Join Texas Exes Dr. Latoya Smith and Dr. Richard Reddick as they invite listeners to navigate effective mentorship. Dr. Smith is the Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement and an Assistant Professor of Practice at The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Reddick is a professor of education, leadership and policy and associate Dean for equity, community engagement and outreach in the college of education at UT Austin. He also holds courtesy appointments in the African and African diaspora studies department, as well as Plan II honors. Not only are they UT Austin alumni, they also have shared experiences as Latin scholars with military backgrounds and steering multiple leadership roles at UT Austin.
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Episode 11: Exercise and Cancer
LCI Student Associate Brittney Fernandez discusses the use of exercise and physical therapy to better prepare cancer patients for treatment with Surgical Oncologist Declan Fleming, MD, FACS. Brittney also talks to Baylor Scott & White Institute of Rehab Center Manager Brittany Chesser, PT, DPT, CLT about her work and career in Physical Therapy, and specifically her work with cancer patients.
This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered by Harris Codini and Morgan Honaker.
Mid-Month Mini Episode: Enhancing Your Interviewing Skills Through Stories
In this episode, Patty Prado invites listeners to focus on the impact of their stories when interviewing with prospective employers. Patty is an Assistant Director of Leadership Development and Coaching in the Department of Medical Education at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.
This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered by Morgan Honaker.
Episode 10: Health Policy in Cancer
Every two years, the Texas State Legislature convenes to address topics such as education, civil rights, and health and human services. This month, Nick Smith-Stanley, MBA with the Livestrong Cancer Institutes, interviews Lisa Kirsch, MPAff, Senior Policy Director at UT Austin’s Dell Medical School, to discuss the important role health policy plays in providing access to healthcare and in supporting people with cancer.
Mid-Month Mini Episode: How to Read a Scholarly Journal Article
In this month’s Mini Episode, Farya Phillips, PhD, CCLS, at UT Austin Dell Medical School’s Department of Health Social Work, will break down the sections of a scholarly or peer-reviewed research article and how best to read them, so that you can read the latest scientific research with confidence!
Episode 9: Chemo Brain Facts and Fiction
Today we uncover the topic of Chemo Brain, the cognitive changes that often occur with cancer treatment. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Shelli Kesler, cognitive neuroscientist and associate professor in both the School of Nursing and the Department of Diagnostic Medicine at Dell Medical School here at the University of Texas at Austin.
Episode 7, Part 3: Expert Profile, Dr. Lailea Noel
In our final part of Episode 7, featuring discussions on health disparities and cancer, Kristen Wynn sits down with Lailea Noel, PhD, to hear more about her career path in social work, cancer and community research as well as words of wisdom and encouragement for our listening learners.
Mid-Month Mini Episode: Mindfulness
The third mid-month mini episode with Patty Prado, Assistant Director of Leadership Development and Coaching in the Department of Medical Education at The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School, challenges listeners to really examine what is to be present and understanding what it means to have a “beginner’s mind.”
Episode 7, Part 2: Expert Profile, Dr. Sanford Jeames, Cancer Research Advocate
In part 2 of Episode 7, after a discussion about health disparities and cancer in part 1, Kristen Wynn at LCI sits down with Dr. Sanford Jeames, DHA to hear about his fascinating career journey, his work in cancer research, and his insights for our listeners.
Mid-Month Mini Episode: Confident Communication
Welcome to our second Mid-Month Mini Episode! These shorter episodes, featured every other month, focus on professional and personal tools learners can use as they begin their careers. This month focuses on tools for communicating confidently, which includes working to understand and communicate your core values and authentic voice, with Patty Prado.