In this episode, we speak to Dr. Denise Marte, a first-gen Emergency Medicine physician, change-maker, and the person who guided me through med school.
She shares stories on stumbling upon serendipity in a New York City bus stop, goes deep and personal about the things she did in order to pay for post bacc, and closes our conversation by sharing her thoughts on medical providers resembling the populations we serve.
May 22, 2021
33 min
In this episode, we hear from Mohammad Aref, a graduating fourth-year and soon-to-be general surgery intern.
As an avid storyteller with a poetic mind, he shares stories on his transformation from civilian to future doctor at a free clinic and how his Muslim faith strengthens his devotion to medicine all the while sprinkling in beautiful, useful anecdotes.
Apr 10, 2021
33 min
In this episode, we hear from Kaye-Alese Green, a rising third-year medical student, and inaugural DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) Fellow, at BU.
She shares stories on growing up with her “badass” mom & business-minded dad, the importance of presence as a URM, “vogue” anti-racism, and the impact this fellowship has had on her existence.
Mar 2, 2021
40 min
In this episode, I introduce myself as your host and let you into pieces of my story. I talk about why medicine, my village, imposter syndrome, and why I created You Are Med.
Mar 2, 2021
26 min