On this episode of the Focus, the Drs. Washington will give an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in for this valuable information. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of y...

On this episode of the Plug, the Drs. Washington discuss career planning considerations in medical school, residency, and early career. These are tools that can help you throughout your journey. Tune in for this valuable information. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not int...

On this episode of the Story, the Drs. Washington close out Season 2 with a heavy topic: the reality of being an African American physician in America. Did you know that African Americans make up about 13% of the American population but only about 5% of its physician workforce? Join this discussion as the Drs. Washington discuss stories from their journeys in medicine. Here they begin to tackle the difficult task shifting the culture of medicine and improving diversity in the field. Music i...

On this episode, the Drs. Washington discuss asthma and allergies. May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness month. Tune in to learn about asthma and allergy signs and symptoms and treatment. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advi...

Join the Drs. Washington as they give a crash course about what to expect as a new intern and give tips on how to make sure you have a successful transition into this new role! Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatmen...

Join the Drs. Washington as they speak with Dr. Tyree Winters, a Pediatrician who is currently serving as Pediatric Residency Program Director at Atlantic Health Systems' Goryeb Children's Hospital in New Jersey and President of the National Osteopathic Medical Association. Tune in to hear as he discusses his life, career, and future goals! Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views ...

On this episode, the Drs. Washington discuss the importance of organ donation in celebration of National Donate Life Month. Tune in to learn about why organ donation is so important and how you can get involved! Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medi...

On this episode, the Drs. Washington provide tips and insight on the infamous 'Match.' This process can be daunting, but with a bit of information going into it, we help to demystify the process. Listen in for more details. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for pro...

Join the Drs. Washington as they speak with Dr. Robert Rusher, an intensivist and pulmonologist as he discusses his life, career, and future goals! Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of y...

Join the Drs. Washington and a special guest, Janae Roberts to discuss Multiple Sclerosis! Janae has multiple sclerosis and joins our podcast to give a patient perspective. March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and we want to bring awareness to our listeners about this complex disease. Also to learn more about the Illmatics support group for African American women with Multiple Sclerosis, check out https://www.weareillmatic.com/about-us. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-n...

On this episode, the Drs. Washington provide their experience and tips for the USMLE Step 2, the second part of the medical licensing examinations. Tune in to hear more about our experience with this exam, along with tips on how to make the new exam changes work to your benefit. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The&nb...

On this bonus episode, the Drs. Washington are pleased to host the discussion about Inequities in Nephrology in the 2022 NephMadness Podcrawl! They are joined by guest experts Dr. Dinushika Mohottige and Dr. Katie Rizzolo who break down this complicated but critically important topic! Tune in to learn more about what drives health inequity! For more details about NephMadness and this region, check out http://nephmadness.com/podcrawl. There you will also find details about other regions in th...

Join the Drs. Washington as they speak with Dr. Valentine Gibson, an anesthesiologist as he discusses his life, career, and future goals! Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physic...

Join the Drs. Washington as they discuss nutrition and healthy eating! There's a lot to learn and this is just a preview. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qu...

Join the Drs. Washington as they discuss preparing for the residency interview cycle! On this episode, they discuss how to construct an application that will stand out from the rest and give tips for successful interview prep that will set you up for success! Check out AAMC's website (www.aamc.org/cim) for more guidance on choosing a medical specialty and preparing for the residency application cycle. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. Al...

Join the Drs. Washington as we discuss a few African American History makers in Medicine! We will highlight a small group of African Americans who paved the way in difficult times. We owe our success to their courage! Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for profe...

On this episode, the Drs. Washington place a spotlight on American Heart Month and the Go Red for Women campaign, both celebrated annually in February. Join this discussion as they focus on heart disease in women, risk factors for this disease, and ways to decrease the risk of heart disease. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of ou...

On this episode, the Drs. Washington talk about ways to maximize fourth year of medical school. Tune in to hear tips and tricks on how to make the most of the last year of medical school including some Step 1/2 strategy and ways to arrange away electives and residency interviews. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The...

Join the Drs. Washington as they speak with Dr. Kecia Gaither, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist and OB/Gyn in New York, as she discusses her life, career, and future goals! Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment...

On this episode, the Drs. Washington discuss the topic of COVID-19. Now with the newest variant, Omicron, there's much to discuss regarding the development of dangerous variants and the importance of vaccinations. Music is from single “Alright” by Mississippi-native, Mike Burton on his album Soulful. All rights reserved. Available on iTunes. Our views are our own and do not represent those of our employers. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional me...