Aug. 13, 2024
How to become an Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Doctor - Interview
What’s up everyone! Today’s podcast guest is Dr. Kelechi R. Okoroha, a fellowship‐trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in Hip Arthroscopy and sports medicine. He also is one of the sports medicine team physicians for the Minnoesta Timberwolves. Hope you all enjoy listening to his inspiring story as he discuss his route to orthopedics.
Welcome to the new Mission to Medicine series called 'Exploring the non-traditional route to medical school.' This series of podcast episodes will highlight the stories and journeys of students who have had different experiences, challenges, and advice to share. We hope that these interviews will provide you with insight, refuel you, and inspire those who aspire to pursue higher education, especially in the healthcare field.
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Follow Dr. Okoroha on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/doctorokoro/?hl=en
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@missiontomedicine" target="_blank">https://tiktok.com/@missiontomedicine
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DR. O Interview Timeline:
40:00 - What got you interested in becoming a doctor?
1:19 - How was the transition going from sports to medicine?
1:54 - How was it being premed and going through that process?
2:22 - Advice to someone who wants to do a career change?
3:57 - How was the experience entering medical school?
4:26 - When did you pivot to Orthopedics?
4:55 - Did you have any reluctance about becoming an orthopedic surgeon?
5:44 - What motivated you and what were your factors did you use to get back up in the top of your class?
6:32 - Do you have any mentors in the field of orthopedics?
7:08 - How did you go about networking to meet your first mentor?
8:13 - What are some challenging aspects of the Orthopedic training?
9:34 - How do you avoid burn out in your practice?
10:19 - What advice do you have for medical student picking a speciality?
11:16 - Can you describe a typical work day for you?
11:45 - What cases do you see most frequently?
12:45 - What ways do you stay up to date in the field of medicine?
13:30 - Any particular advancements in technology that you’r most excited for?
14:24 - Recall a particular challenging case you have in the OR and how you overcame it?
15:21 - What are misconceptions that patients have about Orthopedics that you have encountered?
16:14 - How do you go about patient education?
17:10 - What qualities do you believe are important to become a great ortho surgeon?
17:51 - What qualities should someone look for in a good mentor?
19:26 - If you couldn’t practice medicine again, what other career would you do?
19:57 - What has been the most rewarding experience right now in your career?
21:10 - How do you see the field of ortho evolving?
21:52 - Any last advice you want to give to the audience?
Welcome to the new Mission to Medicine series called 'Exploring the non-traditional route to medical school.' This series of podcast episodes will highlight the stories and journeys of students who have had different experiences, challenges, and advice to share. We hope that these interviews will provide you with insight, refuel you, and inspire those who aspire to pursue higher education, especially in the healthcare field.
Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share this video out!
Follow Dr. Okoroha on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/doctorokoro/?hl=en
Mission to Medicine Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mission2medicine/?hl=en
Mission to Medicine Tiktok:
@missiontomedicine" target="_blank">https://tiktok.com/@missiontomedicine
Email: missiontomedicine@gmail.com
#medschool #medicaldegree #medicalstudent #mcat #medstudent #orthopedicsurgeon #hucom #howard #howardmedicalschool #orthopedics #dreamchaser #medicalschool #motivation #inspiration #believeinyourself #futurephysician #dreamchaser #lifegoals
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DR. O Interview Timeline:
40:00 - What got you interested in becoming a doctor?
1:19 - How was the transition going from sports to medicine?
1:54 - How was it being premed and going through that process?
2:22 - Advice to someone who wants to do a career change?
3:57 - How was the experience entering medical school?
4:26 - When did you pivot to Orthopedics?
4:55 - Did you have any reluctance about becoming an orthopedic surgeon?
5:44 - What motivated you and what were your factors did you use to get back up in the top of your class?
6:32 - Do you have any mentors in the field of orthopedics?
7:08 - How did you go about networking to meet your first mentor?
8:13 - What are some challenging aspects of the Orthopedic training?
9:34 - How do you avoid burn out in your practice?
10:19 - What advice do you have for medical student picking a speciality?
11:16 - Can you describe a typical work day for you?
11:45 - What cases do you see most frequently?
12:45 - What ways do you stay up to date in the field of medicine?
13:30 - Any particular advancements in technology that you’r most excited for?
14:24 - Recall a particular challenging case you have in the OR and how you overcame it?
15:21 - What are misconceptions that patients have about Orthopedics that you have encountered?
16:14 - How do you go about patient education?
17:10 - What qualities do you believe are important to become a great ortho surgeon?
17:51 - What qualities should someone look for in a good mentor?
19:26 - If you couldn’t practice medicine again, what other career would you do?
19:57 - What has been the most rewarding experience right now in your career?
21:10 - How do you see the field of ortho evolving?
21:52 - Any last advice you want to give to the audience?
