Episode 168 Dr. Sylvia Caswell, D.O.- Sometimes it's more about the DO NOT! Preventative and Lifestyle Medicine

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In today's episode we interview Dr. Syliva Caswell, DO, MPH. Dr. Caswell is a double board-certified physician in Preventive Medicine/Public Health and Lifestyle Medicine. After earning her undergraduate degree in Anthropology with a Health emphasis from the University of Utah, she completed her osteopathic medical degree at Campbell University in North Carolina. 

Dr. Caswell began her journey in family medicine, completing her internship year and practicing as a general physician in southwest Florida. Along the way, she’s worn many hats, from being a health coach to a certified group fitness instructor, leading high-intensity interval training classes during her medical school and residency years. Most recently, Dr. Caswell completed her residency training in Preventive Medicine/Public Health at Loma Linda University Health, where she served as chief resident and also earned her Master of Public Health degree. 

In this episode, we discuss the differences between Preventive Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, explore Dr. Caswell’s inspiring personal journey, and highlight her role as the Associate Program Director for the Preventive Medicine Residency at Loma Linda University Health. She also provides valuable insights on what it takes to match into this specialty, and the qualities residency programs look for. 

  Shout out to Suzanne Char, MS III for bringing us this episode!