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Healthcare Unveiled
by Tanvi Kurupati and Abigail Coffey
Ever wonder who's really behind your healthcare experience? We sit down with the people who make health and healing possible - not just doctors and nurses, but the healthcare lawyers fighting for patient rights, the environmental specialists protecting community health, the policymakers shaping insurance coverage, and others whose work touches your life in ways you might never realize. If you're thinking about jumping into healthcare or just curious about how this sometimes confusing system actually works, we're here to share the real stories; the wins, the burnout, the "aha" moments, and everything in between. These are honest conversations with real people about what it's actually like to dedicate your career to health, whether that's in an exam room, a courtroom, or anywhere else in the complex world we call healthcare.
Episodes
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Behind the Ambulance Doors: 34 Years in EMS with Scott Golden
In this episode, Tanvi sits down with Scott Golden, an EMS instructor with 34 years of experience in emergency medical services and more than two decades of teaching experience. Scott shares how witnessing a cardiac arrest at just 14 years old helped spark his interest in emergency medicine and...
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Cataracts, Access, and the Art of Medicine: Dr. Meghan on Ophthalmology, Rural Access, and Why Vision Matters
Dr. Meghan, a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Penn State Hershey, shares her unique journey from an art history background to eye surgery, and how those two worlds aren't as different as you'd think. She opens up about the realities of rural eye care access, what it's like navigating her first...
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Dr. K: A Dentist's Journey From India to Rural Canada
In this episode, Tanvi sits down with Dr. Avinash, a dentist practicing in Red Deer, Alberta, who shares his unique journey from graduating dental school in India in 2000 to re-credentialing and building a thriving practice in rural Canada. Dr. K discusses why he chose a smaller city over major...
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Access and Advocacy: Dr. Ruben's Internal Medicine Journey
In this episode, Tanvi sits down with Dr. Shivani Ruben, an internal medicine physician specializing in geriatric primary care in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ruben shares her journey from UC Berkeley pre-med to choosing primary care for its focus on long-term patient relationships. She reflects…
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Healing with Lifestyle: Dr. Aliya's Integrative Approach
In this episode, Tanvi sits down with Dr. Aliya, an integrative medicine practitioner who combines Ayurvedic and Eastern medicine practices with Western medical training. Dr. Aliya shares her unconventional journey from nursing to medical school, where a pharmacology class on statin drugs sparked…
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From Software to Medicine: Dr. Jahnavi's Unconventional Path to Internal Medicine
In this episode, Dr. Jahnavi shares her unconventional journey from software engineering to internal medicine. She reflects on the risks of changing careers later in life, the realities of medical school and residency, and the emotional and practical sacrifices required along the way. Dr. Jahnavi...
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From Direct Service to Policy: Building a Career in Homeless Healthcare with Taryn Bilo, MPH
In this episode, Abby sits down with Taryn Bilo, MPH, Medical Respite Manager at the National Healthcare for the Homeless Council. Taryn shares her unconventional path from undergraduate volunteer work to becoming a leader in homeless healthcare and public health policy. Starting with volunteer...
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Breaking Barriers in HIV Care: Dr. Jean Anderson's Four-Decade Journey in Women's Health
In this episode, Tanvi sits down with Dr. Jean Anderson, Professor Emerita of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Johns Hopkins, to explore her groundbreaking career in HIV and women's health. Dr. Anderson shares her journey from medical school in the 1970s, when AIDS hadn't even been identified, to...
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Oral Rehydration to Indigenous Health: Dr. Santosham's 60-Year Mission to Save Children
Dr. Mathuram Santosham scored J3 on his qualifying exam—the second-worst grade possible. His headmaster said medical school was impossible. But one teacher fought for him, and that changed everything. From watching children die of dehydration in 1960s India to revolutionizing treatment on Apache...
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Creating Healthier Communities: Environmental Health with Dr. Latshaw
In this episode, Tanvi sits down with Dr. Megan Weil Latshaw, faculty member at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and environmental health expert. Dr. Latshaw shares her unconventional journey from dreaming of curing cancer as a seventh grader to discovering her true calling in...
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From General Practice to Psychedelic Psychiatry with Dr. Jerrold F. Rosenbaum
In this episode, Abby sits down with Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, M.D., Psychiatrist-in-Chief Emeritus at Massachusetts General Hospital, Director of the Center for the Neuroscience of Psychedelics, and Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Rosenbaum shares his unique…
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Introducing Healthcare Unveiled
Welcome to Healthcare Unveiled! 🩺 In our very first episode, hosts Abby and Tanvi introduce themselves and share their mission: making healthcare careers accessible to everyone, not just those with insider connections. Tired of the mystery surrounding healthcare professions? We're here to pull...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ever wonder who's really behind your healthcare experience?
We sit down with the people who make health and healing possible - not just doctors and nurses, but the healthcare lawyers fighting for patient rights, the environmental specialists protecting community health, the policymakers shaping insurance coverage, and others whose work touches your life in ways you might never realize.
If you're thinking about jumping into healthcare or just curious about how this sometimes confusing system actually works, we're here to share the real stories; the wins, the burnout, the "aha" moments, and everything in between. These are honest conversations with real people about what it's actually like to dedicate your career to health, whether that's in an exam room, a courtroom, or anywhere else in the complex world we call healthcare.
HOSTED BY
Tanvi Kurupati and Abigail Coffey
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How many episodes does Healthcare Unveiled have?
Healthcare Unveiled currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Ever wonder who's really behind your healthcare experience? We sit down with the people who make health and healing possible - not just doctors and nurses, but the healthcare lawyers fighting for patient rights, the environmental specialists protecting community health, the policymakers shaping...
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Healthcare Unveiled is created and hosted by Tanvi Kurupati and Abigail Coffey.
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