Stories Behind The Scrubs

Aug 01 2022 12 ep. 52 mins
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Co-hosts Jayda and Emlyn interview medical professionals to better understand their roles in the healthcare community and listen to their story as they describe the path they took to be successful. Follow our Instagram @storiesbehindthescrubs! Thank you to Cat for the amazing cover art. Go check out her animations by subscribing to Cat Productions on YouTube and following her Instagram @catproductionsanimation.

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Ep. 3 - Paramedic: Corey Callihan

Aug 01 2022 61 mins  
Corey Callihan, a paramedic in the Montgomery County Hospital District, discusses his role in EMS as a paramedic, SWAT medic, and educator teaching life-saving skills to various members of our community. In this episode, we learn a lot more about what paramedics do for the community and hear personal stories from Corey's experiences working as a paramedic in our area.

Ep 2. - EMS Medical Director: Dr. Casey Patrick

Jul 21 2022 76 mins  
Dr. Casey Patrick, one of the Medical Directors at Montgomery County Hospital District, shares his story of becoming an emergency medicine doctor who works in both the emergency department and with emergency medical services. This episode explains in more detail the role EMS Medical Directors play in the EMS system as well as the important characteristics needed on the journey to b

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Ep. 8 - Optometrist: Dr. Tammi Graham

May 21 2022 72 mins  
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Ep. 7 - Medical Student: Nathalie Barsoum

Oct 12 2021 60 mins  
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Ep. 6 - Child Life Specialist: Dana Swan

Jun 07 2021 35 mins  
Dana Swan, a child life specialist at Texas Children's Hospital, shares the role of child life specialists in the hospital while discussing how she came to learn about the profession. Once interested in becoming a pediatrician, Dana Swan shares how being a child life specialist has fulfilled her dream to work with children in a hospital setting. 

Ep. 5 - Pediatric Oncologist: Dr. M. Monica Gramatges

May 30 2021 63 mins  
Dr. Gramatges is a pediatric oncologist who worked with Jayda's brother when he had cancer. Listen to this episode to learn more about Dr. Gramatges and what kind of work she does and how she balances her career with her family life. 

Ep. 4 - Radiologist: Dr. Toma Omofoye

Apr 16 2021 57 mins  
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Ep. 3 - Pediatric Cardiologist: Dr. Yen Bui

Jan 31 2021 57 mins  
Dr. Yen Bui tells us the story of how she became a pediatric cardiologist while discussing her interest in research and her experiences from college, medical school, and a Ph.D. program.

Ep. 2 - Oncologist: Dr. Elizabeth Horenkamp

Jan 21 2021 50 mins  
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