Our Untangled Minds

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 SandhuHost - Artin AllahverdianScript Writers - Artin AllahverdianAudio - Sam TincherProducers - Sonali Joshi, Artin AllahverdianDirector - Vy Han, MD

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 JavidiHost - Artin AllahverdianScript Writers - Artin AllahverdianAudio - Julia GondaProducers - Sonali JoshiDirector - Vy Han, MD

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 MurrayHost - Katie Kyan, Sharanya AkulaScript Writers - Katie KyanAudio - Julia Gonda, Justin YanProducers - Sharanya Akula, Sonali JoshiDirector - Vy Han, MD

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 PaulsonHost - Kylee Madison BorgerScript Writers - Kylee Madison BorgerAudio - Kristen MasadaProducers - Artin Allahverdian, Sonali JoshiDirector - Vy Han, MD

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 ChenHost - Brenda JiScript Writers - Brenda JiAudio - Daniel NguyenProducers - Artin Allahverdian, Sonali JoshiDirector - Vy Han, MD

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.pdfMusic: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team:Guests - Joe HoltHost - Rheem Fawaz, Ethan IzuScript Writers - Rheem Fawaz, Ethan IzuAudio - Kristen MasadaProducers - Sonali JoshiDirector - Vy Han, MD

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 NeufeldtHost - Jonathan Haase, Jamie HsuScript Writers - Jonathan Haase, Jamie HsuAudio - Julia Gonda, Justin YanProducers - Sharanya Akula, Sonali JoshiDirector - Vy Han, MD

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, MDHost - Kylee Madison Borger, MD MPHScript Writers - Kylee Madison Borger, MD MPHAudio - Kylee Madison Borger, MD MPH, Samuel Tincher (MS1), Justin Yan (MS1)Producers - Artin Allahverdian (MS1), Sonali Joshi (MS1)Director - Vy Han, MD

Step into our shoes as we recount our firsthand experiences navigating Bolivia's healthcare landscape. From a pharmacy system that might surprise you to the initiatives of SAFCI and the age-old wisdom of traditional medicine, witness a unique blend of care and well-being in action.Music: https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-upbeat-inspiring-126180/Episode Team:Guests - Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4), Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4)Host - Joshua Mandap (MS4)Script Writers - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4)Audio - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4), Kristen Masada (MS1), Justin Yan (MS1)Producers - Cheyenne Canizares (MS3), Anna Nguyen (MS2)Director - Vy Han, MD

Gain unparalleled insights into Bolivia's healthcare system as we sit down with two local physicians and a medical student. Discover the challenges, innovations, and stories that define medicine in this unique corner of the world.Episode Team:Guests - Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Jon Oules (MS4)Host - Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4)Script Writers - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4)Audio - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4), Kristen Masada (MS1), Justin Yan (MS1)Producers - Cheyenne Canizares (MS3), Anna Nguyen (MS2)Director - Vy Han, MD

Embark on a linguistic adventure with us as we share our experience from weekly Spanish classes, delve into the world of Spanish idioms, and uncover the significance of Bolivia's native languages like Aymara. Communication is more than just words; it's a bridge to understanding.Episode Team:Guests - Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Jon Oules (MS4)Host - Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4)Script Writers - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4)Audio - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4), Kristen Masada (MS1), Justin Yan (MS1), Anthony Mamaril (MS2)Producers - Cheyenne Canizares (MS3), Anna Nguyen (MS2)Director - Vy Han, MD

Dive deep into the heart of Bolivia as we explore the Iceberg model of culture, savor the rich flavors of Bolivian cuisine, and hear firsthand from a sustainable tourism consultant and local physician. A journey into the country's rich tapestry begins here.Episode Team:Guests - Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4)Host - Jon Oules (MS4)Script Writers - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4)Audio - Jon Oules (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Joshua Mandap (MS4), Miguel Rey Villanueva (MS4), Kristen Masada (MS1), Anthony Mamaril (MS2)Producers - Cheyenne Canizares (MS3), Anna Nguyen (MS2)Director - Vy Han, MD

Despite centuries of study, Schizophrenia and its causes remain complicated to comprehend. The current methods of treatment target primarily the brain's dopamine pathways, and while they suffice in resolving acute psychosis, only 13.5% of patients with Schizophrenia fully recover enough to live a "normal" life.To understand the nature of severe mental illness and to hopefully move towards a better prognosis for our patients, a more multidisciplinary approach is needed. Dr. Adonis Sfera is a Professor of Behavioral Health at Loma Linda University, a Forensic Psychiatrist par Excellence, and one of the leading researchers into potential immunogenic causes of Schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. In surveying the myriad contributors to this fearsome illness that range from interleukins to social isolation, we can start to see the fundamental interconnectedness of all aspects of medicine: that the body, the mind, and the social environment, usually seen as separate, are merely parts of a cohesive system.Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team:Guest - Adonis Sfera, MDHost - Peter Bota (MS2)Script Writer - Peter Bota (MS2)Audio - Katrina Kao (MS2), Kristen Masada (MS1), Justin Yan (MS1)Producers - Peter Bota (MS2), Yuu Ohno (MS2)Director - Vy Han, MD

The workplace originated as a male-centric environment until the 1950s when women moved into the workplace for good due to WWII. Despite female workers making up over half of the workforce (56.8%, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), women continue to mold themselves to adapt to an environment made by men, for men. Join us in this episode as we sit down with four female medical students and uncover topics that often present nuanced challenges to specifically female workers. From topics such as beauty bias and gender-based discrimination to menstruation and family planning, your sisters in medical school have got your back with recent scientific literature, candid conversations, and unique perspectives so that you can gain new insight and feel empowered to make the workplace - and healthcare - a more inclusive space.Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team:Guests - Sofia Lochner (MS2), Allison Kimbell (MS3), Lana Mamoun (MS3)Host - Rachel Han (MS2)Script Writers - Rachel Han (MS2), Sofia Lochner (MS2), Allison Kimbell (MS3), Lana Mamoun (MS3)Audio - Lien Ha (MS2), Justin Yan (MS1)Producers - Ria Angelica Laxa (MS2), Hijab Gulwani (MS2)Supervising Producer - Yuu Ohno (MS2)Director - Vy Han, MDResources:US Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031938422003420Maternity Leave in Residency: A Multicenter Study of Determinants and Wellness Outcomes - Stack, Shobha W. PhD, MD; Jagsi, Reshma MD, DPhil; Biermann, J. Sybil MD; Lundberg, Gina P. MD; Law, Karen L. MD; Milne, Caroline K. MD; Williams, Sigrid G. MD, MPH; Burton, Tracy C. MD; Larison, Cindy L. MA; Best, Jennifer A. MD. Maternity Leave in Residency: A Multicenter Study of Determinants and Wellness Outcomes. Academic Medicine 94(11):p 1738-1745, November 2019. | DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000002780“Pregnancy in residency? Maternal leave policies vary greatly”-https://newsroom.uw.edu/postscript/pregnancy-residency-maternal-leave-policies-vary-greatlyBody Mass and Income: Gender and Occupational Differences. - Li P, Chen X, Yao Q. Body Mass and Income: Gender and Occupational Differences. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Sep 12;18(18):9599. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18189599. PMID: 34574522; PMCID: PMC8468324.The Beauty Bias: The Injustice of Appearance in Life and Law - By Deborah L. RhodeThe Palgrave Handbook of Critical Menstruation Studies [Internet]. -Levitt RB, Barnack-Tavlaris JL. Addressing Menstruation in the Workplace: The Menstrual Leave Debate. 2020 Jul 25. In: Bobel C, Winkler IT, Fahs B, et al., editors. The Palgrave Handbook of Critical Menstruation Studies [Internet]. Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan; 2020. Chapter 43. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK565643/ doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-0614-7_43Gender discrimination among women healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a mixed methods study. - Hennein R, Gorman H, Chung V, Lowe SR. Gender discrimination among women healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a mixed methods study. PLoS One. 2023 Feb 6;18(2):e0281367. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281367. PMID: 36745623; PMCID: PMC9901797.Gender and the returns to attractiveness. - Wong, J.S., Penner, A.M., 2016. Gender and the returns to attractiveness. Res. Soc. Stratif. Mobil. 44, 113–123. https://doi.org /10.1016 /j.rssm.2016.04.002.

In this episode, CUSM medical students Jonathan Cummings, Jeff Chen, and John (Se Jong) Choi discuss how sports positively impact their journey through medicine. Despite the demanding rigors of medical school, these three individuals prioritize practice, games, and training in their busy weeks. They discuss how sports have improved their physical and mental health and helped them gain essential skills that have shaped their goals and interests in medicine.Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/Episode Team:Guests - Jeff Chen (MS2), Se Jong Choi (MS2), Jonathan Cummings (MS2)Host - Jason Dagoon (MS2)Script Writer - Jason Dagoon (MS2)Audio - Theresa Dinh (MS2), Kristen Masada (M1)Producers - Sarah Kim (MS2), Yuu Ohno (MS2)Director - Vy Han, MD

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nakae, the Senior Associate Dean of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Community Partnership here at CUSM. Dr. Nakae was formerly part of a medical school's admissions committee and shares her insight on the role of diversity and inclusion in admissions, as well as answers applicant questions regarding the medical school application process.Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/Episode Team:Guest - Sunny Nakae, PhD, MSWHost - Birpartap Thind (MS2)Script Writers - Birpartap Thind (MS2)Audio - Danny Abdalnour (MS2), Anthony Mamaril (MS2), Kristen Masada (MS1), and Justin Yan (MS1)Producers - Hijab Gulwani (MS2), Sarah Kim (MS2)Supervising Producer - Yuu Ohno (MS2)Director - Vy Han, MD

In this episode, we share the remarkable stories of two individuals who embarked on their college journeys at ages that will leave you undoubtedly astonished. Our guest at the incredible age of 11, and our host at just 15. What makes their stories all the more captivating is their shared pursuit for the medical field. As they openly reflect on the highs and lows of their early college experiences, you'll gain insight into the unique advantages and challenges that come with starting college ahead of the curve. Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team:Guest - Kinsley WangHost - Anna Nguyen (MS2)Script Writer - Anna Nguyen (MS2)Audio - Se Jong Choi (MS2), Anthony Mamaril (MS2)Producers - Anna Nguyen (MS2), Hijab Gulwani (MS2)Supervising Producer - Yuu Ohno (MS2)Director - Vy Han, MD

When one imagines the applications of a medical education, one typically thinks of working in a hospital or clinic, perhaps even providing medical expertise in a courtroom; but what about furthering the progress of archaeology? Recently, a team of scientists were able to perform the first full human genome sequencing of one of the victims of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii, a disaster which killed the entire population of that thriving beach town and preserved it under a layer of volcanic ash for nearly 2000 years. This amazing feat is a major breakthrough in the fields of both biology, pushing the boundaries of genome sequencing of damaged and ancient specimens, and archaeology, with the potential to learn more about the genetic and health makeup of the people of the distant past.A key player in this discovery is Dr. Fabio Macciardi, a Molecular Psychiatrist and Professor at CUSM. We will be interviewing Dr. Macciardi as to how he got involved in this fascinating project, and on how he blends together his work in Molecular Genetics, Psychiatry, and Ancient Mediterranean History.Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team:Guest - Fabio Macciardi, M.D., Ph.D.Host - Peter Bota (MS2)Script Writer - Peter Bota (MS2)Audio - Katrina Kao (MS2), Anthony Mamaril (MS2)Producers - Peter Bota (MS2), Yuu Ohno (MS2)Director - Vy Han, MD

Medical school can present challenges that students have never experienced before, and it is vital for them to take care of their mental health. In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Deborah Wright, the Director of Counseling and Wellness at CUSM, discussing her experiences and ideas on how medical students can best cope with the lifestyle changes that medical school brings.Music: https://pixabay.com/music/id-112777/ Episode Team:Guest - Deborah Wright, EdD, MSW, LCSWHost - Birpartap Thind (MS2)Script Writers - Birpartap Thind (MS2)Audio - Danny Abdalnour (MS2), Sagar Pyreddy (MS2), Anthony Mamaril (MS2)Producers - Hijab Gulwani (MS2), Sarah Kim (MS2)Supervising Producer - Yuu Ohno (MS2)Director - Vy Han, MD

In the final installment of the series, we conclude our discourse on the effects of Rett Syndrome on daily life. It is our aim and hope that this series will be helpful to anyone who desires to better understand and serve people with Rett Syndrome and their families. Thank you for listening!Episode Team:Guest - G. Vicky Casillas, Pharm.DHosts - Cameron Casillas (MS4), Dharshan Chandramohan (MS4), Nancy Luong (MS4)Script Writer - Cameron CasillasAudio - Dharshan Chandramohan, Vedhika Reddy (MS3), Cheyenne Canizares (MS3)Producers - Cameron Casillas (MS4), Cheyenne Canizares (MS3), Jude Banihani (MS4), Sydney Cummings (MS4)Director - Vy Han, MD