Episodes
Happy New Year! This week we're delving back into the Transitions series. This time, we're speaking with Dr. Karine De'Souza about her transition from residency to attending, about her experiences is residency, and how her identity has served as a motivation and strength throughout her career.  Welcome to our shift yall!  FOLLOW US ON IG @NIGHTSHIFTDELIRIUM FOR MORE! https://linktr.ee/Nightshiftdelirium?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f5ef1512-eca8-44f6-879f-21ff9144d4ad
Published 01/20/24
Published 01/20/24
We're back and we're chatting with Charvi, a junior doctor, based in England talking about DUALITY. Charvi is an artist, musician, and a doctor. She somehow manages it all in stride. We hear about her fascinating introduction into medicine and learn about the doors that were opened because of her duality.  WELCOME TO OUR SHIFT Y'ALL! Checkout her work at CHARVIJAINARTS.COM Follow us on  IG: @NIGHTSHIFTDELIRIUM. Host, Victoria also has a website with some of her hobbies...
Published 10/31/23
RE-RELEASE!  This week we're re-visiting Victoria's journey to medicine, global health, and more. Mahnur leads the interview and guides us through Victoria's journey.  From all of the countries she's lived in to the wonderful people she's met, Victoria's journey is far from traditional and it keeps going. Stay tuned for an update at the end of this week's episode! FOLLOW US ON IG @NIGHTSHIFTDELIRIUM FOR...
Published 07/21/23
This week we're discussing the role of identity in medicine. Host, Victoria speaks with Dr. Michael Mikaela Rose, a doctor and educator based in England. Dr. Rose also identifies as gender fluid and we talk about the ways in which gender and identity are reflected in our day to day lives.   Listen to M's story on the latest episode of Delirium! Welcome to our shift y'all! Guest: Dr. Michael Mikaela Rose Host: Dr. Victoria Kyerematen
Published 05/23/23
Welcome back to Season 3! It's been a while and this week we're talking with Dr. George Hales, a junior doctor in England about the #jrdoctorstrikes and #payrestoration efforts of juniors to save the NHS. In the midst of #MATCH2023 week, a lot happened all at once! Join us in conversation and share your thoughts on social media! The British Medial Association's website and social media are the best places to find any additional information regarding the strikes! Follow us on instagram...
Published 03/30/23
We're back with the season finale! We're chatting with Dr. Shirlene Obuobi, a cardiology fellow, cartoonist, and author of  "On Rotation"! We talk about the inspiration behind the characters and plot of the book of the summer! Dr. Obuobi also shares some of her own journey into medicine. We talk about everything from inspiration from her mother to what her career may look like in the future. Most importantly, we talk about how she does it all! This season we've spoken to so many young...
Published 07/15/22
We’re back with Dr. Kristin Fauntleroy-Love a neurodevelopmental disabilities resident based in the United States. We talk about her experience as a single mother in medical school and residency, imposter syndrome, and the details that made for memorable experiences in her child’s life. You never read First Aid to your child in a baby voice for a bedtime story? Well, Kristin and her son might tell you that you’re missing out :) Listen to her story on the latest episode of Delirium. Welcome...
Published 05/29/22
The world is watching and reacting to the Russian invasion of Ukraine but one group of people are getting lost in the conversation, students. In the last few years, COVID has been a massive disruptor in education. Medical students have been in particularly difficult situations trying to navigate the practical side of medicine with such a disruption. And now, many medical students in Ukraine have an even greater challenge, the invasion of Russia. This weeks guest, Bisola, a Nigerian medical...
Published 04/14/22
We're back with a global citizen episode featuring Affi, a jr doctor based in New Zealand. Her story spans 3 continents and many different time zones. Affi's pursuit of medicine took her to places she never planned on going but each place served a purpose in growing her cultural competency and medical skills. Listen to Affi's story wherever you stream podcasts! Follow us on IG at @nightshiftdelirium and Twitter @DeliriumShift and head to our website for merch! Welcome to our shift y'all!
Published 03/16/22
On this week's episode we speak with medical illustrator and medical student, Chidiebere about his viral image of a black fetus in utero. He shares his motivation and influences in illustration and his journey to medical school. We also discuss his next steps including an exciting initiative. Follow him on instagram @EBEREILLUSTRATE for more information. WELCOME TO OUR SHIFT Y'ALL! Follow us on IG @NightShiftDelirium and Twitter @DeliriumShift. Merchandise is available at...
Published 01/30/22
We're starting off 2022 in conversation with Dr. Nwamaka Ngoddy, entrepreneur and optometrist as we continue our Duality series. Nwamaka shares her journey into optometry and path to entrepreneurship. At the heart of her eyewear company are the facial features of black people throughout the world. Check out her website ANWULIEYEWEAR.COM and follow her at @DrEyeTotallyCare  on instagram! Welcome to our shift!
Published 01/09/22
TRIGGER WARNING: this week's episode is about loss and grief. 5 million. Over 5 million people have died from COVID19. Grief is ever present in our world today and doctors are far from immune. This week, we talk about the heaviest and all too common emotional experience of grief. Dorothy and Victoria converse about their experiences both professionally and personally and discuss how it has informed their practice.  Join them in conversation as they share memories and lessons from their...
Published 11/10/21
On this week's episode of Delirium we talk with student doctor Margaret, the day before her first day of medical school! We talk about her inspiration and the goals she has for the next four years and her career moving forward. We also discuss how her generation of doctors are changing the landscape of modern medicine. Welcome to our shift y'all! Follow Margaret on LinkedIn at @Margaret Darko, Instagram at @MVDARKO, and Twitter @DaktarDarko! Follow delirium on Instagram...
Published 10/16/21
This week we're on a break but we have a continuation of our bonus series— The Never Ending Night Shift. If you had to pick 3 songs to accompany you on a never ending night shift, which songs would you pick and why? This bonus episode, Victoria chats with Hana and  Shade, senior house officers, about their picks. Welcome to our shift y'all! Follow up on twitter @DeliriumShift and IG @NightShiftDelirium and let us know what your three songs would be!
Published 09/22/21
This week we talk with Dr. Christine Daniels about her experience being a Black woman in academia. She shares her journey into graduate school and her experience while pursuing her PhD. Her background in Atlanta and Anthropology make for an interesting and necessary perspective as she continues her work in HIV vaccine development.  Listen to her story and more on this week's episode. Welcome to our shift!! Follow Dr. Daniels on Twitter  and IG @nAh_mino Follow us on IG @NightShiftDelirium...
Published 09/03/21
In this week's episode of Delirium, we continue our Duality series, with Senior House Officer, Nadja. We talk about her journey from Hong Kong to England, life as a professional hobbyist, and how our COVID experiences have informed our new career goals. Stream wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Nadja's foodie account @MadeByNadja. Follow Delirum on Twitter @DeliriumShift and IG @NightShiftDelirium
Published 08/08/21
In this week's episode we continue our Stages Series with Dr. Constants Adams (@DrConnieTheOB), who recently completed her OBGYN residency. We talk about her path into medicine and the why behind her practice.  Victoria explains some of the different terminology found in England vs America in this week's interlude. Welcome to our Shift Yall! Follow her on IG and Twitter @DrConnieTheOB  and follow Delirum on IG @NightShiftDelirium and Twitter @DeliriumShift.
Published 07/20/21
This week we introduce the Duality series where doctors and health professionals will discuss their sometimes competing interests. Be it fashion, food, or beauty, health professionals around the world have a wide variety of interests....outside of the sciences. In this week’s episode of Delirium, Dr. Nana Serwaa Frimpong, tells us about her life as a pharmacist and founder of a beauty empire, BeautyMarkedAndCo. She shares gems about entrepreneurship, overcoming challenges, and approaching...
Published 06/30/21
This week Dr. Edward Ofori tells us his origin story, how he went from a young boy in Ghana to an Assistant Professor and scientist in America. Along the way he encountered teachers, mentors, and friends who would ultimately shape his current life in unexpected ways. We talk about mental health, vaccinations, and so much more in the latest episode of Delirium. Follow Edward at: @MrBossGh @HealthinfoAfrica #AkoRadio and on Facebook @EdwardOfori Follow Night Shift Delirium: Twitter...
Published 06/13/21
UPDATE: Dr. Cross is no longer a student, but a graduate and doctor starting residency at her top choice this July. Many congratulations to her! We start out Season 2 in discussion with Dominque during MATCH week 2021. We talk about her journey to becoming a doctor, the challenge of perfectionism, and the match system.  Our stages series will include discussions with medical professionals at various stages of their careers.  Follow Dominique @DivaDrCross Follow us on Twitter...
Published 05/24/21
We're back! Night Shift Delirium is starting out season 2 with a bonus episode entitled the "Never Ending Night Shift". If you had to choose 3 songs to get you through a night shift which songs would you choose and why? Join the night team and listen to the songs they selected and share with us on @DeliriumShift (twitter) or @NightShiftDelirium (IG) which songs you'd choose. We do not own the rights to any of the music in today’s episode! Follow along on YouTube @NightShiftDelirum and...
Published 05/04/21
In the final episode of season 1 of Night Shift Delirium, host, Victoria continues a conversation with Mahnur as she discusses her own journey into medicine. From all of the countries she's lived in to the wonderful people she's met, Victoria's journey...
Published 12/26/20
On this week’s episode Victoria revists the idea of the Global Citizen, as she is joined in conversation by Amaka, Global Health Fellow and obstetrician gynecologist. They talk about their experiences globally and their journeys into the field. From...
Published 12/12/20
2020 has brought the world's vulnerabilities to the forefront. We saw the experiences of black people in America highlighted globally, but as an American abroad, host, Victoria, was more than curious about the experience of minorities in her host...
Published 11/25/20