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Sevo Sistas

Are you curious or interested in anesthesia and you a woman, person of color or otherwise do not fit the stereotypical image of what an anesthesiologist is "supposed" to look like? Are you confused as to what an anesthesiologist even does? Then this show is for you! We will discuss what life is like on the other side of the blue drape for us- such as the flow of an average day, the issues most relevant to us, and tips on being a part of this amazing yet misunderstood field!

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Update frequency
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Average duration
19 minutes
Episodes
99
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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I Matched in Anesthesiology After Failing the First Time: Here's the Plan I Followed – Part 2 w/ Dr. Nkiruka Lauretta Nwangene

I Matched in Anesthesiology After Failing the First Time: Here's the Plan I Followed – Part 2 w/ Dr. Nkiruka Lauretta Nwangene

🧵 Episode Highlights

  • 🎯 Lauretta reflects on her unmatched cycle and lays out her strategy for a successful second try.
  • 📬 Reached out to programs after matching into a TY year to request rotations and s…
00:20:01  |   Mon 05 May 2025
From Rejection to Residency: A non American IMG’s Anesthesiology Comeback w/ Dr. Nkiruka Lauretta Nwangene Part 1

From Rejection to Residency: A non American IMG’s Anesthesiology Comeback w/ Dr. Nkiruka Lauretta Nwangene Part 1

In this episode:

  • Dr. Elisha Peterson opens the season with an honest talk for students who didn’t match into anesthesiology
  • Special guest Dr. Nkiruka Lauretta Nwangene shares her journey — from banking…
00:17:57  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
Going to ASA Conference this year?

Going to ASA Conference this year?

American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Conference. 

Key Takeaways:

  • ASA Conference Highlights: Dr. Peterson will be attending and encourages others to come along, highlighting events to check out.
  • You …
00:01:54  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
Overcoming Barriers and Building Your Personal Brand as a Physician with Dr. Alopi Patel

Overcoming Barriers and Building Your Personal Brand as a Physician with Dr. Alopi Patel

Episode Overview: In this empowering episode of Sevo Sistas, Dr. Elisha Peterson wraps up the series with Dr. Alopi Patel, co-host of the "Hurt by the Female Pain Docs" podcast. Dr. Patel shares her …

00:18:27  |   Mon 19 Aug 2024
Breaking Barriers in Anesthesiology and the Power of Social Media with Dr. Alopi Patel, Part 1

Breaking Barriers in Anesthesiology and the Power of Social Media with Dr. Alopi Patel, Part 1

In this empowering episode of Sevo Sistas , the host is joined by Dr. Alopi Patel, a trailblazing anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist. Dr. Patel shares her inspiring journey into medicine, …

00:19:30  |   Mon 12 Aug 2024
Lost as to how to Match in Anesthesiology? Strategies for Matching as a DO with Dr. Alanna Gordon

Lost as to how to Match in Anesthesiology? Strategies for Matching as a DO with Dr. Alanna Gordon

Welcome back to Sevo Sistas, the podcast where we demystify and diversify the field of anesthesiology, all within the duration of an anesthesia break. In this week's episode, we conclude our insightf…

00:26:00  |   Mon 29 Jul 2024
Im a DO, Can I Match in Anesthesiology?  How I did it with Dr. Alanna Gordon, Part 1

Im a DO, Can I Match in Anesthesiology? How I did it with Dr. Alanna Gordon, Part 1

Welcome back to Sevo Sistas, the podcast dedicated to demystifying and diversifying the field of anesthesiology, all within the duration of an anesthesia break. This week, Dr. Peterson will delve int…

00:21:00  |   Mon 22 Jul 2024
Part 2: I failed Step 2, Did not Match, Did not SOAP, and Im going to Yale Anesthesiology Residency w/ Dr. Julisha Patten

Part 2: I failed Step 2, Did not Match, Did not SOAP, and Im going to Yale Anesthesiology Residency w/ Dr. Julisha Patten

In this compelling follow-up episode of Sevo Sistas, we continue our conversation with Dr. Julisha Patten. Dr. Patten shares her inspiring journey of overcoming significant academic challenges to ach…

00:21:55  |   Mon 01 Jul 2024
I failed Step 2, Did not Match, Did not SOAP, and Im going to Yale Anesthesiology Residency. From Military to Budding Anesthesiologist w/ Dr. Julisha Patten, Part 1

I failed Step 2, Did not Match, Did not SOAP, and Im going to Yale Anesthesiology Residency. From Military to Budding Anesthesiologist w/ Dr. Julisha Patten, Part 1

In this inspiring episode of Sevo Sistas, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Dr. Julisha Patten, who defied numerous challenges on her path to becoming an anesthesiology resident at Yale. Dr.…

00:18:27  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
How to Create Your Dream Board of Advisors

How to Create Your Dream Board of Advisors

Finding mentors, creating that relationship can be intimidating

but it does not have to be. 

Listen for how you can create your dream mentoring relationships.

Have a burning question? A concern? A contr…

00:10:17  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
Tips to being a Networking Boss and my Matching Journey as an IMG with Dr. Chuma Azoba

Tips to being a Networking Boss and my Matching Journey as an IMG with Dr. Chuma Azoba

Are you confused about what networking is?

How to do it?

Dr. Chuma  Azoba walks us through practical action items that you can take to be a networking boss

Twitter: @ChumaAzoba

Have a burning question? A…

00:27:17  |   Tue 28 May 2024
Im an IMG & I matched in Anesthesiology this past Match Cycle. How I did it with Dr. Chuma Azoba, Part 1

Im an IMG & I matched in Anesthesiology this past Match Cycle. How I did it with Dr. Chuma Azoba, Part 1

In this episode, Dr. Chuma Azoba, a graduate of St. George's Medical School walks us through

-his journey to medicine and anesthesia
-the challenges of going to medical school abroad
-how to navigate ob…

00:16:02  |   Mon 20 May 2024
Part2: From Academia to Entrepreneurship & opportunity for those interested in medicine

Part2: From Academia to Entrepreneurship & opportunity for those interested in medicine

In the enlightening episode of the Black Doctors Podcast featuring Dr. Elisha Peterson, listeners are invited into the inspiring journey of a triple board-certified anesthesiologist renowned for her …

00:30:29  |   Mon 13 May 2024
Part 1:  My Interview on the Black Doctors Podcast

Part 1: My Interview on the Black Doctors Podcast

In the enlightening episode of the Black Doctors Podcast featuring Dr. Elisha Peterson, listeners are invited into the inspiring journey of a triple board-certified anesthesiologist renowned for her …

00:29:56  |   Mon 06 May 2024
An Anesthesiologist's journey into Real Estate- Part 2

An Anesthesiologist's journey into Real Estate- Part 2

You dont have to hustle and grind your entire life to make money. 

What if you made even more money working smarter not harder?

In this episode, we discuss
-why I left academic medicine

-the pros and cha…

00:28:54  |   Mon 29 Apr 2024
An Anesthesiologist's journey into Real Estate- Part 1

An Anesthesiologist's journey into Real Estate- Part 1

Ever thought about making money while you sleep?  or even just sheltering your income from taxes?

I was a guest on the Real Estate Mogul MD podcast 
https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/real-estate-mo…

00:33:13  |   Mon 22 Apr 2024
Spring Break!

Spring Break!

We are on spring break this week!  Use this as an opportunity to catch up on prior episodes and I look forward to discussing new topics with you next week! 


Have a burning question? A concern? A contr…

00:00:57  |   Mon 15 Apr 2024
The Dark Side of Anesthesiology...

The Dark Side of Anesthesiology...

Everything has a dark side. 

Anesthesiology has a few.  

Its still a great field but you should enter with eyes wide open. 

Anesthesiology is #1 for
-highest burnout rate of all specialties
-highest suici…

00:14:40  |   Mon 08 Apr 2024
What happens if OR anesthesiology isnt for you?  How I created a unique pain practice w/ Dr. Candice Williams

What happens if OR anesthesiology isnt for you? How I created a unique pain practice w/ Dr. Candice Williams

Discover the transformative power of resilience and passion as Dr. Candice Williams shares her inspiring journey of navigating the complexities of medicine while pursuing her love for music and heali…

00:22:36  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
How to navigate the loss of parent, an imperfect deans letter, and racism in medical school & residency w/ Musician & Pain MD Dr. Candice Williams. Stepping stones to Her Creation of Music as Medicine Part 1

How to navigate the loss of parent, an imperfect deans letter, and racism in medical school & residency w/ Musician & Pain MD Dr. Candice Williams. Stepping stones to Her Creation of Music as Medicine Part 1

Did you ever wonder how a passion for music could harmonize with a career in medicine?

Join us in this episode as we dive into the extraordinary journey of Dr. Candice Williams, an anesthesiology pain…

00:21:43  |   Mon 25 Mar 2024
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