LSU Health Shreveport Podcast

Four years ago, they were accepted medical students. Now, they’re days away from becoming doctors. In this episode of the LSUHS Podcast, three fourth-year medical students, Kristen Adams, Lilly Kamberov and Shelby Newman, reflect on their medical education journey. From orientation week, to Match Day and what comes next after commencement. Together they share what it takes to get into medical school, and what it takes to finish it.

What is medical school really like?Every year, only 150 students are invited to join the LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine. Most people will never truly know what life is like on the other side of that acceptance letter. In this episode of the LSU Health Shreveport Podcast, we sit down with three first-year medical students: Ahmed Anwar, Parker Smith, and JP Bourgeois—to pull back the curtain on life as an MS1 at LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine.

What does it really mean when an institution says, “You’re a name, not a number”? At LSU Health Shreveport, that phrase isn’t a slogan, it’s a lived reality. In this episode of the LSUHS Podcast, you’ll hear a story that proves it.We sit down with Dr. Michon Revader, DHA, RRT, RRT‑NPS, RCS, Program Director of Cardiovascular Technology and Clinical Assistant Professor of Cardiopulmonary Science, and Rachel Banister, who will soon become the first-ever graduate of LSU Health Shreveport’s Cardiovascular Technology program.Rachel shares her journey into healthcare, and the moment everything changed. The day she didn’t show up to class. Dr. Revader immediately sensed something was wrong, and her quick action led to a welfare check that uncovered a ruptured brain aneurysm. Rachel survived because someone noticed she was missing. Disclaimer: The information shared in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended as specific medical advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and do not replace guidance from your own healthcare provider. Every patient is different, so listeners and viewers should consult their primary care physician or qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping or changing any medical treatment.

What if one simple change to your daily diet could help you live longer, and healthier? In this episode of the LSU Health Shreveport Podcast, host Mark Klein sits down with Dr. Jose Zapatero, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, to explore the science behind caloric restriction and its potential impact on aging, chronic disease and overall health.Disclaimer: The information shared in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended as specific medical advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and do not replace guidance from your own healthcare provider. Every patient is different, so listeners and viewers should consult their primary care physician or qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping or changing any medical treatment.

GLP-1 medications may be the most talked-about drugs in the world right now. But what do they actually do inside your body? Who should consider them? What are the risks? And what happens when you stop taking them?In this episode of the LSU Health Shreveport Podcast, host Mark Klein sits down with Dr. Ammar Husan, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at LSU Health Shreveport, to break down the science, the benefits, and the realities of GLP-1 medications.Disclaimer: The information shared in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended as specific medical advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and do not replace guidance from your own healthcare provider. Every patient is different, so listeners and viewers should consult their primary care physician or qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping or changing any medical treatment.

M. Frampton Gwynette, MD, Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at LSUHS is the first official guest on the LSU Health Shreveport Podcast. Dr. Gwynette is a national leader in autism and intellectual disability care. He speaks with Mark Klein about raising a child with autism, ways parents and educators can support them and their siblings well, and what life as an adult looks like for someone living with autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Gwynette also shares information on "The Autism News Network," a program he established to empower individuals with autism and their families through media training and storytelling. Disclaimer: The information shared in this program is for educational purposes only and is not intended as specific medical advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and do not replace guidance from your own healthcare provider. Every patient is different, so listeners and viewers should consult their primary care physician or qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping or changing any medical treatment.