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Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastSpecialty Spotlight: Path to Internal Medicine Residency - Student Perspective In this episode, we sit down with a group of 4th-year medical students at Geisel - Nicholas Fuller and Annie Dionne - who share with us their experiences applying to internal medicine residency. They share valuable insights into what it’s really like to pursue a career in IM, from the challenges of the application process to the rewarding moments that reaffirm their passion for the field. Whether you’re a pre-med student contemplating IM and its subspecialties as a career or a medical student gearing up for your own residency applications, this episode offers practi...2025-05-091h 24

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Jerry Tullo, Class of 2026 - Part IISee part I for more details on Jerry's journey! 2025-04-251h 01

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Jerry Tullo, Class of 2026 - Part I Short Bio: Jerry Tullo was born and raised in New York and graduated from Harvard University with a concentration in Human Evolutionary Biology. During his undergraduate studies, he assisted in fMRI and PET neuroimaging research on Major Depressive Disorder and Alzheimer's Disease. His published research focuses on the usage of High-Frequency Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in treating Major Depressive Disorder, at Geisel he has been involved in ENT department conducting research including AI-generated 3D models of surgical target tissue. After college, he spent five years working as a high school biology teacher at Quest to...2025-04-111h 05

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastSpecialty Spotlight: Path to General Surgery Residency - Student PerspectiveIn this episode, we sit down with a group of 4th-year medical students at Geisel - Christina Sierra, Connor Bridges, Evan Watkins - who share with is their experiences navigating an interesting journey of applying to general surgery residency. They share valuable insights into what it’s really like to pursue a career in surgery, from the challenges of the application process to the rewarding moments that reaffirm their passion for the field. Whether you’re a pre-med student contemplating surgery as a career or a medical student gearing up for your own residency applications, this episode offers practical advic...2025-03-1452 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastSpecialty Spotlight: Path to Family Medicine Residency - Student PerspectiveWhat does road to family medicine residency look like? Hear from current 4th year medical students at Geisel, Micah Trautwein and Mary Harris as they discusse their journey to Family Medicine, application process, and everything in-between! Contact info: Micah Trautwein: Micah.L.Trautwein.MED@dartmouth.edu Mary Harris: Mary.E.Harris.MED@dartmouth.edu Additional Resources: Career options in Family Medicine: https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/explore-career-in-family-medicine/career-practice-options.html https://careersinmedicine.aamc.org/explore-options/specialty-profiles/family-medicine/family-practice 2025-02-2850 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastSpecialty Spotlight: Path to Vascular Surgery Residency - Student Perspective What is vascular surgery: in short, vascular surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the treatment of disorders and diseases affecting the blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and lymphatic system. Hear from current 4th year medical student at Geisel, Oraya Vesvoranan as she discusses her journey to vascular surgery, application process, and everything in-between! Contact info: oraya.vesvoranan.med@dartmouth.edu Resources From Oraya: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WSsZNkN-X4jlXgozh_f-A7tj2Bcs2ZjJ?usp=share_link Additional resources: https://careersinmedicine.aamc.org...2025-02-1452 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastSpecialty Spotlight: Path to Pathology - Student Perspective Hear from current 4th year medical students at Geisel, John Emery and Francesco Emiliani, as they discuss their path to Pathology! Contact info: John Emery: John.F.Emery.MED@dartmouth.edu Francesco Emiliani: Francesco.E.Emiliani.MED@dartmouth.edu To learn more: - https://careersinmedicine.aamc.org/explore-options/specialty-profiles/pathology - https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/pathology 2025-01-3149 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Titilayo Mabogunje, Class of 2026 Name (pronouns): Titilayo Mabogunje Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria Year at Geisel: M3 Career interest: Pediatric gastroenterology The best thing about Geisel is: the PEOPLE! Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Putnam’s vineyard Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: summer hikes Favorite book/poem: *I’m too undecisive to answer this question and the next; is it okay to skip?” Favorite song/piece of music: Favorite quote: “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go...2025-01-171h 02

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Steve Antwi-Boasiako, Class of 2025 Name (pronouns): Steve Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako he/him Hometown: Edweso, Ghana and Columbus, Ohio Year at Geisel: MS4 Career interest: Plastic Surgery The best thing about Geisel is: Many diverse opportunities/rotations outside the Upper Valley. This gives students exposure to how different systems of care for their patient population and can be informative for specialty planning and patient population selection. Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Four Aces Diner Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Soccer at CCBA Favorite book/poem: The Wretched of the...2025-01-031h 03

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Liah D'sa, Class of 2026 Name (pronouns): Liah D'sa (she/her/hers) Hometown: Gilbert, AZ Year at Geisel: MS3 Career interest: Don't know yet! The best thing about Geisel is: The community Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: To eat—Turmeric Kitchen. To get away for a minute—Mink Brook Nature Preserve. Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Finding new walking trails Favorite book/poem: This is so silly but I loved "The Phantom Tollbooth" growing up, and it holds a special place in my heart Favorite song/piece of music: "Time" by Hans Zimmer Favorite quote: "Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstat...2024-12-131h 07

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Ian Lichtenstein, Class of 2025 Name (pronouns): Ian Lichtenstein (he/him) Hometown: Portsmouth, NH Year at Geisel: M4 Career interest: Emergency Medicine The best thing about Geisel is: The Community Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: The Norwich Inn’s Porch Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Skiing (uphill/downhill) Favorite book/poem: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Favorite song/piece of music: Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen Most treasured travel: Monhegan Island Guilty pleasure: Scream singing just about anything in the car Short Bio: Ian Lichtenstein is originally from Portsmouth, NH and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of New...2024-11-2944 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Abby Marshall Name (pronouns): Abby Marshall (She/Her) Hometown: Williston, VT Year at Geisel: 6th year Career interest: Probably oncology The best thing about Geisel is: The people Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Park Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Running Favorite book/poem: “Hope” is the thing with feathers by Emily Dickinson Favorite song/piece of music: This is too hard! I have too many favorites and it also depends on my mood/the vibe of the day Favorite quote: Live in the present (which has been said in many ways by many people so it’s not an exact qu...2024-11-1550 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastSpecial Episode: Student to Student: Tips from your PeersIn this episode, we take you back to some of our conversations with current medical students at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. We asked them to share a piece of advice and wisdom, as they reflect on their experience. Listen to: 1. Rob Sandhu 2. Michael Nguyen 3. John Emery 4. Nicholas Fuller 5. Matthew Goff 2024-11-0154 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Rob Sandhu, Class of 2027 Short Bio: Rob Sandhu is a M2 Student at Dartmouth. He was born and raised in Los Angeles to two Panjabi parents. For college, he attended the University of California, Irvine, where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Omega honor societies. Upon graduation, Rob received the Chancellor’s Award of Distinction and Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research. In college, he served as first-author on one of the first studies in the nation to examine the e-cigarette use epidemic amongst young Latino college students. At Geisel, Rob i...2024-10-1848 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Connor Bridges, Class of 2025 Name (pronouns): Connor Bridges, he/him Hometown: London, UK Year at Geisel: 2025 Career interest: General surgery The best thing about Geisel is: The people! Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: The rail trail Favorite book/poem: Mountains Beyond Mountains Favorite quote: “The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” Most treasured travel: Summer spent in China and Japan with high school friends Guilty pleasure: Cheesy rom-coms Unknown fact about you: I have a scuba diving license! Short Bio: "Hello, everyone! My name is Connor Bridge...2024-10-0401 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastFaculty Spotlight: Conversation with Dr. Danette Flint Name (pronouns): Danette Flint (she/her) Hometown: Alexander, NY Year at Geisel/Dartmouth: 2009-2013 Career focus/interest: Cardiovascular Critical Care / Inpatient Cardiology The best thing about Geisel/Dartmouth is: An academic center located rurally! Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Anywhere I can sit in the sun and dip my feet in the water Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Spending time outside with close friends and family Favorite book/poem: Nowhere Else on Earth (Josephine Humphreys) Favorite song/pie...2024-09-2152 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Max Kutch, Class of 2026 Name (pronouns): Maximillian Kutch, but I go by Max Hometown: Born in Houston and raised in Dallas, TX but I call College Station, TX home Year at Geisel: MS3 Career interest: Still undifferentiated but I most like Emergency Medicine The best thing about Geisel is: The genuine goodness of everyone I meet here Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: My little piece of land in Bradford VT Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Spending time trudging through the woods with my kids Favorite book/poem: I can't narrow it down to just one favorite so I will give you a few. Medit...2024-09-0659 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastConversation with Ila Kaul (Class of 2026) - Review of Geisel Pediatric Rotation Ila is an MS3 at Dartmouth, and member of class of 2026. She is currently on a OB-GYN in California. Though Ila is unsure what she wants to specialize in she is passionate about incorporating health literacy and integrative medicine in her research and eventual practice. In this episode, we hear about her experience during Geisel Pediatric Rotation: - Inpatient service - 3 weeks at CHOC (Children's Hospital of Orange County) - Nursery - 1 week at DHMC (Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center) - Outpatient service - 2 weeks South Royalton Health Center ...2024-08-0201 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastFaculty Spotlight: Conversation with Dr. Nena Mason Name (pronouns): Nena Mason She/Her Hometown: Melba, Idaho Year at Geisel: 2nd Career interest: currently in my dream career The best thing about Geisel is: work/life balance Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: the white mountains Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: ice climbing Book/poem Recommendation: the stormlight archive series Favorite piece of music/song: tough, changes often Favorite quote: to paraphrase from the above mentioned book series: the most important step you can tak...2024-07-1940 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastFaculty Spotlight: Conversation with Dr. Larry Myers Name (pronouns): Larry Myers Hometown: Waitsfield, Vermont (currently resident of Norwich, VT) Year at Geisel: 24th The best thing about Geisel is: The students! Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Teaching Book/poem Recommendation: Gather by Kenneth Cadow released in October 2023 (Ken Cadow is a Norwich resident and co-Principal of Oxbow High School just a few towns north of us in Bradford, VT) Piece of music/song Recommendation: Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons (as arranged and performed by violinist - Saya...2024-07-0540 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Michael Nguyen, Class of 2026 Name (pronouns): Michael Nguyen (he/him) Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Year at Geisel: M2 Career interest: Undecided specialty The best thing about Geisel is: Our close-knit community Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: On the Connecticut in the summer Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Skiing at the Dartmouth Skiway Book/poem Recommendation: In Waves by A. J. Dungo Most treasured travel: Camping on a remote beach on Kauai Guilty pleasure: All dressed chips. Glad that Canadian treasure m...2024-06-2151 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStaff Spotlight: Conversation with Kate Adams Name (pronouns): Kate Adams (she, her, hers) Hometown: Dennis, MA Year at Geisel: 4 Career interest: Mental Health, Wellbeing, Coaching, Live Performance, Music, Dance, Yoga, Movement Therapy The best thing about Geisel is: the small, tight-knit community Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Putnam’s Vineyard for an indoor spot, the white river branch near South Royalton for an outdoor spot Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Searching for good finds at Listen Book/poem Recommendation: Braiding Sweetgrass & anything by Mary Oliver Fav...2024-06-0751 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Matthew Goff, Class of 2025 Name (pronouns): Matthew Goff (he/him/his) Hometown: Plattsburgh, NY Year at Geisel: 2025 Career interest: Triple Board (Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) The best thing about Geisel is: My classmates (of all years)! Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Abracadabra Coffee in Woodstock, VT Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Trail running and cycling Book/poem Recommendation: Medical History by Nicole Sealey Favorite quote: I’m not sure I have a particular favorite quote, but one quote that has...2024-05-241h 11

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastFaculty Spotlight: Conversation with Dr. Charles Hopley Name: Charles Hopley (He/Him) Hometown: Denver Year at Geisel: 6th Career interest: Im an Internist and I take care of patients with Kidney Disease and bad blood pressure The best thing about Geisel is: Its setting. Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Sunrise over Whaleback Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Being outside and watching my kids sports events Book/poem Recommendation: The original Sherlock Holmes Stories. Holmes is a genius, and at the same time a deeply flawed character. There is method to his madness though, Holmes has an approach. I try to emulate that. Favorite piece of musi...2024-05-1038 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStaff Spotlight: Conversation with Shawn O'Leary Name (pronouns): Shawn O’Leary (he, him, his) Hometown: Duluth, MN Year at Geisel: ~22 years Career interest: Health equity, student engagement with the underserved and wellness The best thing about Geisel is: Our student’s commitment to service Favorite book/poem: The Roundhouse by Louise Erdrich Most treasured travel: Anywhere with my family Guilty pleasure: Anything sweet Unknown fact about you: I’ve run ten marathons Shawn has been working to create innovative programs in the social justice field...2024-04-2647 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with Nicholas Fuller, Class of 2025 Name (pronouns): Nicholas Fuller (He/Him/His) Hometown: Centre Hall, PA Year at Geisel: 3rd Career interest: Palliative care The best thing about Geisel is: The amazing hospital with wonderful people Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Lucky’s Coffee Garage in Lebanon, NH Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Going to trivia at Salt Hill Pub on Sunday nights Book/poem Recommendation: Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson Favorite quote: “Truth is a locked room that we knock the lock off from time...2024-04-1249 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastFaculty Spotlight: Conversation with Dr. Thomas Thesen Name (pronouns): Thomas Thesen (he, him, his) Hometown: Trier, Germany Year at Geisel: 1 ½ years Career interest: Medical Educator & Scientist The best thing about Geisel is: A resource-rich academic center surrounded by wilderness Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Skiway in the winter, Moosilauke and the Connecticut River in the summer Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Hiking, skiing and rowing Book/poem Recommendation: Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse, an aging academic in pursuit of self-discovery and trying to reconcile the contrasting aspects of one's n...2024-03-2944 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStaff Spotlight: Conversation with Amy Rose Name: Amy Rose (she/hers) Hometown: Farmington CT Primary role at Geisel: Staff, Program Manager Career interest: If I exceled in science, I would have gone into nursing 😊 The best thing about Geisel is: the small community feel, I have really enjoyed getting to know my colleagues and involved in different projects/programs with students, such as the KNN student chapter and the peer mentoring program. Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: the hiking trails behind my house Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: I d...2024-03-1648 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStaff Spotlight: Conversation with Tina Hoisington Name (pronouns): she/her/hers Hometown: Lebanon, NH Year at Geisel: I am now in my 30th year at Dartmouth College, 20 years at Geisel, 18 in the Department of Student Affairs. Career interest: planning events to make others happy The best thing about Geisel is: the relationships I have Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: my home Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: spending time with my family Favorite quote: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about lea...2024-03-0154 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastStudent Spotlight: Conversation with John Emery, Class of 2025 Name: John Emery Hometown: Mexico, NY Year at Geisel: 3 Career interest: Undecided at the moment The best thing about Geisel is: The People Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: 4 Aces (best pancakes I’ve ever had) Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Skiing, both downhill and XC Book/poem Recommendation: The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan (Gotta be in it for the long haul though, it’s 14 books) Most treasured travel: Any and all, I’ve had too many gr...2024-02-1645 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastFaculty Spotlight: Conversation with Dr. Roshini Pinto-Powell Roshini Pinto-Powell, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Medical Education Associate Dean of Admissions Co-Director of On Doctoring Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Name (pronouns): Roshini Pinto-Powell, she/her/hers Hometown: Hanover, NH Year at Geisel: 28 Career interest: Medical Education The best thing about Geisel is: The small and warm community. Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Mount Cardigan and the Rail Trails Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Hiking and Biking 2024-02-0242 min

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastFrom Books to Bedsides with Third Year Medical Students at GeiselHear from third year medical students at Geisel as they reflect on their experiences during preclinical years, Step 1, transitioning to clinical phase, what they like to do outside of medicine, and more! Name (pronouns): Jewelia Durant (she/her) Hometown: Madbury, NH Year at Geisel: MS3 Career interest: General Surgery The best thing about Geisel is: Location! You have the pleasure of living where so many people travel for vacation and sightseeing. Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: ooooh this is a tough one....2024-01-191h 13

Humanizing Geisel: The PodcastKern National Network (KNN) for Flourishing in Medicine with Joelle Worm Name (pronouns): Joelle Worm, she/her Hometown: Milwaukee, WI At KNN since: July 2021 Career interest: Program development and facilitation, MVP - meaning, values, purpose The best thing about KNN is: Frolleagues! I consider my KNN colleagues - inside the Program Office and out - friends, so I coined the phrase Frolleagues, which is a blend of “friend” and “colleague” Book/Author Recommendation: Fiction: Matt Haig & Octavia Butler Non-fiction: Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides by Geoffrey L. Cohen Favorite...2024-01-0543 min