Beyond the BULLetin
By USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Alumni Society
Beyond the BULLetinApr 27, 2021
Clinical genetics with Dr. Angela Scheuerle
In this episode of the USF Health Masonic College of Medicine Alumni Society podcast, Dr. Valerie Riddle and Parker Penny are joined by Dr. Angela Scheuerle. Dr. Scheuerle, a seasoned clinical geneticist, shares her journey from a high school fascination with genetics to becoming a pioneer in a then-emerging specialty.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with Dr. Chelsea Frost
In this episode of the USF Health Masonic College of Medicine Alumni Society podcast, Dr. Valerie Riddle, alongside medical student Parker Penny introduces Dr. Chelsea Frost, a 2016 alumnus who specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Virginia and completed a fellowship in interventional spine at Emory University. Dr. Frost discusses her medical journey, initially interested in orthopedics before switching to PM&R for the continuity of patient care and the ability to form long-term relationships with her patients.
Pain management with Dr. Jeff Buchalter
In this episode, Dr. Valerie Riddle, alongside medical student Parker Penny, delves into the complexities of pain management with Dr. Jeff Buchalter, an anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist. Dr. Buchalter, with 30 years of experience, shares his journey from the halls of the University of South Florida College of Medicine to becoming a revered figure in pain medicine.
Pathology with Dr. Evita Henderson-Jackson
Join Dr. Valerie Riddle and second-year medical student Parker Penny as they dive into the meticulous world of pathology with Dr. Evita Henderson-Jackson, a USF alumnus and pathology residency program director. Dr. Henderson shares her personal journey from a curious child in a medically-inclined family to a passionate educator and pathologist.
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility with Dr. Andy Toledo
In this insightful podcast episode, Dr. Valerie Riddle and Parker Penny engage with Dr. Andrew (Andy) Toledo, an experienced reproductive endocrinologist, who shares his rich history and current practice in the field. Dr. Toledo, a USF alumnus, delves into the evolution of infertility treatments and the technological advancements that have reshaped his specialty.
Radiation oncology with Dr. Jessica Frakes
In the latest USF Health Masonic College of Medicine Alumni Society podcast, Dr. Valerie Riddle and Parker Penny converse with Dr. Jessica Frakes, a dedicated radiation oncologist and educator at Moffitt Cancer Center.
Anesthesiology with Dr. Shawn Palmeri
In this USF Health Masonic College of Medicine Alumni Society podcast episode, Dr. Valerie Riddle and medical student Parker Penny host Dr. Shawn Palmeri. Delving into anesthesiology, Dr. Palmeri shares his professional journey, daily roles, and the specialty's latest trends
Internal Medicine- Pediatrics with Dr. Vignesh Doraiswamy
Join Dr. Valerie Riddle and Parker Penny for an insightful discussion with Dr. Vignesh Doraiswamy on the USF Health Masonic College of Medicine Alumni Society podcast. Dr. Doraiswamy delves into the nuances of Med-Peds, his career trajectory, and the unique aspects of this dual specialty.
Otolaryngology with Dr. Scott Powell
Dr. Valerie Riddle and medical student Parker Penny are joined by Dr. Scott Powell on the USF Health Masonic College of Medicine Alumni Society podcast. Dr. Powell recounts his non-traditional path into medicine and his decision to specialize in otolaryngology.
Exploring the Multispecialty Trend: Choosing Versatility over Single-Specialty Focus with Dr. Dan Duncanson
Join Dr. Valerie Riddle, the Associate Dean of Alumni Engagement, and a third-year USF Health Morsani College of Medicine student Rachel Cruz as they lead engaging discussions with alumni about their experiences in various medical practice models.
Personalized Healthcare: Choosing Concierge Care with Dr. Denise Edwards
Join Dr. Valerie Riddle, the Associate Dean of Alumni Engagement, and a third-year USF Health Morsani College of Medicine student Rachel Cruz as they lead engaging discussions with alumni about their experiences in various medical practice models.
Back to the Basics: The Growing Appeal of Direct Primary Care with Dr. Tania Velez
Join Dr. Valerie Riddle, the Associate Dean of Alumni Engagement, and a third-year USF Health Morsani College of Medicine student Rachel Cruz as they lead engaging discussions with alumni about their experiences in various medical practice models.
Beyond Borders: The Allure of International Medicine with Dr. Joe Pecoraro
Join Dr. Valerie Riddle, the Associate Dean of Alumni Engagement, and a third-year USF Health Morsani College of Medicine student Rachel Cruz as they lead engaging discussions with alumni about their experiences in various medical practice models.
Best of Both Worlds: Combining Academia and Private Practice with Dr. Danielle Walsh
Join Dr. Valerie Riddle, the Associate Dean of Alumni Engagement, and a third-year USF Health Morsani College of Medicine student Rachel Cruz as they lead engaging discussions with alumni about their experiences in various medical practice models.
Revolutionizing Patient Relationships: Embracing Direct Primary Care with Dr. Rachel Scheerer
Join Dr. Valerie Riddle, the Associate Dean of Alumni Engagement, and a third-year USF Health Morsani College of Medicine student Rachel Cruz as they lead engaging discussions with alumni about their experiences in various medical practice models.
A Change in Plans – Not the End of the World with Dr. Ali Wells
Listen as Dr. Valerie Riddle, the associate dean of alumni engagement, leads a discussion with recent alumni and program directors about applications, interviews, personal statements, and other steps of the residency process.
My Advice After Twenty Years as a Program Director with Dr. Bud Williams
Listen as Dr. Valerie Riddle, the associate dean of alumni engagement, leads a discussion with recent alumni and program directors about applications, interviews, personal statements, and other steps of the residency process.
My Approach to Matching in a Competitive Specialty with Dr. Hala Rogers
Listen as Dr. Valerie Riddle, the associate dean of alumni engagement, leads a discussion with recent alumni and program directors about applications, interviews, personal statements, and other steps of the residency process.
A Program Director’s Thoughts on Applications that Shine with Dr. Jessica Frakes
Listen as Dr. Valerie Riddle, the associate dean of alumni engagement, leads a discussion with recent alumni and program directors about applications, interviews, personal statements, and other steps of the residency process.
What If Your Specialty Choice Is Less Common? with Dr. Jordan McDonald
Listen as Dr. Valerie Riddle, the associate dean of alumni engagement, leads a discussion with recent alumni and program directors about applications, interviews, personal statements, and other steps of the residency process.
Thoughts from a Newly Minted Program Director with Dr. Vig Doraiswamy
Listen as Dr. Valerie Riddle, the associate dean of alumni engagement, leads a discussion with recent alumni and program directors about applications, interviews, personal statements, and other steps of the residency process.
So, You Plan to Couples Match? Listen to Drs. Claire Bethel & Olivia Hard discuss how they were able to match together
Listen as Dr. Valerie Riddle, the associate dean of alumni engagement, leads a discussion with recent alumni and program directors about applications, interviews, personal statements, and other steps of the residency process.
Dr. Sumi Mazzarolo: Balancing Family and Medicine – Going Part-Time
Listen as Dr. Valerie Riddle, the associate dean of alumni engagement, leads a discussion with recent alumni.
Dr. Kimberly Workowski: Experiences in Academic Medicine
Listen as Dr. Valerie Riddle, the associate dean of alumni engagement, leads a discussion with recent alumni.
Dr. Brooke Baldwin: Balancing Family and Medicine – Dual-Physician Household
Dr. Brooke Baldwin talks about experiences and challenges women have faced in their medical careers.
Drs. Madelyn Butler, Alicia Billington, and Eva Austin-Crooke: Fertility and Pregnancy as a Woman in Medicine
Drs. Madelyn Butler, Alicia Billington, and Eva Austin-Crooke talk about experiences and challenges women have faced in their medical careers.
Dr. Danielle Walsh: Experiences within a Male-Dominated Field
Dr. Danielle Walsh talks about experiences and challenges women have faced in their medical careers.
Dr. Valerie Riddle: Experiences Leaving Clinical Medicine
Dr. Valerie Riddle talks about experiences and challenges women have faced in their medical careers.
Alumni in the Uniformed Services- A Woman’s Perspective on Military Service
Dr. Candice Castro talks about being a woman and a general surgeon for over 30 years.
Alumni in the Uniformed Services - The Military and Academic Medicine
Dr. Eric Elster shares his journey of active duty/deployment, medical education, and academia as a General Surgeon in the Navy.
Alumni in the Uniformed Services - What is the US Public Health Service?
Dr. Suzette Peng talks about the USPHS and the opportunity it afforded her after serving time in the military.
Alumni in the Uniformed Services - Matching in a Military Residency
Dr. Jordana Herr talks about her experience when she did not match in her specialty of choice in the Navy and how that has led to other opportunities.
Alumni in the Uniformed Services - USAF Medical Readiness
Dr. James Sampson discusses his decades-long career in the Air Force and his current role advising the USAF Medical Readiness Agency.
Alumni in the Uniformed Services - Army General Surgery
Dr. Katryna Thomas talks about her decision to pursue a career in General Surgery and why she selected the Army for her training.
Alumni in the Uniformed Services - Active-duty Air Force to reservist
Dr. Zach Wilson talks about how his journey as an HPSP recipient has landed him in a place that is a great fit for him and his family.
In Memory of Bryan Dumais – Bryan’s mother, Leslie Black, and Bryan’s classmate, Dr. Charles Edwards, discuss the memory of Bryan and the scholarship named in his honor.
The Impact & Meaning of Scholarship: Hear from students, alumni, and family members as they share personal stories about what giving and receiving scholarships have meant to them.
Medical School with a Chronic Health Condition – Ethan Song talks about his diagnosis, going to medical school, and how scholarships have affected his ability to travel and present his research.
The Impact & Meaning of Scholarship: Hear from students, alumni, and family members as they share personal stories about what giving and receiving scholarships have meant to them.
Doors Opened and the Importance of Giving Back – Michelle Hummel and her mom, Diana, talk about the opportunities created by scholarships and how no amount is too small to start paying it forward.
The Impact & Meaning of Scholarship: Hear from students, alumni, and family members as they share personal stories about what giving and receiving scholarships have meant to them.
I Probably Should Never Have Gone to Medical School – Alicia Billington talks about her humble beginnings, the sacrifices her parents made and how scholarship help her to become a doctor.
The Impact & Meaning of Scholarship: Hear from students, alumni, and family members as they share personal stories about what giving and receiving scholarships have meant to them.
Dolores Lowe shares her journey around accumulated debt, paying it off, and coming to a place in her life where giving back became not only possible but a passion.
The Impact & Meaning of Scholarship: Hear from students, alumni, and family members as they share personal stories about what giving and receiving scholarships have meant to them.
Right Place at the Right Time: Drs. Brian and Ted Williams share how they met, one as a medical student applicant and one as a professor, and how that relationship has withstood the test of time and d
On Mentoring: Alumni and students discuss finding a mentor, being a mentor or a mentee, and the incredible value these relationships can bring.
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring: Dr. Valeria Pereira shares what the USF Health student-run organization, Plexus, is all about and how peer-to-peer mentoring can add another dimension to career advice and guid
On Mentoring: Alumni and students discuss finding a mentor, being a mentor or a mentee, and the incredible value these relationships can bring.
Finding a Mentor Through a Chance Meeting: Drs. Steven Vernon and Zach Wilson share how they met by happenstance and developed a decades-long mentoring relationship.
On Mentoring: Alumni and students discuss finding a mentor, being a mentor or a mentee, and the incredible value these relationships can bring.
Mentors with Different Perspectives: Dr. Patrick Mullen shares a conversation with his mentors, Drs. Deborah DeWaay and Ed Gonzalez, about how each helped him shape his vision for his career.
On Mentoring: Alumni and students discuss finding a mentor, being a mentor or a mentee, and the incredible value these relationships can bring.
Lessons Learned from my Friends Majoring in Business: Dr. Hala Daou Rogers shares her aha moment when she realized what her business major friends knew that she did not.
On Mentoring: Alumni and students discuss finding a mentor, being a mentor or a mentee, and the incredible value these relationships can bring.
Student Athlete Turned Physician: Dr. Chinyere Okpalake shares her story about starting with a celebrity mentor she never met and evolving to becoming the founder of a non-profit designed to mentor ot
On Mentoring: Alumni and students discuss finding a mentor, being a mentor or a mentee, and the incredible value these relationships can bring.
Psychiatrist Turns Clinical Trialist and Businesswoman: Dr. Mary Stedman talks about how she built a business around running investigational trials for new drugs in the psychiatry arena.
Beyond the White Coat. In their own words, alumni share the paths they have traveled that landed them in roles they never expected when they went to medical school!
Making Movies – Dr. Todd Yonteck shares how he turned a passion for digital production into a successful company while continuing to practice Emergency Medicine.
Beyond the White Coat. In their own words, alumni share the paths they have traveled that landed them in roles they never expected when they went to medical school!
How I Moved from Hospital-based Pathologist to Quest Corporate Headquarters – Dr. Ron Kennedy tells his story about how he spent his career in a corporate setting.
Beyond the White Coat. In their own words, alumni share the paths they have traveled that landed them in roles they never expected when they went to medical school!
Pediatrician Turned Medical Reviewer and Entrepreneur – Dr. Phil Matar discusses how he transitioned to a role as a medical reviewer while building a telehealth business and pursuing a patent.
Beyond the White Coat. In their own words, alumni share the paths they have traveled that landed them in roles they never expected when they went to medical school!