SNMA Presents: The Lounge

In this episode, we get real about Suicide Prevention Month and National Recovery Month, the rippling effect of Roe v. Wade overturned, Age limits for elected officials, Hispanic Heritage Month, Young black athletes, and more! In the Financial Corner segment, Aldwin discusses student loan debt and the SAVE plan. To share your thoughts on our discussions or if you have any questions to ask our host...

Hey Loungers! Join us in this episode, we discuss the end of Affirmative Action, Student loan Forgiveness, Sports and cardiac arrest, KeKe Palmer’s public breakup, The Montgomery Riverfront Brawl, and more!! To share your thoughts on our discussions 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 opinion and views...

In commemoration of minority mental health month Dr. Sheri Moore and student doctor Erica will be discussing mental health within the BIPOC. Tune into the conversation as we cover Dr. Moore’s interest in Psychiatry as well as her experience working in a correctional facility. We also tackle the stigmas surrounding mental health and “Navigating the medical journey while maintaining space for mental...

Join us as Dr. Alwdin talks about the importance of research as a medical student and resident with Dr. Anita Lwanga.  Thoughts on our discussions? Questions for our hosts? Email podcast@snma.org for a chance to be featured on the show! Disclaimer: The opinion and views expressed on our podcast do not reflect the official stance of the Student National Medical Association.

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and for this episode student doctor Isabella sits down with Dr. Raj Sundar and Joseph Seia to talk about the ramifications of COVID-19 and the several other structural injustices that affect the Pacific Islander Community.  To learn more, visit Dr. Sundar visit  https://www.healthcareforhumans.org Thoughts on our discussions? Questi...

The Lounge is live in Hartford, Connecticut at the AMEC! Come and join Isabella, Erica, and Dr. Aldwin as they Run The List with a twist! Big thanks to our awesome audience for their participation in this special episode. To share your thoughts on our discussions or if you have any questions to ask our host, email podcast@snma.org for a chance to be featured on the show! Disclaimer : The opin...

Join us as we dive deep into the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) and discuss its importance at the regional and national level with Hana Karman and Jonathan M. Truxillo. For more information about MAPS visit https://snma.org/page/maps. Facebook:  SNMA MAPS Twitter:  @SNMA_MAPS Instagram:  @national_snma_maps To share your thoughts on our discussions or if yo...

 There are only 25 days left until the Annual Medical Education Conference! We hope to see you on April 6th in Hartford! In this episode, we discuss highlights from Superbowl 2023, Renaissance ticket sales, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Chadwick Boseman Memorial Scholarship, and the Black Doctor Shortage We also asked past AMEC attendees about their AMEC experience, what they gained...

Welcome to the first episode of Kickin' It In The Lounge! Join our Technical Producer, Jared, and Host Dr. Aldwin Soumare as they get personal and discuss how Aldwin's background played a role as a medical student, financial tips as a medical student, Aldwin's experience as a resident, and more. To share your thoughts on our discussions or if you have any questions to ask our hosts, email podcast@...

Happy New Year! In this episode, we discuss Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Representative George Santos's trajectory into their positions, details in Prince Harry's new book Spare, the devastations occurring in California, Two Black women helping rescue kidnapped Twin babies, Rapper Fredo Bang assisting a couple in conceiving a child, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Saudi Arabia bend...

A lot has transpired in the year 2022! Join us as we discuss the recent events in the last days of the year, such as the release of Brittany Griner, the firing of Emory Hospital Labor & Delivery Nurses, the effects of hair relaxers on black women, World AIDS Day Awareness, transitions in the black media, notable individuals we lost in 2022, and more! To share your thoughts on our discussions o...

There are many things to be mindful of throughout the holiday season! Join us as we address Alzheimer's Awareness Month, all things Kanye West, the surge in RSV, seasonal depression, Megan Thee Stallion's advocacy for mental health, a hold on student debt forgiveness, midterm elections #VOTE, Diabetes Awareness Month and pre-match season 2023. In the Financial Corner segme...

It’s Homecoming 2022 and we’re finally back on campus! In this episode we will discuss a new majorette team at USC, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Rihanna head lining Super Bowl 2023, Supreme Justice Ketanji Brown formally sworn-in, Morgan State University  Osetopatic Medical School in the works, ADHD Awareness Month, a change in the Student Loan forgiveness program, Nia Long and Ime Udoka, a...

In this special episode of SNMA Presents: The Lounge, student doctor Isabella sits down with Dr. Jasmine Weiss to discuss diversity in medicine and expanding the number of diverse physicians in the workforce. Dr. Jasmine Weiss is a pediatrician and assistant Professor of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She is the founder of iDrea...

It’s time to get real about finances, relationships, careers, and life in general! Join us as we discuss President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, Ovarian Cancer Awareness, parenthood before marriage, developments in the Breonna Taylor case, the rise in single men, what it means to be transparent in the journey to success, and more! In the Financial Corner, Aldwin gets real about his journe...

A lot of things are resurfacing in the latter half of 2022! The return of Beyoncé, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and, unfortunately the Monkeypox outbreak. Join us as we dive deep into a conversation about these topics, in addition to police brutality, colorism in Hollywood, female masculinity, and bring awareness to Psoriasis.

We’re officially into the third season of The Lounge, and we have a lot to unpack for you guys 🎉! So get ready to join us as we discuss the highs and lows of Junteetnth, Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, the overturn of Roe v. Wade, celebrity relationships and situationships, navigating inflation and a potential recession as a medical student, and so much more! To share your thoughts on our...

Join us for this special episode of SNMA Presents: The Lounge as our host Erica Dingle sits down with Dr. Manna Hagos to discuss tips for stress management and effective studying from pre-med through residency. Dr. Hagos is a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and author and has a handbook out tailored to first-generation physicians called The Pre-Med Survival Guide. To learn more, vi...

Missed out on our live show? Want to relive one of the *best* parts of AMEC? Tune into the recording of our live sessions at SNMA's annual medical education conference. Shout out to our lovely audience members for participating and creating this episode with us!  To share your thoughts on our discussions or if you have any questions to ask our hosts, email podcast@snma.org for a chance to be...

Tis the month before AMEC and we are super pumped for our first in-person national conference since 2019! In this episode, we celebrate iconic women in medicine and beyond in honor of Women's History Month, talk about the hottest new shows on the block, and discuss March's health awareness topics. We also consider the current conflict in Eastern Europe and its implications in the United States #We...

Happy Black History Month y’all! In this episode we discuss Black love and dating in medical school, as well as the current mental health crisis and how we can show love to and support to our peers when they may be suffering. In the Financial Corner, Aldwin shares how to build and maintain a good credit score to keep your finances looking right! To share your thoughts on our discussions or if you...

Happy 2022! Come join us as we talk about the new wave of the pandemic, some celebrity tea, and health topics to keep at the forefront in January. Plus, a new tip from Aldwin’s Financial Corner*! *We are discussing traditional IRAs vs Roth IRAs, and which may be more beneficial at different levels of training. We would love to hear your thoughts! If you have a question or a comment about any of th...

Join us as we recap some of the biggest moments of 2021! Sending you all lots of love and wishes for a Happy 2022! Disclaimer: The opinion and views expressed on our podcast do not reflect the official stance of Student National Medical Association.

Join us as we discuss Elon Musk and a whole lot of lawsuits waiting to happen. Plus, our financial tip of the month!  Disclaimer: The opinion and views expressed on our podcast do not reflect the official stance of Student National Medical Association.

Still working hard, still playing harder! Join along as we discuss homecoming season in the second year of the pandemic, as well as recent events in politics + pop culture. Plus, our monthly financial tip you won't want to miss!