Humanizing Geisel: The Podcast

Dr. Roshini Pinto-Powell is the Associate Dean of Admissions at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Co-Director of the On Doctoring course, and the Inaugural Director of Geisel’s Learning Collaboratives for Flourishing in Medical Education. 
Support for this podcast comes from the Kern National Network for Flourishing in Health (KNN). Questions or comments should be directed to KNN.Geisel.Student.Chapter@dartmouth.edu.

The podcast is back with a new host, Neechi Okwor.
Neechi is a third-year medical student at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. A recognized student leader, he serves as a chapter lead of the KNN, where he spearheads community-building initiatives and fosters a culture of academic excellence and inclusion among his peers.
Support for this podcast comes from the Kern National Network for Flourishing in Health (KNN). Questions or comments should be directed to KNN.Geisel.Student.Chapter@dartmouth.edu.

 
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.
 

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

 
 
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. 
 
Name (pronouns): Jerome (Jerry) Tullo
Hometown: Staten Island NY
Year at Geisel: M4 (Split)
Career interest: Otolaryngology
The best thing about Geisel is: The Cabins!
Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: Mascoma Lake
Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Paddleboarding / River Floats
Favorite book/poem: In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick
Favorite song/piece of music: Bon Iver, Blood Bank
Favorite quote: “Success is 90% pomp and 10% circumstance” - Anonymous
Most treasured travel: Visiting Myanmar in 2014
Guilty pleasure: HBO’s Deadwood
Unknown fact about you: Worked as a sailboat captain in Thailand.
Anything else: Looking forward to getting to know my new class of 2026. 
 

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

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
 

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 

 
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 
 

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.