Humanizing Geisel: The Podcast

Specialty Spotlight: Path to Internal Medicine Residency - Student Perspective

 
In this episode, we sit down with a group of 4th-year medical students at Geisel - Nicholas Fuller and Annie Dionne -  who share with us their experiences applying to internal medicine residency. They share valuable insights into what it’s really like to pursue a career in IM, from the challenges of the application process to the rewarding moments that reaffirm their passion for the field. Whether you’re a pre-med student contemplating IM and its subspecialties as a career or a medical student gearing up for your own residency applications, this episode offers practical advice, personal experiences, and tips for success.
 

Student Spotlight: Conversation with Jerry Tullo, Class of 2026 - Part II

See part I for more details on Jerry's journey!

Student Spotlight: Conversation with Jerry Tullo, Class of 2026 - Part I

 
 
Short Bio: Jerry Tullo was born and raised in New York and graduated from Harvard University with a concentration in Human Evolutionary Biology. During his undergraduate studies, he assisted in fMRI and PET neuroimaging research on Major Depressive Disorder and Alzheimer's Disease. His published research focuses on the usage of High-Frequency Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in treating Major Depressive Disorder, at Geisel he has been involved in ENT department conducting research including AI-generated 3D models of surgical target tissue. After college, he spent five years working as a high school biology teacher at Quest to Learn, an innovative public school in New York City. As part of the NYC Teaching Fellows, he followed his mission to bring exciting and high-quality science education to high-needs inner-city schools. Prior to his time as a teacher and medical student, he worked as a professional sailing coach, boat captain, and outdoor educator. In his spare time, Jerry enjoys sailing, scuba diving, and other outdoor activities. 
 
 

Specialty Spotlight: Path to General Surgery Residency - Student Perspective

In this episode, we sit down with a group of 4th-year medical students at Geisel - Christina Sierra, Connor Bridges, Evan Watkins -  who share with is their experiences navigating an interesting journey of applying to general surgery residency. They share valuable insights into what it’s really like to pursue a career in surgery, from the challenges of the application process to the rewarding moments that reaffirm their passion for the field. Whether you’re a pre-med student contemplating surgery as a career or a medical student gearing up for your own residency applications, this episode offers practical advice, personal experiences, and tips for success.
Additional resources:
DHMC General Surgery Program: https://gme.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/general-surgery
https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/so-you-want-to-be-a-surgeon/
https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/so-you-want-to-be-a-surgeon/section-ii-how-to-find-a-surgery-residency/
https://careersinmedicine.aamc.org/explore-options/specialty-profiles/general-surgery
 
Contact information:
Christina Sierra: Christina.Sierra.MED@dartmouth.edu
Connor Bridges: Connor.J.Bridges.MED@dartmouth.edu
Evan Watkins: Evan.D.Watkins.MED@dartmouth.edu

Specialty Spotlight: Path to Family Medicine Residency - Student Perspective

What does road to family medicine residency look like?
Hear from current 4th year medical students at Geisel, Micah Trautwein and Mary Harris as they discusse their journey to Family Medicine, application process, and everything in-between!
Contact info:
Micah Trautwein: Micah.L.Trautwein.MED@dartmouth.edu
Mary Harris: Mary.E.Harris.MED@dartmouth.edu 
 
Additional Resources: 
Career options in Family Medicine: https://www.aafp.org/students-residents/medical-students/explore-career-in-family-medicine/career-practice-options.html
https://careersinmedicine.aamc.org/explore-options/specialty-profiles/family-medicine/family-practice
 

Specialty Spotlight: Path to Vascular Surgery Residency - Student Perspective

What is vascular surgery: in short, vascular surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the treatment of disorders and diseases affecting the blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and lymphatic system. 
Hear from current 4th year medical student at Geisel, Oraya Vesvoranan as she discusses her journey to vascular surgery, application process, and everything in-between!
Contact info: oraya.vesvoranan.med@dartmouth.edu
Resources From Oraya: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WSsZNkN-X4jlXgozh_f-A7tj2Bcs2ZjJ?usp=share_link 
 
Additional resources:
https://careersinmedicine.aamc.org/explore-options/specialty-profiles/vascular-surgery
https://vascular.org/join/medical-student-membership
https://vesurgery.org/vess-special-programs/
Podcasts: https://www.audiblebleeding.com/
Educational Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@DeBakeyCVEdu 

Specialty Spotlight: Path to Pathology - Student Perspective

 
Hear from current 4th year medical students at Geisel, John Emery and Francesco Emiliani, as they discuss their path to Pathology! 
Contact info:
John Emery: John.F.Emery.MED@dartmouth.edu
Francesco Emiliani: Francesco.E.Emiliani.MED@dartmouth.edu
 
 
To learn more:
- https://careersinmedicine.aamc.org/explore-options/specialty-profiles/pathology
- https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/pathology 
 

Student Spotlight: Conversation with Titilayo Mabogunje, Class of 2026

Name (pronouns): Titilayo Mabogunje
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Year at Geisel: M3
Career interest: Pediatric gastroenterology
The best thing about Geisel is: the PEOPLE!
Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Putnam’s vineyard
Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: summer hikes
Favorite book/poem: *I’m too undecisive to answer this question and the next; is it okay to skip?”
Favorite song/piece of music:
Favorite quote: “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together” – African proverb
Most treasured travel: Family cycling trip to Ikogosi springs in Ekiti, Nigeria
Guilty pleasure: I am a chocaholic!! (I love chocolate)
Unknown fact about you: I used to run a poetry summer camp for teenagers
Anything else: (feel free not to include) Overheard medical pun alert: What did medullary thyroid carcinoma say to pheochromocytoma? We’re MEN 2B!
 
Short Bio:
Titilayo Mabogunje is a M.D. candidate at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She lived in England, Nigeria, and South Africa, before moving to the United States where she completed degrees in Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology and Theatre Studies at Yale University. She is interested in global health work and most recently, her research interests have taken her to Tanzania where she worked on a study looking at the differences in hearing test performance between people living with and without HIV/AIDS. In her free time, if she’s not working on her next baking challenge, telling punny dad jokes, or making plans to explore a new place, you’ll probably find her traversing the intersection of medicine and the performing arts.
 
 
 

Student Spotlight: Conversation with Steve Antwi-Boasiako, Class of 2025

 
 
 
Name (pronouns): Steve Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako he/himHometown: Edweso, Ghana and Columbus, OhioYear at Geisel: MS4Career interest: Plastic SurgeryThe best thing about Geisel is: Many diverse opportunities/rotations outside the Upper Valley. This gives students exposure to how different systems of care for their patient population and can be informative for specialty planning and patient population selection.Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Four Aces DinerFavorite activity in the Upper Valley: Soccer at CCBAFavorite book/poem: The Wretched of the Earth – Frantz FanonFavorite song/piece of music: Obaa Ben Ni – Daasebre GyamenahFavorite quote: “Do not be too mesmerized by the beauty of your flowers that you forget your roots” -Steve Antwi-Boasiako, White Coat Ceremony circa 2021Most treasured travel: Ghana December 2019, IYKYK!Guilty pleasure: My Instagram reel algorithm at 4am in the morning. Probably the funniest thing in the world.Unknown fact about you: I am a GREAT dancer. Unmatched and unchallenged on the dance floor.
Anything else: Nope, Stay hydrated!
 
Short Bio: Steve Antwi-Boasiako is an MS4 at Geisel School of Medicine. He was born and raised in Edweso in the Ashanti region of Ghana. He is a part of the Asanteman tribe, a tribe of the Akan people. Interestingly, his fourth great grandmother fought in the Anglo-Ashanti wars in the early 1900s. He immigrated to Columbus, Ohio in 2007. Steve did his Undergrad at Vanderbilt University where he majored in Neuroscience and Medicine, health & society. The bulk of his research has been in exploring novel genetic causes of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy. Due to his curiosity for innovation and passion for serving his community, steve is pursuing a career in Plastic Surgery where he hopes to offer sustainable surgical care to  his communities both near and far.

Student Spotlight: Conversation with Liah D'sa, Class of 2026

Name (pronouns):  Liah D'sa (she/her/hers)
Hometown: Gilbert, AZ
Year at Geisel: MS3
Career interest: Don't know yet!
The best thing about Geisel is: The community
Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: To eat—Turmeric Kitchen. To get away for a minute—Mink Brook Nature Preserve.
Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Finding new walking trails
Favorite book/poem: This is so silly but I loved "The Phantom Tollbooth" growing up, and it holds a special place in my heart
Favorite song/piece of music: "Time" by Hans Zimmer 
Favorite quote: "Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion" - Rumi
Most treasured travel: Nicaragua with college friends
Guilty pleasure: Reading fantasy novels 
 
Short Bio: Liah is from a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. She went to Santa Clara University for college, where she studied psychology and political science. Prior to starting med school, she spent time working in the nonprofit world, in hospital administration, and as a 4th grade teacher.