Deacon Dialogues
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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.
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- One University, One Mission: A Conversation with President Wente on Medicine, Education and Community · 31 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 6In this episode, Rohan sits down with President Wente of Wake Forest University for a genuinely eye-opening conversation about how a university and a medical school grow together…
- Where Skill Meets Skull: Picking the Brain of a Neurosurgeon · 51 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 5In this episode, Caila chats with Dr. Stacey Quintero Wolfe, MD, FAANS Associate Professor and Director of Neurointerventional Surgery at Wake Forest School of Medicine. The…
- The Face Behind the Curtain: Logistics of the Pre-Clerkship Education · 35 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 4In this episode, Rohan talks with Parker Bryant and Meghan Wiater, two key figures whose work supports pre-clerkship education. The episode explores behind-the-scenes efforts…
- Project SEE: Vision for a Better Future · 32 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 3In 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…
- Scrubbing In and Stirring Up: Nutrition Education in Medical Training · 43 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 2In 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…
- Deep Dive into Residency: Neurosurgery Edition · 32 min · Kausi 5 Jakso 1In 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…
- Welcome to Season 5 · 1 min · Kausi 5Ready for Season 5 of Deacon Dialogues!? We are too! Meet our veteran hosts and say hello to two new voices. 👋🏼 Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to…
- A Vascular Surgeon’s Journey: Where Skill Meets Compassion · 40 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 5In this episode, Julia sits down with Dr. Velazquez, a vascular surgeon at WFUSM, for an inside look at her journey into the field and the day-to-day life of caring for patients…
- Deep Dive into Residency: General Surgery Edition · 40 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 4In this episode, Julia sits down with Dr. Wylie, a general surgery resident at Wake Forest School of Medicine, for an insightful conversation about training in surgery. From the…
- Nursing Leadership in Action: Conversations with DNP Students · 41 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 3In this episode, Julia sits down with two DNP students, Ann Faris and Andrew Blocker to explore the realities of advanced nursing education and practice. From navigating clinical…
- Deep Dive into Residency: Internal Medicine Edition · 34 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 2In this episode, Julia sits down with Dr. Corey Williams, a third-year Internal Medicine resident at Wake Forest, for a deep dive into IM residency. From the steep learning curve…
- Starting Med School: What I Wish I Knew (ft. Rosemary Colen) · 35 min · Kausi 4 Jakso 1In this episode, Julia sits down with Rosemary Colen, a second-year medical student at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, for an open and candid conversation about the…
- Welcome to Season 4 · 1 min · Kausi 4Welcome to Season 4 of Deacon Dialogues! This season, we welcome back Julia Henault and Alex Riddell to the mic as they host a variety of conversations centered around culture…
- Student Spotlight: Cady Elredy’s Journey to PA School · 30 min · Kausi 3 Jakso 10From MBA to motherhood to medicine — Cady’s journey to PA school is anything but traditional. In this episode, Julia chats with Wake Forest University School of Medicine 2nd-year…
- Pearce in the Peaks: A Medical Student’s Summer in Nepal · 23 min · Kausi 3 Jakso 9Alex sat down with second year student Pearce Hyatt to discuss his clinical experience in Nepal this past summer. From navigating funding and finding the opportunity, to the…
- Grounded in Care: Inside the DEAC Foot & Ankle Clinic · 12 min · Kausi 3 Jakso 8In this episode, Alex sits down with third year student, Lucy Lawrence, to unpack the DEAC Foot & Ankle Clinic. What does the clinic do? How does the clinic operate? What does…
- The Road to Residency: Advice from 4th-Year Med Students · 48 min · Kausi 3 Jakso 7Preparing for residency? We’ve got you covered. In this episode, Julia chats with three 4th-year medical students—Lucas Klever (Anesthesiology), Natalie DeRoche (Family…
- Where Medicine Meets Movement: Inside the WiSDM Conference 2025 · 30 min · Kausi 3 Jakso 6What happens when the worlds of medicine and movement collide? In this episode, Julia sits down with Dr. David Popoli, activity director of the Winston-Salem Dance Medicine…
- Power to the Pupils: A look into Student Government at WFUSM with David Thole · 28 min · Kausi 3 Jakso 5With Student Government elections on the horizon for the class of 2029, Alex talked with Class of 2028 President, David Thole. What is the Student Government Association? What do…
- Exploring the White Coat with Dr. Roy Strowd · 15 min · Kausi 3 Jakso 4In honor of medical schools kicking off across the country, Alex sits down with Dr. Roy Strowd to unpack the rich history, enduring symbolism, and evolving role of the White Coat…







