Medical Exporations
Curious about the real world of medicine beyond textbooks and headlines? Want to become a future physician?
Medical Explorations is a student-led podcast where aspiring physician and health advocate Justin Yon interviews professionals across a range of medical specialties: from general surgery to health policy. Each episode dives into personal stories, career journeys, and pressing issues shaping modern healthcare, offering unfiltered insights for students, pre-meds, and anyone passionate about the future of medicine.
Whether you're navigating your own medical path or just fascinated by what happens behind hospital doors, this podcast gives you the conversations and clarity you won’t find in a classroom.
Medical Exporations
Internal Affairs: Internal Medicine with Dr. Catalina
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In this episode of Medical Explorations, host Justin Yon sits down with Dr. Gabriel Catalina, co-director of AtlantiCare’s Perioperative Medicine Department, to explore how careful preoperative planning can minimize surgical risks and improve patient outcomes. Drawing on a career that spans Yale training, private practice, and leadership in perioperative care, Dr. Catalina shares insights on the evolving role of internal medicine in the surgical journey. Along the way, we get a glimpse into his personal life as a husband, father of three, athlete, and mentor to the next generation of physicians.