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Deacon Dialogues

Deacon Dialogues

Written by: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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 Welcome to Deacon Dialogues, where we explore culture, experiences, and life at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Each episode features guests from our graduate and professional schools discussing their passions and why they matter. If you're interested in healthcare and health sciences from a student’s perspective, you’re in the right place.Wake Forest University School of Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
Episodes
  • Project SEE: Vision for a Better Future

    Project SEE: Vision for a Better Future
    Apr 17 2026
    In this episode, Jaelen King is back at the mic and chatting with Avery Kerwin, MS4 about Project SEE.

    Closing gaps in care, one screening at a time. Tune in to learn how Project SEE is bringing free vision services to Winston-Salem — and why access to sight is about so much more than just eyesight.

    Learn more here: Seeing Our Community More Clearly: Project SEE in Partnership with Northwest AHEC

    Daily Dose: Clearer Vision, Safer Lives: A Student-Led Effort Expands Access to Eye Care

    Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch.

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    32 mins
  • Scrubbing In and Stirring Up: Nutrition Education in Medical Training

    Scrubbing In and Stirring Up: Nutrition Education in Medical Training
    Apr 10 2026
    In this episode, Caila sits down with Dr. Joey Skelton, MD, MS to talk about WFUSM's unique nutrition education which includes Doctors In the Kitchen, Culinary Scholars Medicine Program and Culinary Medicine 4th-year elective. Tune in to learn the important role nutrition and cooking plays in the patient-provider relationship.

    Dr. Skelton’s new book Your Child Is Not Their Weight explores ways parents can approach their child's health and create a healthier lifestyle without hurting their self-esteem and happiness. His book is now available now on Amazon and the American Academy of Pediatrics website


    Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch.

    Connect with us on Instagram: @wakeforestmed
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    43 mins
  • Deep Dive into Residency: Neurosurgery Edition

    Deep Dive into Residency: Neurosurgery Edition
    Apr 3 2026
    In this episode, Julia sits down with Dr. Medina, a neurosurgery resident at Wake Forest School of Medicine, for an in‑depth conversation about what it takes to train in one of medicine’s most demanding specialties.

    From the steep learning curve of intern year to the precision and teamwork required in the operating room, Dr. Medina reflects on developing surgical judgment, building technical skill, and finding balance in a rigorous training environment. Whether you're considering a future in neurosurgery or simply curious about how residents grow into their roles, this episode offers grounded insights and an authentic look inside the program.


    Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch.

    Connect with us on Instagram: @wakeforestmed
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    32 mins
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