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Building Bridges Podcast

Building Bridges Podcast

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Building Bridges is a podcast created by the Butler University Doctor of Medical Science Bridge Program to support and inspire physician associates and the healthcare community as they elevate themselves and the profession. Through thoughtful conversations and diverse perspectives, we connect clinicians, educators, and leaders across disciplines to explore what's next in healthcare, leadership, education, and innovation.


We aim to build bridges between education and action, clinical practice and policy, and individual purpose and collective impact. With inclusion, equity, and lifelong learning. At our core, we aim to spark dialogue that encourages bold thinking, collaboration, and progress. In an ever-changing healthcare landscape, our mission is to ignite curiosity, foster connection, and empower new generation of leaders to imagine what's possible.

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Episodes
  • A Champion's Journey: Dr. Andre Dos Santos on Resilience and Education

    A Champion's Journey: Dr. Andre Dos Santos on Resilience and Education
    Jan 13 2026

    In this episode of Building Bridges, a podcast by the Butler University Doctor of Medical Science Bridge Program, co-hosts Dr. Adrian Banning and Dr. Cody Sasek welcome their guest, Dr. Andre Dos Santos. Dr. Dos Santos shares his remarkable story of immigrating from Brazil, his diverse career as an MMA fighter and Hollywood stunt performer, and his journey to becoming a PA educator at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. The conversation highlights his dedication to addressing social justice through education, his extensive commitment to his students, and the impactful difference his work is making in underserved communities.

    00:00 Introduction to Building Bridges Podcast

    00:52 Meet Dr. Andre Dos Santos

    01:59 Dr. Dos Santos' Journey and Inspirations

    03:33 Challenges and Motivations

    09:54 From MMA Fighter to PA Educator

    15:01 Supporting Students in PA Education

    20:09 The Importance of Individualized Attention

    21:28 Journey to Becoming a Clinical Coordinator

    23:48 Challenges and Rewards of the Role

    27:48 Advice for Aspiring Educators

    31:47 Impact of Mentorship and Education

    35:08 Final Reflections and Gratitude
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    39 mins
  • Episode 1: Meet the Bridge Podcast Team

    Episode 1: Meet the Bridge Podcast Team
    Jan 6 2026

    In our first full episode, you'll have the opportunity to meet the Building Bridges podcast team.

    • Adrian Banning, DHSc, PA-C
    • Breann Garbas, DHSc, PA-C
    • Cody Sasek, PhD, PA-C

    We'll take a casual and lighthearted look at the journeys that led each of the cohosts to Butler and to the seat in front of the microphone.
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    16 mins
  • Welcome to Building Bridges: An Introduction

    Welcome to Building Bridges: An Introduction
    Jan 6 2026

    Welcome to the Building Bridges Podcast. In this episode, Cody Sasek, program director of Butler University's Doctor of Medical Science Bridge Program introduces listeners to the podcast and what to expect -- from interesting conversations to learning from thought leaders, the podcast is intended to inform, entertain, and engage the audience in thinking about what's next...and what's possible.
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    1 min
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