Less Than 3%

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  The Real Reason Patients Don't Trust Doctors 04.09.2026 15min

  Trust is the foundation of the physician-patient relationship, yet many patients across the country have lost confidence in physicians and the healthcare system. In this episode, James Charpentier explores the factors driving physician distrust and practical solutions for strengthening the relationship between patients and healthcare professionals.References:1. Cultural Competence in Health Care: Is it important for people with chronic conditions? - Health Policy Institute. (2019, February 13). Health Policy Institute. https://hpi.georgetown.edu/cultural/2. Goodfolk. (2024, May 28). The legacy of the Tuskegee study. Harvard Global Health Institute. https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/the-legacy-of-the-tuskegee-study/3. Shukla, M., Schilt-Solberg, M., & Gibson-Scipio, W. (2025). Medical Mistrust: a Concept Analysis. Nursing Reports, 15(3), 103. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15030103
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  Medicine, Music, and Matching Into Plastic Surgery w/ Dr. Palak Oza 07.08.2026 45min

  Medicine often demands everything—but finding space for personal passions can make the journey more meaningful. In this episode, James Charpentier sits down with Dr. Palak Oza to explore how her love of music and the arts has influenced her career and perspective as she transitions into plastic surgery.
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  Your ZIP Code Is Killing You (Here's Why) 03.07.2026 18min

  Your ZIP code may be one of the most powerful predictors of your health. In this episode, James Charpentier examines how factors like income and food availability can shape health outcomes—and why two communities just miles apart can experience vastly different realities.References:1. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Home of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Accessed June 11, 2026. https://odphp.health.gov/2. Cuncic J. What are food deserts, and how do they impact health? Medical News Today. Published January 16, 2026. Accessed June 11, 2026. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-are-food-deserts#typical-populations3. Jalili C, Moosavian SP, Awlqadr FH, et al. The association of food insecurity and risk of mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of large-scale cohorts. Nutrients. 2025;17(11):1937. doi:10.3390/nu171119374. Kelli HM, Hammadah M, Ahmed H, et al. Association between living in food deserts and cardiovascular risk. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2017;10(9). doi:10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.116.0035325. Mozaffarian D. Food insecurity and poor health: unraveling the mechanisms, informing better solutions. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2025;18(2):e011743. doi:10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.124.0117436. Odoms-Young A, Brown AG, Agurs-Collins T, Glanz K. Food insecurity, neighborhood food environment, and health disparities: state of the science, research gaps and opportunities. Am J Clin Nutr. 2024;119(3):850-861. doi:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.0197. Odoms-Young A, Bruce MA. Examining the impact of structural racism on food insecurity. Fam Community Health. 2018;41(Suppl 2):S3-S6. doi:10.1097/FCH.0000000000000183
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  How to Study, Success in Residency, and Internal Medicine with Dr. Justin Mirville 02.05.2026 1h 5min

  The journey to becoming a physician is full of transitions that make it crucial to learn how to grow along the way. In this episode, James Charpentier is joined by Dr. Justin Mirville as they discuss his path to becoming a 2nd year resident and what thriving in residency looks like.
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  Physician Distrust, Pediatric Surgery, and EMS Stories with Lillian Lee 25.04.2026 29min

  With many people feeling distrustful of the healthcare system, it is important to establish connection between caretakers and communities. In this episode, James Charpentier is joined by Lillian Lee as she discusses her impact in the community as an EMT and how other medical students can help bridge this gap.
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  The Truth about Caffeine in Student Life 21.12.2024 11min

  Caffeine is a staple in the daily routines of many, especially students across the country. But what are the real effects of this popular stimulant? In this episode, James Charpentier dives into the possible health benefits and risks associated with caffeine consumption, both in the short term and the long term. Whether you're a coffee lover or just looking to stay awake during study sessions, this episode is for you.Resources:Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Military Nutrition Research. Pharmacology of Caffeine. In: Caffeine for the Sustainment of Mental Task Performance: Formulations for Military Operations. National Academies Press; 2001. Accessed June 10, 2026. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK223808/ Plumber N, Majeed M, Ziff S, Thomas SE, Bolla SR, Gorantla VR. Stimulant usage by medical students for cognitive enhancement: a systematic review. Cureus. 2021;13(5):e15163. doi:10.7759/cureus.15163 Bertasi RAO, Humeda Y, Battista A, et al. Caffeine intake and mental health in college students. Cureus. 2021;13(4):e14313. doi:10.7759/cureus.14313
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  Child Psychiatry, Patient Connection, and Holistic Care w/ Dr. Akeem Marsh 23.11.2024 1h 2min

  The field of mental health continues to gain significance in the eyes of many, and psychiatry allows physicians to care for patients in this area. In this episode, James Charpentier is joined by Dr. Akeem Marsh to discuss his journey into psychiatry and how he addresses certain barriers and obstacles to the mental health of his patients.
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  Residency, Classroom vs Clinic, and Memorable Patient Stories with Dr. Chad Henry 19.10.2024 45min

  Residency is a pivotal step along the medical journey, as physicians take on the responsibility of managing their own patients and embrace the challenges of life as doctors. In this episode, James Charpentier is joined by Dr. Chad Henry to discuss his greatest lessons learned in his first year as a physician, and what it looks like to transition from the med school classroom into the clinic.
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  Conquering First Year, Challenges, and Improving Community Health with Mohammed Kadir 07.09.2024 30min

  Community health is an aspect of healthcare that applies not only to individual patients, but entire populations and cultures. In this episode, James Charpentier is joined by Mohammed Kadir to discuss strategies for overcoming med school and how to provide a higher standard of healthcare for underserved communities.
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  What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Med School // LTTP S2 E24 03.08.2024 15min

  Medical school is a journey filled with obstacles and challenges, and it is important for medical students to approach it with the right mindset. In this episode, James Charpentier discusses some tips he has for med students in dealing with this process and lessons he has learned along the way.
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  Pre-Med, Women of Color in Medicine, and Making an Impact with Fatimah Coppin 05.07.2024 17min

  Navigating the path to becoming a physician entails overcoming academic hurdles, such as successfully completing undergraduate studies as a pre-med. In this episode, James Charpentier is accompanied by Fatimah Coppin, as they discuss the significance of women in color in the medical field and how she plans to make an impact in healthcare.
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  Careers in Medicine: What I Learned in My First Semester 08.06.2024 29min

  Becoming a physician is only one part of the journey, with there being a plethora of different specialties of doctors in the United States. In this episode, James Charpentier discusses a few of the many types of physicians, and he invites his listeners to take part in the interactive discussion. See references for this episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1akKQB6ROb1DP2idyV93JxEnq9X5ayX_H88lMH4D-NIM/edit?usp=sharing
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  Balancing School and Life, Specialties, and Secrets to Success with Benjamin Gay 17.05.2024 46min

  One of the biggest challenges many students deal with is how to balance priorities in school with all the other parts of life that matter. In this episode, James Charpentier is joined by Benjamin Gay as they discuss Benjamin's journey in setting priorities straight and achieving success in his first year of medical school.
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  Precision Medicine and Patient Care 04.05.2024 11min

  Some of the more recent advances in healthcare are the shift toward more personalized care and the influx of technology. Precision medicine is a newer form of medicine that uses both of these advances. In this episode, James Charpentier discusses how precision medicine is shaping the future and healthcare and what this means for the care of patients in underserved communities. References: National Cancer Institute. "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms." Available from: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/precision-medicine. WebMD. "Traditional vs. Precision Medicine: How They Differ." 2022. Available from: https://www.webmd.com/cancer/precision-vs-traditional-medicine. Mestrovic, Tomislav, and Viktorija Kuna. "Precision Medicine, AI, and the Future of Personalized Health Care." PMC. 2021. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7877825/. Harvard Medical School. "Precision-Driven Health Equity." 2020. Available from: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/precision-driven-health-equity. Targeted Oncology. "Despite Advances in Precision Medicine, Disparities Persist." 2020. Available from: https://www.targetedonc.com/view/despite-advances-in-precision-medicine-disparities-persist.
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  Finishing Medical School, Emergency Medicine, and Mentorship w/ Edem Adika 20.04.2024 33min

  Medical school is a long and challenging journey for many students across the country, and there are plenty of life lessons to learn along the way. In this episode, James Charpentier is accompanied by Edem Adika, a fourth year medical student, as they talk about things he has learned from his entire medical school journey and what has led him to the field of Emergency Medicine.
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  Why Diversity in Healthcare Matters 06.04.2024 24min

  One of the most emphasized topics on the podcast is increasing diversity in healthcare and caring for diverse and underserved communities. But what makes this so important? In this episode, James Charpentier discusses the issue of health disparities in the medical field and the role of diversity in dealing with this problem. References: AB. "Patient-Physician Racial Concordance and the Perceived Quality and Use of Health Care." Archives of Internal Medicine. Accessed July 8, 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10326942/. McFarling, Usha Lee. "In Counties with More Black Doctors, Black People Live Longer, 'astonishing' Study Finds." STAT, May 3, 2023. https://www.statnews.com/2023/04/14/black-doctors-primary-care-life-expectancy-mortality/. Nadeau, Sarah, Madia Coleman, Julia Cusick, Vice President, Madeline Shepherd, Director, Emma Lofgren, Peter Gordon, et al. "Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity." Center for American Progress, June 27, 2023. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/health-disparities-race-ethnicity/. "Patient-Centered Communication, Ratings of Care, and Concordance of Patient and Physician Race." Annals of Internal Medicine. Accessed July 8, 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14644893/. Rivero, Enrique. "Proportion of Black Physicians in U.S. Has Changed Little in 120 Years, UCLA Research Finds." UCLA, April 20, 2021. https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/proportion-black-physicians-little-change. Weiner, Stacy. "Black Men Make up Less than 3% of Physicians. That Requires Immediate Action, Say Leaders in Academic Medicine." AAMC, November 23, 2020. https://www.aamc.org/news/black-men-make-less-3-physicians-requires-immediate-action-say-leaders-academic-medicine.
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  Fitness, Training, and Taking Your Health to the Next Level w/ Mark Jean Pierre 23.03.2024 44min

  Devoting time to fitness and exercise is one of the most crucial parts of improving one's health and wellness. In this episode, James Charpentier is accompanied by Mark Jean Pierre, trainer and founder of MarkMyBodyFitness, as they discuss the role of personal training and fitness alongside medicine in helping health outcomes.
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  Cultural Competence and its Future in Healthcare 02.03.2024 17min

  Physicians need to be able to effectively understand and connect with each of their patients, and personalizing care is a crucial way to do so. In this episode, James Charpentier discusses how the concept of cultural competence can impact the way physicians treat patients and the role this plays in the future of healthcare. References: Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. "How to Improve Cultural Competence in Health Care." Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Available from: https://publichealth.tulane.edu/blog/cultural-competence-in-health-care/#:~:text=What%20Is%20Cultural%20Competence%20in,attitudes%2C%20values%2C%20and%20behaviors. Vasanwala, Rashida Farhad Dr., Amos Lim, et al. "The impact of patient-centered care on health outcomes in adolescents living with diabetes." Patient Experience Journal. Available from: https://pxjournal.org/journal/vol9/iss1/8/. Medical News Today. "Western vs. Eastern medicine: What to know." Medical News Today. Available from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/western-vs-eastern-medicine#western-vs-eastern. Welkin Health. "How to Improve Patient Care Quality." Welkin Health. Available from: https://welkinhealth.com/patient-centered-care/.
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  Being an Unorthodox Student, Lessons From Med School, and Overcoming Pressure w/ Dominic Daniraim 17.02.2024 34min

  Medical students often have to face the challenge of preparing for major tests, such as Step 1, Step 2, and others. Dealing with the pressure of preparing for these exams can be an obstacle for many of these students. In this episode, Dominic Daniraim joins James Charpentier to discuss how he overcame these challenges, being an unorthodox student, and being a Black man on the medical path.
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  How Strength Training Makes You a Better Student 27.01.2024 10min

  Strength training is a popular activity for its benefits on physical fitness. However, what often goes unmentioned is the positive impact it can have on mental health, particularly for students. In this episode, James Charpentier discusses the ways in which strength training can enhance cognitive performance, ultimately helping academic success. References: Knowing Neurons. "How Weight Lifting Gets the Brain in Shape." Knowing Neurons; 2022. Available from: https://knowingneurons.com/blog/2022/03/01/how-weight-lifting-gets-the-brain-in-shape/#:~:text=As%20muscles%20increase%20in%20strength,impairment%20and%20even%20cognitive%20decline. University of Sydney. "Strength Training Can Help Protect the Brain from Degeneration." University of Sydney; 2020. Available from: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/02/11/strength-training-can-help-protect-the-brain-from-degeneration.html. University of Alabama at Birmingham. "Weightlifting Could Improve Cognition, According to New Study." University of Alabama at Birmingham; 2019. Available from: https://www.uab.edu/news/research/item/10251-weightlifting-could-improve-cognition-according-to-new-study#:~:text=Attention%2C%20reasoning%20and%20memory%20could,University%20of%20Alabama%20at%20Birmingham. Medical News Today. "22 Brain Exercises to Improve Memory, Cognition, and Creativity." Medical News Today. Available from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/22-brain-exercises-to-improve-memory-cognition-and-creativity.