The Ortho Plug JR Smith

🦴 Dr. Abdoulie JaiWelcome to episode 6 of season 2 of The Ortho Plug podcast. The show where we learn from some of the most inspiring orthopedic surgeons in the country who either come from underrepresented backgrounds or are actively supporting those that do.
This is a fantastic episode where speak with Dr. Abdoulie Njai, who is an intern at the University of Missouri. Among many topics discussed in this conversation, Dr. Njai describes experiencing and overcoming stereotypes, how his parent’s work ethic helped drive his own, and how he felt empowered to pursue a masters and a PhD throughout his journey to becoming an orthopedic surgeon. 🎙️ About the showThe Ortho Plug is the podcast that delves into the minds of some of the most inspiring orthopedic surgeons in the country. They share their story to orthopedics and the strategies they used (or wished they used) to get to where they are now. But what makes this show so special is that each guest either comes from an underrepresented background, or are actively supporting those that do! Few things are more inspiring than hearing the stories from amazing orthopedic surgeons who you resonate with. It will continue to be this show's goal to share as many stories as possible with the hope that you find confidence and empowerment in your own.📧 Want to be on the show?We'd love to share your story and the advice you have! Just send us an email at theorthoplug@gmail.com!⭐️ Leave a 5-star reviewIf you enjoy the show, the best thing you can do to support it is to leave a 5-star review wherever you’re listening. By doing so you’ll be helping the podcast grow and directly contributing to my ability to bring more guests on, continue to improve production value, and just ultimately make the show better for you!🔗 Connect with the host, JR SmithI make quite a bit of content centered around growth as students and as people. If that interests you, check it below!💻 Website🎥 YouTube📸 Instagram✉️ Newsletter👥 Linkedin
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🦴 Dr. Chanell BrownWelcome to episode 5 of season 2 of The Ortho Plug podcast. The show where we learn from some of the most inspiring orthopedic surgeons in the country who either come from underrepresented backgrounds or are actively supporting those that do.
This is a fantastic episode where speak with Dr. Chanell Brown, who is an intern at Duke University. Among many topics discussed in this conversation, Dr. Brown describes what she found so appealing about orthopedics and she touches on her personal experience navigating imposter syndrome.🎙️ About the showThe Ortho Plug is the podcast that delves into the minds of some of the most inspiring orthopedic surgeons in the country. They share their story to orthopedics and the strategies they used (or wished they used) to get to where they are now. But what makes this show so special is that each guest either comes from an underrepresented background, or are actively supporting those that do! Few things are more inspiring than hearing the stories from amazing orthopedic surgeons who you resonate with. It will continue to be this show's goal to share as many stories as possible with the hope that you find confidence and empowerment in your own.📧 Want to be on the show?We'd love to share your story and the advice you have! Just send us an email at theorthoplug@gmail.com!⭐️ Leave a 5-star reviewIf you enjoy the show, the best thing you can do to support it is to leave a 5-star review wherever you’re listening. By doing so you’ll be helping the podcast grow and directly contributing to my ability to bring more guests on, continue to improve production value, and just ultimately make the show better for you!🔗 Connect with the host, JR SmithI make quite a bit of content centered around growth as students and as people. If that interests you, check it below!💻 Website🎥 YouTube📸 Instagram✉️ Newsletter👥 Linkedin
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🦴 Dr. Abdulai BanguraWelcome to episode 4 of season 2 of The Ortho Plug podcast. The show where we learn from some of the most inspiring orthopedic surgeons in the country who either come from underrepresented backgrounds or are actively supporting those that do.
This is a fantastic episode where speak with Dr. Abdulai Bangura, who at the time of our conversation, had just graduated medical school and was preparing to start residency. He is now an intern at the University of Missouri and he describes what led him to pursue experiences in nearly every aspect of healthcare, the extracurriculars that are essential for success, and the strategies he used to match into orthopedic surgery as an IMG.
🎙️ About the showThe Ortho Plug is the podcast that delves into the minds of some of the most inspiring orthopedic surgeons in the country. They share their story to orthopedics and the strategies they used (or wished they used) to get to where they are now. But what makes this show so special is that each guest either comes from an underrepresented background, or are actively supporting those that do! Few things are more inspiring than hearing the stories from amazing orthopedic surgeons who you resonate with. It will continue to be this show's goal to share as many stories as possible with the hope that you find confidence and empowerment in your own.📧 Want to be on the show?We'd love to share your story and the advice you have! Just send us an email at theorthoplug@gmail.com!⭐️ Leave a 5-star reviewIf you enjoy the show, the best thing you can do to support it is to leave a 5-star review wherever you’re listening. By doing so you’ll be helping the podcast grow and directly contributing to my ability to bring more guests on, continue to improve production value, and just ultimately make the show better for you!🔗 Connect with the host, JR SmithI make quite a bit of content centered around growth as students and as people. If that interests you, check it below!💻 Website🎥 YouTube📸 Instagram✉️ Newsletter👥 Linkedin
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🦴 Dr. Gaby JosephWelcome to episode 3 of season 2 of The Ortho Plug podcast. The show where we learn from some of the most inspiring orthopedic surgeons in the country who either come from underrepresented backgrounds or are actively supporting those that do.
This is a fantastic episode where speak with Dr. Gaby Joseph, who at the time of our conversation, had just finished his MD/MBA ant Stanford and was preparing to start residency. He is now an intern at the Hospital for Special Surgery and he describes where his ability to balance so many responsibilities comes from, how he utilizes a growth mindset, the importance of self talk and the impact of mentorship
🎙️ About the showThe Ortho Plug is the podcast that delves into the minds of some of the most inspiring orthopedic surgeons in the country. They share their story to orthopedics and the strategies they used (or wished they used) to get to where they are now. But what makes this show so special is that each guest either comes from an underrepresented background, or are actively supporting those that do! Few things are more inspiring than hearing the stories from amazing orthopedic surgeons who you resonate with. It will continue to be this show's goal to share as many stories as possible with the hope that you find confidence and empowerment in your own.📧 Want to be on the show?We'd love to share your story and the advice you have! Just send us an email at theorthoplug@gmail.com!⭐️ Leave a 5-star reviewIf you enjoy the show, the best thing you can do to support it is to leave a 5-star review wherever you’re listening. By doing so you’ll be helping the podcast grow and directly contributing to my ability to bring more guests on, continue to improve production value, and just ultimately make the show better for you!🔗 Connect with the host, JR SmithI make quite a bit of content centered around growth as students and as people. If that interests you, check it below!💻 Website🎥 YouTube📸 Instagram✉️ Newsletter👥 Linkedin
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🦴 Dr. Patrick EnglandWelcome to episode 2 of season 2 of The Ortho Plug podcast. The show where we learn from some of the most inspiring orthopedic surgeons in the country who either come from underrepresented backgrounds or are actively supporting those that do.
This is a fantastic episode where speak with Dr. Patrick England, who at the time of our conversation, had just graduated medical school and was preparing to start residency. He is now an intern at Northwestern and he describes where his inspiration came from, he brings a ton of clarity to what research years really look like, how to strategically plan your Sub-Is, and his experience doing all of this as a father of twins! 👶👶
🎙️ About the showThe Ortho Plug is the podcast that delves into the minds of some of the most inspiring orthopedic surgeons in the country. They share their story to orthopedics and the strategies they used (or wished they used) to get to where they are now. But what makes this show so special is that each guest either comes from an underrepresented background, or are actively supporting those that do! Few things are more inspiring than hearing the stories from amazing orthopedic surgeons who you resonate with. It will continue to be this show's goal to share as many stories as possible with the hope that you find confidence and empowerment in your own.📧 Want to be on the show?We'd love to share your story and the advice you have! Just send us an email at theorthoplug@gmail.com!⭐️ Leave a 5-star reviewIf you enjoy the show, the best thing you can do to support it is to leave a 5-star review wherever you’re listening. By doing so you’ll be helping the podcast grow and directly contributing to my ability to bring more guests on, continue to improve production value, and just ultimately make the show better for you!🔗 Connect with the host, JR SmithI make quite a bit of content centered around growth as students and as people. If that interests you, check it below!💻 Website🎥 YouTube📸 Instagram✉️ Newsletter👥 Linkedin
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🦴 Dr. Victoria OladipoWelcome to episode 1 of season 2 of The Ortho Plug podcast! This is a fantastic episode where we speak with Dr. Victoria Olidopo, who at the time of our conversation, had just graduated medical school and was preparing to start residency. She is now an intern at the Mayo Clinic! In this episode, she describes where her interests in medicine came from, how her unique orthopedic aspirations developed, the new signaling process, and so much more. You're going to love this conversation. 🎙️ About the showThe Ortho Plug is the podcast that delves into the minds of some of the most inspiring orthopedic surgeons in the country. They share their story to orthopedics and the strategies they used (or wished they used) to get to where they are now. But what makes this show so special is that each guest either comes from an underrepresented background, or are actively supporting those that do! Few things are more inspiring than hearing the stories from amazing orthopedic surgeons who you resonate with. It will continue to be this show's goal to share as many stories as possible with the hope that you find confidence and empowerment in your own.📧 Want to be on the show?We'd love to share your story and the advice you have! Just send us an email at theorthoplug@gmail.com!⭐️ Leave a 5-star reviewIf you enjoy the show, the best thing you can do to support it is to leave a 5-star review wherever you’re listening. By doing so you’ll be helping the podcast grow and directly contributing to my ability to bring more guests on, continue to improve production value, and just ultimately make the show better for you!🔗 Connect with the host, JR SmithI make quite a bit of content centered around growth as students and as people. If that interests you, check it below!💻 Website🎥 YouTube📸 Instagram✉️ Newsletter👥 Linkedin
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