S2E3 - Paramedic: Corey Callihan

Dr. J. Austin Cox is a practicing dermatologist in the US Army who attended the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and is now on the recruitment and admissions team. In this episode, he takes us through his medical journey, explains what the benefits of attending USUHS are, and introduces a virtual opportunity for pre-med and current medical students to network and get engaged in military medicine through Military Medical Community (MMC).

Anne Valdez is a flight nurse who has had an incredibly rewarding nursing career working in intensive care units both on the ground and in the sky.In this episode, she walks us through her nursing journey, breaks down what it's like to be a flight nurse, and reminisces on her Life Flight career before stepping into a new chapter of her life.

Dr. Hector Chapa is a practicing OBGYN who is involved in education at Texas A&M University's School of Medicine. He is also the host of a fun and engaging medical podcast, "Dr. Chapa's Clinical Pearls," that focuses on women's healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Chapa shares his path through medicine touching on the importance of passion in medicine and the shifting landscape of reproductive rights and access to care in Texas.

Staff Sergeant Carlos Abarca is a US Army Health Care Recruiter who serves as a Combat Medic for the United States Army. In this episode, he shares his experiences as a Combat Medic and breaks down the Health Professions Scholarship Program, answering all our questions about this unique opportunity to help fund medical education and training in exchange for a service commitment to the military.

Dr. Zienna Blackwell is a Public Health Leader who has had a unique path through medicine including experiences in the military, nursing, and public health. In this episode, she shares some of the rewarding experiences from her time as a public health nurse and touches on the challenges and harsh reality of being a public health official during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Prisha Patel is a future physician pursuing a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) during her gap year. In this episode, she discusses her the challenges of balancing commitments while preparing for medical school, the importance of personal growth during gap years, and the significance of resiliency in the face of setbacks.

Roland Le is a third-year medical student at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. In this episode, he give us a peek into what it’s really like as a third-year balancing academics, clinical rotations, and being his cohort’s class president.

Corey Callihan, a paramedic in the Montgomery County Hospital District, discusses his role in EMS as a paramedic, SWAT medic, and educator teaching life-saving skills to various members of our community. In this episode, we learn a lot more about what paramedics do for the community and hear personal stories from Corey's experiences working as a paramedic in our area. 

Dr. Casey Patrick, one of the Medical Directors at Montgomery County Hospital District, shares his story of becoming an emergency medicine doctor who works in both the emergency department and with emergency medical services. This episode explains in more detail the role EMS Medical Directors play in the EMS system as well as the important characteristics needed on the journey to becoming an emergency medicine physician. 

On this episode, we interviewed NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim who is also a Navy SEAL and Harvard Medical School graduate. Listen to this episode to hear about his experiences and transitions from the SEAL teams to civilian medical school to becoming an astronaut.