Tammy Lester

Dr. Tess McClenahan, a recent graduate of UMHS, discusses her upcoming residency in anesthesiology at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. She explains that her interest in anesthesiology was influenced by her father, who was a nurse anesthetist. Dr. McClenahan describes a typical day for an anesthesiologist, which involves preparing the operating room, reviewing patient histories, administering medications, and monitoring patients during surgery. On June 17, 2024, Dr. McClenahan was recently a panelist on the webinar "UMHS Celebrates Pride: Insights and Advice from LGBTQ+ Physicians": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPVd1DZFIFM Read more here: https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/tess-mcclenahan-23 from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWDawDKpaS4 via UMHS YouTube Channel

Dr. Issa shares her personal experience with a child neurologist as a child when she had a brain tumor and how it inspired her to pursue a career in the field. Dr. Issa said that child neurologists focus on managing brain development and conditions such as ADHD, autism, and epilepsy in children, while adult neurologists focus on conditions such as stroke and dementia in adults. She expresses her interest in conducting research during her residency, particularly in areas such as epilepsy triggers and the impact of environmental factors on brain development. Dr. Issa also discusses the importance of choosing a field that one is passionate about and offers advice to prospective students considering child neurology as a career. She praises UMHS for its caring and supportive environment and acknowledges the need for more child neurologists in the US healthcare system. from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UohghcAGYew via UMHS YouTube Channel

In honor of Pride Month, join us at 7 pm ET for a special webinar, "Insights and Advice from LGBTQ+ Physicians". Led by UMHS alumni Dr. Søren Estvold, MD, MPH; Jasmine Rivas, MD; and Tess McClenahan, MD. This presentation will address key considerations for working with LGBTQ+ patients, offer insights on creating a more inclusive healthcare landscape, and share advice for students interested in pursuing medicine. from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPVd1DZFIFM via UMHS YouTube Channel

Dr. Martin Tarzian, a UMHS 2023 graduate, discusses his upcoming 2024 residency in psychiatry at MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio. He said he initially wanted to be a surgeon but found his passion for psychiatry during a rotation in Danbury, Connecticut. He was inspired by the way patients with mental health issues communicated and spoke passionately about their experiences. Dr. Tarzian emphasizes that psychiatry is more than just prescribing medication; it involves a holistic approach to mental health, including therapy and listening to patients. He also discusses the non-falsifiable nature of psychiatry, which requires detective work to understand and treat patients. Dr. Tarzian shares his hopes for his residency, including being part of the psychoanalytic renaissance in medicine and getting involved in research on new psychiatric drugs. He also offers advice to prospective psychiatry students, emphasizing the importance of a diverse portfolio, education, and networking. Finally, he di