Our Untangled Minds

California University of Science and Medicine
  • 5.0 (21)
  • MEDICINE

Our Untangled Minds by CUSM is a student-run medical education podcast with the goal of creating episodes to further explore our medical profession and expand upon the medical topics that we encounter in our everyday experiences and conversations.

  1. 05/21/2025

    S7: E8 Beyond the Bedside: Medical Education Part 2 with Dr. Davinder Sandhu

    Dr. Davinder Sandhu is a distinguished urologic surgeon from the United Kingdom (UK) who moved to California to further his career as a medical educator. Stay tuned for an interesting discussion on his journey in teaching medical students, the unique aspects of medical education, the differences in medical education between the US and the UK, and potential innovations that artificial intelligence can provide to the delivery of medical knowledge and medical care. Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team: Guests - Dr. Davinder Sandhu Host - Artin Allahverdian Script Writers - Artin Allahverdian Audio - Sam Tincher Producers - Sonali Joshi, Artin Allahverdian Director - Vy Han, MD

    42 min

  2. 05/19/2025

    S7: E7 Beyond the Bedside: Medical Education Part 1 with Dr. Daryoush Javidi

    Wonder how a doctor can also teach medical students? Join us in an educational dive into a cardiac surgeon’s transition from the operating room to the classroom as a medical educator. Sit down, relax, and enjoy an insightful discussion with Dr. Daryoush Javidi as he discusses the nuances of teaching medical students and what he is doing to improve medical education and clinical skills for his students. Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team: Guests - Dr. Daryoush Javidi Host - Artin Allahverdian Script Writers - Artin Allahverdian Audio - Julia Gonda Producers - Sonali Joshi Director - Vy Han, MD

    56 min

  3. 01/28/2025

    S7: E6 Women in Medicine with Dr. Amelia Murray

    In this episode of Our Untangled Minds, Dr. Amelia Murray, a board-certified family physician and Assistant Professor at CUSM, joins us in discussing her journey in medicine and the unique challenges women face in the field. Dr. Murray shares her experiences navigating gender and racial biases, balancing her career with family life, and the importance of building a strong support system. Tune in to learn how a diverse medical workforce can improve patient care and what aspiring physicians can do to support equity in the field. Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team: Guests - Dr. Amelia Murray Host - Katie Kyan, Sharanya Akula Script Writers - Katie Kyan Audio - Julia Gonda, Justin Yan Producers - Sharanya Akula, Sonali Joshi Director - Vy Han, MD

    39 min

  4. 09/03/2024

    S7: E5 Financial Literacy with White Coat Investor

    Join us in learning some of the most important things to know as a medical student in ensuring long-term financial health. Going into medicine is often a debt-heavy endeavor, so how can we balance creating a healthy financial future and paying back large student loans? Note: At the time of recording, the SAVE plan was still available as a repayment option. At this time (08/12/2024), operations of the SAVE plan have been paused. For more details, visit https://www.ed.gov/save Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team: Guests - Dr. Andrew Paulson Host - Kylee Madison Borger Script Writers - Kylee Madison Borger Audio - Kristen Masada Producers - Artin Allahverdian, Sonali Joshi Director - Vy Han, MD

    36 min

  5. 08/21/2024

    S7: E4 CAR-T Cell Therapy

    Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy has made impressive advancements in treating patients with blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, for more than a decade now. In this episode, we traverse the challenges and innovations of cell immunotherapy and better understand the design behind these logic-gated, genetically engineered cytotoxic cells with Dr. Yvonne Chen, a leading expert in the field. Dr. Chen is an incredibly accomplished Professor of the MIMG and CBE departments at UCLA and currently leads a Phase 1 Clinical Trial (NCT04007029) using bispecific anti-CD19/anti-CD20 CAR-T cells to treat patients with B cell malignancies. For more information on Dr. Chen’s research: http://yvchen.bol.ucla.edu/. Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team: Guests - Dr. Yvonne Chen Host - Brenda Ji Script Writers - Brenda Ji Audio - Daniel Nguyen Producers - Artin Allahverdian, Sonali Joshi Director - Vy Han, MD

    31 min

  6. 08/11/2024

    S7: E3 Thrive Adaptive’s Journey in Inclusive Sports

    Welcome to “Thrive Adaptive’s Journey in Inclusive Sports”, where we explore the inspiring world of adaptive sports (sporting events dedicated to people with disabilities). Join us in chatting with Joe Holt, co-founder of Thrive Adaptive, as he shares insights and stories of creating this organization dedicated to providing medical support for adaptive sports. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and innovations that drive this dynamic community forward. Whether you're an athlete, healthcare provider, supporter, or simply curious, this podcast offers a unique perspective on the transformative power of adaptive sports. Extra Information: https://thriveadaptive.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Thrive-Adaptive-Western-CUSM-FINAL.pdf Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team: Guests - Joe Holt Host - Rheem Fawaz, Ethan Izu Script Writers - Rheem Fawaz, Ethan Izu Audio - Kristen Masada Producers - Sonali Joshi Director - Vy Han, MD

    39 min

  7. 06/11/2024

    S7: E2 Hypnotherapy in Medicine

    Join us in debunking the misconceptions of hypnotherapy and learning about what hypnotherapy actually is all about - and what it’s not. We’ve all seen hypnosis for entertainment, but what about hypnotherapy for managing your lifestyle in a positive direction? Our expert, Jessicah joins us today to talk about her experiences as a hypnotherapist. Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team: Guests - Jessicah Neufeldt Host - Jonathan Haase, Jamie Hsu Script Writers - Jonathan Haase, Jamie Hsu Audio - Julia Gonda, Justin Yan Producers - Sharanya Akula, Sonali Joshi Director - Vy Han, MD

    53 min

  8. 05/28/2024

    S7: E1 Global Health Ethics

    Join us in chatting with Dr. Jessica Evert, the former Executive Director of Child Family Health International and their current Global Medical Director. She is a long-time advocate for ethical standards in global health, especially with regard to medical students participating in global health experiences. Global health is a great buzzword for future careers in medicine, but how can we ensure we are actually benefiting the communities we are trying to serve and not actively causing harm? Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team: Guests - Jessica Evert, MD Host - Kylee Madison Borger, MD MPH Script Writers - Kylee Madison Borger, MD MPH Audio - Kylee Madison Borger, MD MPH, Samuel Tincher (MS1), Justin Yan (MS1) Producers - Artin Allahverdian (MS1), Sonali Joshi (MS1) Director - Vy Han, MD

    38 min
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Our Untangled Minds by CUSM is a student-run medical education podcast with the goal of creating episodes to further explore our medical profession and expand upon the medical topics that we encounter in our everyday experiences and conversations.

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  • Creator
    California University of Science and Medicine
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Our Untangled Minds