The Pediatric Anesthesiologist Who Coded a Baby While Having One at Home | #TheLastZebraPodcast

What does it really mean to “put someone to sleep”?For Dr. Omotore Eruvwetere, it’s not just a procedure—it’s a moment of trust, fear, and responsibility… all happening in minutes.From getting rejected from medical school—more than once—to becoming a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist, her journey wasn’t linear. And when she finally got there, she realized something most people never see:This job isn’t just about medicine.It’s about people.It’s about parents.And sometimes… it’s about carrying the weight of a child’s life home with you.In this conversation, Dr. Eruvwetere opens up about:why pediatric anesthesia is far more emotional than people realizethe moment she coded her first baby—and how it changed her careerwhy she chose not to work in a high-volume children’s hospitalthe hidden psychology behind medicine (it’s more “human” than technical)and how the right people at the right time changed her entire pathShe also shares a truth many doctors don’t say out loud:“I love my job… but I don’t want to need my job.”This episode isn’t just about healthcare.It’s about identity, resilience, and building a life beyond your title.If you’ve ever questioned your path—or wondered what medicine really looks like behind the scenes—this one will stay with you.💬 Comment “ZEBRA” if you want more conversations like this.💾 Save this to revisit the mindset and career lessons from Dr. Eruvwetere’s journey.🎧 Watch or listen to the FULL conversation with Dr. Omotore Eruvwetere on The Last Zebra Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13QjxW49xOkSqkP9zQKyRSApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-zebra/id1715958112Captivate: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-last-zebra/▶️ Subscribe for more conversations that explore the human side of medicine:https://www.youtube.com/@UgoEzemaMD?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Follow the Conversation:Dr. Ugo Ezema — https://instagram.com/ugoezemamdThe Last Zebra Pod — https://instagram.com/thelastzebrapod📧 Join the community newsletter:https://linktr.ee/ugoezemamdHosted by Dr. Ugo Ezema, The Last Zebra explores where precision, prevention, and humanity intersect in modern medicine.#TheLastZebraPodcast #DrOmotoreEruvwetere #Anesthesiology #PediatricAnesthesia #WomenInMedicine #Healthcare #DoctorStories #Medicine #MedicalPodcast #CareerJourney #Resilience #Motherhood #PhysicianLife #PodcastEpisode