White Coats and Rice: An APAMSA Podcast
White Coats and Rice: An APAMSA Podcast
Podcast Description
The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) is a national organization that aims to promote the health and well-being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, help healthcare workers understand how to care for AANHPI patients in a culturally sensitive manner, and provide a forum for AANHPI medical and premed students develop personally and professionally. Our podcast will explore our community through roundtable discussions, conversations with leaders in healthcare, and chats with current leaders and alumni of our organization.
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The podcast focuses on the health and well-being of the AANHPI community, cultural sensitivity in healthcare, and personal development for AANHPI medical and premed students. Episodes delve into themes such as health policy involvement, medical specialties like psychiatry and emergency surgery, and personal stories of APAMSA leaders, including discussions on advocacy and demystifying the medical field.
The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) is a national organization that aims to promote the health and well-being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, help healthcare workers understand how to care for AANHPI patients in a culturally sensitive manner, and provide a forum for AANHPI medical and premed students develop personally and professionally. Our podcast will explore our community through roundtable discussions, conversations with leaders in healthcare, and chats with current leaders and alumni of our organization.
Welcome back to White Coats and Rice's new series: South Asian Health in Lens (SAHIL) 🧡✨, where we delve into critical topics in South Asian health, ranging from advocacy to cultural competency with distinguished healthcare leaders.
In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Nilay Shah, an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Principal Investigator of the Mediators of Atherosclerosis of South Asians Living in America (MASALA) 2G Study. Dr. Shah has dedicated his research focus on strategies to preserve cardiovascular health in communities at high risk, including South Asian Americans. Recognized for his contributions to clinical advancement and cardiovascular disease prevention, Dr. Shah applies his expertise to shed light on cardiovascular health and social determinants of health.
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Introduction
(01:25) Dr. Shah's journey into cardiology and South Asian health research
(05:06) Introduction to the MASALA study
(08:40) Moving beyond ”why” in research
(17:03) Personal connection to MASALA and community engagement
(25:26) Understanding stress and its impact on health behaviors
(30:39) Dietary recommendations and nuances
(36:19) Common health misconceptions in the South Asian community
(44:20) Advice for South Asian medical students
(50:02) Closing remarks
Full transcript of this episode: https://www.apamsa.org/apamsa-podcast
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This episode was produced by Nikitha (Nikki) Sheth, hosted by Nikitha (Nikki) Sheth, edited by Grace Kim, and graphic by Callista Wu.
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