RTL discussion was far from short! Join our hosts as they not only celebrate the joys of Black History Month and Valentine's Day, but touch on other high yield topics of this month like Kendrick's Superbowl performance, the signing of Executive Orders, the Grammy's, the short lived Tik Tok ban, Match Day, and more! TW: This episode does mention the se...

In this episode of Kickin’ It in the Lounge, our host, Jared,  passes the mic to the JSNMA-- the Publications Subcommittee of the SNMA! Tune in to hear Student Dr. Abena Prempeh, one of the JSNMA editors, chat with the current President of Meharry Medical College about Historically Black medical institutions, the recent Bloomberg donation and its impact on schools like Meharry, the evolution...

Welcome to SNMA Presents: The Lounge’s very first combined Run the List and Unscripted episode, featuring all 6 hosts! This special edition recording is meant to ring in the new year of 2025 with our top 5 high yield topics from the first half of season 5. Hear us recap the United Healthcare CEO shooting, Presidential Election Results, Diddy's imprisonment, the legendary rap beef of summer 2024, a...