Co-hosts Jayda and Emlyn interview medical professionals to better understand their roles in the healthcare community and listen to their story as they describe the path they took to be successful. Follow our Instagram @storiesbehindthescrubs!
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S3E7 - Assistant Dean of Recruitment, Admissions: Dr. J. Austin Cox
Dr. J. Austin Cox is a practicing dermatologist in the US Army who attended the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and is now on the recruitment and admissions team.
In this episode, he takes us through his medical journey, explains what the benefits of attending USUHS are, and introduces a virtual opportunity for pre-med and current medical students to network and get engaged in military medicine through Military Medical Community (MMC).
19 Jun 2025
S3E6 - Life Flight Nurse: Anne Valdez
Anne Valdez is a flight nurse who has had an incredibly rewarding nursing career working in intensive care units both on the ground and in the sky.
In this episode, she walks us through her nursing journey, breaks down what it's like to be a flight nurse, and reminisces on her Life Flight career before stepping into a new chapter of her life.
12 Jun 2025
S3E5 - OBGYN: Dr. Hector Chapa
Dr. Hector Chapa is a practicing OBGYN who is involved in education at Texas A&M University's School of Medicine. He is also the host of a fun and engaging medical podcast, "Dr. Chapa's Clinical Pearls," that focuses on women's healthcare.
In this episode, Dr. Chapa shares his path through medicine touching on the importance of passion in medicine and the shifting landscape of reproductive rights and access to care in Texas.
5 Jun 2025
S3E4 - HPSP with US Army Combat Medic: Carlos Abarca
Staff Sergeant Carlos Abarca is a US Army Health Care Recruiter who serves as a Combat Medic for the United States Army. In this episode, he shares his experiences as a Combat Medic and breaks down the Health Professions Scholarship Program, answering all our questions about this unique opportunity to help fund medical education and training in exchange for a service commitment to the military.
29 May 2025
S3E3 - Public Health Leader: Zienna Blackwell
Dr. Zienna Blackwell is a Public Health Leader who has had a unique path through medicine including experiences in the military, nursing, and public health. In this episode, she shares some of the rewarding experiences from her time as a public health nurse and touches on the challenges and harsh reality of being a public health official during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
22 May 2025
S3E2 - MPH Student: Prisha Patel
Prisha Patel is a future physician pursuing a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) during her gap year. In this episode, she discusses her the challenges of balancing commitments while preparing for medical school, the importance of personal growth during gap years, and the significance of resiliency in the face of setbacks.
15 May 2025
S3E1 - Medical Student: Roland Le
Roland Le is a third-year medical student at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. In this episode, he give us a peek into what it’s really like as a third-year balancing academics, clinical rotations, and being his cohort’s class president.
1 Aug 2022
S2E3 - Paramedic: Corey Callihan
Corey Callihan, a paramedic in the Montgomery County Hospital District, discusses his role in EMS as a paramedic, SWAT medic, and educator teaching life-saving skills to various members of our community. In this episode, we learn a lot more about what paramedics do for the community and hear personal stories from Corey's experiences working as a paramedic in our area.
21 Jul 2022
S2E2 - EMS Medical Director: Dr. Casey Patrick
Dr. Casey Patrick, one of the Medical Directors at Montgomery County Hospital District, shares his story of becoming an emergency medicine doctor who works in both the emergency department and with emergency medical services. This episode explains in more detail the role EMS Medical Directors play in the EMS system as well as the important characteristics needed on the journey to becoming an emergency medicine physician.
1 Jun 2022
S2E1 - NASA Astronaut: Jonny Kim
On this episode, we interviewed NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim who is also a Navy SEAL and Harvard Medical School graduate. Listen to this episode to hear about his experiences and transitions from the SEAL teams to civilian medical school to becoming an astronaut.
21 May 2022
S1E8 - Optometrist: Dr. Tammi Graham
Dr. Tammi Graham is an optometrist working towards opening her own private practice. Listen to this episode to learn more about optometry, mental health, and the benefits of working at a private practice.
12 Oct 2021
S1E7 - Medical Student: Nathalie Barsoum
Nathalie Barsoum is a medical student studying osteopathic medicine at the University of Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine. In this episode, she touches on the differences between Medical Doctors (M.D.) and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) as well as what being a medical student in 2021 is like.
7 Jun 2021
S1E6 - Child Life Specialist: Dana Swan
Dana Swan, a child life specialist at Texas Children's Hospital, shares the role of child life specialists in the hospital while discussing how she came to learn about the profession. Once interested in becoming a pediatrician, Dana Swan shares how being a child life specialist has fulfilled her dream to work with children in a hospital setting.
30 May 2021
S1E5 - Pediatric Oncologist: Dr. M. Monica Gramatges
Dr. Gramatges is a pediatric oncologist who worked with Jayda's brother when he had cancer. Listen to this episode to learn more about Dr. Gramatges and what kind of work she does and how she balances her career with her family life.
16 Apr 2021
S1E4 - Radiologist: Dr. Toma Omofoye
Dr. Omofoye specializes in Breast Imaging Radiology and talks with us today to share part of her story in becoming a successful radiologist and describe how she made certain decisions throughout her life. As a mother of three, Dr. Omofoye touches on the importance of having a partner who supports her and how she manages both her impressive career and her home life.
31 Jan 2021
S1E3 - Pediatric Cardiologist: Dr. Yen Bui
Dr. Yen Bui tells us the story of how she became a pediatric cardiologist while discussing her interest in research and her experiences from college, medical school, and a Ph.D. program.
21 Jan 2021
S1E2 - Oncologist: Dr. Elizabeth Horenkamp
Dr. Elizabeth Horenkamp takes us through how she made her decisions and why she made them while leaving excellent advice for future medical professionals. As an oncologist, Dr. Horenkamp also walks us through what a day in her life looks like.
31 Dec 2020
S1E1 - Antepartum Nurse: Cathie Le
Cathie Le, an antepartum nurse in Houston, tells her story of becoming a nurse while shedding some light on what it was like on her path to becoming successful.
31 Dec 2020
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