Dr. Olapeju Simoyan sat down with host Robin Costenbader-Jacobson on BCTV to discuss her wide-ranging career and creative passions. The interview delves into her work as a musician, photographer, and author, exploring how these pursuits intersect with her professional life in addiction medicine.

Aired: December 6, 2024

Dr. Olapeju Simoyan was featured on PBS/NPR WVIA Public Media’s ArtScene with Erika Funke, where she shared stories from her book, I Played My Best for Him: The Inspiring Stories Behind The Little Drummer Boy & Other Christmas Favorites. She also discussed the accompanying CD/album and her creative process.

Released: December 2024

Dr. Olapeju Simoyan shares about her CD of Christmas music and a book exploring the histories of some of our favorite carols as well as a devotional booklet to aid in personal development. Addiction medicine is her calling as she works with clients to slow down, recall the life cycle of the butterfly, and reflect on the process of growth to stay grounded.

Released: November 2024

Dr. Olapeju Simoyan is a physician who strongly believes in bridging the gap between science and art. A result of COVID inspired Peju in 2021 to focus on the “positive aspects of otherwise negative situations": deeper relationships and technology that allowed communication and work from home. She offers, "I found inspiration in working together through difficult times."

Dr. Peju Simoyan joins Chris Munce on the Choralosophy podcast to explore the powerful connections between music, mental health, and medicine. She shares insights on music therapy for chronic pain, the neural links between learning and addiction, and how musical training fosters growth and healing.

Released: November 2024

In this talk, Bridge Over Troubled Water: Harnessing the Power of Music, Art, and the Humanities for Better Health, Dr. Peju Simoyan discusses the role of music, art, and the humanities in promoting physical and mental well-being. Presented at The Schemel Forum in October 2024, Dr. Simoyan highlights how creative disciplines can be used to support health and healing, offering a thoughtful perspective on their potential benefits in healthcare.

Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH, announces the launch of her highly anticipated album and book, centered around 13 beloved Christmas songs and their rich history.

Released: 10.04.2024

The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) Music and Medicine and Humanities Committee members have delighted us at several AMWA conferences with their engaging presentations and performances. In September, the “quartet” of four physicians embarked on playing to an international audience. Drs. Mary Rorro, Sydelle Ross, Olapeju Simoyan and Lisa Wong were invited to Berlin, Germany…

The AMWA Music and Medicine Working Group partnered with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) for the event, Empowering Mentorship: Championing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and the Arts in Medicine. The event celebrated the diverse mentoring pathways leading to medical leadership and the medical humanities and medicine.

Released: July 29, 2024

Dr. Olapeju Simoyan, a member of the founding faculty of the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in
Scranton, speaking about the second edition of her book "Scranton, A Place to Call Home."

Released: 12.05.2023

Dr. Simoyan discussed how we must recognize the importance of humanism in healthcare, in this national crisis in healthcare and always.

Released: August 2023

During this 30-minute interview on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner, Dr. Simoyan discusses how music and creative writing can enhance the practice of medicine. She also shares her experiences with the piano and ukulele.

Released: 11.27.2022

The AMWA Music and Medicine Committee joined with Rutgers University Women’s Health Institute is pleased to share our Humanities and Healing: An Arts in Medicine Journal. An artistic showcase of AMWA students and physicians.

Released: 10.17.2022

Dr. Simoyan was named the American Board of Preventive Medicine diplomate spotlight for October 2022. She graciously answered their questions about how she connects the arts and medicine, her journey to an impactful career, and much more.

Released: October 2022

In this video, Dr. Simoyan talks with Natalie King about the lessons she has learned through years of studying for two doctorates, including the importance of creativity and art in counterbalancing the academia of medicine with music and her experience being a minority in a male-dominated world.

Released: 05.21.2022

Dr. Hisla Bates, MD, explores the intersection of Creativity, Art, and Medicine. Dr. Simoyan shares how she got into addiction medicine and how she expresses her creatively.

Released: 10.30.2021

The Gold Connection shares stories of humanism in healthcare and tools and lessons for students, clinicians, and leaders. In this interview, Dr. Simoyan shares her experiences with the Gold Foundation, from participating as a dentist-turned-medical student to her Gold Student Summer Fellowship, and more.

Released: 09.14.2021

In this podcast dedicated to financial freedom for physicians, Dr. Simoyan discusses how we can harness creativity and artistry to enhance the patient experience further.

Released: 08.05.2021

Health4Naija is a Health Education platform that brings useful health content and knowledge to promote healthier people and global communities. In this podcast, Dr. Ngozi Onuoha and Dr. Simoyan discuss teaching and learning in music and medicine.

Released: 05.28.2021

The Berks County Medical Society welcomes its newest member, Dr. Simoyan in a newsletter feature.

Released: Fall 2020

Dr. Simoyan talks about her photographic collection, "Scranton: A Place to Call Home - The Electric City at 150."

Released: 08.05.2016

Dr. Simoyan, one of the 2015 Top 25 Women in Business, is featured in Living a Life of Service, an article published by Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal.

Released: March 2015