In the Media
Diplomate Spotlight in The American Board of Preventative Medicine, 2023
Humanities and Healing: An Arts in Medicine Journal, 2022
I was featured in the Berks County Medical Society Medical Record, 2020
Interview with Erika Funke, WVIA, 2016
Living a Life of Service, Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal, 2015
Podcasts
Medicine, Music, and Literature: an interview with Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH, 2022
During this 30-minute interview on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner, I discuss how music and creative writing can enhance the practice of medicine. I also share my experiences with the piano and ukulele.
“Stop Trying to Be Normal,” Stories to Inspire with Natalie King, 2022
In this video, I talk with Natalie King about the lessons I learned through my years of studying for two doctorates including the importance of creativity and art in counterbalancing the academia of medicine with music and my experience being a minority in a male-dominated world.
Healer Heal Yourself, Reduce Burnout, Discover Your Creativity While You Heal Others, 2021
Dr. Hisla Bates, MD, explores the intersection of Creativity, Art, and Medicine. I share how I got into addiction medicine and how I express myself creatively.
The Gold Connection: A Gold Foundation Podcast
The Gold Connection shares stories of humanism in healthcare, as well as tools and lessons for students, clinicians, and leaders. In this interview, I share my many experiences with the Gold Foundation, from participating as a dentist-turned-medical student to her Gold Student Summer Fellowship and more.
Do Creativity and Artistry Exist in Medicine?
In this podcast dedicated to financial freedom for physicians, I discuss how we can harness creativity and artistry to further enhance the patient experience.
Health4Naija is a Health Education platform, that brings useful health content & knowledge for the purpose of healthier people and global communities. In this podcast, Dr. Ngozi Onuoha and I discuss teaching and learning in music and medicine.
The Amazing World of Butterflies, a Photobook
This brief introduction to the world of butterflies includes highlights of various species, a description of their life cycle, and stunning photographs. It will inspire you to learn even more about butterflies and perhaps even start a butterfly-friendly garden of your own!
