Humanizing Geisel: The Podcast

The KNN Student Chapter at Geisel SOM
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Humanizing Geisel: The Podcast is produced by medical students at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. This podcast aims to increase connections and facilitate the sharing of wisdom between students, staff, and faculty through sit-down interviews. The overarching goal is to digitalize the sense of community and increase the sense of belonging within and outside our institution. Funding for this project is provided by the Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine. Credits: Host: Neechi Okwor

  1. 2 days ago

    #33: Dr. Pinto-Powell on Arts & the Humanities, Building Character in Medical School, and the State of Medical Education

    Dr. Roshini Pinto-Powell is the Associate Dean of Admissions at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Co-Director of the On Doctoring course, and the Inaugural Director of Geisel’s Learning Collaboratives for Flourishing in Medical Education.  Support for this podcast comes from the Kern National Network for Flourishing in Health (KNN). Questions or comments should be directed to KNN.Geisel.Student.Chapter@dartmouth.edu.

  2. 3 days ago ·  Bonus

    Welcome back to Humanizing Geisel!

    The podcast is back with a new host, Neechi Okwor. Neechi is a third-year medical student at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. A recognized student leader, he serves as a chapter lead of the KNN, where he spearheads community-building initiatives and fosters a culture of academic excellence and inclusion among his peers. Support for this podcast comes from the Kern National Network for Flourishing in Health (KNN). Questions or comments should be directed to KNN.Geisel.Student.Chapter@dartmouth.edu.

  3. 09/05/2025

    #32: Specialty Spotlight: Path to Internal Medicine Residency - Student Perspective

    In this episode, we sit down with a group of 4th-year medical students at Geisel - Nicholas Fuller and Annie Dionne -  who share with us their experiences applying to internal medicine residency. They share valuable insights into what it’s really like to pursue a career in IM, from the challenges of the application process to the rewarding moments that reaffirm their passion for the field. Whether you’re a pre-med student contemplating IM and its subspecialties as a career or a medical student gearing up for your own residency applications, this episode offers practical advice, personal experiences, and tips for success.

  4. 25/04/2025

    #31: Student Spotlight: Conversation with Jerry Tullo, Class of 2026 - Part II

    See part I for more details on Jerry's journey!

  5. 11/04/2025

    #31: Student Spotlight: Conversation with Jerry Tullo, Class of 2026 - Part I

    Short Bio: Jerry Tullo was born and raised in New York and graduated from Harvard University with a concentration in Human Evolutionary Biology. During his undergraduate studies, he assisted in fMRI and PET neuroimaging research on Major Depressive Disorder and Alzheimer's Disease. His published research focuses on the usage of High-Frequency Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in treating Major Depressive Disorder, at Geisel he has been involved in ENT department conducting research including AI-generated 3D models of surgical target tissue. After college, he spent five years working as a high school biology teacher at Quest to Learn, an innovative public school in New York City. As part of the NYC Teaching Fellows, he followed his mission to bring exciting and high-quality science education to high-needs inner-city schools. Prior to his time as a teacher and medical student, he worked as a professional sailing coach, boat captain, and outdoor educator. In his spare time, Jerry enjoys sailing, scuba diving, and other outdoor activities.    Name (pronouns): Jerome (Jerry) Tullo Hometown: Staten Island NY Year at Geisel: M4 (Split) Career interest: Otolaryngology The best thing about Geisel is: The Cabins! Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Mascoma Lake Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Paddleboarding / River Floats Favorite book/poem: In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick Favorite song/piece of music: Bon Iver, Blood Bank Favorite quote: “Success is 90% pomp and 10% circumstance” - Anonymous Most treasured travel: Visiting Myanmar in 2014 Guilty pleasure: HBO’s Deadwood Unknown fact about you: Worked as a sailboat captain in Thailand. Anything else: Looking forward to getting to know my new class of 2026.

  6. 14/03/2025

    #30: Specialty Spotlight: Path to General Surgery Residency - Student Perspective

    In this episode, we sit down with a group of 4th-year medical students at Geisel - Christina Sierra, Connor Bridges, Evan Watkins -  who share with is their experiences navigating an interesting journey of applying to general surgery residency. They share valuable insights into what it’s really like to pursue a career in surgery, from the challenges of the application process to the rewarding moments that reaffirm their passion for the field. Whether you’re a pre-med student contemplating surgery as a career or a medical student gearing up for your own residency applications, this episode offers practical advice, personal experiences, and tips for success. Additional resources: DHMC General Surgery Program: https://gme.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/general-surgery https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/so-you-want-to-be-a-surgeon/ https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/so-you-want-to-be-a-surgeon/section-ii-how-to-find-a-surgery-residency/ https://careersinmedicine.aamc.org/explore-options/specialty-profiles/general-surgery   Contact information: Christina Sierra: Christina.Sierra.MED@dartmouth.edu Connor Bridges: Connor.J.Bridges.MED@dartmouth.edu Evan Watkins: Evan.D.Watkins.MED@dartmouth.edu

  7. 28/02/2025

    #29: Specialty Spotlight: Path to Family Medicine Residency - Student Perspective

    What does road to family medicine residency look like? Hear from current 4th year medical students at Geisel, Micah Trautwein and Mary Harris as they discusse their journey to Family Medicine, application process, and everything in-between! Contact info: Micah Trautwein: Micah.L.Trautwein.MED@dartmouth.edu Mary Harris: Mary.E.Harris.MED@dartmouth.edu    Additional Resources:  Career options in Family Medicine: https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/explore-career-in-family-medicine/career-practice-options.html https://careersinmedicine.aamc.org/explore-options/specialty-profiles/family-medicine/family-practice

  8. 14/02/2025

    #28: Specialty Spotlight: Path to Vascular Surgery Residency - Student Perspective

    What is vascular surgery: in short, vascular surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the treatment of disorders and diseases affecting the blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and lymphatic system.  Hear from current 4th year medical student at Geisel, Oraya Vesvoranan as she discusses her journey to vascular surgery, application process, and everything in-between! Contact info: oraya.vesvoranan.med@dartmouth.edu Resources From Oraya: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WSsZNkN-X4jlXgozh_f-A7tj2Bcs2ZjJ?usp=share_link    Additional resources: https://careersinmedicine.aamc.org/explore-options/specialty-profiles/vascular-surgery https://vascular.org/join/medical-student-membership https://vesurgery.org/vess-special-programs/ Podcasts: https://www.audiblebleeding.com/ Educational Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@DeBakeyCVEdu

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Humanizing Geisel: The Podcast is produced by medical students at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. This podcast aims to increase connections and facilitate the sharing of wisdom between students, staff, and faculty through sit-down interviews. The overarching goal is to digitalize the sense of community and increase the sense of belonging within and outside our institution. Funding for this project is provided by the Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine. Credits: Host: Neechi Okwor

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    The KNN Student Chapter at Geisel SOM
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
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