Healthcare Cookout Stephanie Amaefuna

I can't believe we've already made it to the end of season 1. On today's episode I do a recap and discuss some of my favorite discussions and conversations with our guests throughout season 1. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for sticking it out with me and I'm looking forward to bringing you more minority healthcare professionals for season 2. Please continue to send questions, comments, and suggestions.  

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Where are my retired athletes? Remember those pre-game taping sessions with your athletic trainer, or spending hours of doing exercises after an injury? This week I have the pleasure of learning from Adeline Laurente, a certified athletic trainer. We dive into the life of an athletic trainer and just how diverse the field of an athletic trainer is. Adeline discusses her journey of becoming an athletic trainer and her favorite parts of her job. Tune in to hear more about the life of an athletic trainer and learn some gems along the way.
 If you have any questions for Adeline, you can find him on Instagram: @adduhline LinkedIn: Adeline-Laurente 
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On today's episode I am joined by one of my fellow medical school classmates, Daniel Reyes, who talks about his "non-traditional" path to medical school. We discuss his journey from teaching in California, to becoming a medical student in New Jersey. Dan also discusses tools that he believes has made his medical school experience the most impactful. We also delve into our individual experiences as students of color and give advice for maneuvering the culture of medicine as a student of color interested in entering the medical field. Dan also describes his experience of advocating for his Spanish-speaking patients in order to ensure they are receiving the highest quality of care. We also break down the four year of medical school and what can be expected of those interested in pursuing medical school. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss. 

If you have any questions for Daniel, you can find him on Instagram: @alberca_medicina and Twitter: @albercamedicina. 

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On today's episode I speak with Charlene C. Hollins, MSN, APRN, FNP-C about her journey to becoming a nurse practitioner. She discusses her role on the healthcare team in the Emergency Department and what her inspiration was. Charlene does an excellent job of differentiating between the different forms of nursing and the education options for each. Throughout the episode we also hear tips and tricks for individuals interested in getting started in the healthcare industry. Tune in with me and learn more about the field of nursing and specifically, becoming a nurse practitioner. 
If you have any questions for Charlene you can find her on Facebook: Charlene Hollins and on IG @qtnenafb. 
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There are a number of different ways to become involved in the healthcare field. On today's episode I talk to Jenilton Cardoso about his journey into the healthcare field starting off as a medical assistant, emergency medical technician and ultimately becoming a Medic in the Army National Guard. He describes the training and education involved in getting to where he is while also dropping gems about working collaboratively in the medical field. Tune in and learn with me about his unique journey into healthcare and the impact it has had on his life. 
If you have any questions for Jenilton, you can find him on Facebook @ Jenilton Cardoso and IG @inspiring55
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Have you ever been asked to take a survey about your experience while in the hospital? Do you ever wonder what those surveys get used for? On today's episode I speak with Joseph Ogbonna, MPH, and we explore his role as the Director of Quality Programs at a large teaching hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He dives into the use of data collection to improve the way that healthcare services are delivered. Joseph describes his role interacting with multiple medical professionals to assess and improve patient experiences. Tune in for more information about a profession that helps to improve the care you receive as a patient. 

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