Episodes

  • Exploring the White Coat with Dr. Roy Strowd

    Exploring the White Coat with Dr. Roy Strowd
    Aug 19 2025
    In honor of medical schools kicking off across the country, Alex sits down with Dr. Roy Strowd to unpack the rich history, enduring symbolism, and evolving role of the White Coat in medicine and at WFUSM. Plus, a special look at the White Coat Ceremony itself: a powerful rite of passage that marks the beginning of every medical student's journey.

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    15 mins
  • Mindset, Methods, and Mastery with Suzanne Hawks

    Mindset, Methods, and Mastery with Suzanne Hawks
    Aug 15 2025
    Medical school is more than memorization — it’s about discovering how you learn best. In this episode, Julia sits down with Suzanne Hawks, Assistant Director for the CLASS (Center for Learning Access and Student Success) office at WFUSM, to share practical study techniques, realistic time management strategies, and mindset shifts to help students succeed and feel confident in their learning journey.

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    41 mins
  • What are the Scholarly Concentrations and Scholarly Programs at Wake?

    What are the Scholarly Concentrations and Scholarly Programs at Wake?
    Aug 6 2025
    What are the Certificate Programs at Wake? In this episode, Julia sits with Parker Bryant the MHA Pre-Clerkship Education Specialist in Medical Education and Jon Goforth the Director of Continuous Quality Improvement for WFUSM to discuss the improvements made for the concentrations and specialties offered here at the School of Medicine.

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    31 mins
  • What is the Deacon Delegates Social Media Program?

    What is the Deacon Delegates Social Media Program?
    Jul 29 2025
    What is the Deacon Delegates Social Media Ambassador Program? In this episode, Alex sits with Social Media Strategist Audra Goforth to talk about the Deacon Delegates program and how a School of Medicine student can participate.

    Interested in learning more? Check out the program and apply here: https://school.wakehealth.edu/campus-and-community-life/student-life/deacon-delegates

    Questions? Email audra.goforth@advocatehealth.org to connect!

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    11 mins
  • Welcome to Season 3

    Welcome to Season 3
    Jul 29 2025
    Welcome to Season 3 of Deacon Dialogues! This season, we welcome back Julia Henault and Alex Riddell to the mic as they host a variety of conversations centered around culture, opportunities, community, and academcis here at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

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    1 min
  • Touring the Charlotte Campus at The Pearl

    Touring the Charlotte Campus at The Pearl
    Jul 18 2025
    In this episode, Julia chats with Rosemary Colen as the two talk about their experience visiting the School of Medicine's second campus located at The Pearl in Charlotte, NC.

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    16 mins
  • What is Wilderness Medicine?

    What is Wilderness Medicine?
    May 23 2025
    In this episode, Julia sits down with Christopher Davis, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Faculty Advisor of the Wilderness Medicine Certificate Program, Abbie Wehner, MD, Wilderness Medicine Fellow in the Department of Emergency Medicine and recent WFUSM graduate Thea Lance, MD, to talk about all-things Wilderness Medicine.

    Plus, mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 28, 2025 for the 5th annual Bandages and Brews event from 5:45-7:45 PM at Fiddling’ Fish Brewery. This event will offer free hands-on wilderness medicine skills classes and outdoor safety tips. There will be a raffle with tons of great prizes donated by local businesses as well.

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    44 mins
  • Why Wake? Part Two

    Why Wake? Part Two
    May 2 2025
    In this episode, Alex asks fellow students Sreya Kunapuil and Pearce Hyatt why they chose to attend Wake Forest University School of Medicine and shares why he also chose to attend WFUSM.

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    16 mins