Flowers for Algernon

Theodor Uzamere
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  • Medicine
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In medicine, altruism refers to acting in "the best interest of patients, not self-interest." The current system continues to exploit the altruism of healthcare professionals which has lead to dire consequences in the form of physician burnout and suicide. A small, but effective, way to combat these consequences is to increase reward and recognition. "Flowers for Algernon" hopes to provide a glimpse into the lives of healthcare professionals, take a deep dive into the ups and downs of working in the medical field, and give these folks the flowers they deserve before they are gone.

Episodes

  1. 04/12/2023

    Loss | Little Shop of Horrors: Residency, Burnout, and Secondary Trauma

    The Hippocratic Oath tells physicians to "first, do no harm" and this is a mantra most live by as they practice medicine. What happens when the profession that demands selflessness does little to pour back into the givers? This episodes tells the stories of three minority physicians and their experiences with burnout. 2:00 Meet Dr. Abiola Oso 2:37 Meet Dr. Stephanie Udalor and hear her story 18:02 Hear Dr. Abiola Oso’s story 21:00 Dr. Oso and Dr. Uzamere discuss malignant programs and imposter syndrome 22:10 Meet Dr. Natalia Santiago-Morales and hear her story 26:02 Dr. Walton discusses a particular experience with burnout 27:16 Dr. Turner discusses a particular experience with burnout 31:30 Dr. Turner discusses an experience with feedback that contributed to her burnout 32:05 Dr. Walton discusses an experience with feedback that contributed to her burnout 34:48 Dr. Oso and Dr. Uzamere discuss burnout, imposter syndrome and secondary trauma

  2. 04/07/2023

    Meet the Physicians Ep. 2

    Our second episode will highlight three minority physicians who are more then deserving of their flowers: Abiola Oso, MD (Emergency Medicine Attending Physician) @doctoroso Stephanie Udalor, MD (Anesthesia Resident Physician) Natalia Santiago-Morales, MD (Pediatric Chief Resident Physician) @nat525 Videography & Editting: Jeremy Ortiz @mrdrprofj Writers: Theodor Uyi Uzamere @theou_md, Moyo Abere @astoldbymoyo Host: Theodor Uyi Uzamere @theou_md

  3. 03/03/2023

    Loss | Steel Magnolias: Miscarriage, Prematurity, and the Wait

    "The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman." - Malcolm X   You may know that Black women in the United States experience unacceptably poor maternal health outcomes, but did you know that women physicians and trainees may be at higher risk of severe maternal morbidity?    This episode tells the stories of three black women physicians and their experiences with pregnancy and loss. 2:43 Yasmin begins to tell her story  7:47 Tolu tells her story 22:23 Jasmine tells her story  Writer & Host: Theodor Uyi Uzamere @theou_md Videography & Editing: Jeremy Ortiz @mrdrprofj Musical Direction: Femi Oke @theoluwas

  4. 03/01/2023 ·  Bonus

    Intro to Series 1: Loss

    Welcome to Series 1: Loss Musical Direction: Olufemi Oke @theoluwas Writer & Host: Theodor Uyi Uzamere @theou_md

  5. Trailer

    Meet the Physicians Ep. 1

    Our first episode will highlight three black women physicians who are more then deserving of their flowers: Yasmin Uzamere, MD (Family Medicine Attending Physician) Tolu Oso, MD (Anesthesia/Pain Medicine Fellow Physician) Jasmine Pendergrass, MD (Pediatric Chief Resident Physician) Videography & Editting: Jeremy Ortiz Writer & Host: Theodor Uyi Uzamere

  6. Trailer

    Flowers for Algernon Podcast Teaser

    Flowers for Algernon is a love letter to healthcare and STEM professionals who give up so much of their lives in service to others. Each episode will give you a glimpse into the good, the bad, and the ugly medical and STEM fields, all while giving these modern day heroes their flowers.   Videography & Editting: Jeremy Ortiz  Writer & Host: Theodor Uyi Uzamere

    Flowers for Algernon Podcast Teaser
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About

In medicine, altruism refers to acting in "the best interest of patients, not self-interest." The current system continues to exploit the altruism of healthcare professionals which has lead to dire consequences in the form of physician burnout and suicide. A small, but effective, way to combat these consequences is to increase reward and recognition. "Flowers for Algernon" hopes to provide a glimpse into the lives of healthcare professionals, take a deep dive into the ups and downs of working in the medical field, and give these folks the flowers they deserve before they are gone.

Information

  • Creator
    Theodor Uzamere
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Theodor Uzamere
  • Show Website
    Flowers for Algernon