MedCareerEd Ashna Chandran

Today's episode is with Smita, a professor in the DPT program at New York University (NYU)! We talk about the various realms of PT, including working in a clinic and getting involved with PT research. Additionally, learn about how Smita's research is currently helping improve quality of life and increase the lifespans of patients with diabetes. 

Today's episode features Dr. Haribhai, a Physical Therapist with her own practice in El Paso, Texas! She tells us about the benefits of owning an independent practice, and treatments she specializes in: such as dry needling. We also talk about how these treatments aid people with widespread pain in conditions such as fibromyalgia, and osteoarthritis. Additionally, learn about how you can take action steps right now if you are unsure about what you want to do in the medical/healthcare field! 

Today's episode features Dr. Oza a professor of PT at the University of the Pacific in Stockton California. She tells us about her research, going in-depth about the connection between physical therapy, psychology, and neurology, relating to diseases like Parkinson's. We also touch on what it looks like to have a good mindset when trying to discover a passion within the medical/healthcare field. Additionally, learn about applying your mindset to taking good action steps as a high school student as well as in your college undergrad years. Finally, we discuss how PT research, clinic work, and academia, have changed during COVID-19 and how it is impacting the future of medicine!! 

In this episode, you will be introduced to me, Ashna, a high school student, and the founder of MedCareerEd. I will be discussing my story and why I became inspired to create the podcast. I will also be discussing what can be expected, and how you can stay connected and involved.