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The EthnoMed PodcastProvider Pulse Ep. 11: Refugee Roots, Creative Wings - JJ Bola’s Story of Art, Advocacy, and Social WorkSend us a textIn this episode of Provider Pulse, we continue our mission to elevate diverse voices from across healthcare, exploring the unique paths people take to their current roles.Our guest is JJ Bola—writer, poet, mental health social worker, and UNHCR Ambassador. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in London, JJ Bola shares his family’s journey as refugees, the uncertainty of his early career steps, and how he ultimately built a life that weaves together creativity, advocacy, and his work in m...2025-08-1129 min
The EthnoMed PodcastProvider Pulse Ep. 10: From Somalia to Seattle - An IMG's Journey featuring Dr. Abdifitah MohamedSend us a textThe next installment of the Provider Pulse interview series where we elevate diverse voices from across healthcare fields to learn the paths people took to their current roles.On this episode, we speak with Dr. Abdifitah Mohamed, an internal medicine resident at the University of Washington. Dr. Abdifitah Mohamed's journey began in Somalia where the loss of a loved one sparked his calling to medicine. From there, he pursued medical school in Sudan, advanced his training in Kenya, and after years of persistence and multiple attempts, finally secured a r...2025-08-0438 min
The EthnoMed PodcastProvider Pulse Ep 9: Living the Diagnosis - How Childhood Illness Shaped Dr. Noga Rogel’s Medical PathSend us a textThe next installment of the Provider Pulse interview series where we elevate diverse voices from across healthcare fields to learn the paths people took to their current roles.On this episode, we speak with Dr. Noga Rogel, an internal medicine resident at the University of Washington who is preparing to start a fellowship in rheumatology. Dr. Rogel reflects on how her childhood illness inspired her pursuit of a career in medicine, her decision to attend a medical school abroad, and how her experiences in cross-cultural care have helped shaped h...2025-07-2826 min
The EthnoMed PodcastProvider Pulse Ep 8: Taking Time, Finding Purpose - A Filipino American’s Path to Critical Care with Dr. Kristine CuevaSend us a textThe next installment of the Provider Pulse interview series where we elevate diverse voices from across healthcare fields to learn the paths people took to their current roles in healthcare.On this episode, we speak with Dr. Kristine Cueva, an internal medicine resident at the University of Washington who is preparing to start a fellowship in pulmonary critical care at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Cueva reflects on our journey as a first generation Filipino American from questioning her path in a hyper competitive pre-med environment at UC Berkeley, t...2025-07-2118 min
The EthnoMed PodcastProvider Pulse Ep 7: From Singapore to Seattle - Dr. Edwin Wang on Identity, Persistence, and Cross-Cultural CareSend us a textThe next installment of the Provider Pulse interview series where we elevate diverse voices from across healthcare fields to learn the paths people took to their current roles in healthcare.On this episode, we speak with Dr. Edwin Wang, an internal medicine resident at the University of Washington who is preparing to start his gastroenterology fellowship at Cook County Health in Chicago. Dr. Wang reflects on his journey as an Asian American who spent formative years of his childhood in Singapore and completed his undergraduate studies in the United St...2025-07-1427 min
The EthnoMed PodcastProvider Pulse Ep 6: From Constraints to Possibility - A Filipino American Perspective on Building a Career in Public Health with Catherine EvangelistaSend us a textThe next installment of the Provider Pulse interview series where we elevate diverse voices from across healthcare fields to learn the paths people took to their current roles in healthcare.On this episode, we speak with Catherine Evangelista, an administrative specialist in the Community Prevention Unit at Public Health – Seattle & King County. A graduate of the University of Washington with a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Catherine reflects on her identity as a Filipino American and the cultural and familial expectations to succeed in specific fields. She shares the challenges of na...2025-07-0721 min
The EthnoMed PodcastProvider Pulse Ep 5: From Moscow to Seattle - Natalya Sarkisova, MPH on Overcoming Setbacks and Finding PurposeSend us a textThe next installment of the Provider Pulse interview series where we elevate diverse voices from across healthcare fields to learn the paths people took to their current roles in healthcare.On this episode, we talk with Natalya Sarkisova, MPH an epidemiologist with the TB control program as Seattle King County Public Health. She reflects on her identity as an immigrant from Russia, the internalized pressure she felt to pursue a career in medicine, and dealing with rejection from medical school. She also discusses the importance of female mentorship in her career a...2025-06-2622 min
The EthnoMed PodcastProvider Pulse Ep 4: From Iraq to UC San Diego - Overcoming Barriers to Women’s Health Advocacy with Rawnaq Behnam, MPHSend us a textThe next installment of the Provider Pulse interview series where we elevate diverse voices from across healthcare fields to learn the paths people took to their current roles in healthcare, and how their cross-cultural experiences have helped them provide more informed care to diverse patient populations.Rawnaq Behnam, MPH received her Masters in Public Health at the University of California, San Diego where she currently works as a researcher. She discusses her experience as a refugee from Iraq, the challenges of adapting to schooling in a new country and a new...2025-06-2129 min
The EthnoMed PodcastProvider Pulse Ep 3: Medicine, Identity, and the Peace Corps Experience with Dr. Chloe DoneganSend us a textThe next installment of the Provider Pulse interview series where we elevate diverse voices from across healthcare fields to learn the paths people took to their current roles in healthcare, and how their cross-cultural experiences have helped them provide more informed care to diverse patient populations.Dr. Chloe Donegan is an internal medicine resident at the University of Washington Medical Center. She discusses her childhood in Corvallis, Oregon, her experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay, and deciding between a career in public health versus providing care as a medical...2025-06-1822 min
The EthnoMed PodcastProvider Pulse Ep 2: Bridging Worlds - Dr. Jennifer Zhu's Path from First-Gen College Student to PhysicianSend us a textThe next installment of the Provider Pulse interview series where we elevate diverse voices from across healthcare fields to learn the paths people took to their current roles in healthcare.Dr. Jennifer Zhu is an internal medicine resident at the University of Washington Medical Center. She discusses her childhood in Medford, Oregon, her dual identity as a child of Chinese immigrants and as a first-generation college graduate. She highlights the challenges faced by students who are interested in medicine who do not have personal or family contacts to help provide insight...2025-06-1219 min
The EthnoMed PodcastProvider Pulse Ep 1: From Semnan to Seattle - Dr. Kimia Memar's Journey Across Borders and DisciplinesSend us a textThe inaugural episode of the Provider Pulse interview series where we elevate diverse voices from across healthcare fields to learn the paths people took to their current roles in healthcare.Dr. Kimia Memar is an internal medicine resident at the University of Washington Medical Center. She discusses her childhood in Iran, her early interest in engineering, and the reasons she transitioned to the field of medicine. She highlights the challenges faced by international students who are interested in medicine, as well as her deeply personal reasons for seeking a career in...2025-06-1133 min
Healthcare for HumansRefugee Series/LIVE from North American Refugee Healthcare Conference—The Power of Stories, Community Voice, and Mutual Support (Ep. 28)In today's episode, we have a special treat for you as we recap the North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC) held in Calgary, Canada. This conference, hosted by the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers, brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, and community scholars to discuss and address the unique challenges refugees and immigrants face in accessing healthcare.Joining me today are a diverse group of guests, including Duncan Reid from the International Medicine Clinic, Rachel Talavlikar from the Mosaic Refugee Health Clinic, and representatives from the Community Scholars Program in Calgary.Together, we will dive into2023-09-0442 min