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  • Where Medicine Meets Movement: Inside the WiSDM Conference 2025
    Sep 2 2025
    What 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 Conference, to dive into the fascinating field of dance medicine.

    They explore the biomechanics behind dance, strategies for preventing and treating injuries, the unique physical and psychological challenges dancers face, and what’s in store for this year’s conference on September 19th.

    Whether you’re a clinician, a dancer, or simply curious about the intersection of art and science, this episode offers insights you won’t want to miss.

    https://northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/t3/courses-and-events/75298/winston-salem-dance-medicine-conference-2025-wisdm-2025

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    30 min
  • Power to the Pupils: A look into Student Government at WFUSM with David Thole
    Aug 29 2025
    With 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 they do? What does the future look like with two campuses and maintaining a Student Government Association?

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    28 min
  • Exploring the White Coat with Dr. Roy Strowd
    Aug 19 2025
    In 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 in medicine and at WFUSM. Plus, a special look at the White Coat Ceremony itself: a powerful rite of passage that marks the beginning of every medical student's journey.

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    15 min
  • Mindset, Methods, and Mastery with Suzanne Hawks
    Aug 15 2025
    Medical school is more than memorization — it’s about discovering how you learn best. In this episode, Julia sits down with Suzanne Hawks, Assistant Director for the CLASS (Center for Learning Access and Student Success) office at WFUSM, to share practical study techniques, realistic time management strategies, and mindset shifts to help students succeed and feel confident in their learning journey.

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    41 min
  • What are the Scholarly Concentrations and Scholarly Programs at Wake?
    Aug 6 2025
    What are the Certificate Programs at Wake? In this episode, Julia sits with Parker Bryant the MHA Pre-Clerkship Education Specialist in Medical Education and Jon Goforth the Director of Continuous Quality Improvement for WFUSM to discuss the improvements made for the concentrations and specialties offered here at the School of Medicine.

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    31 min
  • What is the Deacon Delegates Social Media Program?
    Jul 29 2025
    What is the Deacon Delegates Social Media Ambassador Program? In this episode, Alex sits with Social Media Strategist Audra Goforth to talk about the Deacon Delegates program and how a School of Medicine student can participate.

    Interested in learning more? Check out the program and apply here: https://school.wakehealth.edu/campus-and-community-life/student-life/deacon-delegates

    Questions? Email audra.goforth@advocatehealth.org to connect!

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    11 min
  • Welcome to Season 3
    Jul 29 2025
    Welcome to Season 3 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, opportunities, community, and academcis here at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

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    1 min
  • Touring the Charlotte Campus at The Pearl
    Jul 18 2025
    In this episode, Julia chats with Rosemary Colen as the two talk about their experience visiting the School of Medicine's second campus located at The Pearl in Charlotte, NC.

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    16 min