TarHeal Wellness: A Podcast for Residents

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, she and Robert Rowe talk more about the UNC Women’s Center for Mood Disorders, which Dr. Meltzer-Brody helped found, and trainee opportunities at the Center. They also discuss her new role of Executive Dean. She’ll offer sage advice for current doctors in training and shares an impactful story from her own residency days, involving a m...

In this episode, Robert Rowe speaks with Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody—psychiatrist, internationally recognized perinatal mental health expert and the new Executive Dean of the UNC School of Medicine. The two discuss how an interest in community and personal stories led Dr. Meltzer-Brody down a path leading to medicine, psychiatry, and women’s mental health, building something from the ground up in m...

In part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Ntiense Inyang, Preventive Medicine Co-Chief Resident and future CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officer, she and host Robert Rowe discuss careers transitions. The two then explore Ntiense’s global health work and open up about the seldom discussed topic of the challenges of personal relationships as a busy medical trainee, something that can greatly...

In this episode, Robert Rowe speaks with Dr. Ntiense Inyang, Preventive Medicine Co-Chief Resident and future CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officer, about how her pursuit to follow a generations-long family tradition of practicing medicine wasn’t without unique challenges, finding her medical calling, learning on the job as a resident, and how rejection, redirection, and disappointment i...

In this episode, Dr. Rui Ariyapala sits down with Dr. Amit Algotar — a physician, educator, and researcher working at the forefront of lifestyle and preventive medicine. Dr. Algotar is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona’s Department of Family and Community Medicine and a practicing physician at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson. He is board certified in Preventive...

In this episode, Dr. Rui Ariyapala sits down with Dr. Amit Algotar — a physician, educator, and researcher working at the forefront of lifestyle and preventive medicine. Dr. Algotar is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona’s Department of Family and Community Medicine and a practicing physician at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson. He is board certified in Preventive...

In Part 2 of our inspiring conversation with Dr. Ronald Falk, he and Robert Rowe dive deep into the emotional and cultural core of medicine. Dr. Falk opens up about imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the myth of having all the answers—even as a world-renowned expert in kidney disease. He reminds us that vulnerability, curiosity, and teamwork are the true foundations of great medical practice. We a...

In this episode, Robert Rowe speaks with Dr. Ronald Falk—renowned nephrologist, mentor, and former Chair of Medicine at UNC School of Medicine. Dr. Falk reflects on his journey from aspiring virologist to leader in kidney disease research (2:15), the transformative role of mentorship (5:54), and the enduring magic of UNC’s culture (9:32). From early days as a resident drawing blood and inserting d...

Match Day is a momentous occasion filled with excitement, relief, and sometimes, disappointment and uncertainty. In this special mini episode of  TarHeal Wellness , Dr. Robert Rowe reflects on the emotions of Match Day, offering encouragement and perspective to medical students and trainees as they embark on their careers. Whether you’re celebrating a match at your dream program or facing unexpect...

Dr. Tr'Vel T. Lyons is an associate researcher at the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education, where he contributes to the Center for Education, Identity, and Social Justice. A first-generation education scholar, Dr. Lyons holds a Ph. D. in Urban Schooling from UCLA, where his dissertation, "Cacti in the Classroom," explored supportive learning environment...

Dr. Tr'Vel T. Lyons is an associate researcher at the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education, where he contributes to the Center for Education, Identity, and Social Justice. A first-generation education scholar, Dr. Lyons holds a Ph. D. in Urban Schooling from UCLA, where his dissertation, "Cacti in the Classroom," explored supportive learning environment...

In this episode Dr. Rui Ariyapala sits down again with Dr. Tiffany Avery. Dr. Tiffany Avery is a board-certified Medical Oncologist and Lifestyle Medicine physician with a special interest in breast cancer survivorship and differences in cancer survival. After completing fellowship training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Avery served as Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at Thomas Jefferso...

In this episode Dr. Rui Ariyapala has an engaging conversation with Dr. Tiffany Avery. Dr. Tiffany Avery is a board-certified Medical Oncologist and Lifestyle Medicine physician with a special interest in breast cancer survivorship and differences in cancer survival. After completing fellowship training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Avery served as Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at Th...

In this episode of  TarHeal Wellness , host Dr. Robert Rowe continues his conversation with Dr. Damon Tweedy, psychiatrist, Duke University School of Medicine professor, and bestselling author of  Black Man in a White Coat  and  Facing the Unseen . The two dive deeper into the history and ongoing challenges of mental health care in medicine. Dr. Tweedy shares his insights on the mind-body divide,...

In this episode of  TarHeal Wellness , host Dr. Robert Rowe sits down with Dr. Damon Tweedy, psychiatrist, Duke University School of Medicine professor, and bestselling author of  Black Man in a White Coat  and  Facing the Unseen . Dr. Tweedy shares his personal journey through education and medicine, the unique challenges he has faced as a Black male physician, and the ongoing struggles and impro...

In this episode, Dr. Rui Ariyapala welcomes back with Dr.  Mark Martinez, who is a native New Yorker practicing Emergency Medicine at Baptist Health South Florida in Miami. He attended medical school at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn before completing his residency in Emergency Medicine at Albert Einstein/Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx. Dr. Martinez recently graduated wi...

In this episode, Dr Rui Ariyapala welcomes back with Dr Mark Martinez, who is a native New Yorker practicing Emergency Medicine at Baptist Health South Florida in Miami. He attended medical school at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn before completing his residency in Emergency Medicine at Albert Einstein/Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx. Dr. Martinez recently graduated with...

In this episode of the Tarheel Wellness podcast, host Dr. Robert Rowe resumes his conversation with Dr. Karina Olivo-Holzl, a preventive medicine resident at UNC. Dr. Olivo-Holzl delves into her experiences with medical translating, the challenges of being apart from her family during her training, and the critical importance of listening to her body. She shares a personal health scare that led to...

In this episode of the Tarheel Wellness podcast, host Dr. Robert Rowe sits down with Dr. Karina Olivo-Holzl, a current preventive medicine resident at UNC. Dr. Olivo-Holzl shares her inspiring journey from her early days in her mother's microbiology lab in Venezuela to her medical training and practice in her home country, and the challenges and opportunities she encountered upon immigrating t...

In this episode, Dr Rui Ariyapala welcomes back with Dr. Wilson who is also known as Dr. Burnout™ and is on a mission to revolutionize workplaces and eradicate burnout culture across healthcare, mental health, public service, and government organizations. As a Speaker, Author, Organizational Consultant, and TV Host of  Leadership Beyond Burnout , Dr. Wilson brings a fearless, transformative approa...

In this episode, Dr Rui Ariyapala welcomes with Dr. Wilson, known as Dr. Burnout™ and is on a mission to revolutionize workplaces and eradicate burnout culture across healthcare, mental health, public service, and government organizations. As a Speaker, Author, Organizational Consultant, and TV Host of  Leadership Beyond Burnout , Dr. Wilson brings a fearless, transformative approach to building r...

In this episode, Dr Rui Ariyapala welcomes back Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas for another conversation. Dr. Baca-Atlas is originally from Baltimore, MD. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Maryland, College Park and medical school at University of Maryland in Baltimore. He completed his Family Medicine residency at UNC and an Addiction Medicine fellowship at UNC in the Department of...

In this episode, Dr Rui Ariyapala welcomes back Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas for another conversation. Dr. Baca-Atlas is originally from Baltimore, MD. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Maryland, College Park and medical school at University of Maryland in Baltimore. He completed his Family Medicine residency at UNC and an Addiction Medicine fellowship at UNC in the Department of...

In this episode, Dr. Rui Ariyapala sits down with Dr. Kofi Opoku, a passionate physician and advocate for global health. Dr. Opoku earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in 2013 and his medical degree in 2016 from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology School of Medicine and Dentistry. After nearly six years of practicing medicine in Ghana, primarily as a general practitio...

In the third episode of our series on parenting during medical training, host Dr. Sara Helvey speaks with Dr. Araba Ofosu-Somuah, an interventional cardiologist, who shares her journey of becoming a parent during her cardiology fellowship. Araba beings with her path to medicine was inspired by her grandmother's cardiologist, whose compassionate care left a lasting impression. Despite initially con...