35 episodes

No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete is a conversational podcast that invites
guests from all walks of life to discuss serious health, social justice and policy topics in a relaxed, fun environment. Dr. Pedro “Cuba Pete” Greer Jr. will be your host. As he prepares to be the Founding Dean of Roseman College of Medicine, Las Vegas’ newest medical school, his goal is to learn from his guests how to create the medical school and healthcare system of the future. Conversations about the medical school of the future will include topics such as social justice, technology, diversity, ethics, art,
and culture. With Cuba Pete’s unique personality - it may be called no laughing matter, but you are guaranteed to laugh!

No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete Dr. Joe Greer

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 9 Ratings

No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete is a conversational podcast that invites
guests from all walks of life to discuss serious health, social justice and policy topics in a relaxed, fun environment. Dr. Pedro “Cuba Pete” Greer Jr. will be your host. As he prepares to be the Founding Dean of Roseman College of Medicine, Las Vegas’ newest medical school, his goal is to learn from his guests how to create the medical school and healthcare system of the future. Conversations about the medical school of the future will include topics such as social justice, technology, diversity, ethics, art,
and culture. With Cuba Pete’s unique personality - it may be called no laughing matter, but you are guaranteed to laugh!

    Episode 37 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Vance Farrow

    Episode 37 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Vance Farrow

    We're excited to announce that Vance Farrow is joining us as the
    next guest on the No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete podcast.
    Joe and Vance will discuss the healthcare landscape in Nevada,
    the pivotal role that medical education plays in shaping the
    state's health outcomes, and the importance of investing in and
    prioritizing medical education within our state.
    Joe also expresses his gratitude to Vance for his continued
    support as Roseman University College of Medicine embarks on
    this journey to shape the future of medical education.
    Thank you for your ongoing support and get ready for another
    fantastic episode!

    • 36 min
    Episode 36 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w/ Joseph Lasky III, M.D

    Episode 36 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w/ Joseph Lasky III, M.D

    During this episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete,
    Joe is joined by Dr. Joseph Lasky of C4K. They will discuss
    the story of C4K, Nevada’s only childhood cancer treatment
    center and facility for pediatric catastrophic diseases. They
    will also discuss Dr. Lasky’s new role at C4K and explore
    what future Roseman College of Medicine students should
    know to be effective when providing services to this
    population.

    • 29 min
    Episode 35 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Kelvin Watson

    Episode 35 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Kelvin Watson

    We’ve got some thrilling news to share! Our next guest on the No Laughing Matter
    with Cuba Pete podcast is none other than the incredible Kelvin Watson.
    During this episode, Kelvin will discuss how he started his career as a Commissioned
    Officer in the Active U.S Army and Army Reserves and what led him to become a
    thought leader in the library industry. They will also discuss innovation and how
    libraries play a pivotal role in medical education. Kelvin’s insights and experiences
    are sure to bring a unique perspective to our podcast and leave you inspired.
    Thank you for your ongoing support and get ready for an episode that’s truly No
    Laughing Matter! As always we appreciate your support, and we can’t wait for you
    to join us in welcoming Kelvin Watson to the podcast.

    • 28 min
    Episode 34 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Dr. Stowe Shoemaker

    Episode 34 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Dr. Stowe Shoemaker

    About our guest ... Dr. Stowe Shoemaker served as Dean of the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality from 2013 - 2023.
    From 1996 to 2020, Dr. Shoemaker served as a member of the executive education faculty at Cornell University, where he taught courses in strategic pricing, revenue management, strategic marketing for hotels and restaurants, and customer loyalty.
    From 2010 to 2012, Dr Shoemaker, while at the University of Houston, held a joint appointment at the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he brought principles of hospitality into healthcare.
    Dr. Shoemaker has published two marketing textbooks, Marketing Leadership in Hospitality and Tourism: Strategies and Tactics for a Competitive Advantage and Marketing Essentials in Hospitality and Tourism: Foundations and Practices, and his research has won numerous awards. His third book, Hospitable Healthcare: Just What the Patient Ordered, was released in September 2023.

    • 31 min
    Episode 31 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Dr. Thacker's

    Episode 31 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Dr. Thacker's

    During this episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete, Joe will discuss with Dr. Matthew Thacker, what led him to dentistry, Roseman's College of Dental Medicine, and the importance of addressing oral health in low-income populations.

    • 19 min
    Episode 30: Dr. DeRionne Pollard

    Episode 30: Dr. DeRionne Pollard

    During this episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete, he hosts the president of Nevada State University, Dr. DeRionne Pollard. They will discuss the importance of first-generation college students, collaboration between Nevada State University and Roseman, and being the first Black woman president of any institution within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

Dr. CB ,

A new approach at Roseman COM

Dr. Greer is fun and engaging to watch along with his guests. I look forward to seeing more episodes.

Libby V. ,

Medical school deconstructed

Dr Greer and his colleagues discuss the advantages of diversity and a socially responsible curriculum to make better medical students & physicians for our future.

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